Colorado Checking in!

[FocoRusty]

Hoping to get some CO discussion going on here!
In Fort Collins and new to the Jeep world. Interested in any local knowledge, trail recommendations, offroad tips, build thoughts, etc.

Taking it slow with build. I'd like to see what this stock rig can do and then figure out what I actually need.
Current Build updated 9/2/20:
JTR Firecracker Red
2" Mopar lift, Falken 33" M/T tires
Stubby Antenna
Truck Covers USA American Roll Cover Tonneau - added rails to install Yakima sky towers
Yakima LockNLoad rack
EAG tube doors
Rugged Ridge HD full width bumper
Smittybuilt 10k comp winch with synthetic line
Factor 55 flat link E
Factor 55 hitchlink 2.0
ARB dual compressor with JK innovations onboard installation and up/down air system
Jtops sunshade
Ceramic coating
Window Tint

Future Build (input appreciated):
Bed organization tbd
3.5" lift (waiting on AEV)
35/37" tires

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[Etoimos]

Welcome to Jeep'n. Since you are in CO, join traildamage.com (costs $12 I think). It is probably the single best trail resource site for CO (441 trails) and UT (183 trails).

 

[FocoRusty]

Welcome to Jeep'n. Since you are in CO, join traildamage.com (costs $12 I think). It is probably the single best trail resource site for CO (441 trails) and UT (183 trails).

Great! Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely get signed up.

 

[HHCDeadman]

New to Jeep’s as well. Day 2 already got a chip in my windshield! Looking forward to riding where my motorcycle can’t take me. I will check out trail damage. Looking for recommendation for hard tonneau cover, stubby antenna that doesn’t take away from performance, and mud flaps thanks! Love my gladiator!

 

[Br4hm4]

The Gladiator is my first Jeep as well. Prior off road rig was a 2007 FJ Cruiser...but that was 5 years ago. Definitely tempted to get off road with the Jeep...just not any rock crawling.

 

[FocoRusty]

New to Jeep’s as well. Day 2 already got a chip in my windshield! Looking forward to riding where my motorcycle can’t take me. I will check out trail damage. Looking for recommendation for hard tonneau cover, stubby antenna that doesn’t take away from performance, and mud flaps thanks! Love my gladiator!

I went with American Truck Covers USA rolling tonneau cover. Very nice. Sturdy, secure, low profile, small canister, looks good. Two thumbs up.
I picked up a 13" stubby antenna from a local 4x4 shop. Works well. I haven't noticed any decrease in reception.
Went with Rokblokz mud flaps up front after I got a rock chip on one of the rear fenders. Easy to install, significantly decreases mud and rocks on the doors and rear fenders.

 

[Sorbs]

Hoping to get some CO discussion going on here!
In Fort Collins and new to the Jeep world. Interested in any local knowledge, trail recommendations, offroad tips, build thoughts, etc.

Ouray...go to Ouray...

 

[FocoRusty]

Ouray...go to Ouray...

Awesome pics!
Went hiking there last summer and can't wait to get back. Looks like some trails open? Which one did you do?

 

[Sorbs]

Download the Jeep “Badge of Honor” app before you go.

 

[FocoRusty]

Download the Jeep “Badge of Honor” app before you go.

Yep, got the app and definitely want to hit all those this summer. Any good camping spots on those passes?

 

[Sorbs]

Yep, got the app and definitely want to hit all those this summer. Any good camping spots on those passes?

We Airbnb in town and go up during the day.

Nothing too difficult with these trails since they’re considered county roads by the state. That’s what makes them fun.

 

[Etoimos]

We Airbnb in town and go up during the day.

Nothing too difficult with these trails since they’re considered county roads by the state. That’s what makes them fun.

You should probably put a disclaimer on Poughkeepsie and Black Bear for new Jeep'ers.

Poughkeepsie is the toughest trail in the area and while most of it is pretty easy, there is one spot that if you don't have the correct line, it can be quite tough:

Easy line and you drive right up.

Not so easy line and you have to climb up.

Black Bear is not a technical trail, but the it is a high risk trail if you screw it up. If you are at all uncomfortable on switch backs or shelf roads, I'd pass on it until you feel better about your skills.

 

[HHCDeadman]

Great pics, good info! I just rode through Phantom Canyon last weekend. Came up from the Canon City side. Real pretty, not challenging.

 

[DawgBox]

Great pics, good info! I just rode through Phantom Canyon last weekend. Came up from the Canon City side. Real pretty, not challenging.

So beautiful! Can't wait to move out to Nederland (above Boulder) in a couple months.

 

[seesharp4me]

You should probably put a disclaimer on Poughkeepsie and Black Bear for new Jeep'ers.

Poughkeepsie is the toughest trail in the area and while most of it is pretty easy, there is one spot that if you don't have the correct line, it can be quite tough:

Easy line and you drive right up.

Not so easy line and you have to climb up.

Black Bear is not a technical trail, but the it is a high risk trail if you screw it up. If you are at all uncomfortable on switch backs or shelf roads, I'd pass on it until you feel better about your skills.

Love seeing all those TJ's. My son has a '98 and my brother has a 2006 Rubi. Despite having a JK and now a JT the TJ's are one of my favorite platforms for wheeling. BTW I'm in Colorado which is why I'm posting here. I'm in South East Aurora.

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