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

[jsalbre]

Not OP, but they are fantastic. One of the first things I did. But I have a hatred of the damn rod. I also have since removed the prop rod from the hood to clean it all up along with additional lights.

That looks great! Want to share some details on the lights?

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[Rubi_Rhod]

That looks great! Want to share some details on the lights?

Thanks. They are KC Cyclones. They make an underhood kit, but I got the lights separately as I have them wired into my Trigger Switch.

I used a couple rivets to fasten them to the hood.

Tons of light, good quality and practical. The last pic is in my carport and shows lots of light cast around the front as well.

 

[77badriand]

Love the hood decals. It's already a nice looking truck.

What’s options on the Texas trail ?

 

[Willys2Gladiator]

Plasti-diped those fog light bezels. I just taped off for overspray but it may have taken just as much time to take them out and put them back in. I need to get a trim tool kit.

Looks awesome. But I don't get pladti-dip. Why do something so temperary. Why not real paint that will last? Doesn't this just peal up after a while?

Maybe I don't understand it so any insight would be appreciated.

 

[iammacey]

Looks awesome. But I don't get pladti-dip. Why do something so temperary. Why not real paint that will last? Doesn't this just peal up after a while?

Maybe I don't understand it so any insight would be appreciated.

Plasti-Dip is great. Especially in an area that doesn't have friction. On one of my bikes, I did black Plasti-Dip on some parts to see how I would like it. It was in an area where my legs moved and that called it to peel up. Peeled it off and had them powder coated.

Other areas, no issue. It will stay. And if something does happen, peel it off and change it.

There are also products like Dip Your Car for doing the entire vehicle. Including a base coat and top coat, which is even more durable.

 

[JTBurns]

Looks awesome. But I don't get pladti-dip. Why do something so temperary. Why not real paint that will last? Doesn't this just peal up after a while?

Maybe I don't understand it so any insight would be appreciated.

Well I only used it on those and the trail rated badge. I did the badge a month ago the bezels a couple weeks ago so I can't really speak on the longevity yet.

I have washed them a couple of times and nothing has started coming up yet, seems pretty durable for now. It was only $6 and a pretty easy job. I thought if I didn't like it, I'd look up the Willys bezels, but I'm happy with it for now.

 

[J Sierra]

Antenna mount with out drilling a hole in my top. It folds down, and I can add 6 foot sections.

 

[77badriand]

Well I only used it on those and the trail rated badge. I did the badge a month ago the bezels a couple weeks ago so I can't really speak on the longevity yet.

I have washed them a couple of times and nothing has started coming up yet, seems pretty durable for now. It was only $6 and a pretty easy job. I thought if I didn't like it, I'd look up the Willys bezels, but I'm happy with it for now.

i plasti dipped my badge black over a year ago still looks just as good.

I also used on my mountain bike frame and still on and hasn't peeled.

 

[MadMojave]

Looks great. I have the mopar bar that is lower and the LP4s on order. Do you have any regrets functionally or looks wise not going with bigger Lp6s?

No regrets. For $100 more I could get the LP6 or the huge LP9 for a little more bucks. So my choice about LP4 was about how it would look. In my opinion, (mostly people will disagree) the LP6/LP9 will strive and gain undesirable more attention than the headlights. For the point of view is too much. The LP4 in that position is just fine and will project enough light forward. I definitely would use LP6 depending of the purpose and how it would look like in the end. LP9 I would use in a bigger truck not in a mid truck.

 

[bastage]

Today was an easy one. Installed the CavFab skid plate. I feel like the asthetics look better with my ace bumper then the ace skid plate does. Was cheaper too. Had to paint it myself, but that was no biggie.. Its going to get scratched to hell regardless and it hangs under the truck where being painted instead of powder coated will never be noticable.

 

[MASS_JT]

Had my black AEV Salta Xr’s mounted. They are awesome, even on my 33s. Made in Italy too. About 6 weeks from ordering to my door via Northridge 4x4.

 

[awraynor]

Had my black AEV Salta Xr’s mounted. They are awesome, even on my 33s. Made in Italy too. About 6 weeks from ordering to my door via Northridge 4x4.

Love how understated they are.

 

[Weasel Caesar]

New decals on hood of my jeep gladiator - inspired by the money i've spent and my beagle.

Ha! Your beagle looks like Falkor. Love it!

 

[Logan94605]

Today I took delivery of my Diamondback HD and did the install. I have to agree that removing the bed rail caps is a true pain, but I was able to do it far enough to get the shims in place and get it all closed up. I saw no need to remove the entire rail cap.

Not to say that the top is in any way less rugged than I expected, I'm not a real fan of the clamps.... I have the rail system and the aluminum clams to hold the top down look like something I made in 6th grade shop class. They engage the rail system just fine but I expected them to lock into the top somehow but I'm not seeing that..... Am I missing something? Any DB owners have experience on this they can share? It seems like they will loosen up really easy.

I was also surprised by how sparkly it was. I'm sure it's just new and will fade over time, but wow....Shinny Shinny!

Here's some pics of what the shipping box looks like and the final install..... Now I can hit the lumber yard, garden center AND stop for some groceries or at the bank all in one trip!

It will also allow me to hit the road... If gas ever comes back down.

Does this truck make my house look small ;-P

 

[garzilla]

Lift, wheels, tires, steps.

Replaced speakers with Kicker 3.5s and 4"

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