How do you protect your JT when topless?

[sbach66]

I will second (third? fourth?) the RainGear cover as you can use it with the top on/door off (which I do quite a bit). I will also second the 813 underseat storage. Good product, pretty easy to install. (But I agree with what someone else said, if someone wants your stuff, they're getting your stuff.)

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[Tommyd]

Jeep (and others I assume) make covers. We have one for our Wrangler and it's worked well enough. Comes in a pouch that easily fits under the seats.

https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-vehicle-cab-cover-gladiator-82215600?c=Zz1leHRlcmlvciZzPXByb3RlY3Rpb24mbD0zOCZuPUR5bmFtaWMgU0VPIFBhZ2UmYT1qZWVwJm89Z2xhZGlhdG9yJnk9MjAyMCZ0PXNwb3J0JmU9My02bC12Ni1nYXM=

Are these 38s?

 

[cafecito]

Sorry to add on to this, but can anyone comment on how long it takes to set up / take off? Being in FL I just never thought of this and just planned on parking in my garage and only driving when there isn't any rain.

Only a couple minutes. They're just nylon buckle/straps that go around your steps or sliders. A second set of hands will make flinging it over the vehicle easier, but it's doable solo.

Storing it is like doing bed laundry. Be prepared to get creative... lol

 

[jeep1]

Are these 38s?

37"x12.5" Nitto Ridge Grapplers on XD232 beadlocks. 2.5" AEV lift ... its a good setup. Tires are nearly as good as the Trail Grapplers I have on my Gladiator and much less noisy on the highway.

 

[Tommyd]

37"x12.5" Nitto Ridge Grapplers on XD232 beadlocks. 2.5" AEV lift ... its a good setup. Tires are nearly as good as the Trail Grapplers I have on my Gladiator and much less noisy on the highway.

Thanks a bunch looks great!

 

[Gvsukids]

With hard top on and doors off.

 

[RaiderGladiator]

Rain gear cover.
you can put it on in less than 5 minutes.
it rolls up easy , throw it in your truck bed, just like a sleeping bag.
This fabric will last. It’s amazing. One of the best investments for the rig, complete peace of mind when it is on.

 

[WILL1E]

Well ya'll convinced me to order a Rain Gear cover....can't wait to get it so i ride naked and not have to worry about unforeseen showers soaking my interior!

 

[John in the Woods]

That Rain Gear looks good, but I’ll add an amen for the Mopar cab cover. I used it in Florida thunderstorms and upstate three-day downpours, hold rock solid and had never leaked. I keep it in a bag under my Goose Gear platform.

Over naked truck

Over topless truck, doors on.

 

[tfranks]

Depends what top your using. I have gotten a bit of a system down on my rain gear cover and I can have it on in a matter of minutes giving complete coverage in most any weather condition. Me cheapy lightweight somewhat water repellent cover I can have on in a flash but very limited and certainly would not go to it in moderate to heavy rain or rain/winds. I an put the Rain gear on with my soft top up or down as well as doors on or off. It does not play nice with my jpeggs mirrors though and will leave a slight gap in the front of the door. With the mopar mirrors it seals up tight. I think if your someone kind of on the short side and maybe short arms you might have a bit of trouble with the rain gear top as its very solid and heavy duty making it a bit on the heavy side.

Happen to have a link for the cheapie? seems like a good solution to have if you're driving around and a surprise shower comes in.

 

[RaiderGladiator]

Well ya'll convinced me to order a Rain Gear cover....can't wait to get it so i ride naked and not have to worry about unforeseen showers soaking my interior!

Rain gear or mopar I really think you can’t go wrong! Just from the few pictures, it looks like the mopar fabric is a bit thinner than the thick fabric of the Rain Gear.

My photos are top off, tube doors on fyi

 

[BAT]

Happen to have a link for the cheapie? seems like a good solution to have if you're driving around and a surprise shower comes in.

I don't I bought it a couple years ago from Walmart not sure if they sell it anymore. I would likely never use the cheapie top without my soft top put down cause if it rains hard water is coming through it

 

[WILL1E]

I would've gone the Mopar route for easier storage, but the gap in a top on, doors off situation was a deal breaker for me.

 

[aqcjeepGlad]

I would've gone the Mopar route for easier storage, but the gap in a top on, doors off situation was a deal breaker for me.

I have the RainGear cover and it is nice that it works with the soft top in Safari mode and still reached the bottom of the doors. For me in FL though it is a little over kill as the fabric is really heavy and I'm usually just looking for a light weight fabric to keep the rain from coming through the door opening when there is a pop up shower. These can be heavy rain but usually very short and I feel a light weight full truck cover would be a little easier to put on and easier to store. Remember I usually have the soft top in Safari mode so not worried about water pooling. If I had it to do over I'd try the cheap light weight cover for less than $100 and if I felt it was no good spring for the Rain Gear cover. It is a nice cover and probably worth the money but it seems like overkill for me. the RG cover goes on in 3 minutes and off in 4. Pay attention to how you fold it up when you take it off, this will make putting it on much easier. The way it is folded from the factory is wrong for efficient install. Have fun!!

 

[BtrLtThnNvr]

Yeah, i haven't seen anything, though you could probably come up with a clasp of some sort that attaches to the bottom of the seat and onto the side/front of the cargo divider thing (whatever the standard thing is called).

Attached are a few pictures of the Jeep under seat storage bin. Compared to pictures of the all metal one i saw in this thread, the Jeep one has some advantages and some disadvantages (big surprise). Note, mine was not latched closed and that is why the left side of the lid appears to be sticking up more than the right.
>Jeep's is formed to fit with the rest of the components like the Jeep rubber floor mats. It cuts back in the front giving room for your heels. I could be mistaken but I think the metal one is straight sided. Slightly less storage, but slightly more convenient to use.
>Jeep's does not use the OEM jack space. This could be a plus or a minus.
>Jeep's has an "oh *$%^!" handle for center seat... I guess it's useful... maybe?

That's not an "oh *$%^!" handle - it is a poorly constructed riveted handle for carrying the thing if you remove the four bolts and take the box out of the Jeep. If you put any lateral stress on it the damn thing will tear right off the box. You can guess how I found out...

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