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We recently built up a Gladiator for a local customer. The cool thing is he wasn't in a hurry, so we had the time to do the build up in the studio and take some video of the various products going into it for our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/northridgenation).

Within a few hours of receiving it, it was on rack and strip down was started:

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List of parts for this build:
Rubicon Express 4.5" Lift
Nitto Trail Grapplers 40x15x20
ATX Slab 20x10 Beadlocks
aFe Power cat-back exhaust
Rigid Industries 50" lighter and Radiance Pods
ZRoadZ A-Pillar Lightbar Mount
Z-Auto Mini-Tazer
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Of course we had to lift it, so we tried out the brand new Rubicon Express 4.5" lift:

Videos are still in the editing stage, will be posting them up soon!

Until then, here is a teaser pic of the Gladiator after the lift and tires:

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With a big suspension, we needed some big wheels and tires to go with it, so we mounted up a set of 40x15.50x20 Nitto Trail Grappler Mts on a set of 20x10 ATX Slab Beadlocks.



Where do you find tires that big? https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/tires/n206-850-nitto-trail-grappler-m-t-40x15-50r20lt-tire

For that custom touch, the customer had the Slab beadlocks color-matched in the Sting-Gray body color. We weren't sure how they going to look at first, but once we got them on the Gladiator, they color-matched wheels really added to the look.

Unfortunately the Slabs beadlocks are no longer available from ATX, this Gladiator owner bought the last seven we had. Why seven? He plans on building a trailer to match. We'll definitely post up pics if he does.

We do have plenty of other wheels to choose from: https://www.northridge4x4.com/scp/wheels-and-tires/wheels
 
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Big lift and big tires call for a big lightbar, so we turned to the Rigid Industries Radiance 50" Lightbar mounted on a set of ZRoadZ A-Pillar Lightbar Mounts that were also color-matched Sting-Gray.



Not only are the lights incredibly bright, the color-matched ZRoadZ A-Pillar mounts blended in with the body, you really didn't notice them.

Rigid Industries 50" Radiance Light Bar: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/light-bars/250003-rigid-industries-radiance-50in-white-back-light

Rigid Industries Radiance Pods: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...igid-industries-radiance-pod-white-back-light

Rigid Industries Security Locks: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...tries-e-and-sr-series-light-security-hardware

ZRoadZ A-Pillar Lightbar Mounts: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...kit-for-two-3in-led-pods-and-a-52in-light-bar
 
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To get those massive 15.50 wide x 40" tall Nitto tires to talk friendly with the computer, we used a Tazer Mini.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...tazer-mini-z-automotive-mini-tazer-programmer

They are quick and easy to install and very easy to program your parameters in.



We only changed a couple settings for this go around (tire diameter and low tire pressure warning point), however there is so much more you can do with the Tazer Mini.

Once the Tazer is “married” to the Jeep, the following menus can be accessed.

Perf menu:
Adjust for alternate tire sizes up to 41″
Adjust for alternate axle gear ratios
Adjust for an alternate transfer case LO range ratio

TPMS menu:
Disable TPMS system if desired
Change front/rear TPMS warning PSI limit

Radio menu:
Disable Backup camera
Enable Cargo/front/undercarriage Camera input
Enable CD audio input
Disable TravelLink (weather warnings included)

Lighting Menu:
Change DRL region (type)
Change DRL location
Disable DRL Dropout
Enable Fog lamp output
Disable Fog lamp dropout
Disable Halo’s
Set LED 3rd brake light type
Set LED tail lamp type
Set LED front turn signal type
Set Trailer Tow output for use with Mopar kit

Other menu:
Disable/Enable Electronic sway bar – for axle swaps or to run disconnected at any speed or drive mode
Disable/Enable Front Axle Disconnect
Disable/Enable Front and Rear Lockers
Enable Aux switch settings on the radio
Enable Blind spot detection (sensors required)
Change cluster splash screen to Wrangler/Sahara/Rubicon
Enable/Disable PANIC button on remote

Live features:
Light shows: Can be accessed from the key fob or from the on-screen menu. 6 pre-set light shows and 3 make-your-own shows included. Set from the factory to only operate when parked, but can be unlocked for off-road, parade, and emergency personnel use.

Disable Navigation in-motion lockout – enter addresses while the vehicle is moving
Disable camera lockout – use the backup camera and/or added cargo/front/undercarriage camera at any speed for any length of time
Auto Traction Kill – can be set to turn off traction control upon start-up
Auto StopStart Disable – can be set to disable AutoStopStart upon vehicle start-up
AutoPark Disable – can override the AutoPark system
TurnCAM – can turn on backup camera whenever turn signals are used (great for when the doors are off)
0-30 and 0-60 timers
Cooldown mode – run engine fans when Jeep is off, to aid in cooldown
Winch mode – raise engine idle to 2000 RPM while winching or jumping another vehicle
Clear Check engine light

Unmarrying the Tazer will bring the settings back to stock.
 
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How does the Rubicon Express lift ride? What shocks did you guys put on?
 

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How does the Rubicon Express lift ride? What shocks did you guys put on?
The Rubicon Express kit rides great for that much lift and those 40x15.50 wide Nitto tires.

The kit came with longer Fox shocks.
 
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Bump... just added the Tazer Mini install and set-up video above.
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