Glad Grandpa Firecracker Red LE Build

[Gladiator Girl]

Update - Named him "Flamma" after the Roman Gladiator. Been busy building (very mild build compared to most) getting ready to take him out to Colorado for the All4Fun event in late July put on by the Mile High Jeep Club! I'm thoroughly enjoying this great truck! Previously owned a TJ and JK so the JT is a much improved ride! Hope you enjoy the step-by-step posts below! Look for pictures and maybe video from the week at All4Fun!

Modifications completed as of 22 July 2019:
Warn Winch Plate
SmittyBuilt X20 12,000 lb Winch
Tazer Mini
Rydonair Stubby Antenna
Barctact Tactical Front Seat Covers
Cascadia License Plate Bracket
CMM Side Mirrors with Ball Mount
ION 171 17" x 9" Polished Wheels
BFG K02 315 70R 17 Tires
Mountain Offroad Dead Pedal
Bestop Sunrider Top
RokBlokz Front Mudflaps
Mopar 2" Lift
Mopar All Weather Mats
Mopar Tube Doors
Mopar Cross Rails
Viair 440P Air Compressor
ARB BushRanger X-Jack
Warn Front Bumper Tube
Quatratec 550 Paracord Grab Handles
Custom Graphics from Total Motor Graphic Solutions
Ceramic Coating - AKS Mobile Detailing, Florida
Rockslide Engineering Power Steps
Alien Shade sun screen
Rain Cover (bought the JLU one and will modify)
AVS Bug Shield
Tubing inbetween fenders and body - recommended by Way of Life

Planned Modifications:
Decked System
TRE Safety Thimble
Ace Engineering Upper Decker


Starting my build......slowly cuz I'm Gladiator Grandpa (GLADGPA)......

Pretty.

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[Pat2Alaska]

A little later than usual but finally have my side of the garage floor scrubbed and the mat down! Bring on the snow!

 

[Pat2Alaska]

Added some smiles to the KC Pro 6s.

 

[Pat2Alaska]

Just ordered a new Hydro-Blue Rubicon from @spenchey ! Ready for a new adventure!

 

[jurfie]

Just ordered a new Hydro-Blue Rubicon from @spenchey ! Ready for a new adventure!

Wait...what? A second, or a replacement?

 

[Pat2Alaska]

Wait...what? A second, or a replacement?

Replacement. The LE is up for sale.

 

[jurfie]

Replacement. The LE is up for sale.

Interesting! Taking it a different direction?

 

[Pat2Alaska]

Interesting! Taking it a different direction?

Yes, going with Hydro-Blue but the build will be similar. No lift for a while. Prepping to retire and want to try the Blue.

 

[XJADDICTION]

Added some smiles to the KC Pro 6s.

I love the smilies had those on my ‘83 CJ-8! Don’t have a pic though, but do have this one

 

[Pat2Alaska]

So I grabbed the Build Sheet for my new Hydro-Blue Rubicon off the website today. It is moving along nicely, a bit ahead of schedule. Soon I'll start a new build thread and this one will have it's last entry the day I pickup the new one. Hoping that is in about three weeks or less!!

 

[93civej1]

Love the wheels. I am wanting a set of polished bullet holes on mine, but i found a couple others I like also.

Seeing yours is making me sway back toward the polished bullets. I think they look great on the JT.

 

[Pat2Alaska]

Love the wheels. I am wanting a set of polished bullet holes on mine, but i found a couple others I like also.

Seeing yours is making me sway back toward the polished bullets. I think they look great on the JT.

Thanks! I love these wheels and will swap them over to the new JTR when it comes in! Not too expensive, very light and look great!

 

[93civej1]

Thanks! I love these wheels and will swap them over to the new JTR when it comes in! Not too expensive, very light and look great!

whats the specs on that set? offset and weight?

 

[Pat2Alaska]

whats the specs on that set? offset and weight?

17 x 9, they weigh approx 3.7 lbs more than the stock. Offset is zero. Stock is +44.

 

[Pat2Alaska]

The new JT is in transit so time to deconstruct the LE build! Will keep the steel bumper, bar, KC lights, winch plate, and winch for the new JT!

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