Samson got some additional back up light support thanks to the @ORACLElights rear bumper LED reverse lights, this weekend. I used the light harness vs the wire taps. I am happy with the results.
Received a second BOH from Peters Mill in VA. Ended up going off trail onto an ATV trail…. Climbed snow and ice up the hillside only to have the trail narrow. Samson has a few new pinstripes. Worst part is a large tree had fallen and blocked the end of the trail. Turned around and went back...
The FE4s are super bright. The floods on my pillar out shine the PRO6s. I have not seen the FE4 in a spot. I use my PRO6s when driving at night on the road. The FE4s are strictly off-road for me. The pictures show my JT befrore I added the @ORACLElights skid plate with the integrated LEDs...
I went with the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XL.
One of the reasons that I chose this wheel/tire combo is weight. The Rapid wheel is 26 lbs and the Discoverer XLT AT is a 68 lb tire. Plus I tow a camper - the Cooper Discoverer is designed for towing.
I really like my wheel and tire combo. Happy...
These are Black Rhino wheels, but not Armory... These are the Rapids.
One of the reasons that I chose this wheel/tire combo is weight. The Rapid wheel is 26 lbs and the Discoverer XLT AT is a 68 lb tire. Plus I tow a camper - the Cooper Discoverer is designed for towing. The wheel was my fourth...
Samson has a set of @ACE Engineering rock sliders. I really like the look and my wife really likes having a step to get into the JT!
https://aceengineeringandfab.com/collections/gladiator/products/ace-jt-gladiator-rock-sliders
The Ace Engineering Rock Sliders stick out about 4-inches...
Yes, I drilled through the bottom of the case. The Rhino rack has slots that work with Uni-strut nuts. I used 3/8 x .75" (I think) bolts with a washer and lock washer. I did both so I could put some silicon caulk under the washer to seal it up. So far it works well. I was reluctant to drill...
First time I made it to UWharrie, I had 35's and a puck lift. Quickly figured out I needed 37s and a 3.5inch Clayton lift to get up the front side of Daniel. Was able to do Dickey Bell, but had a few hang ups. Can't wait to get back to see how Samson climbs now.
I made a cart:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/samson.25179/page-7 See Post #91 for more info on how to make one.
Since these photos, I swapped the casters with larger tire (air) casters. These small hard plastic casters got hung up on the lip rolling into the garage...
Took Samson to Brown Mountain OHV in Pisgah National Forest last weekend for the first time. All the mod's have worked out great. I was happy that nothing rattled on the new rack even when hitting the bumps/rocks. Had a great time. It turns out the older I get, the less my body likes to be...
Thanks!
Check out the build thread. I posted most of what I have done to it.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/samson.25179/
Good luck with your delivery - It is worth the wait!