What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[RemodelMonster]

First, picked and installed the Revolver X4 rolling hardtop from Bak. Then, found some FrontRunner short legs with Tee slot mounts to use with my crossbars and the built in Tee slots on the X4. I've been trying for months to find a way of hauling my roof top tent and still have some useable secure storage. I'm really happy with how this worked out. The short legs (approx 6") work out because when you first start rolling the X4, the roll is so small that it easily clears the rear crossbar. By the time it gets to the front crossbar, it is too big in diameter, but during a test fit with my buddy's longer FrontRunner legs (7.6"), the rolled cover still would not clear.

It is strong and the rolled top clears the tent but allows me to reach into the side of the bed to grab some gear. At one point, I wanted to get the full rack, but my tent is so big (or the bed is so small) that after putting the tent in place, there would be no room left for gear.

I worked with a rep from FrontRunner named Farinn. She was patient and helped me put together just what I needed. I don't think that you can just order the crossbars with the tee slot mounts from the website.

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[FLUndertaker]

I had plans of getting my winch rewired and my bumper reinstalled but the friggin temperature never got above 45 degrees and after about 15 minutes out in it I said screw this and retreated back inside. Inside with nothing to do is always dangerous.

 

[Jaxmax]

I installed a curt front recriver hitch on my Mojave to carry a surf rod rack it fits fine but did require trimming the remote shock bracket and losing one bolt on each bracket, hitch went on quick really nice setup.....then I did battle with the skid plate for hours trimming little bit at a time, then at the very end it was looking like the hitch would block the skid plate, but it fit. In the end it looks like a huge hole but to put it in and pivot it and get around the braces on hitch that is what has to be done! Surf rack is about three inches higher then I’m used to, so I’ll keep the 11’and 12’ rods on the roof rack to avoid hitting stop lights.

I’ll take measurements of the hitch cutout on skid plate for others to work off of...Jack

 

[Sportsbiz]

Goose Gear 40% seat delete installed today. I'll be adding L-tracks tomorrow to tie down my Dometic CFX3 35 fridge.

 

[TheSynapse]

First, picked and installed the Revolver X4 rolling hardtop from Bak. Then, found some FrontRunner short legs with Tee slot mounts to use with my crossbars and the built in Tee slots on the X4. I've been trying for months to find a way of hauling my roof top tent and still have some useable secure storage. I'm really happy with how this worked out. The short legs (approx 6") work out because when you first start rolling the X4, the roll is so small that it easily clears the rear crossbar. By the time it gets to the front crossbar, it is too big in diameter, but during a test fit with my buddy's longer FrontRunner legs (7.6"), the rolled cover still would not clear.

It is strong and the rolled top clears the tent but allows me to reach into the side of the bed to grab some gear. At one point, I wanted to get the full rack, but my tent is so big (or the bed is so small) that after putting the tent in place, there would be no room left for gear.

I worked with a rep from FrontRunner named Farinn. She was patient and helped me put together just what I needed. I don't think that you can just order the crossbars with the tee slot mounts from the website.

Where’d you get your bed rack setup? I’m looking at something similar with my roll top cover.

 

[RemodelMonster]

Where’d you get your bed rack setup? I’m looking at something similar with my roll top cover.

I got the Front RUNNER phone number front their website. I worked with a rep from FrontRunner named Farinn. She was patient and helped me put together just what I needed. I don't think that you can just order the crossbars with the tee slot mounts from the website.

 

[mx5red]

I installed a curt front recriver hitch on my Mojave to carry a surf rod rack it fits fine but did require trimming the remote shock bracket and losing one bolt on each bracket, hitch went on quick really nice setup.....then I did battle with the skid plate for hours trimming little bit at a time, then at the very end it was looking like the hitch would block the skid plate, but it fit. In the end it looks like a huge hole but to put it in and pivot it and get around the braces on hitch that is what has to be done! Surf rack is about three inches higher then I’m used to, so I’ll keep the 11’and 12’ rods on the roof rack to avoid hitting stop lights.

I’ll take measurements of the hitch cutout on skid plate for others to work off of...Jack

Can I ask a stupid question?
Why do all these surf racks I see people post have to be mounted on a front hitch? Wouldn’t it be easier to rear hitch mount them? I mean it’s a cool use of wasted space, just requires some extra work.

 

[ssrgeoff]

For tailgating purposes.. ???

 

[Jaxmax]

Surf racks can be mounted at rear, I did one that way once, you can’t see your rods to avoid low hanging things , outta sight outta mind! Most guys work out of the back of their trucks, can get very busy there, no where to have a rack and cooler in your way. Four guys cutting bait and if it’s busy we’ll cut bait at rod rack and back. Front just better, but always a pain to set up.

 

[SnazzGlad]

Shorty antenna. First mod lol. Gotta put the Mopar steps on and a tonneau cover on tomorrow.

 

[gerky18]

Bought and installed the Harbor Freight 12k synthetic line winch. A bit more of a pain than I wanted but it is in and all good. I first attempted to not take off the bumper but ended up having to as it was too much with it on. I painted the fairlead to match the rest of my orange. The switch is mounted to a scrap piece of steel I had and cut to fit. I also relocated the power wire from the back to the side. I can't remember who but it was done here first and I wish I could remember who it was. A great idea and makes it a much easier fit next to the grill.

 

[johnparjr]

For tailgating purposes.. ???

Aw crap now I need one of those that is so cool

 

[mx5red]

For tailgating purposes.. ???

That sheet is awesome. I hate how scalloped the stock gate is.
It seems like a good use of space, just takes time to do.
There are swing away hitches that seems like they would work, too.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Swing-Aw...fo0Bh-hXSNN1hARGnAcoqR5i_7nLfy7xoCLSoQAvD_BwE
https://govvelo.com/products/kuat-p...w5sIaWG_ROL-Cihm6ZVXN2JkELEoMuTRoCmLIQAvD_BwE
I look at all these overland setups and it’s so focused on bed/tailgates. The front is a good use of space though

 

[Macc_185]

Mopar 2 inch spring lift with 2.5 fox shocks. Going to be putting 35 inch Wild Peak MTs just not sure on wheels yet

 

[Kevin_D]

I had plans of getting my winch rewired and my bumper reinstalled but the friggin temperature never got above 45 degrees and after about 15 minutes out in it I said screw this and retreated back inside. Inside with nothing to do is always dangerous.

Damn...
It gets to 45º here, and I'm out working in the heat wave!

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