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

[Bacstar]

I have been running my JKS for 3 months now. I love them. Some pro tips.
1. Yours may need to be a bit longer. The shorter they are, the harder they are to take off. It's that whole angles and triangle thing. Think Trig class. The longer they are the less distance they have to go to be removed as the angle they have to be pushed is less.
2. Carry some sort of pry bar.
3. ORDER MORE of the retainer clips today. They do break and I have had to trail repair them a few times. I now carry an extra set in my Jeep at all times.
4. Level ground is your friend when you re attach. I had to have the kids bounce on a rock slider a few times to get one side on when things were not on the level.

I ended up getting a rubber mallet to help. Definitely good idea about getting some extra pins. Yeah totally no about the level part, hehehe...what appears level to the eye, sure isn't when trying to reattach the swaybar. I was able to install one side, then moved forward to get the other done. It's all a learning experience

When I initially disconnected the first time, I had some wheel rubbing on uneven/flexy terrain; why i ended up installing the pucks. Hopefully, i put enough in. The metal cloak doc says 3 pucks for 35" inch tires & stock fenders. Going wheeling this weekend, will see how they do.

Thanks for the advice...

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[DocMike]

I think offset matters too. I know I was running 33s with Rubicon take offs and I got rubbing at full flex. I added the Terraflex 1.5 and got no rubbing and then went to 35s. I will wheel them and see how they work out.


The rings bust off the pins. They are a pain to put back on. I had to pull the ring apart and get my 15 year old to put the pin back in the ring. 4Xpins and rings for like 5 on JKS. I replaced my bad ones and have two extras for another emergency.

I ended up getting a rubber mallet to help. Definitely good idea about getting some extra pins. Yeah totally no about the level part, hehehe...what appears level to the eye, sure isn't when trying to reattach the swaybar. I was able to install one side, then moved forward to get the other done. It's all a learning experience

When I initially disconnected the first time, I had some wheel rubbing on uneven/flexy terrain; why i ended up installing the pucks. Hopefully, i put enough in. The metal cloak doc says 3 pucks for 35" inch tires & stock fenders. Going wheeling this weekend, will see how they do.

Thanks for the advice...

 

[Blue Ridge]

Guessing this will be a busy thread since stuff is coming in from Prime days! I got my sun visor (yet to install) and rain deflector visors so far. And about 6 more boxes to come. Rain deflectors were a quick install. Happy with these but the fitment inside the window channel is awfully tight. Hopefully with the windows up all day it will adhere and make room.

 

[PhantomChameleon]

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

Got them! Love the look ?

 

[DocMike]

Gonna Por-15 these bad boys. I have the Rock Hard lowers and Shock skids installed. This will protect the uppers. Thanks to Rusty's!!! https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...-arm-frame-side-skid-plates-jt-gladiator.html

 

[Blue Ridge]

Gonna Por-15 these bad boys. I have the Rock Hard lowers and Shock skids installed. This will protect the uppers. Thanks to Rusty's!!! https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...-arm-frame-side-skid-plates-jt-gladiator.html

If I could trouble you to, please post a pic when these are installed. I *think* I know where they'll be mounted, but a photo (of the lowers and shock skids too) would be appreciated. I can't say no to more armor.

 

[DocMike]

If I could trouble you to, please post a pic when these are installed. I *think* I know where they'll be mounted, but a photo (of the lowers and shock skids too) would be appreciated. I can't say no to more armor.

I got you. Hold on a sec.

 

[DocMike]

Ok. First three pics show location of the Rustys part. https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...-arm-frame-side-skid-plates-jt-gladiator.html


Last one shows the Rock Hard skids. (these cover the lower shock mounts on the rear and the axle side of the lower control arm.

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-80514.htm

If I could trouble you to, please post a pic when these are installed. I *think* I know where they'll be mounted, but a photo (of the lowers and shock skids too) would be appreciated. I can't say no to more armor.

 

[Blue Ridge]

Nice! Thanks for taking the time.

 

[DocMike]

You are welcome. Glad I could help.

Nice! Thanks for taking the time.

 

[ORACLElights]

Added the https://www.oraclelights.com/products/sidetrack?rq=mk_jeep~md_gladiator-jt~yr_2021 but with a twist, body match paint and a bit of orange. they are great for additional side blinkers, but are also wired to the #2 switch to be turned on as needed for side lighting. Also found the https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-gladiator-adjustable-rear-track-bar-2020-jt-0 clayton track bar which allows me to fit a Toyo OpenCountry MT 37x13.5 under the bed. it works great!

The paint-to-match looks great! Thanks for the post ?

 

[Jorgeperezjr]

Installed a Bestop sunrider + car wash. Perfect timing for the start of Summer ?

 

[Rockabillyroy]

Gonna Por-15 these bad boys. I have the Rock Hard lowers and Shock skids installed. This will protect the uppers. Thanks to Rusty's!!! https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...-arm-frame-side-skid-plates-jt-gladiator.html

save yourself a bit of headache, go ahead and wallow out the forward most hole before coating them.

 

[d0n]

Mobile lodging enabled. I think I need to deal with some weight issues next…

 

[DrJ]

Got them! Love the look ?

Where did you get these?

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