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

[Tank Concrete]

I didn’t know there were any Baja knockoffs.
I know people add some silicone to seal them up so they don’t build condensation, that would be my concern. Those look good

The lights look pretty solid. I'll take another look at them to see if there's anything I need to seal though!

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[TrainMan]

From Pixel Decals. Did the wet method (which I've done before without problems) but I had issues with getting these to stick properly. It's like the backing tape was too strong and kept trying to pull off the decals. Maybe my decal solution was too strong? Temperature only reached 60 also. Anyways, they finally stuck and hopefully washing it won't remove them. But they definitely look good. One other complaint is they were not cut to length. Anyways, if they adhere through the winter I'll be very happy.

 

[pixeldecals]

From Pixel Decals. Did the wet method (which I've done before without problems) but I had issues with getting these to stick properly. It's like the backing tape was too strong and kept trying to pull off the decals. Maybe my decal solution was too strong? Temperature only reached 60 also. Anyways, they finally stuck and hopefully washing it won't remove them. But they definitely look good. One other complaint is they were not cut to length. Anyways, if they adhere through the winter I'll be very happy.

Looks like you did a good job in the end. If the decals were pulling up when removing the transfer tape, it's possibly because you didn't allow them to dry all the way (takes longer when it's cooler) or there was too much soap in your solution. Once they are dry they should be good for the long term, - 3M 2080 series is the best you can get.

They were left extra long so you could position the star exactly where you wanted it to be and get that perfect position!

I think you did a great job installing!

 

[TrainMan]

Looks like you did a good job in the end. If the decals were pulling up when removing the transfer tape, it's possibly because you didn't allow them to dry all the way (takes longer when it's cooler) or there was too much soap in your solution. Once they are dry they should be good for the long term, - 3M 2080 series is the best you can get.

They were left extra long so you could position the star exactly where you wanted it to be and get that perfect position!

I think you did a great job installing!

Thanks, yea I think my solution was too strong because afterwards I remembered I mixed up a new bottle specifically for cleaning and not decal application and never emptied the bottle after using it (whoops!) I let the decals set with the backing tape for about 30 minutes. Anyway they look great so I'm very happy.

 

[Tango270]

Haven't posted in a while, but here's an update on some of the new mods:

AEV EX Bumper, with a Baja Designs lightbar in the skid and a Smittybilt XRC Gen 3 12k winch.

Oracle Reverse lights. These suckers are super bright!

Waterport Weekender 8 gal pressurized water tank. Had to modify it a bit to get it the way I wanted, but it works fantastic.

Not pictured: Armorlite floor replacement, Bestop Granite Rock Rails for the rear bumper, Acumen Rear View Mirror Dashcam.
Lockers and gears are coming in December. Here's a pic as she sits today!!

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Am I seeing it right that you're running the heat at 74 and have the heated wheel and heated seats turned on, all while it's 70 degrees outside?

Hey, we had the windows down! ?

That's what happens when you grow up in South Florida without air conditioning!

 

[Jerhemi]

Haven't posted in a while, but here's an update on some of the new mods:

AEV EX Bumper, with a Baja Designs lightbar in the skid and a Smittybilt XRC Gen 3 12k winch.

Oracle Reverse lights. These suckers are super bright!

Waterport Weekender 8 gal pressurized water tank. Had to modify it a bit to get it the way I wanted, but it works fantastic.

Not pictured: Amorlite floor replacement, Bestop Granite Rock Rails for the rear bumper, Acumen Rear View Mirror Dashcam.
Lockers and gears are coming in December. Here's a pic as she sits today!!

GREAT looking truck! What tail lights are those?

 

[Tango270]

GREAT looking truck! What tail lights are those?

Thanks! I don't remember the brand, but I ordered them from CJ Off-Road. Here's a link:

https://www.cjponyparts.com/led-tai...ens-pair-jeep-gladiator-2020-2021/p/TLLED158/

 

[Browning]

Added the extra 1/2" spacer to my terraflex leveling kit.

 

[Usbuilt]

Oil change/tire rotation (1yr/4200 miles). Wanted to change to all black lug nuts, but the new ones look a little on the wimpy side, opinions? For reference, these are https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VHSL9SW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are from Amazon and look more like the original lug nuts. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08T74NP2G?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Rear upper control arms. Easy job but hitting 90° in a tight space with limited leverage took some creativity.

 

[Hootbro]

Rear upper control arms. Easy job but hitting 90° in a tight space with limited leverage took some creativity.

Nice!

Probably the first person I have seen to properly use a toque angle gauge.

 

[Tetraites]

Acquired a second front grille and plastidipped it yesterday. Installed today, pretty fun putting it all together.

 

[Bullycon]

Wheels went on today

 

[Markpod7]

Haven't posted in a while, but here's an update on some of the new mods:

AEV EX Bumper, with a Baja Designs lightbar in the skid and a Smittybilt XRC Gen 3 12k winch.

Oracle Reverse lights. These suckers are super bright!

Waterport Weekender 8 gal pressurized water tank. Had to modify it a bit to get it the way I wanted, but it works fantastic.

Not pictured: Armorlite floor replacement, Bestop Granite Rock Rails for the rear bumper, Acumen Rear View Mirror Dashcam.
Lockers and gears are coming in December. Here's a pic as she sits today!!

Where did you get the smoked fender markers?

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