2025 Joose Rubicon Gladiator Build

[ShadowMojave]

I just gotta say - your energy and determination to get all of this done is awesome! Great build…too bad on the bed cap glass but great idea for resolution!

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[Surferbandit]

Oh man!!! I bet that hurt!!!! Drilling the cap is a PITA!!! I drilled the top of mine to pass the Wolfbox wire through for the rear camera. Step bit and liberal amounts of drill lube got it done eventually. It’s marine grade stainless so it’s hard as hell. Great for longevity but a pain to drill into. I used the 3M pad on the top of the angle on the rear cap door and ran the wire into the flat of the bedcap wall above the rear door. Good idea getting the poly on there!!

I should have tried the drilling oil! The camera on the license plate mount vibrates some at speed. Its ok enough to see if there's a car back there but you can definitely see movement. One of these days i'll try drilling again.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

It’s gets washed out by the license plate lights too. Carbon tipped step bit with some gel type lube got me through eventually. Gear looking truck!!

 

[Surferbandit]

I did a trip log if anyone is interested - https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...rip-out-west-colorado-utah-and-beyond.110844/

 

[bmpcamry09]

You should add engine/transmission tuning to your to do list, especially since you’ve got such a heavy build. I’ve done quite a few similar to yours. Check out my tuning thread and hit me up!

PS my JL is the same color

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