kgc
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Hey all,
I've been a quiet lurker on this forum for the past year ---- and have appreciated this forum's wealth of knowledge, from advice on pricing and purchasing to information on parts and upgrades. Specifically - I just completed self-installing the auxillary switch kit from Mopar and had the 'orange wire' problem that is so well detailed here (as well as the blown main 5 amp fuse).
I've been going to Moab 2-3 times the past 10 years or so, mostly on mountain biking trips, but also for some moto trips and for Easter Jeep Safari. I sold my last Jeep in 2013 (YJ) but my dad, brother, and uncles all have Jeeps. I've hesitated for years on buying a JK, but when the Gladiator was announced I knew it was perfect for my needs. I love being able to put the bikes in the bed. The "need" was amplified when I started dirt biking.
I purchased towards the end of September and ordered the lift, wheels and tires the next day.My truck is a sting gray sport S with the 8.4 display and Alpine stereo. I was really searching for a max tow, but the price I worked out on this truck was too good to turn down. It also arrived on the dealer lot the same day I purchased, so there were no dealer add ons. It was probably one of the last 2020s they received.
My build is currently at this stage:
- RockJock lift kit with all new control arms and track bars, with 3 inch lift springs up front and 1 inch springs in the back. These are from Rubicon height so the actual lift was 4 inches in the front and 2 in the rear. Fox 2.0 shocks and front Anti-rock sway bar as well.
- Fifteen 52 wheels and Toyo Open Country R/T 37x13.5 inch tires.
- OEM Rubicon take-off rock rails
I will be regearing to 4.88 and installing ARB lockers front and rear after Thanksgiving. I plan to wire everything to the aux. switches to keep everything very stealth.
Here is how it looked on day 1:
I've been a quiet lurker on this forum for the past year ---- and have appreciated this forum's wealth of knowledge, from advice on pricing and purchasing to information on parts and upgrades. Specifically - I just completed self-installing the auxillary switch kit from Mopar and had the 'orange wire' problem that is so well detailed here (as well as the blown main 5 amp fuse).
I've been going to Moab 2-3 times the past 10 years or so, mostly on mountain biking trips, but also for some moto trips and for Easter Jeep Safari. I sold my last Jeep in 2013 (YJ) but my dad, brother, and uncles all have Jeeps. I've hesitated for years on buying a JK, but when the Gladiator was announced I knew it was perfect for my needs. I love being able to put the bikes in the bed. The "need" was amplified when I started dirt biking.
I purchased towards the end of September and ordered the lift, wheels and tires the next day.My truck is a sting gray sport S with the 8.4 display and Alpine stereo. I was really searching for a max tow, but the price I worked out on this truck was too good to turn down. It also arrived on the dealer lot the same day I purchased, so there were no dealer add ons. It was probably one of the last 2020s they received.
My build is currently at this stage:
- RockJock lift kit with all new control arms and track bars, with 3 inch lift springs up front and 1 inch springs in the back. These are from Rubicon height so the actual lift was 4 inches in the front and 2 in the rear. Fox 2.0 shocks and front Anti-rock sway bar as well.
- Fifteen 52 wheels and Toyo Open Country R/T 37x13.5 inch tires.
- OEM Rubicon take-off rock rails
I will be regearing to 4.88 and installing ARB lockers front and rear after Thanksgiving. I plan to wire everything to the aux. switches to keep everything very stealth.
Here is how it looked on day 1:
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