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looks super sharp!
what are the lights by the cowl and the antennae?
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The roof rack is the Bestop Granite Series for JT or JL 2door. I was fortunate to get it for $192 when they had a 60% off sale promotion last month. I also got the one for the JL 4door to put on top of my bed rack at the same level as the roof rack, just haven’t gotten around to it yet.

They're still running that deal!

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The roof rack is the Bestop Granite Series for JT or JL 2door. I was fortunate to get it for $192 when they had a 60% off sale promotion last month. I also got the one for the JL 4door to put on top of my bed rack at the same level as the roof rack, just haven’t gotten around to it yet.
I'm curious to see how you mount/adapt it to fit your rack?
 

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I'm curious to see how you mount/adapt it to fit your rack?
I will be sure to comment here and possibly will start a build thread
 

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looks super sharp!
what are the lights by the cowl and the antennae?
If you’re referring to my rig, appreciate it. The cowl lights are by D & C Designs. They function both as an amber turn signal and as a ditch light. They are pretty bright I really like them. The Gobi color doesn’t match as well as most the others I’ve seen. The antenna is for my Midland MXT275 GMRS radio.
 

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...new to the forum and Gladiators - but not new to jeeps. I am about to lift my '23 diesel with the Clayton 3.5" kit that is made for diesels. I am strongly considering 40" tires - i'd like it to fit in my garage which has an opening height of 84". Any of you on a 3.5" lift, running 40s, park in a standard garage? What height are your rigs?
 

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@seadoons, my diesel on Nitto 40s is right at 81” and that is with a. 4.5 RockKrawler lift. I’m even thinking about switching to the Clayton 3.5” springs as it sits pretty tall. Do it!
 

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@seadoons, my diesel on Nitto 40s is right at 81” and that is with a. 4.5 RockKrawler lift. I’m even thinking about switching to the Clayton 3.5” springs as it sits pretty tall. Do it!
Why do so many people run Clayton springs lately? From I have seen from other posts that they are one of the higher springs rates for springs and ride like shit unless your towing or loaded down all the time. So many other great options for springs.
 

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@seadoons, my diesel on Nitto 40s is right at 81” and that is with a. 4.5 RockKrawler lift. I’m even thinking about switching to the Clayton 3.5” springs as it sits pretty tall. Do it!
Well, that is all I needed to hear! Nice that you also have the diesel and are running a slightly taller lift - and it still clears. Ironically my rig is also hydro blue...so it is clearly meant to be. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
 

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Added a rough country tire carrier. Still on the fence as to whether I like the tire blocking my rear view vs just leaving the spare in the bed. Takes up the whole bed in either scenario.

Jeep Gladiator Let's see your 40" Tires! IMG_8571


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Why do so many people run Clayton springs lately? From I have seen from other posts that they are one of the higher springs rates for springs and ride like shit unless your towing or loaded down all the time. So many other great options for springs.
I am looking for a little bit higher spring rate. My empty gladiator is right at gvwr. Add in camping gear and diesel and water and it gets heavy. I have the HD Currie rear sway bar which helps, but I want the jeep 1” lower for aesthetics. I’m open to all suggestions if there is something you recommend in the 3.5-4” range that is better than Clayton or RK.
 

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@seadoons, my diesel on Nitto 40s is right at 81” and that is with a. 4.5 RockKrawler lift. I’m even thinking about switching to the Clayton 3.5” springs as it sits pretty tall. Do it!

Switching out those RK springs will be a downgrade fyi
 

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Guess I should get in on this now that I’ve finally got her reassembled! 5.38 gears are really nice with 40s btw.

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Sweet rig! Is that a bobbed bed? Also, did you put the wheels & tires on in the garage... it looks taller than the garage door!
 

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35’s vs 40’s

Jeep Gladiator Let's see your 40" Tires! IMG_8077
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