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After a couple weeks of trying to decide, 35" BFG KM3's installed. Will be going in for a gear swap to 4.88.s. Almost got 37's but too much had to be done for that to work.

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BFG KM3s are tires that get better looking as they get bigger.
 

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How do you like them?
I love the look of the sliders when the steps are folded in, because it gives the Gladiator a clean look. My wife has a bad knee so she had to have a step to get in. Now, with the PowerStep, she has no problems at all and absolutely loves it!
 

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Bought this storage box on eBay, didn’t use the two way tape & it seems to work fine https://www.ebay.ca/itm/143872722842

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Just when I thought I've seen and tried every storage solution - this one is new to me. How are you liking it so far? Is it obtrusive to accessing a drink in that cupholder at all?
 

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I installed the Tazer JL mini. Still playing around with it. I purchased it for the "live functions". Remapping sway bar and lockers.
And yes, it works as advertised.
 

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Today, I finished up the Auxbeam lights. I have the 'plastic wonder' bumper, so I used a piece of non-punched unistrut through bolted through the frame. Unistrut came black from the supplier, as well as the end caps.

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Today, I finished up the Auxbeam lights. I have the 'plastic wonder' bumper, so I used a piece of non-punched unistrut through bolted through the frame. Unistrut came black from the supplier, as well as the end caps.

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I really like that idea for mounting. Do you have, or do you mind taking, some pics of where you bolted it to the frame and all?
 

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I really like that idea for mounting. Do you have, or do you mind taking, some pics of where you bolted it to the frame and all?
Now that it's all closed up I've referenced a video and attached a photo from another user and made some notes. It's really pretty easy (I'm not a mech or fabricator by any means). Here's a video I found which shows the areas of concern.
Notes:
1) There are two push pins on the top which hold the plastic filler panel in place. (VIDEO 4:57) I drilled 1/4" holes in close proximity (the frame box is only ~2" wide) to them and continued drilling down through the lower part of the frame 'box'.
2) To assemble, remove the 'air dam' on the bottom (two hex and several push pins) then the steel cross shield (two bolts).
3) The ends of the frame box are open, so it's possible to insert the bolts through the bottom up to connect to the spring nuts in the unistrut. Pls. ref. attached photo.
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Once you get under there it will be very clear. The beauty of the method is the connection is to spring nuts, and the unistrut can move laterally, so if your drilling's off a bit (like mine ?) it can be easily compensated for. Just to be clear - removal of the bumper and filler is not necessary.
Hope it helps. I bought the material from McMaster-Carr.
 
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Now that it's all closed up I've referenced a video and attached a photo from another user and made some notes. It's really pretty easy (I'm not a mech or fabricator by any means). Here's a video I found which shows the areas of concern.
Notes:
1) There are two push pins on the top which hold the plastic filler panel in place. (VIDEO 4:57) I drilled 1/4" holes in close proximity (the frame box is only ~2" wide) to them and continued drilling down through the lower part of the frame 'box'.
2) To assemble, remove the 'air dam' on the bottom (two hex and several push pins) then the steel cross shield (two bolts).
3) The ends of the frame box are open, so it's possible to insert the bolts through the bottom up to connect to the spring nuts in the unistrut. Pls. ref. attached photo.
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Once you get under there it will be very clear. The beauty of the method is the connection is to spring nuts, and the unistrut can move laterally, so if your drilling's off a bit (like mine ?) it can be easily compensated for.
Hope it helps. I bought the material from McMaster-Carr.

TYVM!
 

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Installed the Alpine speaker upgrade for the overhead soundbar. I bought the Alpine SPV-65-JLT from Crutchfield, as it was about $50 cheaper than Amazon, and Crutchfield includes the Metra adapters (Metra 72-6514), which are needed for the JTs (and JLs) that have the premium Alpine audio system. The instructions aren't the best. I've had to watch a couple YouTube videos and looked through forum threads.

Before:
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I used the included template and a pick to trace the new pattern. This worked very well for me as a pen, pencil, or marker was harder to see (irregular surfaces). The scribe/pick leaves a good mark to see and feel.
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To cut the hole, I tried a jigsaw, but it was much harder to control, especially with the soundbar still installed. Then I tried an electric hot knife, but it produced toxic fumes, and the cuts immediately fused back together (molten plastic). Instructions, YouTubers, and other forum members recommended a reciprocating air saw. Others have also removed the soundbar. I left mine in place and used a box cutter (utility knife) instead. It took a bit more muscle, but it made much less of a mess, and it took about 15-20 minutes per side
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The template is not the best. I had to deviate and cut a bit more to avoid some awkward shapes. This is what the removed sections looked like. You can actually remove quite a bit more than what the template calls for. The new speaker's gasket just needs to have a surface to seal.
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This is what the hole looks like. Yes, not pretty. If you have OCD (like me), turn away and don't think about how sausages are made.
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The new Alpine speaker comes with a crossover. If you have premium audio, like mine, disconnect the wires from the woofer (just move them aside) and attach the Metra adapters.
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Connect to the soundbar harness.
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The resulting sound is AMAZING! Deeper, fuller bass, crispier highs, and looks great.
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