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

[SnazzGlad]

Been storming in IL plus my vacation is over so doors went back on. I bought these aluminum door pin guides that go over the door pins. It really makes the door install easier. Many scratches will be avoided. Unfortunately they don't thread on all the way. So I'll watch them.

I bought the pins off Quadratec which cost more than most but there great. I’ve had no issues. Might be worth checking out.

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[PLEG1972]

Very nice.

Curious, can this be used to keep power to the inverter outlet in the bed when engine is off?

No, it can only charge batteries. I have this set up and it keeps my Iceco VL65 running 24/7 for 9 months now.

 

[JeepOfTheseus]

Very nice.

Curious, can this be used to keep power to the inverter outlet in the bed when engine is off?

Honestly, not super equipped to answer that - I'm not fully up to speed on all the math behind how effectively a solar panel can charge a car battery (I get it - I should know if I have one). I think the short answer is simply: "it depends". It will depend on what you're powering, how long you're powering it (i.e. when was the engine last running to charge the battery), and ultimately how efficient your panel is (how sunny/cloudy, angle, debris on the panel, etc.).

My initial use-case is to just act as a constant trickle charge to give me peace of mind. I also installed the factory bed outlet (i.e. it uses the stock 400w inverter), and plan to use it mostly for a cooler I just bought. My hope is that the solar panel will keep me safely where I need to be while I’m occasionally using the cooler to chill drinks when camping.

Sorry for the non-answer.

 

[JeepOfTheseus]

Added the Rubicon steel bumper with skid plate and guard. Decided to swap the red tow hooks for my factory black ones because the red just sticks out imo. Also got the Maximus-3 license plate bracket, but the angle down is a bit too much. Will need something a little better.

 

[VolatileA]

Installed an oilpan/trans skid

Great idea, and reasonably priced.

 

[nbajunkie]

I bought the pins off Quadratec which cost more than most but there great. I’ve had no issues. Might be worth checking out.

I think you did well. While I like mine they don't stick out as much as yours. The bottoms were a PITA to tighten.

 

[Sarge502]

Not a bad decision either way, but just sharing my experience. My line-x place suggested I go with regular since mine had a diamond back. Said the only difference was the UV protection and not worth it in my case.

yeah since I don’t have my DB yet and may still be awhile, I figured I’d get premium anyways even though it’s garage kept. Plus it looks darker which I like.

side question on your DB. You install the shims for the bed rail caps? If so, Overall how was that? Heard it can be a pain.

 

[Waggs]

Most recently, Shrockworks Sliders

And a few weeks ago, some Maximus front end bits from Ruibitrux:

 

[Frank...]

Installed Diver Down neoprene seat covers. Took a couple of months to come in. Should help save my tan interior from swamp asses getting off the river!

 

[rafaelsmith]

Honestly, not super equipped to answer that - I'm not fully up to speed on all the math behind how effectively a solar panel can charge a car battery (I get it - I should know if I have one). I think the short answer is simply: "it depends". It will depend on what you're powering, how long you're powering it (i.e. when was the engine last running to charge the battery), and ultimately how efficient your panel is (how sunny/cloudy, angle, debris on the panel, etc.).

My initial use-case is to just act as a constant trickle charge to give me peace of mind. I also installed the factory bed outlet (i.e. it uses the stock 400w inverter), and plan to use it mostly for a cooler I just bought. My hope is that the solar panel will keep me safely where I need to be while I’m occasionally using the cooler to chill drinks when camping.

Sorry for the non-answer.

Appreciate the response.

I was more curious if somehow the solar panel hookup would allow the bed outlet to stay "live" with engine turned off. Currently it shuts off when the engine if off. I take a electric cooler on road trips that I keep in the bed plugged into the outlet....but when we stop for food, shopping, etc it does not stay powered on.

 

[Gren71]

I think you did well. While I like mine they don't stick out as much as yours. The bottoms were a PITA to tighten.

ive always been leery of these allowing the doors to not sit correctly. Ive noticed with my tube doors that they sit, and latch, differently if they are just sat in the mounts v/s when they are bolted in.

Im curious if anyone has heard of or experienced the oem doors sagging with just these pins? or am I just overthinking this whole thing...

 

[IamAlan]

ive always been leery of these allowing the doors to not sit correctly. Ive noticed with my tube doors that they sit, and latch, differently if they are just sat in the mounts v/s when they are bolted in.

Im curious if anyone has heard of or experienced the oem doors sagging with just these pins? or am I just overthinking this whole thing...

I have not used the aftermarket but my tube doors do not fit correctly without the nuts tightened on the hinge pins.

 

[TRI-JAB]

Loaded up the Kayaks !!!

Did you add "covers' to the front of your trail doors? looks great!

UPDATE: I zoomed in. Without my glasses, it looked like leather....

 

[jorbasaurus]

ive always been leery of these allowing the doors to not sit correctly. Ive noticed with my tube doors that they sit, and latch, differently if they are just sat in the mounts v/s when they are bolted in.

Im curious if anyone has heard of or experienced the oem doors sagging with just these pins? or am I just overthinking this whole thing...

I’ve got a cheap set from Amazon where the lower pin is much shorter than the top (@SnazzGlad ’s setup seems much more secure), and I haven’t had any issues. I do hand tighten the pins fairly regularly just to be safe, but I’m more worried about one falling off than the door not aligning. They're quite snug in the bushing.

 

[Painkillerspe]

Removed this POS from my OBD port. Elo GPS tracker installed by the dealer. It was a dealer added option that they wouldn't remove or budge on. Looked over my sales documents and I do not see it added.

Supposed be like lowjack for you car and read diagnostic codes. But it's also sharing information back to dealer. They can read your engine codes and other information at any time and bug you about service.

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