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I’ve wondered for a long time why a paradigm like REPB hasn’t been pursued by any manufacturer before. It’s the method used for diesel/electric locomotives, and has been for like 90 years. Having a stable onboard source of electricity to power/drive traction motors on the wheels makes perfect...

I have to say that the rather brutal Gladiator price increases, and the unavailability of the diesel and manual transmission models, has had a major impact on sales. When I bought my ‘21 Rubicon, I got an acceptable deal, but now the sticker for the same equipment is 20% higher. With interest...

If it works, it works! I’ve followed directions on similar-age WD hitches, and it just wasn’t right. Decided to try my own approach, and achieved great results. Sometimes, it just takes trial-and-error.

I use an old (from the ‘90s) technique for the dash, and it works every time for me - so far, at least. Turn on the ignition without starting the engine, pump the accelerator pedal three times fully, then turn the ignition off. Let it sit a minute or two, then start it. I’ve never had that fail...

Shouldn’t be an issue. Just don’t rotate the wheel by moving the Gladiator very much with the missing lugnut.

Empirically testing the effects of different grille configurations - now there’s an idea! Anecdotal results aren’t often valid, and neither are “I believe” results. Do some rigid testing. Great post.

Actually, I’m guessing it‘s the same third-party supplier, like so many other things.

Please tell me you’re not going to Jeep Only in Las Vegas, which is where this current Gladiator appears to be from. I realize that Lithia now owns the dealership, but my experience there buying my Rubicon was the worst dealer experience I’ve ever had, period.

In the immortal words of ET: ”OUCH…”

This is a dealer add-on that relies on being “science-adjacent” to be sold. Using cathodic or anodic sacrificial metal systems can help preserve ship’s hulls in saltwater environments, but this doesn’t apply to vehicle sheet metal or paint. Someone bought a useless item that boosted the dealer...

I’ll be very interested in the final setup, also. I have a ‘21 Rubicon with the 6-speed manual. I’ve been considering forced induction, as we live at ~6,500 feet elevation, and it would help maintain power in the mountains around us. Please update with your best results.

Have a Renegade (2017) that’s Anvil - never have understood that name - and really like it. Bought a ‘21 Gladiator in Sting-Gray, since that was as close as I could get then. The ’24 Wrangler is available in Anvil, so I may have to repaint or buy another Gladiator (really don’t want to do that...

Showing my age here, but I like the retro looks of my youth. All of these pictured here look great.

I agree with suggestions to use a Dremel with a small cutting disc or carbide burr to grind it into separable pieces. I have a couple of electric die grinders (Makitas) so I can get more power or different cutting/grinding tools on something like this, but the effect is still the same. The stud...

Question I have - how far are you towing the vehicle? If you’re going 18 miles, can go on lightly travelled secondary highways / roads, and have no issue with lower speeds, do it. If you’re needing to go 900 miles on 75 mph+ Interstate Highways with lots of traffic, then perhaps consider some...

Actually, it makes more difference than most people realize. The front “Freedom” panels on a JT are fiberglass, without much insulation or heat barrier. Get in one that has been parked in the sun on a 114°F day in Southern Nevada, and the heat transfer is very noticeable. The headliners do not...

I grew up in a rail town. Two rail lines had big yards / facilities there (the AT&SF was the larger of the two, but the M-K-T was nearly as big). Rail crossing impacts were a very common event, so much so that unless there was a death, nothing made the local news. There was one impact that still...

This looks good, but I thought about a different color (my Rubicon is Sting Gray). Ultimately, I installed the Hot Head Headliner (in gray) but left the exposed fiberglass white. At the time, we were living in Southern Nevada, and triple digit temps and black can be a tough combination.

Nice looking Gladiator and welcome to the club / family / group.

Like so many have already said, making an appointment at Discount Tire is the better way to do it. I’ve had no issues with excessive wait times since I started making appointments. I’ll agree that passing on having the dealer do the rotations is reasonable - the one time I let them do a free...