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

[StitchGrau]

Just got done installing the Mopar Enhanced Rock Rails. Thankfully the UPS driver made me the first stop, because I’m so awesome. Not!! The box was blocking his walkway int the truck ?

My Gladi was spec’ed with these. I love them!

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[jorbasaurus]

After switching from OEM steps to rock rails last week I held a little lesson with my wife on getting into and out of the truck without stepping on the door sill… long story short I put on some sill guards today ?

 

[Dryfly24]

Mopar 2” lift on 35’s. Very happy with it.

 

[RobbertCole]

I was at Napa getting some hydraulic hoses for work and they had this Maxi Trac awnings siting on the floor missing box return. Looked unused so I couldn't resist.

I expected it to be shit, I knew it would be shitty.

I'll be god damned it isn't that bad. The outer shell is nice, (going to have to keep the zippers waxed I'm sure), the ripstop fabric is nice, the brackets are thick and sturdy, it's easy to set up and doesn't feel particularly flimsy.

It's no $800 awning but I'd buy it again, I'd even pay full price.

 

[RobbertCole]

I analyzed it but ok.

You sent it into Blackstone Labs? Or what give it a taste test? There's no way a single person can tell.

 

[CoarseGrit]

Put in new floor mats. My new-to-me Gladiator was completely lacking in that department. Went with Tuxmats. So far pretty happy with them. I think the back seat was designed for the locking under seat storage. But these still fit snuggly.

 

[Tiny]

US$124.95 + tax (if any)

Looks like it's on their website direct too. No stock notification but it's there.

 

[Gren71]

Put in new floor mats. My new-to-me Gladiator was completely lacking in that department. Went with Tuxmats. So far pretty happy with them. I think the back seat was designed for the locking under seat storage. But these still fit snuggly.

wow those are nice looking! how to the feel under foot? are they sturdy or do they move if you have to adjust your self while in the drivers seat? how are they with liquid?

 

[Willpower1]

Short version:

Additives in modern oils (especially synthetics) blacken quickly with heat. Direct injection gasoline and Diesel engines generate soot that turns oil black faster (but won't harm anything else).

Long version:
https://blog.amsoil.com/why-does-motor-oil-turn-black/

https://knowhow.napaonline.com/engine-oil-turns-black-dont-panic/

https://www.maroochydore.kenmillsto...e-black-why-this-happens-after-a-service/554/

https://parts.olathetoyota.com/blog...ion-guide-what-different-oil-colors-represent

https://mechanics.stackexchange.com...rk-in-color-right-after-an-oil-change-in-a-10

https://www.gmpartscenter.net/blog/oil-color-meaning

Short version. Mine doesn’t turn black. Never has. Just checked Mojave with 4K miles on change. Nice golden brown. Maybe the universe just likes me. Or, maybe since I’m old, the oil doesn’t see me as “modern”, so it stays cleaner looking for the old guy.
Then again, I don’t have diesels or DI, so maybe that’s it. Check that, I do have a combo direct/port injection in a 2017 BRZ. It’s oil stays so clean though that it never gets beyond light brown. So, idk what to tell ya except that it ain’t happening to everybody, and with free oil changes at dealerships, there are some that I have no doubt would pull it in and pull it back out without changing it, as the OP on this was concerned about. Just sayin.

 

[Willpower1]

Put in new floor mats. My new-to-me Gladiator was completely lacking in that department. Went with Tuxmats. So far pretty happy with them. I think the back seat was designed for the locking under seat storage. But these still fit snuggly.

TuxMats are outstanding. Have them in an S2000. Great mats!

 

[CoarseGrit]

wow those are nice looking! how to the feel under foot? are they sturdy or do they move if you have to adjust your self while in the drivers seat? how are they with liquid?

Haven't given them a proper test drive yet. But they lock in very well, can't imagine them moving at all. Totally waterproof and cover almost the entire footwell.

 

[Gren71]

Haven't given them a proper test drive yet. But they lock in very well, can't imagine them moving at all. Totally waterproof and cover almost the entire footwell.

yea im about to pull the trigger on a set. Theyre super nice to say the least

 

[curtdennis]

Aug 04, '21: Pretty productive day after working midnights overnight AND going to the opthamologist (DAMN - that pupil dialation stings) TODAY'S mods: Finished the Army decaling
AmazonSmile: Military Restoration Decal Sticker Kit - for U.S. Army, Marine Or MP M37, M38, Truck Compatible with - Invasion Victory Freedom Star, Block Letter Style - in White Gloss: Kitchen & Dining

Installed "Dead" pedal footrest:
AmazonSmile: Hooke Road Dead Pedal Left Side Foot Rest Kick Panel Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL/Gladiator JT 2018 2019 2020 2021: Automotive

Replaced OEM whip (which was whipping too much for my tastes )
AmazonSmile: Rydonair Antenna Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU JL JLU Rubicon Sahara (2007-2021) & Gladiator | 13 inches Flexible Rubber Antenna Replacement | Designed for Optimized FM/AM Reception: Automotive

Max is getting there....

(links are for reference ONLY - I'm not getting nuthin for posting them)

 

[jsalbre]

Short version. Mine doesn’t turn black. Never has. Just checked Mojave with 4K miles on change. Nice golden brown. Maybe the universe just likes me. Or, maybe since I’m old, the oil doesn’t see me as “modern”, so it stays cleaner looking for the old guy.
Then again, I don’t have diesels or DI, so maybe that’s it. Check that, I do have a combo direct/port injection in a 2017 BRZ. It’s oil stays so clean though that it never gets beyond light brown. So, idk what to tell ya except that it ain’t happening to everybody, and with free oil changes at dealerships, there are some that I have no doubt would pull it in and pull it back out without changing it, as the OP on this was concerned about. Just sayin.

Strange is all I can say. My last 5 VWs (all DI turbo engines), and my last 4 Jeeps (all Pentastars) have all had nearly black oil within a few thousand miles. I guess the universe does like you!

 

[Willpower1]

Well your oil may get black, but that’s still a damn nice Mojave ya got there Jeremy

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