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Hello All!
Finally pulled the trigger on a Gladiator and couldn't be happier. The future projects seem endless as I continue to find more things I like on other owners builds.
Specs:
Sport w/ 3.6L V6. 8 speed transmission.
Sting-Grey w/ Black Interior.
HD Dana 44 front and rear axle.
3.73 ratio.
Preferred package 24S.
Convenience group.
Anti-Spin rear diff.
Bedliner.

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Future additions.
Tint all around.
1.5" TerraFlex Leveling Kit. (Installed!)
Oracle LED Conversion kit
35" Falken WILDPEAK M/T01 - 35x12.50R17. (Installed!)
Method Racing Wheels MR305 NV. (Installed!)
Bumper End Cap Applique. (Installed!)
Go Rhino® D14505T - Dominator D1 Black Running Boards
DV8 Offroad Rock Doors with Perforated Aluminum Mesh Screens
Fab Fours Front Stubby Bumper
WARN VR EVO Series Winch
Road Armor Spartan Full Width Rear Bumper
Quadratec Stealth LED Interior Mount 50” Light Bar
Go Rhino Exterior Jack Mount w/ Smittybilt 54" Trail Jack
Sound System. (Open to suggestions.)

I am sure there is some great things I have not discovered yet that will be a great addition. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them!
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Looks great! How does it ride with the 3.73's and tire combo?
 
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Looks great! How does it ride with the 3.73's and tire combo?
Thank you. I have noticed with the larger hills it takes more time to get going but nothing I wasn't expecting. In my opinion it can still gitty up if I need it to. I am waiting on a part to be able to adjust the tire size through the jscan app and look forward to see how it changes the shifting. Right now i'm getting 16 mpg with my commute to work. Around town im around 14.5.
 

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Installed the 1.5" Terraflex leveling kit yesterday.

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That looks awesome! The leveling kit makes a HUGE difference.

I’m installing a leveling kit on mine this week after putting on 315/70r17’s. Did you notice any difference in ride or anything else with the leveling kit?
 
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That looks awesome! The leveling kit makes a HUGE difference.

I’m installing a leveling kit on mine this week after putting on 315/70r17’s. Did you notice any difference in ride or anything else with the leveling kit?
Nothing huge. I noticed the steering getting more “loose” and I am planning to call the dealer and see if I can get them to change out from the aluminum to the black steering box. From what I understand that makes a huge difference.
 

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Purchased and installed Bumper End Cap.
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and Added Tint all around.
Phanton S9 - 5% on the back widows and 20% on front.
Phantom AIR70 - 70% on front windshield.
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What state are you located in that tint on your windshield is legal. I’ve never heard of it.
 

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What state are you located in that tint on your windshield is legal. I’ve never heard of it.
I’m in California. It’s not legal, but the clear tint on the windshield makes a world of a difference.
 
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