JTR Spartacus Build Journal

[Bbannongmu]

Picked up a black 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 6speed Manual hard top from Adams Jeep of Maryland on January 11. Planning out my build now and lining up some time/help for the build. Here is what I've ordered so far....
Attaching links for all and pics of the more substantial stuff. I'll post install pics/vids and reviews once I start getting stuff in and find time to install.

ACE JT Expedition Series Stubby Bumper (Bull Bar)
https://aceengineeringandfab.com/products/ace-jt-expedition-series-stubby-bumper-bull-bar

ACE JT Gladiator Rock Sliders
https://aceengineeringandfab.com/collections/gladiator/products/ace-jt-gladiator-rock-sliders

Warn ZEON 10-S Winch - 89611
https://www.warn.com/zeon-10s-winch-89611

MAXMATE Soft Roll Up Truck Bed Tonneau Cover for 2015-2018 Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon | Fleetside 5'2" Bed
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1K4T40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mopar 82215551 Entry Guards in Black for 2020 Jeep Gladiator JT
https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/door-sill-entry-guards-gladiator-jt/black-entry-gaurds

Quadratec Grab Handles Front and Rear for 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/grab-handles-jeep-wrangler-jl/front-rear-pairs

Quadratec Center Console Storage Tray for 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/center-console-storage-tray-jeep-wrangler-jl-gladiator-jt

Quadratec 3/4" D-Ring Isolator Kits https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/34-d-ring-isolator-kits

Quadratec 3/4" D-Ring Shackle https://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_701X_PG.htm

Mopar 82208453AB 2" Jeep Receiver Hitch Plug https://www.quadratec.com/products/12019_700_14.htm

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[Bbannongmu]

Quadratec stuff came today. Added Mopar Jeep hitch plug -nufff said.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Installed the Quadratec rear grab bars. The front ones will require me to remove the roof panels. Wasn't ready to do that at lunch time today so it will have to wait. Pretty easy quick install and looks useful. Does require a T25 and most of my Torx stuff had a T20 and a T27 but I did find a T25. One note for the back seats - the first instruction should be to sit in the Jeep. Minor but it took me a few seconds to orient myself to the instructions.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Got a Molle bag (IFAK) in Coyote for the back of my seat from Yukon Outfitters for $10 at the Outdoor show. I like the size but prefer black. Thinking a small first aid kit, sunscreen, bug spray, gum, candy and misc stuff in 4 of these - 2 on each seat. Need to find black now

 

[Bbannongmu]

Just ordered the Borla “climber” s type single exhaust with turn down tip for clearance. Got a good deal online from Jeff Reed at Dales Superstore in Florida. https://www.borla.com/products/jt_gladiator_climber_catback_exhaust_stype_part__140809.html

 

[furrymurray]

Just ordered the Borla “climber” s type single exhaust with turn down tip for clearance. Got a good deal online from Jeff Reed at Dales Superstore in Florida. https://www.borla.com/products/jt_gladiator_climber_catback_exhaust_stype_part__140809.html

I am liking the sound of this exhaust. Not to mention the quality of the stainless. Great choice!

 

[WhatExit?]

"Spartacus" - if I had a dollar for every Gladiator owner who's calling his Jeep that I could pay off my CC mod bill.

Seriously, there's one in the current issue of TREAD magazine - it was in the SEMA show according to the article

 

[Bbannongmu]

"Spartacus" - if I had a dollar for every Gladiator owner who's calling his Jeep that I could pay off my CC mod bill.

Seriously, there's one in the current issue of TREAD magazine - it was in the SEMA show according to the article

Yeah....not too original. Kids named it. It’s name is JTR Spartacus. So Spartacus is its last name. Not sure I can name any other Gladiators besides Maximus from the movie Gladiator. Russel - as in Russel Crowe was also in the running. Maybe Kirk - in remembrance of old movie Spartacus - Kirk Douglas himself, who just passed away?

 

[WhatExit?]

Yeah....not too original. Kids named it. It’s name is JTR Spartacus. So Spartacus is its last name. Not sure I can name any other Gladiators besides Maximus from the movie Gladiator. Russel - as in Russel Crowe was also in the running. Maybe Kirk - in remembrance of old movie Spartacus - Kirk Douglas himself, who just passed away?

Good for you (the kids named it). I like "Kirk" - you could always call it "Antoninus" (or "Anton" for short) as that was Tony Curtis' name in the movie

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054331/fullcredits

 

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[Bbannongmu]

I am liking the sound of this exhaust. Not to mention the quality of the stainless. Great choice!

Can’t wait to get this. I’ll do an write up/review.

 

[furrymurray]

Can’t wait to get this. I’ll do an write up/review.

Thanks! I am excited for you.

 

[Bbannongmu]

This arrived today!

 

[Bbannongmu]

Here is what I’ll use to scuff and paint the end section so it blends in.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Just ordered https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/trailer-brake-controller-finally-hits-mopar-store/

should have it in a week or 2.

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