A Modest Mojave Gladiator For First A Time Jeeper

[Lunentucker]

Nice rig! Sure looks like you are having fun with it too.

Now, without trying to get political, I dont know how anyone puts up with the car tax structure in VA. I think its blatant govt theft and I would probably just ride a horse

They use it to keep the grass mowed.

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[TheOpa]

Not to mention this is easily one of the best detailed gladiators to grace this forum.

 

[Lunentucker]

Not to mention this is easily one of the best detailed gladiators to grace this forum.

 

[Jeep-of-Eli]

I didn’t realize this was a thing. Recently have had some noises from back right when first starting out for the day and it was bothering me. So it’s normal?

Yes. It is the shock for sure. I confirmed this when i have it apart and installing the AEV 2” spacers.

 

[AstroZombie]

Awesome! It's hard to drive anywhere when all you want to do is stop to take pictures of the Jeep! Been 2 years with mine and it's still like that!

 

[legacy_etu]

Thanks.
I'll save you some looking around. These are good heavy brackets.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0893ZDJDN/

Any issues with the weight messing with the window seals? Wondering if they might take a set over time

 

[legacy_etu]

It's common on the Fox shocks.

I've decided to embrace the squeeks as a badge of honor....sort of announcing, "that's right, I've got a good suspension setup over here".... and it's working so far.........

 

[Lunentucker]

Any issues with the weight messing with the window seals? Wondering if they might take a set over time

No. I initially had them padded with some thick adhesive back rubber, but that didn't stay on very well. So I added some foam pipe insulation and there have been no issues.

 

[T-Rock]

I've decided to embrace the squeeks as a badge of honor....sort of announcing, "that's right, I've got a good suspension setup over here".... and it's working so far.........

I used a pool noodle cut to proper length to fit my brackets and haven't had any issues with hanging doors messing up the rubber window seals. I only have the doors off for a few weeks to a month at a time so maybe longer term would be more impacting. I just like having my doors on more than having them off ha.

 

[Lunentucker]

Current version

 

[Brandon Glads]

Great build !

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[SKT]

Can you share the details on your undercarriage cleaning process?​

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https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ning-no-politics.23705/page-1813#post-1271642​

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Sure looks great!​

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Light coat of Fluid Film may work good on the raw cast pieces.​

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[Lunentucker]

Can you share the details on your undercarriage cleaning process?​

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https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ning-no-politics.23705/page-1813#post-1271642​

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Sure looks great!​

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Light coat of Fluid Film may work good on the raw cast pieces.​

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I foamed it with Chemical Guys and then pressure washed it off.
Let it dry and then went over everything I could see and reach with Chemical Guys Barebones and a microfiber cloth.
Let that soak and cure and then wiped it all down with a clean dry microfiber.

 

[EgulAye]

Nice Jeep!

 

[jeepers29]

I didn’t realize this was a thing. Recently have had some noises from back right when first starting out for the day and it was bothering me. So it’s normal?

I haven't figured out if is the shock or my old bones yet. Hoping it is the shocks.

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