Typically you'll have it within a week, but seeing as you're in the great white north I'm not sure if that slows down or adds steps to the shipping process.
Is it only painted hard tops holding up orders or are painted fenders delaying them as well? I'm looking to order black hard top but color matched fenders.
If y'all need a good laugh, let me introduce you to SoFlo Jeeps. I honestly feel ashamed to even live in the same state as this shop
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There's a post on the JL forum where a guy plasti dipped all the interior plastic (roll bars, door panels, dash, tailgate) to match the tan and it looks great!
I'm seriously considering tan cloth seats for my Punk'n Gladiator but am mostly worried about stains.
When you take off the rear hard top the rubber feet get placed on the bottom corners (the part closest to the rear doors) of the top to protect it when placed on the ground.
The wait sucks but I'm okay with driving my JLU in the mean time. Even if punk'n isn't renewed for the 2021 model year there's still 12 more months of production left on the 2020.
Like others said since people are giving up on the color it will make it more unique in the long run. It also...
People on the JL forum quickly sell color matched fenders for $600+. You can buy replacement black ones for less, making you a profit.
Not sure how quickly Gladiator rear fenders can be found though since it's still fairly new and they're different than the JL.
Hows the visibility out the rear window with that graphic on? For privacy (and heat down here in FL) I would be tempted to put just the plain black mesh vinyl on with no graphic.
Looks cool but not worth the $18k markup! It amazes me there are people out there dumb enough to over pay for stuff from dealers like this.
Here in Florida, SoFlo Jeeps is the WORST. Base sport model with no options + 3in lift and 35in tires = $20k markup and people buy it?!?
Is it just wind noise or water too? The first round of JL's had a few issues with the windshield seal which caused a lot of noise for some people, but was easily fixed by adjusting the hinge bolts.
The proportions look better, but it's even less practical now. HOWEVER, if they made it a 2 door with this same overall length and replaced the back 2 doors with the bed length they bobbed, I'd bite.
On my JLU I went 2.5in lift with 35s, but for my Gladiator I plan 3.5 or 4in lift with 37s. I think with the added length of the Gladiator you need to go slightly bigger to get the proportions look right.
Also, I would only go 37s on a Rubicon. For anyone with a Sport or Overland I'd stick...
The backs of the bumpers are different. Cheapest solution is to keep your Sport bumper, dremel the backs like you did on the JL, and just paint your tow hooks red.
I'm waiting for Punk'n to come out before I order a JT. Might even consider Hydro Blue once I'm able to see it in person. I currently have a white JLU, and while I think the white with black accents looks classy, Jeeps are made to stand out and I regret playing it safe.
I think you should do...
Evo's rig probably lost a good bit of that 6.5in lift due to all the added extra weight from their rack, tent, etc. Stradman's purple Gladiator has nothing on it.
I honestly love the look and wish I could go 6.5in lift w/ 40s, but that just seems unnecessarily impractical for my every day life...
I'll also be waiting until at least MY 2021, or 2022, for multiple reasons.
1. I got my JLU 18 months ago and am in no rush to trade it in, or to get a second vehicle just yet.
2. Would want a Punk'n or Sting Gray JT, but I need to see more of those in person.
3. The *very very small*...
I agree that it seems like Jeep really didn't put much thought in to the LE's.
First off, the LE's weren't the first Gladiators delivered to customers, negating the whole "launch" part.
Second, the 3 differences are quite laughable. Black wheels like the JL Moab, stitched dash from a Sahara...