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

[Lynn_F]

Installed the Teraflex rear track bar relocation bracket. Easy install and definitely increased ride quality. I can't finger exactly what feels better but it is noticeably smoother.

Sponsored

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Wired my roof rack lights. It was starting to get challenging trying to find a parking spot at the mall at night.

This is basically me. We have a camp in Maine that has 1.5 miles of unmaintained logging road. Even though any suv could make it down (with some bottom scrapes) I use the road to justify every single mod I do.

 

[RobbertCole]

What thickness did you have the support and square tube as? I am looking to do something similar but wasn't sure what to start with.

1/16th. Home Depot sells 6' sections 1 1/4 for $24

 

[Hamandcamo]

This is basically me. We have a camp in Maine that has 1.5 miles of unmaintained logging road. Even though any suv could make it down (with some bottom scrapes) I use the road to justify every single mod I do.

Most the places I go to I can offroad at night. I've been in scenarios where it was adventageous. I also use it as a farm truck, so I plan on using them for tree cutting lights during the week. The cool factor is a nice edition lol.

 

[Guns_N_Rosaries]

I switched out the stock antenna with Votex’s 6 3/4 in antenna due to how badly the original antenna banged against my windshield when I’d visit the carwash. I think it looks fine, and so far reception is the same for me, but I live in the DFW metroplex in the middle of a bunch of radio stations, and haven’t travelled with it to see how it performs when you are further away from the source.

 

[Gren71]

Installed the Teraflex rear track bar relocation bracket. Easy install and definitely increased ride quality. I can't finger exactly what feels better but it is noticeably smoother.

Just ordered one of these. I have an adjustable rear bar I havnt installed yet. Kinda wondering if Ill even need to once this bracket is on.

 

[Lynn_F]

Just ordered one of these. I have an adjustable rear bar I havnt installed yet. Kinda wondering if Ill even need to once this bracket is on.

I have the Metalcloak adjustable one and prior to installing this I needed it to center the rear axle but I had to shorten it quite a bit to get it into the top hole on the bracket. I think I still have about 1/4" of thread on the adjustable end exposed. You will probably be fine with the stock bar.

 

[Gren71]

I have the Metalcloak adjustable one and prior to installing this I needed it to center the rear axle but I had to shorten it quite a bit to get it into the top hole on the bracket. I think I still have about 1/4" of thread on the adjustable end exposed. You will probably be fine with the stock bar.

TY for that.

Ive actually been having a hard time properly measuring the front and rear axles to make sure theyre centered. I already have an adjustable bar up front and thought it was centered...but now when I look at it I swear its not.

 

[Montana_Wildcat]

Amazon actually. They’re cheap but honestly the material is pretty nice on the latch itself. I stuck with the OEM fasteners because I read some people had rust issues with the Sukemichi ones. Easy installation as well.

Link for Gladiator Hood Latch Locks - Amazon

Had these on my Mojave for about two weeks. Yesterday, one of them pulled off of the bolt and started flapping against the fender while on the highway. Had to bungee the hood down so it would stop flapping. Beware of these....they are not built well. Definitely not worth the money!

 

[mike921921]

Had these on my Mojave for about two weeks. Yesterday, one of them pulled off of the bolt and started flapping against the fender while on the highway. Had to bungee the hood down so it would stop flapping. Beware of these....they are not built well. Definitely not worth the money!

Sukemichi - sounds like food! ? I've had these for a year, no problems yet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQ9SN5P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Just ordered one of these. I have an adjustable rear bar I havnt installed yet. Kinda wondering if Ill even need to once this bracket is on.

Do one or the other. The bracket is solid though and works great with the OEM bar. An adjustable will look cooler, not need an additional bracket, and have more detailed adjustment however. Both would get the job done.

 

[Gren71]

Do one or the other. The bracket is solid though and works great with the OEM bar. An adjustable will look cooler, not need an additional bracket, and have more detailed adjustment however. Both would get the job done.

ty

Im hoping the bracket does the trick since Id rather avoid another grease point to tend to in my maintenance.

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

Had these on my Mojave for about two weeks. Yesterday, one of them pulled off of the bolt and started flapping against the fender while on the highway. Had to bungee the hood down so it would stop flapping. Beware of these....they are not built well. Definitely not worth the money!

Well damn. That’s good to know so I don’t panic if/when it happens to mine. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Lynn_F]

Do one or the other. The bracket is solid though and works great with the OEM bar. An adjustable will look cooler, not need an additional bracket, and have more detailed adjustment however. Both would get the job done.

I can confirm that the bracket definitely improved the ride on my truck. I guess it depends how much lift you are running as to the amount of improvement. I have 4.5" Evo coils and the adjustable bar allowed me to center the axle. Now that I have both, I believe for my lift height, the bracket was a better investment. The caveat is that with only the bracket you are limited to 2 mounting options for the factory bar which may or may not truly center your axle.

 

[Gren71]

I can confirm that the bracket definitely improved the ride on my truck. I guess it depends how much lift you are running as to the amount of improvement. I have 4.5" Evo coils and the adjustable bar allowed me to center the axle. Now that I have both, I believe for my lift height, the bracket was a better investment. The caveat is that with only the bracket you are limited to 2 mounting options for the factory bar which may or may not truly center your axle.

makes sense. Im only on 2in of lift so we will see.

Sponsored