"Ginger" - Nacho Gladiator Mojave Journal

[Ridgeline]

This thread will serve as the journal for my 2021 Gladiator Mojave, named "Ginger". My plan is to set up this truck for desert running, overlanding, and the occasional mild to medium trail. She is my third Jeep and seventh truck in the last 10 years, but the first one that I custom-ordered and she is going to be a keeper. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated!

Current Build (last update 09/30/21)
Suspension
2-inch Spacer Lift (AEV)
Geometry Correction Brackets (AEV)
autoLYNX Swaybar Disconnects (Apex)
Type 164 17x9 (Ultra)
Road Venture MT71 35x12.5 r17 (Kumho)

Armor
Arcus Front Bumper (Rugged Ridge)
Rock Sliders (ACE Engineering)
Rear Rocker Armor (Rusty's)
Corner Guard Mounting Brackets (Rusty's)
Front Differential Cover (Next Venture)
Front Differential Skid (Next Venture)
Rear Differential Cover (Next Venture)
Rear Differential Skid (Next Venture)
Rear Lower Control Arm Skid Plates (Rusty's)
Rubicon Steel Rear Bumper (Mopar)
Sheridan Hitch Skid (Warfab)

Racks & Mounts
Antenna Bracket (Walcott Radio)
Antenna Quick Disconnect (Quadratec)
Dual Universal Phone Mount (Bulletpoint)
Hi Rise Crossbar (KB Voodoo)
Maxtrax Universal Mount (Prinsu)
A-Pillar Light Brackets (Rigid)
Engine Bay Compressor Bracket (Grimm Offroad)

Lighting & Electronics
Tazer Mini (Z Automotive)
Reverse Light Kit (Vision X)
7" Light Bar x 4 (Auzkin)

Miscellaneous
Dual Compressor (ARB)
QuickLIFT PLUS Hood Shocks (Redline Tuning)
Door Entry Guards (Rugged Ridge)
In-Channel Window Visors (Auto Ventshade)
13" Stubby Antenna (Rydonair)
Door Hinge Pin Bolts (JeCar)

03/24/21 - Took Delivery

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Went up to Big Bear Lake on 03/26/21 to run John Bull with the Big Bear Jeep Experience. It was 26 degrees and snowing on the way up, which served as an awesome introduction to the Gladiator in bad weather. Excellent!

03/26/21

 

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03/27/21 - Installed window visors, door guards, and rock sliders

 

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03/28/21 - I had to do it! Jeep waves for everybody.

 

[Orange01z28]

I love this color on this model

 

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04/10/21 - Installed a 13" stubby antenna and the CMM side mirror mounts (not shown) after hitting the dunes at Grover Beach, CA.

 

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04/18/21 - Took a drive from 29 Palms to Joshua Tree via Old Dale Road.

 

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04/24/21 - Joined up with some SoCal Gladiators for a midnight run through Rattlesnake Canyon.

 

[immaechu]

What kind of book is that?

 

[rm1515]

What kind of book is that?

Looks like the National Parks Passport Book.

You can get them at the park visitors centers.

 

[Ridgeline]

What kind of book is that?

Looks like the National Parks Passport Book.

You can get them at the park visitors centers.

Yup! That is my National Parks Passport for all my stamps and stickers.

More information here: https://shop.americasnationalparks....port-To-Your-National-Parks®-Classic-Edition/

 

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05/02/21 - Installed my Rusty's bed sliders, Voodoo crossbar, and club sticker!

 

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05/05/21 - Had a busy morning with Ginger today. Installed Redline Tuning Hood struts and Vision X reverse lights. Also started painting the differential covers and skids.

 

[Black_Widow_Overland]

05/02/21 - Installed my Rusty's bed sliders, Voodoo crossbar, and club sticker!

Do you have a link to those bed sliders? TIA

 

[Ridgeline]

Do you have a link to those bed sliders? TIA

Sure do! https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...and-later-jt-gladiator-rear-rocker-armor.html

If you don't have a Rubicon you will also need these brackets: https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...s-hd-corner-guard-mounting-brackets-pair.html

I covered the install in a video in this thread: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-bed-sliders-install-video.43691/#post-704116

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