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Installed sill guards by Quadratec--these provide really good coverage of that exposed area. Also figured out the mechanical fit for my tablet in the Gladiator (Ram-mount at top of image). While the Gladiator has many of the tablet functions now built in as opposed to the JK I own--especially when working through Android Auto over the uConnect--it still doesn't have adequate topo mapping. I'll continue to use Backcountry Navigator in the JT. If BCN (or Gaia) ever provide for display on the built-in Jeep screen, then I can do away with the separate tablet and just rely on my phone. Except, having the tablet and phone (Nexus 7 and Pixel 2) running the same apps does give me backup of all functions.

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Been looking at those same sill guards (we used to call them scuff plates with our classic cars) - are they adhesive mount?
I can't stand the thought of dragging dirty feet across those beautiful sills and getting them all messed up.
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I am getting mine sprayed on Wednesday (Bullet Bedliner). Did they remove the latches on the side of the bed for the tonneau?
Was thinking of taking everything off before I get there. They already promised to cover all of the holes as to not ruin the threads.
They did not need to remove the latches for the tonneau, looking back I should have removed the rails myself and asked them to plug the holes. I did remove the tonneau cover.
 

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4.88 gears being installed today. I'll get her back in the morning.
 
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Is your rail system the OEM Trail Rail System? I got four of those mounts from a totaled Tacoma at a salvage yard and they seem to grip/hold good.
SHOOT, i forgot to mention I have the @BuiltRight rail system which uses standard unistrut nuts.
 

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Been looking at those same sill guards (we used to call them scuff plates with our classic cars) - are they adhesive mount?
I can't stand the thought of dragging dirty feet across those beautiful sills and getting them all messed up.
Yes, with double-stickyback tape (two strips already mounted to each guard). Pretty strong stuff. Instructions warn to properly place the first time. You won't be able to move because the "adhesive is aggressive".
 

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I finished in stalling my Mopar steel bumper, skid plate for steel bumper, winch guard, and Mopar 7 inch off-road lights.

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Those things are bright aren't they? I thought the LED headlights were nice and bright, but those things are easily twice. Looks great.
 

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FYI....the Mopar Flaps do fit on the rear BUT not the front on the Rubicons.....found out after having dealer try as well as a 4X4 ship try to install rear set.
I've always put on the MOPAR type - on all of my Grand Cherokees, etc. and they help a ton on those, helped a lot when I put the GM offering on my Silverado, too - they help on my JT but when a vehicle has that much tire exposed - nothing is perfect, but they do help.
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Those things are bright aren't they? I thought the LED headlights were nice and bright, but those things are easily twice. Looks great.
Super bright and super floody. Great view to the sides and up. I would say at least 3 times as bright as the headlights and the lenses get warmer much faster than the head lights. It is pretty much daylight upfront with these lights. They are very impressive and the hardware is top notch -- aiming, setup, vibration isolation are all top of the line.

Here is a shot of the stock low beams LED


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Here is a shot of the stock low beams LED with the Mopar 7 inch off-road lights.

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FYI....the Mopar Flaps do fit on the rear BUT not the front on the Rubicons.....found out after having dealer try as well as a 4X4 ship try to install rear set.
When I bought I told the guy "JT Overland" and he walked back and 2 minutes later had 2 pair - rears were marked "Gladiator" and the fronts were marked "Wrangler". So............. do they have Rubicon specific pairs? I dunno, just passing what I got for mine and they are a factory perfect fit exactly, couldn't have fit or been any easier, for my Overland..........

But it's good to warn folks - watch out and check with your parts guy if you have a Rubicon. They may figure rock crawling folks won't want such things on their Jeeps, I dunno.
 

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Yes, with double-stickyback tape (two strips already mounted to each guard). Pretty strong stuff. Instructions warn to properly place the first time. You won't be able to move because the "adhesive is aggressive".
Love that - "adhesive is aggressive". Well I'm sold. Think I'll get a set ordered.
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