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

[The White Rabbit]

Put on a bestop sunrider. Snagged it off of face book for $200 brand new in the box.

Good score! Mine was lightly used for 250. Thought I was doing good!?

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[The White Rabbit]

Did a little touch up underneath after hitting the trails at Hidden Falls Adventure Park last weekend. Keep that rust at bay as long as possible.

 

[RamRod]

Good score! Mine was lightly used for 250. Thought I was doing good!?

I hunt Facebook and Craigslist everyday, it’s an addiction that my wife hates. But I always seem to find pretty decent deals if I look hard enough!

 

[The White Rabbit]

I hunt Facebook and Craigslist everyday, it’s an addiction that my wife hates. But I always seem to find pretty decent deals if I look hard enough!

I’m on the forum, Craigslist and VarageSale constantly. Same about the wife. ?

 

[RamRod]

I’m on the forum, Craigslist and VarageSale constantly. Same about the wife. ?

All the time! I’m on the hunt for LED’s currently but I’m just waiting for a killer deal. Someone got a full set for $300 something bucks before I could get there

 

[The White Rabbit]

All the time! I’m on the hunt for LED’s currently but I’m just waiting for a killer deal. Someone got a full set for $300 something bucks before I could get there

Happy hunting! We are blessed by those who wish to bless. It’s a good life!

 

[RamRod]

Happy hunting! We are blessed by those who wish to bless. It’s a good life!

Back at ya! We will get these things where we fully want them eventually!

 

[SF_E60]

What do you mean cut costs by leaving off the receiver hitch?
It's on any Gladiator with the optional tow package.
If you didn't order a tow package, you don't get the receiver. Like any other truck (for the most part)

That "bracket" is what you'd put a bumper-mounted ball on for light duty towing. (because the bumper alone won't cut it)

They didn't cut costs - that truck doesn't have the tow package.

Always wondered why this option is not standard on the gladiator, when I bought my jeep I didn't realize it was a option. On my wife's Acura RDX the only package we had was technology go figure that included a receiver .

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Always wondered why this option is not standard on the gladiator, when I bought my jeep I didn't realize it was a option. On my wife's Acura RDX the only package we had was technology go figure that included a receiver .

Because people would hook a 6.000 pound trailer onto these trucks and then belly-ache when the clutch blew or burned up, or their engine over-heated, among other things. You don't put a receiver capable of handling over 6,000-7,000 pounds on a truck that can't handle more than 4,000 pounds.
It's not standard to put such a receiver on a vehicle that can't tow that much.

What size was the receiver on the Acura?
They say "put in a ball mount and a 2" or 1 7/8" ball and tow up to 1,500 pounds behind your RDX"

The problem is people see a 2" receiver on a TRUCK and expect to tow a huge heavy load - then will blame Jeep when things go sideways. They have to idiot proof these somehow, but then a better idiot will come along, toss a receiver on it, and tow 7,000 pounds and fry things and blame Jeep.
Tow packages are not standard. That's part of a tow package Engineers pulled their hair out making them able to tow what they can.

If I saw a hefty 2" receiver on a truck, I'd assume I could tow something heavy with it............ (but I'd not gripe like most people if things broke)
If I see one on an SUV, I don't expect much out of it.
So there's one difference..........

 

[Rusty PW]

For Father's Day. My daughter got me a BulletPoint Mounting Solutions RubiGrid. Got that mounted today.

 

[Dougstdig]

I spent at least 5 minutes doing research on these tires. That's 10x more research! I'm pretty sure i even watched that video.



Dude, I posted that over 2 years ago. I think it's too late to return them. Lol

Lol??

 

[Rusty PW]

Also got my DesertDoesIt Shorty Front Seat Jackers installed too. had to trim the carpet a little so that the jackers sit flush with the floor. After install, I had to move the seat forward a few clicks.

 

[The White Rabbit]

Also got my DesertDoesIt Shorty Front Seat Jackers installed too. had to trim the carpet a little so that the jackers sit flush with the floor. After install, I had to move the seat forward a few clicks.

I wish those damn things weren’t so expensive

 

[Rusty PW]

I wish those damn things weren’t so expensive

Tell me about it. After driving 4,200 miles in 3 weeks. I needed to do something.

 

[Fcmalie]

I haven't installed mine yet, but I am trying to decide how complicated I want to get with filling them. I could just go with Schrader valves that they come with or plumb them into my ARB system...

How did you decide go to fill them? I assume you are keeping them separated?

I'm running them connected with a T, my weight is fairly balanced from side to side, so don't see a reason to keep them separate. I placed the Schrader valve in my rear wheel well for now. Once I split the fenders I will move it to the fuel door area.

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