Bestop is having a "pre-SEMA" Jeeps and Java at their HQ on Oct 26th. I'm hoping they'll preview a few new products.
But most importantly, I'm hoping we see core doors for the JL and the retractable sun shade for the SunRider. That's the biggest piece of vaporware they've got thus far.
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Ya know, looking at the pics under the hood, it just looks like they need to make a snorkel for the other side. I don't see anything that would prevent an aftermarket manufacturer from doing so.
I really hope Rugged Ridge does that with their upcoming snorkel. That one looks rather kick...
I don’t think Rhino rack has yet released a back bone system for the Gladiator. You’ll need that before you do what you want. I haven’t seen a static load rating for the Gladiator but I can tell you that is isn’t much.
It’s been said many many many many many times on this forum. Buying the diesel for fuel economy makes no sense at all. There are only two good reasons to spend that money. 1. TORQUE!!! 2. Range. I have zero issues with pricing. Adding a Turbo or Supercharger to the 3.6 costs is significantly...
There are a lot of sensors out there that won’t work in rain. The only one that keeps working are the eyes in your head. IMO these sensors and warning systems are AIDS and nothing more. They are not to be depended on. That’s why I don’t buy them.
Maybe I’ll consider it when they start using...
Agreeing with everything @Sorbs said.
That said, deals are out there to be found. Sorbs got a good deal on her Gladiator.
Now, if they would just get the damn diesels to market.
Yes, you can have the same issues because the body also moves independently of the frame to some degree. Optimally, you want the rack to be attached exclusively to the body or the frame, not both.
I think the main thing here is to make sure you don’t mod it so that it will tie into the bed in anyway. The bed will move independently of the body when offroading and you’ll end up damaging something. I also think you’ll have more trouble pulling the top off than you think. At the very least...
I’ve had two Bedrugs. One on a 2012 F150, then another on a 2015 Ram 1500. Both did an excellent job of protecting the bed. They are made of a polypropylene material that doesn’t interact with oils and is easy to pressure wash. It also makes for a great finished look to the bed. I’ve used it...