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

[unsocbl]

Happy with the Gator EFX cover?

For the most part. Only downside is the front 1/3 doesn't fold., so you'd have to remove if for taller/longer loads. Its 4 thumb screws, so only takes a minute, but does get annoying at times

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[LancGladiatorGuy]

Tossed on and wired the KC Flex Era 4

Did you hook them up to the Aux switches and if so how did you power the amber backlight?

 

[ColoFreeJeeper]

Nothing serious, just a few things.

Set a Mopar locking gas cap to my key.

Since my Willys has the body color and black trim motif, I put black American flags on the front fenders.

Installed a caddy tray to hold phones and a new screen protector.

And finally, put on a black short antenna.

 

[Gatorgladiatorcanuck]

Installed Rubicon front springs, max tow rear springs and Rubicon Fox shocks. Added 3/4" to rhe height.

This is EXACTLY what I want to do to my Overland. Did the ride change? Did you buy take offs?

 

[Garemlin]

This is EXACTLY what I want to do to my Overland. Did the ride change? Did you buy take offs?

Ride is a bit more firm. But also feels more planted. Less body roll and wheel hop. I bought a set of Rubicon take-offs but one of the shocks was sketchy. So I found another set of shocks and the seller also had a set of max tow springs. So I bought the lot. Sold the original shocks fully disclosing the sketchy shock to the buyer. Only bad thing is now I'm stuck with front max tow and rear Rubicon springs as well as my Willys take-offs.

 

[Soedog]

Installed the Vision X rear light kit using the Aux switch. Added some 3M red reflective tape to the bracket as seen by other forum members.
No doubt when backing into dark places now!

 

[RalphTuttle]

I have the MOPAR brake controller which uses two mounting points on the far left so I doubt some dead pedals would work for me - but one that attaches to the firewall might. Which anchor point does this one use? I really need a dead pedal.

There is a 13mm nut on the firewall that is about 3 inches to the left of the brake pedal. I understand your need for a dead pedal. It really makes driving more comfortable both on-road and off-road!

 

[A-Train]

Did you hook them up to the Aux switches and if so how did you power the amber backlight?

Yes used aux 3 for backlight and 4 for white. Basically trashed the whole harness since stock lines are relayed.

 

[Stan_G]

Eight weeks after placing the order, my Quadratec Dead Pedal finally arrived. I've read a lot of comments on this forum about people having difficulties removing the mounting nut from the firewall because of how tight it is. Fortunately, I have a 20-inch extension with my socket set which moved the ratchet to a point where I could easily put some torque on it and the nut loosened up easily. I like the pedal. It seems solid and well made.

I absolutely miss the dead pedal i had on my Wrangler, I almost pushed the buy button on the quadratech one a week or so ago. The only thing that held me back was the delay. Hearing that you got and like it though, and not being able to find anything else that looks as good makes me realize I should have just ordered it. I would be a week closer now to having it...

 

[Blue Ridge]

In spite of the wait, my Quadratech dead pedal might be the easiest, most noticeable upgrade I've done (if I too didn't struggle with that damn 13mm nut). I can't wait for my next road trip without my toe pointed down the whole ride. I never expected it would make such a difference.

 

[Jerhemi]

Installed the Vision X rear light kit using the Aux switch. Added some 3M red reflective tape to the bracket as seen by other forum members.
No doubt when backing into dark places now!

Nice! I have these sitting on my work bench, just need the friggin' Jeep to install them on.

 

[livewire_3020]

Yes, backup camera works great. It was a super simple plug and play install, took maybe 10-15 minutes including removing the old one. Definitely a significant improvement to the Sport dash ha.

Even got the Off Road pages working since I had a Tazer mini.

Apple carplay, XM, NAV, all work great like it should.

did you have to buy the navigation antenna add on, or does it already have that still with the 5 inch radio. i want to do the same.

 

[Rubi_Rhod]

Gave the bed a wipedown as I needed to haul some things so after emptying my gear crates out, saw the muck on the mat and underneath it and figured with the rains departing, it could use a clean.

Figured I’d take a few pics as i put the Smartliner in the day I picked up the truck and havent removed it yet. So for those wondering if the mats are worth it, I’d definitely say so.

I had a bedliner in my last truck and for all the crap I muck up and load up and leave out in the rain, everything is really nice. Theres one dent on the bed floor. But its pretty small, and if it was dented through a dense 1/2” or so of rubber, definitely would have been a bigger impression.

I was worried that under the mat was gonna be a mess, but there was little debris trapped, mostly the remains of mud water. And the wear scuffs were pretty minimal.

I do want a tailgate protector tho as you can see its “buffed” matte from things dragging. But may DIY something or another once I get the camper on and see how it all goes.

 

[mdyucca]

Installed the factory baby bumper LED fog lights in my MetalCloak bumper. There are approximately 32,000 bolts and fasteners you have to remove to get to the OEM cabling to re-use it.

Also, finally installed the Rugged Ridge Armis hard rolling tonneau cover. It’s an easy install of you’re smart and clean and re-tap the bed liner out of the screw holes. Which I didn’t do. LOL

Installed the factory baby bumper LED fog lights in my MetalCloak bumper. There are approximately 32,000 bolts and fasteners you have to remove to get to the OEM cabling to re-use it.

Also, finally installed the Rugged Ridge Armis hard rolling tonneau cover. It’s an easy install of you’re smart and clean and re-tap the bed liner out of the screw holes. Which I didn’t do. LOL

Good looking truck and bumper! Your the second person I have heard comments from regarding all the bolts needed to be removed to salvage the fog light harness. I'm going to spend $30 and get a new harness.

 

[ColoFreeJeeper]

Installed door sill protectors. I’m impressed with these. They’re rubbery, use genuine 3M tape, and are molded to the sills quite well. Bonus that they have a Jeep and Since 1941 on the front ones.

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