After reading @GOCAMPN excellent review I ordered a set right away. I had been looking for locking ones but all the others I had seen looked very cheaply made with cheezy locks.
Mine arrived today (ordered direct from RR, $99 w/free 3-day FedEx shipping) and about 1/2 hours later they were...
As @californiajeeping said if it is 'new' you will still pay California Sales Tax (BTW-registration in CA is super high). But you only pay the difference in the tax sales tax rate from what you paid in the prior state. So LA at 9.75% moving from NH at 0.0% you would own 9.75%,, for say NJ at...
35x12.5/17 Nitto Trail Grappler on stock Rubicon wheels (+44.45 offset),<1/4 inch poke from sidewall lugs. Tread (aka: where the rubber meets the road), no poke.
I used GOOP Coat-It Waterproof Epoxy Sealer & Protector as we use this on our white water rafts and boats. Bedliner-like consistency but has ceramic beads for abrasion resistance and graphite to give it a 'slippy' surface for sliding over rocks. Also with Kevlar fibers for strength. It works...
NOW WE ARE TALKING! You need to add a still to the back of the Gladiator
And travel the country (especially the PNW) selling moonshine small batch bespoke fine spirits to fund your adventures. You can use the foreshots to power an alcohol cooktop and heater.
Here is a rendering I made with the bed and back of the cab removed. The roof has the stock rear C pillar width with the driver's seat tracked fully rearward and reclined in a driving position that gives you 6 inches from the headrest to the rear wall/window and 12 inches at the floor. So still...
A very nice two-door 'extended cab' in this Casey Currie video - HERE
screen captures
If you have questions, post a comment on that video. Casey is very good about answering them.
I use the Mile Marker Winch Shackle Mount. It is basically a rubber housing that slides over your rope's thimble, protecting it and giving a convenient grip. I like the rubber feature as if it is dropped or bangs again the bumper or other metal, no damage to it or the bumper/metal. And only $30.
It was built by Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan who has lots of weird stuff built for his collection. Instagram - HERE
But, please, please, please do not ask for a longer bed on your Ram!
From this thead HERE
And lots of photos of Down2MoabOverland's flatbed on his Instagram page HERE
Ya, those are 40"s. He even modified his frame so a 40" would fit in the spare location.
Well, I'm in the camp of just really liking the looks. It would look great towing a small 5th wheel trailer like below, and then wheeling with the killer approach and departure angles. It is great to see companies making very cool products, that might not have mass appeal, but certainly will...