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

[PLEG1972]

This is what I did to my Gladiator today! LOL

I installed the Genesis dual battery system and didn't get the main wire going to the fuse block seated all they way and lost ALL power 18 miles from my house!!! Got it fixed after freaking out thinking I fried my ECM or something, but I after calling them and the guy telling me to totally disassemble my fuse block and put it back together it works perfect!

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[PLEG1972]

Just added blue to mine the other day. I like the blacked out grille. Shows off the color much better. What did you use, bedliner, plasti-dip?

Why does your truck look high? LOL I want those lights now!

 

[Fouts]

I like it.

Not a bad idea, not much more expensive than DIY.

Edit: Heres another option: https://morrflate.com/shop/morrflate-multi-tire-air-kits/morrflate-quad-4-tire-air-kit/

I went back and forth between the two. I think I decided on the speedflate because I wanted the 2 tire set up, a little less bulky and less money. Figured it would be pretty easy to add 2 more hoses if I wanted. It is great how they equalize tire pressure and will inflate/deflate. I use a co2 tank so even doing 2 tires at a time takes less than 5 minutes to air up compared to 30 to 40 min doing each tire with my Viair.

 

[-miko-]

I’d like that too. I have a compressor and teraflex rapid deflator I like, but would like to improve the system to do all of them at the same time. Would you mind elaborating @-miko-? Thanks.

Thanks @Fouts, that's pretty much it.

As others have mentioned there's lots of good prebuilt options for just a little bit more money. But I went with building my own so I could tweak a few specs:

• 1/4" tubing to save space and easier handling. Airflow for inflation isn't an issue since the valves are the restriction points.
• Oversize lengths so it works on multiple vehicles including full size pickup.
• Schrader valve input so I can use a portable compressor that can go from vehicle to vehicle.
• Analog gauge so that when it gets pulled out after multiple seasons of use there's no dead battery to worry about.
• Swivel fittings at each junction to make wrapping it all up so much easier.

So if you want to build a similar setup here's the parts list. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EG5LGVKLT2ZQ?ref_=wl_share

EDIT: Here's a post with a few more details on making it.

 

[arskemp]

All the parts came in for my DIY aluminum extrusion rack. Pretty happy with how it came out. Don't plan to do anything heavy duty with it, mainly will be used as a bike rack.

 

[XraytecH]

All the parts came in for my DIY aluminum extrusion rack. Pretty happy with how it came out. Don't plan to do anything heavy duty with it, mainly will be used as a bike rack.

That looks really nice. I would appreciate a parts list.

I have the same tonneau cover.

My only concern is how much load can it bear when driving, especially off-road. That thin aluminum rail is bolted on by just a rubber peg and 3 torx screws. As a bike rack, I think it's perfect just as long as you don't go crazy.

 

[ChillxPoint]

Bought a used roof top tent and the bed rack is on its way. Just stored the tent up above the garage. Im pretty nervous for my car though!

 

[Summitsearcher]

Finished mounting the following:

• ARB twin air compressor (beside the spare tire, under the custom cover and mounting bracket)
• 5 gallon Jerry can
• Hi-lift jack
• 44 gallon storage box
• Traction boards
• Krazy beaver shovel

Where do you find the Krazy Beavers?

 

[aceisback]

Where do you find the Krazy Beavers?

It’s usually the part that’s attached to the beaver that’s crazy.

 

[chrismeece74]

It’s usually the part that’s attached to the beaver that’s crazy.

That made my wife laugh

 

[arskemp]

Dude, that is brilliant! How did you come up with that? Parts list? Source? Install? More info please! I have the same tonneau cover.

Found someone online who did something similiar for a Colorado with a different bed cover. Just took some measurements and luckily it came out right the first time. I made a thread in the rack subforum also and I'll post a parts list there and in my build thread next time I'm at my computer.

 

[Slojo]

Went to 295 70 18s... They measure about 33.5 tall at 44 PSI. The clearance is fine with my 1.5 inch front spring lift. I like that they are still tucked in. Lots of rain this weekend, may have to splash around some! I'll be sure to post my MPGs after trail riding

 

[Animal]

JKS adjustable trackbar installed and picked up some almost punk'n orange vinyl to wrap the dash.

 

[captain kilroy]

built me a receiver skid. I am not a painter so it is what it is.

 

[atxatxatx]

Install of AEV 2" Mojave spacer kit and geo brackets (I let the professionals do this for me)

I'll do some measurements tmrw to see what the actual change was, my front end was very heavy from the Mopar metal bumper + Warn winch.

When my stock tires wear out, I'll switch to 35"s then.

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