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

[Rubi_Rhod]

Did the MB Quart 6 speaker and amp upgrade.

Probably a good 7+ hours from unpacking to cleaned up. And did a little extra cleaning as I had everything opened up and we got a week of 70 degree weather here so trying to give it a good first run and see how long I can go topless. ?

While not an install for the faint of heart, it wasn’t too terrible. Lots of screws and clips, but not much hard to get at. Nothing really problematic with the kit aside from the instructions having a few out of place photos, and having to navigate a couple manuals, as well as the underseat amp mounting plate was not sized right to get all the screws in. Its like a mm off.

Otherwise really pleased with the sound out of it. I’m sure there’s more to get out of it with a sound processor and a subwoofer, but as a “base” setup, it does fix some of the shortcomings with 6x9s for the soundbar as well as giving 6.5” for the dash pods. The wiring is also good with connectors included for expanding with a sub, as well as optional optical output.

I did change the path for the power wire to up over the firewall behind the windscreen as I didn’t want to pass it underside and through the floor grommet. I also tucked it over to the passenger side sill and in the factory protectors which I had just enough wire length to do so. Otherwise nothing was short or overly long. So underseat is really pretty clean with just the amps exposed and all the connections neat under the carpet.

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[GEETCH]

Added a coor’s mod lol
Though it’s too hot here for the white peaks lol

 

[Herodyrt]

I bought the quake led fender chop for my sport s and figured out away to keep my inner fender instead of tossing it away. I absolutely love the look of it and they are super bright as well!

What is your advise for keeping the inner fenders? I have a set of these coming and was hoping to keep the inner fender? Thanks!

 

[PhantomChameleon]

Added a coor’s mod lol
Though it’s too hot here for the white peaks lol

Love this! Where did you find the decal?

 

[GEETCH]

Love this! Where did you find the decal?

found it on amazon, i can post the link when i find it again, it was a few bucks nothing outrageous lol

 

[PhantomChameleon]

found it on amazon, i can post the link when i find it again, it was a few bucks nothing outrageous lol

Yeah it's nothing crazy but I really like how well it fits above the "Jeep" logo. I have been looking for something like that...Tacomas seem to have mountain decals specifically made to go with their logos and this one has that same look!

 

[GEETCH]

Yeah it's nothing crazy but I really like how well it fits above the "Jeep" logo. I have been looking for something like that...Tacomas seem to have mountain decals specifically made to go with their logos and this one has that same look!

found it! Amazon.com: Mountain Decal Set, Black 5 inch die Cut x2 Car/Truck Badge Emblem Sticker Graphics: Clothing

 

[KB Voodoo]

Where did you get that rack across the cover? Brand?

Crossbars in are stock and ready to ship!

 

[3ffi3nd]

Did the MB Quart 6 speaker and amp upgrade.

Probably a good 7+ hours from unpacking to cleaned up. And did a little extra cleaning as I had everything opened up and we got a week of 70 degree weather here so trying to give it a good first run and see how long I can go topless. ?

While not an install for the faint of heart, it wasn’t too terrible. Lots of screws and clips, but not much hard to get at. Nothing really problematic with the kit aside from the instructions having a few out of place photos, and having to navigate a couple manuals, as well as the underseat amp mounting plate was not sized right to get all the screws in. Its like a mm off.

Otherwise really pleased with the sound out of it. I’m sure there’s more to get out of it with a sound processor and a subwoofer, but as a “base” setup, it does fix some of the shortcomings with 6x9s for the soundbar as well as giving 6.5” for the dash pods. The wiring is also good with connectors included for expanding with a sub, as well as optional optical output.

I did change the path for the power wire to up over the firewall behind the windscreen as I didn’t want to pass it underside and through the floor grommet. I also tucked it over to the passenger side sill and in the factory protectors which I had just enough wire length to do so. Otherwise nothing was short or overly long. So underseat is really pretty clean with just the amps exposed and all the connections neat under the carpet.

Did you remove the soundbar for installation or just do it while in place?

 

[Rubi_Rhod]

Did you remove the soundbar for installation or just do it while in place?

Done in place with my dremel. I was having a hell of a time with removing the dome light so just left it in. Wasn’t difficult in place. Just use eye protection as those plastic shavings aren't fun in your eye.

 

[Buzzlb]

Made a dual bed bike rack out of scrap decking and front fork skewers I had from a tray rack.
Fits great with the cover rolled and tail gate up!

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Sliders finally on

 

[XJADDICTION]

I bought the quake led fender chop for my sport s and figured out away to keep my inner fender instead of tossing it away. I absolutely love the look of it and they are super bright as well!

Those look awesome! I have the AALs and love them. Did you need a tazer to get the light out warning from happening?

I also saved my inner fender well, and it’s not hard to do.

Nice work!

 

[XJADDICTION]

What is your advise for keeping the inner fenders? I have a set of these coming and was hoping to keep the inner fender? Thanks!

I have AAL fender chop and also kept the inner fender and two piece fenders together.

You can leave the fender on
- take all bolts out of liner. Take front and two rear plastic push pins out.
- instal bracket and DRL”s
- leave the full length of liner, but cut front corners and I had to cut a slit on inside of liner to go around the AAL brackets.
- then tuck the front lip of liner over the DRL and AAL bracket.
- I used straight heavy electricians wire cutters from Home Depot to make cuts, you can use a dermel, but watch your fingers!
- some places, after putting all bolts and push pins back in liner, I made small drill hole in liner and used zip ties. For example around the inner liner and AAL bracket

 

[Gren71]

Not exactly my JT but i installed a trailer hitch and bumper facia in my wife’s grand Cherokee. Now she can tow the boat while the jt pulls the camper

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