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

[DirkG]

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[mx5red]

I installed a set of Rough Country Molle panels in the bed. A couple of thoughts.

1 I've always been leery of RC products in the past, these look pretty nice, I like that the front panel follows the contour of t he bed sides, I like that the side panels are side specific but wish the passenger side were longer. T here is about 10" that COULD be added to that side since they're side specific.
2 These are steel rather than Aluminum
3. These are way cheaper than others. Likely being steel vice alum
4 Of the 6 rivnuts that need to be installed I managed to hit ribs or other obstructions where I drilled 4 of the fn holes, ruining 2 of the rivnuts, nobody here in Mayberry carries them...
5. My gator tonneau cover rear clamps won't snap closed fully due to the panels now, I haven't solved that issue yet
6. The front center brackets are totally the wrong shape unless I force a big bow in the panel. I'll make new flat ones.

A couple pics bare, I haven't started loading them as I still need to remove them to finish the rivnuts. I'm debating shortening my bed divider board to use with the panels, use a telescoping bed bar or not worry about it.

hmm sounds a little cheap. Haven't noticed anybody complain about these. Clearly cost-cutting on the passenger side, they definitely could've extended it but probably cheaper to have the panels same length even though they have different cutouts for the plugs. Should've just made them even cheaper and been the same left to right.

 

[ospreyfe55]

Well the FedEx guy just dropped these off! Now to unmount the ones I have currently and get these installed! Still debating on Color matching the rings to the Jeep.

 

[injaneer]

Got this the other day and got them installed today. Thanks again @darksidedesign

 

[stil2low]

Was nice out so took the doors off

 

[TRI-JAB]

I am very curious how you installed the fender liners. I bought the same ones but have not installed yet. Did you trim the OEM liner to mate up with the Artec Liners? Have any close up pics?

Looks great - thanks!

 

[DenverBob]

Was nice out so took the doors off

Love it. Did you keep the top on to avoid a nasty sunburn? ? Rig looks great BTW!

 

[Willy53]

Poison Spyder crawler bumper
Warn VR-Evo 10s winch
Westin license plate mount
Bak x4s tonneau cover
Amazon d-rings and flat link

 

[Nigelcorn]

Finally was able to install my new bumper and and winch.

I really like the looks of this bumper, what is it?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Even if not a volunteer house, they spend a lot of time sitting around waiting for us to need them, so it is good he can do something other than watch tv. Go to it.

I don't give a rip what the people do that save our sorry butts and protect property and pets at the risk of their own health when they aren't tending to business. If that space is otherwise sitting empty and if he cleans up when done and makes it as spotless as it started - no problem here.

 

[Mtpisgah]

I don't give a rip what the people do that save our sorry butts and protect property and pets at the risk of their own health when they aren't tending to business. If that space is otherwise sitting empty and if he cleans up when done and makes it as spotless as it started - no problem here.

Agreed

 

[The White Rabbit]

Done deal. Test camp run this Friday.

Tell me your thoughts on the rtt.

 

[PrisonMike]

Installed my DeeZee tailgate board today. Had the Bullet spray-liner and the Ultra Flex put in 2 weeks ago. Also added a 16” Quadratec stubby antenna and some weather tech mats. Have a glass screen protector and front Rokblokz to install tomorrow as well as some PPF clear on part of sills and door hinges and Mopar gladiator sill guards. So much left to do but it’s a start. Lol

 

[Vtur]

Installed a Quad Lock phone mount.

 

[IdyShawn]

This is fabulous, do you have a writeup on how you did this or one that you followed?

Thank you!

The box itself (and the idea) came from 813 Fabrication. They shipped it very fast and it’s aluminum which is cool because I keep adding weight.

The compressor is an ARB that came as the portable unit in a cheap little tackle box. It was ok but I forgot it once and couldn’t air up.

The fuse distribution box is from Amazon, along with the 12v plugs.

I ran #6 wire to the battery. I could have gotten away with #8 probably but didn’t want to risk anything. I drilled a hole in the little access port where some people have power at the back of the bed. I used a 40 amp inline fuse right at the battery to protect the wire.

The wiring I just extended a bit for the included ARB switch. I plan on adding an air locker one day so I’ll need to move stuff around a bit. Here is another picture of the inside, I built it all inside then just bolted it on. I have the Bedline, so I did need to retap the holes that got sprayed to mount it:

Oh and I added a sticker:

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