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

[Kevin_D]

Flipped over 30,000 miles…

Kevin

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[ajstx09]

finally new wheels and tires ??

 

[Josh00333]

I like the black/green contrast, if you could like the other poster said just do the center that would be trick.

Got a set of ATX Slabs, wondering if I should paint the inside green. Your thoughts…

 

[Bullycon]

I like the black/green contrast, if you could like the other poster said just do the center that would be trick.

Thanks a bunch for the input, I’m painting the star in the rim in green then leaving the lip black and the rings as they come in the brush aluminum.

 

[TRI-JAB]

Samson got a set of 37-inch Cooper Discoverer XLT AT3 shoes with new Black Rhino Rapid wheels thanks to @Discount Tire (his previous 35-inch Falken WildPeak AT3’s on LE wheels are up for sale in the member marketplace).

The 3.5-inch @Clayton Off Road lift was screaming at me everyday for a larger set of tires. And YES, as you can see in the last picture, the lift allowed me to fit my 37-inch spare under the JT!

Can’t say enough good things about the customer support and service from the Tega Cay store - outstanding folks!

Note: one of the reasons that I chose this wheel/tire combo is weight. The Rapid wheel is 26 lbs and the Discoverer XLT AT is a 68 lb tire. Plus I tow a camper - the Cooper Discoverer is designed for towing. The wheel was my fourth choice wheel, but in the supply chain limited environment that we are currently experiencing - it was my best option. I really do like the wheel, really happy. Just wanted the Black Rhino Bantam or Dugger a little more.

 

[Angry]

I mounted the Rubicon take-off springs and shocks that I picked up 2 months ago with my wheels. I’m such a procrastinator. Also put in 1.5” Teraflex in front to take out the rake. Rides much better. Less body roll in turns and less squish over humps. Total job took me 3 hours, and it was very do-able in the driveway.with a floorjack and stands. Even rotated the tires while they were off. No perceptible need for alignment after.

 

[Discount Tire]

@TRI-JAB, that is an outstanding look.

Thank you for the shout out to Tega Cay store employees. We appreciate your support.

 

[injaneer]

Voswitch installed

How do you like them ?

 

[cdyoung9799]

Added Warn Winch (Factory Steel Bumper)
Added JCR Off road Overhead MOLLE panel and wired and installed GMRS Radio.

Cool idea for trimming out the plastic panel behind the front bumper. Looks cleaner.

 

[Simplejack]

How do you like them ?

So far great however I only have rear lighting hooked up. I will be getting some A pillar lights next but as far as the switches and very clean "OEM Look" can't beat it in my opinion. Saved a lot of money from other switch options that are available, turning that money into more lights.

 

[Rubi_Rhod]

Added a few stickers and KC Slimlites.

Sweet!! I was super annoyed when I ordered my SlimLites and they had no amber covers for it. Thanks for posting. Ordered!!

 

[Rubi_Rhod]

They are custom one offs I had made. No one had the features I wanted.

Awesome job! That looks spot on in how I’d like em myself.

 

[injaneer]

So far great however I only have rear lighting hooked up. I will be getting some A pillar lights next but as far as the switches and very clean "OEM Look" can't beat it in my opinion. Saved a lot of money from other switch options that are available, turning that money into more lights.

Great will be looking at those a little further down the road . Keep me posted, may ask again later ?

 

[Rubi_Rhod]

Got the Metalcloak drag link in.

Popping the ball joint off was a particularly annoying affair as I didn’t have the proper tool and was just using a pickle fork. This little thing took it off in a quick and very sudden fashion. Use caution . But it is very effective.

Overall, I’m super happy to have gotten all the parts on. Everything feels super tight and confident behind the wheel now. Its got solid and responsive controls and has a tonka tuff vibe that I don’t at all feel I’ll be pushing the limits on, but know I will be coming back after hitting the backcountry as hard as I reasonably want to.

I’m really just patiently putting off the inevitable regear and 37’s. The factory 33’s and 2” lift has served me just fine. But there’s no way I’ll be going back when it’s time to replace em. So this kind of stuff I’ve definitely seen a benefit for now and will see it down the road as well.

 

[garzilla]

You have now compromised the structural integrity of that bar.
Hope it withstands your next rollover.?
So when you touch the brakes, the cab mounted lights come on too?

Who buys a sport bar for roll over protection? You think it was ever roll over tested? ?

The red lights on the top turn on when I hit the brakes

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