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The size of your lot and budget will dictate the end results. In 2013 I hired a builder to erect a garage 24' x 36', the lower ceiling height is 10' and I now wish it were higher. However that was dictated by the loft above. A year later we added a 12' shed roof extension to the far end...

I had this happen on my '96 Dodge Dakota years ago and to my surprise the dealer replaced it under warranty (I'm guessing). That said, I agree that some fabric cement and material 'borrowed' from an unseen area could do the trick as well. I believe it's due to constant weight loading and...

Going out solo is always a risk, you have no backup if you have a misadventure. My belief is that all off-road machines should have a winch for self-rescue, that is an aid and not a solution. You didn't mention coms, do you have a CB or GMRS and is there reception in that area ? I'm sure there...

I would agree on using locals do the work, they are most familiar with what may be necessary and if there is a problem later on they'll know what they did (and may need to make good on) My younger son attended college in northern Maine, at the time I sent him with a '97 Ford F-150 manual trans...

Also bought my Gladiator in March of 2020 and now am about to roll over on 48,000 mi, just noticing Aux battery is fading. I do have a winch but otherwise use few electrical devices, mix of in town driving and highway. Unsure of next step or type of replacement, any thoughts ?

I am now 77 but as a boy growing up around the service station my dad managed I was thoroughly schooled in 'full service at the pumps'. As the customers vehicle was waiting for the pump to do its thing we would clean the windshield, ask IF we could open the hood and then check the oil...

I'm with Dmag33, although I live in central NYS I swapped my panels for a Bestop Sunrider and have enjoyed fresh air whenever I want and it takes less than a minute to open or close. It's been 3 yrs now and it is meant to remain on yeararound, so far no issues. My panels and bags are in the...

As someone who used to attend weekend races at Watkins Glen during the early to mid 1970's I can add that large groups do invite excess.. Earlier on it was alcohol abuse and all night parties, but in all honesty that was part of the attraction. Then they discovered the 'bog', basically a big mud...

I used a soft vinyl tonneau on my Dodge Dakotas for over 10 yrs, Sun, rain, snow and ice, eventually a heavy hail storm put some holes in it, then I patched with duct tape (this was before Gator tape) Now my 2020 Gladiator I went with a tri-fold Alloy tonnneau from Weather Tech, holds more...

Obscured lights are an issue no matter the cause, mud, snow, ice etc but there are two 'solutions' that I can think of off hand. The first is to drive defensively and that can mean leaving enough space between you and the vehicle in front, that way you avoid flying debris, and second just...

No but my Gladiator came from Cortese Jeep in Rochester, NY due to Covid in 2020 and the plant shutdown, my local dealer did an online search for the closest match.

No one has mentioned stripping the threads when they over-tightened the drain plug. This can go two ways, either the plug threads strip or the oil pan threads. If it's the plug the fix is easier, just buy a replacement, if it's the pan you may get lucky and find an oversize replacement. Also I...

Installed WARN winch a couple of years back, before winter I added a vinyl Warn winch cover, your question is a good one. I think by their very nature winches expect to get wet, dirty etc and should receive routine maintenance, synthetic line should be protected from Sun (UV) damage. At the...

Been driving now for 60 years and have NEVER garaged my vehicles, I buy them to go from point A to point B or C etc. Cleanliness being next to Godliness yes a bath and maybe a coat of wax now and then are all they've receive (we have that issue with salt in the winter). I drove my last 2 Dakotas...

I quite agree, if one is so inclined a Jeep build is never done, they are the 'LEGO' of the vehicle world. You can go for looks or content or both, whatever 'floats your boat'. It appears you live in an area with variable climate so your options are wide open and so must be your wallet. I didn't...

I've had my 2020 Overland for nearly 4 yrs now and it too came with the trail rail system, when it came time for a tonneau I chose a WeatherTech Alloy cover. It is available both for Gladiators with and without the trailrail system and supports more weight than the MoPar tri-fold. You do lose...

I'm an older man (77 yrs) and new to this game but always wanted a 'Jeep" or an original Dodge Power Wagon from early 50's (I miss my manual trans). Drove Dodge Dakotas from 1996 until 2020 waiting for the promised Gladiator since first shown in 2005. I even wrote to Sergio Marchione, Mike...