HYDRO BLUE PEARL Gladiator JT Club

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A few more photos of my hydro blue Sport-S...

Before adding N-FAB Predator Pro side steps:


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However, as I was reviewing the installation instructions, I found a contradiction...

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The box was labeled correctly for2020 Gladiator, however the contents were WRONG...

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And the pictures MATCH the nerf bars...

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N-FAB and runningboardwarehouse.com customer service are closed week-ends!?!?! However, online chat opened ticket to fix this!

It doesn't make it any less disapointing.

Oh well, that blue truck is still enough to make me smile. Now, to unload the soft top from the bed...
 

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A few more photos of my hydro blue Sport-S...

Before adding N-FAB Predator Pro side steps:


20191109_081712.jpg

20191109_081652.jpg


However, as I was reviewing the installation instructions, I found a contradiction...

20191109_091324.jpg


The box was labeled correctly for2020 Gladiator, however the contents were WRONG...

20191109_091331.jpg


And the pictures MATCH the nerf bars...

20191109_091354.jpg


N-FAB and runningboardwarehouse.com customer service are closed week-ends!?!?! However, online chat opened ticket to fix this!

It doesn't make it any less disapointing.

Oh well, that blue truck is still enough to make me smile. Now, to unload the soft top from the bed...
Drooling all over the keyboard..........
 

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Seen my first body colored topped hydro, in a Facebook group (yesterday) :blush:

Unfortunately, mine will be entering its 4th week of I status this coming week :facepalm:
 

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The sales guy said I didn't have to decide on the sill plates or guards, I could decide any time and buy there or another vendor (he was honest about that bit) So I'm looking for ideas there. In the old days those pieces were standard on vehicles - trucks, cars, you name it. They were aluminum until plastics took over - and now are optional? I don't think so! After seeing this - yeah, I want something there - and gee, yours look sharp against that blue.
I'd not mind something that covers more of the areas most likely to get scuffed, though - at 62 with less than great knees - I can see dragging feet.
These are Mopar but bought off Amazon $30 cheaper than dealer and $20 cheaper than Quadratec. Bought these for the green jeep as well.
 

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Cool. Thanks.
Funny thing about Amazon - I found some other types on a 4x4 site and thought, heck, I'll see what they cost on Amazon. LOL - they were MORE and included only the fronts, not the full set like the other site. So you paid more and got less. Pays to check around if interested in a specific product like these things I guess.
At least the sales guy was up-front "don't have to decide now, you can buy them later or find them someplace else cheaper" when we got to that area choosing stuff.
 

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Received this email a little while ago - this week, maybe? Maybe Wednesday, then assuming they actually DO the prep? Perhaps Thursday it's ready?
Once they've left, how long does it generally take?

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Bill,

Gladiator left on truck from Toledo Ohio late last night, will let you know when it arrives

Scott
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Finally got to see one in person. Took an hour drive to do it but I’m set on getting a Hydro Blue Rubicon now. Just waiting for diesel availability.
Has anyone heard when the diesel available? I'm waiting also.
 

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Has anyone heard when the diesel available? I'm waiting also.
We’re all going on rumors at this point. Those rumors point to February-April next year.

But we do know the Wrangler Diesel is starting production soon. It has been available for order for a few weeks now.
 

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Word I got when I ordered was 1/15/20 for diesel orders. For the little extra torque and the extra price I wasn’t waiting that long. I’m happy with my little 3.6, it has done everything I’ve asked so far.
Wheels and tires should be in tomorrow. Going to draw out from the red in the Rubicon and upholstery stitching. Could do a teaser but won’t. Also switched up to Nitto Ridge grapplers from my Falkens, apparently those little puppies are in high demand. Repurposing my Spiderweb shade from the red JLUR, adding 12 rock lights underneath and trying to find a good spot for my OBA compressor and tank.
I have to keep telling myself, this is the mild build, money goes to Sprout
 

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Climbhigh will you post the picture you saw with the Hydro blue hardtop?
 

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Dealer said it arrived early this AM - he's trying to get it run through their shop.

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Dealer said it arrived early this AM - he's trying to get it run through their shop.

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Decisions decisions. Love the contrast of the black, but the matching looks amazing too.

What is everyone's opinion?
 
 
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