Bed rail package worth it?

[Pilsner]

I highly recommend the Terflex Unita system. You can eve use the MOPAR tie downs with this system also. In addition, they sell a tie down set that lets you mount the common off road farm jacks. I run this on my Gladiator.

https://teraflex.com/jt-uinta-cargo-bed-rail-system-w-tie-down-anchors.html

I have these and like them too. Except the black screws on the tie downs that rust immediately. Strong system that I attach a bed rack to for part of the year.

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[arskemp]

The lockable storage looks smaller than the normal storage option, so I specifically DIDNT want the option when I bought my Gladiator. One of my buddies was trading in his gladiator and gave me his rails prior to trade in so I do have those and find them pretty convenient (was the only thing I wanted out of the package). For the plug, I didn't like that it was limited to 400W. If I end up wanting it, I'll likely DIY something with either higher current or a straight 12V connection option.

 

[Hootbro]

I am considering these but not sure they will work with my hard tonneau. Would you be able to take a pic of the side rails close to the cab?

The video below from @Northridge4x4 has some pretty good scenes showing the rail install. Time stamps 2:01, 3:00, 3:10 and 3:42 show it.

 

[Hootbro]

I have these and like them too. Except the black screws on the tie downs that rust immediately. Strong system that I attach a bed rack to for part of the year.

Yeah, I dabbed mine using a small acid brush with some Fluid Film or PB Blaster Surface Shield. Holds up well

 

[BearDog]

Stock inverter is about useless. I didn't look for one when I was buying. I do have a 2500w standalone that I bought and put long cables and battery clips on. I really don't have a frequent need for anything mounted on the truck.

For rails, I bought these. Love them. American made. Uses standard strut channel accessories. You can also DIY cheaper using strut channel cut to length.

https://builtrightind.com/products/2020-jeep-gladiator-utility-rail-system

 

[BAT]

Stock inverter is about useless. I didn't look for one when I was buying. I do have a 2500w standalone that I bought and put long cables and battery clips on. I really don't have a frequent need for anything mounted on the truck.

For rails, I bought these. Love them. American made. Uses standard strut channel accessories. You can also DIY cheaper using strut channel cut to length.

https://builtrightind.com/products/2020-jeep-gladiator-utility-rail-system

Wish they would have developed tie downs like they initially talked about but never did. I have been through so many types of tie downs on my rail system trying to find good option but many of them suck

 

[Pilsner]

Yeah, I dabbed mine using a small acid brush with some Fluid Film or PB Blaster Surface Shield. Holds up well

You might have been the one that recommended the PB Blaster and I appreciate it. The local store did not have it, but did have the WD40 version. It seems to hold up better than the rust preventatives I have used before. Not cheap, but worth it if it lasts. Fluid film is great, but doesn't seem to last as long. I like it under the vehicles though because it mostly wears off by late spring when I will inevitably be working on them again.

 

[Hootbro]

You might have been the one that recommended the PB Blaster and I appreciate it. The local store did not have it, but did have the WD40 version. It seems to hold up better than the rust preventatives I have used before. Not cheap, but worth it if it lasts. Fluid film is great, but doesn't seem to last as long. I like it under the vehicles though because it mostly wears off by late spring when I will inevitably be working on them again.

Yeah, the WD40 Gel lube is a good second choice. I use that stuff on my bare steel tools to keep the rust at bay.

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