Alu-Cab Gladiator Bed Cap

[clweed]

I think you put lips on all 4 sides - cab end and sides go down and bolt direct to mounting locations so no brackets needed.

I used my Frontrunner rack from my JKU

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[Rokon]

My kid's things have been taking over the garage. Taught my 6 year old how to use a miter saw. He cut 8 of the 21" pieces himself (well with me standing right next to him).

I found a piece of 1/4" osb behind a pegboard i tore out of my garage today. Decided to make a mockup of my shelf i'm going to have made out of 1/8" aluminum. Planning to have a 2-3" lip on the front and back to have more rigidity as well as limit stuff from falling over the edge.

Contacted ok4wd and they said they can get more of this bracket from Africa for $15 EACH....JESUS! I realize I could make something myself, but these are really nice and EXACTLY the right height and beefy. Look at the two brackets holding up my cabinet, its the same height as the 6 top brackets that hold the canopy on.

Do you think 2 on each side and 2 on the rear would be plenty for the 1/8" aluminum shelf?

How about using your tray in place of some of the shims used for your cap mounts? Maybe add another pair of those mounts to accommodate the narrow shelf.
For your shelf lip, rather than a simple bent lip have a second bend done to stiffen the lip. I guess it all really depends on how much weight you think you want to be able to support.

 

[SFBayArea]

Is it optical illusion or this topper is taller than the roof line and narrower than the actual width of your gladiator?
I never had a topper on my track before, but I always thought it supposed to be a continuation of the line of your roof and width of your track, is that not true?

 

[Rokon]

Is it optical illusion or this topper is taller than the roof line and narrower than the actual width of your gladiator?
I never had a topper on my track before, but I always thought it supposed to be a continuation of the line of your roof and width of your track, is that not true?

The cap roof and the cab roof are even. The cab roof is not flat. I laid a straight edge on top of the two in on of these photos. As to width the cap is a bit narrower.

 

[Rokon]

Cats out of the bag now...... I also have a Toyota FJ I bought new in '08.......

 

[steffen707]

Is it optical illusion or this topper is taller than the roof line and narrower than the actual width of your gladiator?
I never had a topper on my track before, but I always thought it supposed to be a continuation of the line of your roof and width of your track, is that not true?

It is narrower than the width of the cab? Slightly, but so is the box of the truck.

I'll snap a photo when I drive home tonight.

Is it different? Yes

Do most toppers hug the truck cab and make it look like a Chevy Suburban? Yes

Is my Alu-Cab made for African Safaris by Africans and provide the lightest weight, best access Gladiator Topper on the market? Yes

Why did I ask you a bunch of questions that I answered? I don't know.

 

[Gatorized]

Why did I ask you a bunch of questions that I answered? I don't know.

At least you got all the answers right!

 

[steffen707]

Is it optical illusion or this topper is taller than the roof line and narrower than the actual width of your gladiator?
I never had a topper on my track before, but I always thought it supposed to be a continuation of the line of your roof and width of your track, is that not true?

the cab sticks out a bit. Kinda looks goofy compared to chevy, ford, gmc, toyota, but....jeep is a different look.

Some like it
some hate it
some are in-between.........yep, that covers it, lmao

 

[steffen707]

thought you guys might like to see what i did with the Alu-Cab cardboard. =)
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/super-cardboard-shipping-box.31287/

 

[Rokon]

Since I happen to work at a machine gun factory it only seemed proper to mount up one of our weapons ammo can in the bed. It was a tight fit for the 40mm grenade can. Had to relieve some of the external ribbing on the can. This allowed a flat fit to the trail rail (two bolts) and clear the rail of the bedslide. What makes this install different than others is it doesn't just hang from the trail rail. There is a bottom support tied to the bedslide fixed frame. Two bolts go thru the can bottom into this upright. Makes a rock solid install that doesn't flex or rattle. Could be completely filled with tow chain and not stress the trail rail or make contact with the rear wheel tub.

 

[steffen707]

Since I happen to work at a machine gun factory it only seemed proper to mount up one of our weapons ammo can in the bed. It was a tight fit for the 40mm grenade can. Had to relieve some of the external ribbing on the can. This allowed a flat fit to the trail rail (two bolts) and clear the rail of the bedslide. What makes this install different than others is it doesn't just hang from the trail rail. There is a bottom support tied to the bedslide fixed frame. Two bolts go thru the can bottom into this upright. Makes a rock solid install that doesn't flex or rattle. Could be completely filled with tow chain and not stress the trail rail or make contact with the rear wheel tub.

wow, you're full of all sorts of neat things. Not everyday you learn somebody works at a machine gun factory.....Where is the 50cal mount on top of the alu-cab?

I also mounted an ammo can to my JT, but just a dinky small 50 cal box. Where can I get one of those Big Kahuna Kans?

 

[Rokon]

wow, you're full of all sorts of neat things. Not everyday you learn somebody works at a machine gun factory.....Where is the 50cal mount on top of the alu-cab?

The M2 is awesome but if I was to “borrow” something it would need to be one of the 3 barreled 50cal rotary chain guns. Now that sucker can lay down some hurt!

 

[Rokon]

wow, you're full of all sorts of neat things. Not everyday you learn somebody works at a machine gun factory.....Where is the 50cal mount on top of the alu-cab?

I also mounted an ammo can to my JT, but just a dinky small 50 cal box. Where can I get one of those Big Kahuna Kans?

If you ever come to ME I'll give you one!

 

[steffen707]

The M2 is awesome but if I was to “borrow” something it would need to be one of the 3 barreled 50cal rotary chain guns. Now that sucker can lay down some hurt!

Maybe Santa will give me one for Christmas?

That discharge chute is hilarious. 1400rps,

 

[LaterGator]

Now that's a modern gladiator weapon. Would look good mounted in the bed of a gladiator.

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