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

[Holes]

Finally got a chance to install my Reaper Off Road Gravestone F3 stinger bumper.
I figured with the deer running around the bumper will save the grill and radiator, and it’s cheaper than a deductible... ?

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[aceisback]

This was waiting on me when I got home today… ?

You should call in sick tomorrow.

 

[kc mojave]

ordered a banks pedal monster.

 

[1is2many]

You should call in sick tomorrow.

I'm shooting for Thursday.

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[Daniel_Pantoja]

Checked some clearances. 3.5” springs, 3” bumpstops, and still can’t clear a 35 with these sport flares. Oddly enough, a 37 would fit in the rear with only 2” of bumpstop.

I see a chop in my future (preferably before the tires do their own clearancing)

Do the Rubicon fenders offer more clearance?

 

[Dougstdig]

Do the Rubicon fenders offer more clearance?

Yes. 2 inches if I’m not mistaking.

 

[mx5red]

Yes. 2 inches if I’m not mistaking.

@Daniel_Pantoja if you look at pictures the Rubicon fenders are higher, at the hood line. Personally I don’t understand the business case for Mopar doing this. The 4.10 gears and 4:1 transfer case could’ve been what differentiated the Rubicon, though I guess the stock sport tires would look puny with bigger fenders.

 

[Roklimo]

Checked some clearances. 3.5” springs, 3” bumpstops, and still can’t clear a 35 with these sport flares. Oddly enough, a 37 would fit in the rear with only 2” of bumpstop.

I see a chop in my future (preferably before the tires do their own clearancing)

What size tires, and what lift?

 

[Roklimo]

Measured the bottom of the receiver for a weld on 2.5” steel roller instead of a skid to reduce drag on departures and protect chain loops. Better to rock and roll vs dragging ass. I’ll powder coat red to match hooks.

Wonder if the bolt will carry that much weight.

 

[Dougstdig]

@Daniel_Pantoja if you look at pictures the Rubicon fenders are higher, at the hood line. Personally I don’t understand the business case for Mopar doing this. The 4.10 gears and 4:1 transfer case could’ve been what differentiated the Rubicon, though I guess the stock sport tires would look puny with bigger fenders.

Sales and packaging. Sales = one less thing you need to increase tire size. May pull prospective buyers over the hump to purchase an increased option package. Packaging = no mods needed to run an upsized tire.

 

[RCKLNDR]

What size tires, and what lift?

35/12.5R17. The lift is 3.5” JKS springs in the front and 2” AEV spacer in the rear.

 

[Summitsearcher]

Wonder if the bolt will carry that much weight.

Worked on my old motor home which weighs much more.

 

[Summitsearcher]

That’s a great idea. Don’t forget to show an update.

Made for motorhomes, I’m pretty sure it will be fine. I’ll post an update when I get it done.

 

[Daniel_Pantoja]

@Daniel_Pantoja if you look at pictures the Rubicon fenders are higher, at the hood line. Personally I don’t understand the business case for Mopar doing this. The 4.10 gears and 4:1 transfer case could’ve been what differentiated the Rubicon, though I guess the stock sport tires would look puny with bigger fenders.

Makes sense. I'm about to replace my Rubicon fenders with aftermarket ones.... As soon as I can find new fender liners specifically for the diesel. I was hoping for plastic to help keep the weight down.

 

[In3briatedPanda]

Went from factory ride height to a the metacloak 3.5” true dual rate. Took me the better part of 8-9 hours total work time. Three hours Friday night, 9am to 4pm with an hour break in between. Worth it.

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