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

[USMC-SSGT]

I have decided that it is time to put my wallet back on lock down till spring again. I will need you all to stop posting all your new toys in order to help keep me on track.

Thank you for your help. I will let you know come spring when it is ok to resume posting.

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[sass JT]

 

[sass JT]

NOVAJeepers had a wrenching party today.

I did skid plates.

ASFIR 4×4 Engine and transfer case plates.

Rustys frame side rear control arm plates. Could only install 2 of 3 bolts

Rock-hard 4x4 rear axle control arm and shock mount plates.

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here’s my question??? Did you try to get that one small bolt in before you put the control arm bolt in??? Or is it misaligned?

I’ve seen a lot of guys have issues getting that bolt in but I had no issues

 

[JoseQ_80]

I could not get it to align easily so I just moved on. Possible with more time/technique I could have gotten it in there. For now I will leave it alone maybe drill it so it lines up.

 

[AlbizzleFoShizzle]

Added rough country traction pads and shovel to the bed rack and hit the sand dunes in pismo beach.

 

[FLUndertaker]

I could not get it to align easily so I just moved on. Possible with more time/technique I could have gotten it in there. For now I will leave it alone maybe drill it so it lines up.

Don’t drill it. Take your time and Do it right. I see so many posts about people “re-engineering” Rustys parts because they don’t install them properly. If the folks at rustys read this forum they must shake their head.

 

[Sawburner]

Finished my headliner.

 

[mike921921]

Finally got rid of the plastic wonder (no plan for a winch, just hated the first thing on my Jeep to be an ugly, plastic POS). Many thanks to BAM for accuracy and quick delivery (ordered on Mon., received on Fri. same week standard shipping).
https://www.bamwholesaleparts.com/o...-2021-wrangler-and-gladiator-mopar-82215121ae
https://www.bamwholesaleparts.com/o...or-steel-bumper-only-new-oem-mopar-82215183ab
Like the man says, 'complete, nothing else to buy' ? (came with fogs & wiring harness installed and all necessary hardware). Bumper price increased from $883 when I bought it Monday, wow!
Total time to change out and rattle can the tow hooks (too lazy to swap them out) less than 2 hours.
I'm now in the $10K Club (and without touching suspension/wheels/tires) - what a money pit!?

Foam'd in the gap between the existing plastic filler plate and the winch filler plate - should be good for another 10HP ?.

 

[Jimmij]

Picatinny rail QR flashlight mount

Link for where you purchased please

 

[Wkyfiregladdy]

Put these mythreedom caps on my door locks, finished the blackout! Wife and I got these American flag ones for my gladiator and her wrangler

 

[Rockabillyroy]

Link for where you purchased please

You can get cheap kits like these

Polymer Rail Section 5,7,9,11 Slot Polymer Picatinny https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MQXNN29/

The index on the bottom can shave off with a utility knife.

You use the existing hole in the seat to mount it and drill the second hole in the back.

This QR mount will work on a flashlight with a minimum 1" diameter.

Flashlight Mount Quick Release Picatinnly Rail Mount 1" 2Pack https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5ZHB8V/

This kit has 2 styles. If you use the lever release, you have to cut it at the outer bend to clear the floorboard.

I attached some rails under my deck cover to be able to move lights around. I'll probably try to place one under the hood as well to light the engine bay.

 

[pendragonz]

Just got done getting the ARB twin compressor installed behind the rear seat with the 813 Fabrication rear seat install kit. Actually, I also deleted the rear seat, prepping to build a platform back there. Ran the wiring originally up the passenger side, but had way too much hassle getting through the firewall. Pulled it out, ran it up the driver's side, easy peasy. I'll get some pics later, but I'm beat right now.

Thanks @eight13design!

 

[Just a man]

Took the kids to a pond and ran trough some mud. Then I wash it. Also finished painting the engine skid. Next weekend I will install it

 

[MDPensFan]

Got rid of the 255 minivan tires for some 295/70/18s on Saturday. Then swapped out the buggy whip antenna for a stubby and put on Weathertech mud flaps today.

 

[JoseQ_80]

Don’t drill it. Take your time and Do it right. I see so many posts about people “re-engineering” Rustys parts because they don’t install them properly. If the folks at rustys read this forum they must shake their head.

Well I did not find instructions in the box so this forum has been the place to go to get tips on how to install this particular kit. How did you get it to line up?

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