“Queso” 2023 Gladiator Build and Travels

[Brandon Glads]

Great build !

192.168.100.1 192.168.1.1​

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[Rubclt]

Repurpose some old brackets for new addition, wait for it

 

[Rubclt]

Thanks for waiting for the paint to dry to install the brackets

for the new

 

[SD Rider]

Love the shade. Great addition!

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

I was delayed in getting the MetalCloak tie rod and drag link installed. The factory drag link end failed with 1200 miles and 37”. So, added the new parts.

I plan on picking up MC’s tie rod/drag link combo soon, any issue with the alignment techs not knowing how to adjust the tie rod for an alignment? I use Belle Tire and I’m curious if I’ll run into an issue with the techs refusing to do the alignment bc of the aftermarket parts.

 

[Rubclt]

I plan on picking up MC’s tie rod/drag link combo soon, any issue with the alignment techs not knowing how to adjust the tie rod for an alignment? I use Belle Tire and I’m curious if I’ll run into an issue with the techs refusing to do the alignment bc of the aftermarket parts.

I do my own alignment using this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CG644LZQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Rubclt]

Fun trip to the mountains of North Carolina

 

[g8tor2020]

Great build!!! I always did wonder if the Rebel Xcap kept water out of the bed. I was debating switching over from their half rack that I'm currently running.

 

[Rubclt]

if the Rebel Xcap kept water out of the bed.

Thank you… it reduces water, but water does get in…. Weather stripping all panels helps…

 

[Rubclt]

I added a Starlink Mini and sharing the other items I use to make work.

molle rack:
https://www.molle-platform-solution...-jeep-wrangler-rear-overhead-molle-panel-tray
Starlink mount:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DDQDTQLC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Power from a Blueetti using this cord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DFX6MLLC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Rubclt]

Added the JCR rear seat interior Molle

 

[Rubclt]

Swapped the 4” Rigid light to an amber spot. This fills in gap, sorta like a corner light, and the amber will help in fog, dust driving. Reused the factory fog light harness and switch to free up an AUX switch.

 

[Rubclt]

Added rockjock anti rock rear swaybar HD.

 

[Supazuk]

I was delayed in getting the MetalCloak tie rod and drag link installed. The factory drag link end failed with 1200 miles and 37”. So, added the new parts.

I thought it was crap that my drag link failed at 31K and its funny it happened just after installing 35's or perhaps it is more pronounced with the new tires and I noticed it.

 

[DanW]

Added rockjock anti rock rear swaybar HD.

Id love to hear a review after you drive it a bit on and off road!

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