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

[chrismeece74]

Fire extinguisher fitted which is my final piece of the puzzle...until I find something else to do

What brackets did you use your mount everything to the trail rails?

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[npgeorgeuw]

I haven't done mine yet, how bad was getting them to fit the front with those rails? I'm wondering if it would be easier to drop the rails and cut 2-3 inches off the front and reinstall, that would give options for the brand of mud flap as well. I did the same with my JKU at one time.

It wasn't terrible. There is a long slot that is identically shaped between the two types of rails. First, I popped out the original cut out which is actually a little higher than the performance rails lie. Then I took a piece of cardboard, traced the profile of the rail installed (might have been easier to drop the rail, but I will say the angle that the mud flap mates with the rail means a trace will have to get widened in certain directions.). Using the "slot" part of the precutout as an alignment with the new rail, I traced the new rail profile mocked on cardboard on the flap and cut it. At this point I loosely installed the flaps and about half the rail fit in. Trace the outline of where you need to cut with the rail and flap in place and pull the flaps then cut. It isn't perfect, there is about a half an inch because the stock cutout is too tall and there is a little gapping on the bottom. Overall it looks fine and who cares.

If I did it again I would not buy the precutout version. I feel it would have been easier to just trace where the rail hits the flap since the flap is quite flexible. I feel like tracing is going to be most accurate with both the flap and rail installed. Too easy to screw up heights and angles.

If I cared I could always use some grey rtv or silicone to fill the gaps but you can hardly see it and who cares.

 

[M4Fun]

Added this emblem to my grab handle. Got this idea from another post about there not being an actual Gladiator insert in the handle. Oh and pulled out a quart of oil since my dealership thinks the 3.6’s take 6 instead of 5 quarts. Didn’t have time to wait or go back. Next oil change I’ll make sure it’s right.

Link please!

 

[npgeorgeuw]

That looks great! I've had a set of those flaps in my cart for a while, I just haven't been able to make myself spend the money. I need something though with winter setting in.

What rails are those? I really wanted the Mopar rails, but I couldn't find a Mojave with them.

4 inch wide Mopar/Jeep performance part rails. I added them aftermarket.

 

[MissionMan]

What brackets did you use your mount everything to the trail rails?

I made some brackets out of pieces of powder-coated steel from the hardware store. All I had to do was drill them and add the trail rail bolts.

The rotopax mount is made from one of these

combined with one of these joined. I used the T at the top to stop it rotating with the weight of the fuel

For the fire extinguisher I only used the T but upside down. The maxtrax is two of the straight pieces. This is what they are used for so pretty sure you could find something similar in the USA. They were only $12 or so here.

 

[npgeorgeuw]

The MORE Hide-a-Step is exactly what’s held me back. My wife is pretty short and pretty much needs them. I’m thinking about modifying it to fit with the wider rails.

I'm sure it's possible to mod a hide a step to fit but I feel like it'll entail adding more steel and I had a horrible time getting them to install due to alignment issues with the rail and the steps. They are spring loaded and with the alignment issues I had I am not so sure I would ever install them again.

 

[Rubi_Rhod]

What lugs did you use? Ive gotten black ones in the past and the paint came right off…they ended up looking like spline lugs with the rust lines

I found these on ebay. Will see after it gets some use.

 

[jsalbre]

I'm sure it's possible to mod a hide a step to fit but I feel like it'll entail adding more steel and I had a horrible time getting them to install due to alignment issues with the rail and the steps. They are spring loaded and with the alignment issues I had I am not so sure I would ever install them again.

Oh yeah, it would definitely entail more steel. I was picturing making a longer step for it. I didn't really have any alignment issues with mine and I've actually never had to pull mine off. We spend very little time in rocks, most of our trail use is rutted, pot-holed, and washboard.

 

[npgeorgeuw]

Oh yeah, it would definitely entail more steel. I was picturing making a longer step for it. I didn't really have any alignment issues with mine and I've actually never had to pull mine off. We spend very little time in rocks, most of our trail use is rutted, pot-holed, and washboard.

I'm so jealous that yours fit easily. I had one pedal that would not line up with the skinny horizontal alignment screws that fit into the left and right sides of the pedal. I ended up having to remove all of the screws and bolts of the rock rail completely and use a car jack to help pop things into place. After that, I got both pedals in but none of the main vertical bolts were lining up (they were about 1/3 behind the springs and I couldn't get a socket on them). It took two people to push the rail in as hard as they could and I had to take all of the other bolts off even though I had only loosely snugged the rest of the bolts holding the rock rail in. The other side went seamless, I doubt it's a problem with the pedals so much as a lack of respect for the sloppy tolerances that Jeep put into the rock rail/pinch weld area. Once or if you ever get around to modding the pedals, send me pics. I've also got two that are for sale if you wanted more. They are very lightly used.

 

[Tank Concrete]

Link please!

Love that look. Realized today, I don't have exposed bolts in the grab handle.

 

[jsalbre]

I'm so jealous that yours fit easily. I had one pedal that would not line up with the skinny horizontal alignment screws that fit into the left and right sides of the pedal. I ended up having to remove all of the screws and bolts of the rock rail completely and use a car jack to help pop things into place. After that, I got both pedals in but none of the main vertical bolts were lining up (they were about 1/3 behind the springs and I couldn't get a socket on them). It took two people to push the rail in as hard as they could and I had to take all of the other bolts off even though I had only loosely snugged the rest of the bolts holding the rock rail in. The other side went seamless, I doubt it's a problem with the pedals so much as a lack of respect for the sloppy tolerances that Jeep put into the rock rail/pinch weld area. Once or if you ever get around to modding the pedals, send me pics. I've also got two that are for sale if you wanted more. They are very lightly used.

Wow, that sounds like an ordeal. If I ever get around to getting the wider rails I’ll definitely get some pics of whatever I do.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

So the fitment wasn't exact with my JCR flares, it took some shaving down, but I guess that comes with the territory when mixing aftermarket brands. I didn't hook in the DRL lights just blinkers.

They're super bright, you definitely see them yourself from the cabin. I like having them. Wish they fit a little better but I am keeping them unless something new comes along.

 

[Glad Newbie]

Link please!

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