I think we're actually almost of the same opinion on this...
Interco Makes Drag Slicks, Nitto Makes all kinds of Tires...
But when they make a tire and call it a "Mud Terrain", and then give it 35 percent aspect ratio, It's like they've made a croc slipper, and called it a steel toed boot. I...
Hmmm, I think you misunderstood my post....
I never said anything about the Gladiator, Or the personal choices of someone who would drive such a vehicle.
I'm in complete agreement with the perspective of "It's your Jeep. do what you want with it". Hell I lifted my Gladiator and put 37's on...
True enough, But it diminishes my respect for a company when they will intentionally manufacture a product knowing it is totally unsuitable for it's purported purpose, Those tires will not be suitable for mud or rocks, and if used for such purpose will likely allow severe damage to the rims...
I Get that, And my own preference is for a period correct design on my vehicles, I've had a number of IH Scout II's (Including a white 76 I never got around to putting Spirit of 76 Decals on :) ) And always preferred the factory treatments on them, But I've never been a fan of "Tribute" Decals...
Bestop does the Mopar covers too, and they've had the puddling problems back to at least the TJ Covers I own.. Maybe since they are watching this thread, they might have a good suggestion :)
I've used boards and stuff like that too, The best option I found was the Trek top has an aluminum bar with an upward curve that works nicely and fits a slot in the door surrounds on my JKU, But I've used a piece of PVC as my go to on many jeeps :)
A piece of PVC pipe in the rear cupholder to just above the sound bar will solve this, but you have to put somethinng like a soft rubber cap on the PVC to avoid tearing the cover...
I've had pretty much all the solutions discussed here at some point except the Core Doors, and here's where I rank them top to bottom, Note that my preference is to have an enclosed half door when running topless, so if you prefer no door, that might change your order!
1. Mopar Half Doors with...
Here are a couple pictures of Paint matched Element door I had on one of my JKUs;
This was in 2011, When they first came out.
I liked them, but like the full soft doors, They were pretty much impossible to get completely sealed. They kept you and the jeep dry while sitting still, and up to...
AAOA (Anthracite) Is closed until May 24th, except to Existing Season pass holders. Harlan is Closed. Windrock is open. but all booked up. May hit Burning Rock.
Welp, I had Reservations for Uwharrie on Memorial Day Weekend and they canceled them today and extended the park closure to at least May 31st, Just checked Potts Mountain, and it's completely shut down, (Camping and the trial) . I'm betting Rausch will be packed that weekend. Looking for...
Nathan's proposed route, Once we get down to Rawley Springs, we could take Dictum Ridge or Second Mountain up to Long Run Road.. I'm not sure of the current situation, but I know a couple years ago parts of Dictum Ridge were closed to traffic, So if we go up to Long Run, we might want to take...