You may like the Bilstein better for what ever reason but I would not say they are superior to Fox. Actually they are both excellent shocks. It is just a matter of personal preference.
That's the biggest thing I like about this forum. You learn something new everyday. I have never heard of Bronco ditch lights. Come to think of it I have never seen a Bronco in a ditch. Thanks to the OP I am better informed.
I think the OP should have marched right into that laundry mat and confronted the scoundrel and asked him or her what they were trying to pull by imitating the all mighty Rubicon.
That would be a shame to spend $150 on a brand new Gladiator that should not have a water leak in the first place. Almost as bad as installing a catch can on a new Jeep.