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I think I've finally done enough to this thing to deserve a build thread... haha!

The thought process behind this thing is for it to be just an all-arounder. Little bit of overlander, little bit of serious wheeler and a lot of being a base camp for mountain-biking, kayaking, etc, etc.......

This is how it sat when I brought it home. The story I'm told is that the body shop manager traded it in on a diesel gladiator when they hit the lots. Got it in late 2020 with only ~4,600 miles on the clock.

Existing mod list:
Mopar 2" Lift
37x12.50-17 Falken Wildpeak A/Ts
Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders
Diamondback SE Tonneau Cover

Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 20201201_170805


I've mad a few changes to it since then.

Current mod list:
Mopar 2" Lift
Custom Powdercoated KMC Machete Beadlocks
37x12.50-17 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain KM3s
Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders
Diamondback SE Tonneau Cover
Front Runner Outfitters Rack System for Diamondback
Roam Vagabond Roof Top Tent
Roam Roof Top Awning
Artec Winch Plate for Factory Steel Bumper
Warn VR EVO 10-S Winch
Factor 55 Flat Link
Factor 55 Fairlead
Artec Fender Chop Kit
Artec Front/Rear Fender Liners
Z-Automotive Tazer Mini
Voswitch JL200
SpiderWebShade
Oznium LED Bolts (to replace the lights I lost doing the fender chop)
Random parts and pieces to mount MTBs to the rack

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I'd never say it's done... because it never will be. I will say that it's done for this phase of it's life... mostly... gonna be doing onboard air and some lighting in the very near future! HAHA!

Cheers y'all!

Levi
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Whats your onboard air plan?


Nice work so far by the way... 2 thumbs up
Thanks man!

I'm actually really conflicted on that one. I love the idea of a Power Tank for filling the tires on the Jeep because they're so fast. However, the idea of filling mountain bike tires and trying to hit a specific psi when they have such little air volume (which I will certainly be doing more often than I will be filling the tires on the Jeep) with that Power Tank really makes me think that a compressor is going to be the better overall option. BUT... I've got a good floor pump for the bikes already, so don't really HAVE to use my OBA solution for the bikes.

In short, still not sure. It's either going to be a Power Tank or an ARB Twin behind the rear seats.
 
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Added some pillar mounted KC Flex Era 4s with red bezels.

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I've got to say, these things are WAY brighter than the 50" lightbar + pillar lights I had on my JKU. Which makes me super happy, I did not want to end up with lights all over the front of this thing. These things are more than enough extra light.
 
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Recently ordered, waiting on arrival:
Artec Fully Belly Skid - https://www.artecindustries.com/product.asp?itemid=843
Artec Axis Aluminum Steering Kit - https://www.artecindustries.com/product.asp?itemid=915
Rock Krawler Adventure Pro Control Arm Package - https://rockkrawler.com/jt-adventure-pro-control-arm-package/
Synergy Front Track Bar & Sector Shaft Brace - https://www.polyperformance.com/app...-jl-jt-front-track-bar-and-sector-shaft-brace
Fox ATS Steering Stabilizer - https://www.polyperformance.com/fox...ory-race-series-2-0-ats-steering-stabilizer-1
 

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I got the Artec Steering, Synergy Track Bar/Sector Shaft Brace and the Fox ATS Steering Stabilizer installed before a road trip.

I can not express how incredible this stuff is. The steering is so dialed now and I can't imagine the level of damage it would take to destroy it.

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Bonus picture... spent a couple of nights in the Lake Murray State Park in Oklahoma. First night was incredibly stormy and the ROAM RTT did amazing. After it was confirmed that I wasn't going to wake up to a leaky tent, I slept like a baby!

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Finally figured out what onboard air system I wanted to go with and got it installed. Super impressed.

Went with the Innovative AT Products system for the dual ARB compressor.

https://innovativeatproducts.com/sh...ith-arb-twin-compressor-ckmta12-package-deal/

Hook up to all 4 tires. Get back into the driver's seat. Crack the valve under the seat. Relax in the AC while you watch the TPMS on the dash. Once they reach your desired target, close the valve. Go wrangle your hose back up and get after it! Same story for airing up!

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10/10 would recommend!
 
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This one is going to be a love it or hate it type of thing...

I have had multiple turbo all wheel drive Subarus so, I've definitely got a soft spot in my heart for the Hella Supertone horns. Found them on Amazon for less than 40 bucks so I figure, if it's terrible, I'm only out 40 bucks!

My initial plan was to just put them on a momentary switch in my switch system but when I got started, I decided to leave the factory horns in place and tie the Hellas in with a relay so they get as much power to them as they can.

Super simple bracket to hold them centered behind the grill and we're off to the races!

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I must admit, I've always liked these things for the way they look just as much as for their absolutely ear splitting obnoxious sound and they hit the mark on this application as well.

Here's the important part.

My decision to leave the factory horns in place definitely paid off. The mix of the two tones from the Hellas alongside the factory horns is absolutely perfect and SO LOUD! HAHA!

******HEADPHONE WARNING*******

 
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Managed to get the Artec Bellypan installed! The quality on the Artec stuff truly is unmatched.

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Also, I've got an Artec CAD skid on order. Scheduled to be here Friday, just in time for an upcoming wheeling trip.

My Rock Krawler control arm kit is supposed to here in in the middle of the month as well.
 

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Finally figured out what onboard air system I wanted to go with and got it installed. Super impressed.

Went with the Innovative AT Products system for the dual ARB compressor.

https://innovativeatproducts.com/sh...ith-arb-twin-compressor-ckmta12-package-deal/

Hook up to all 4 tires. Get back into the driver's seat. Crack the valve under the seat. Relax in the AC while you watch the TPMS on the dash. Once they reach your desired target, close the valve. Go wrangle your hose back up and get after it! Same story for airing up!

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Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783


10/10 would recommend!
That looks awesome. Question though; did you wire the ARB unit to your VOSwitch? I believe that switch panel is 30A per circuit. How did you wire the ARB compressor which can draw up to 50A I think?

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I think I've finally done enough to this thing to deserve a build thread... haha!

The thought process behind this thing is for it to be just an all-arounder. Little bit of overlander, little bit of serious wheeler and a lot of being a base camp for mountain-biking, kayaking, etc, etc.......

This is how it sat when I brought it home. The story I'm told is that the body shop manager traded it in on a diesel gladiator when they hit the lots. Got it in late 2020 with only ~4,600 miles on the clock.

Existing mod list:
Mopar 2" Lift
37x12.50-17 Falken Wildpeak A/Ts
Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders
Diamondback SE Tonneau Cover

Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783


I've mad a few changes to it since then.

Current mod list:
Mopar 2" Lift
Custom Powdercoated KMC Machete Beadlocks
37x12.50-17 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain KM3s
Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders
Diamondback SE Tonneau Cover
Front Runner Outfitters Rack System for Diamondback
Roam Vagabond Roof Top Tent
Roam Roof Top Awning
Artec Winch Plate for Factory Steel Bumper
Warn VR EVO 10-S Winch
Factor 55 Flat Link
Factor 55 Fairlead
Artec Fender Chop Kit
Artec Front/Rear Fender Liners
Z-Automotive Tazer Mini
Voswitch JL200
SpiderWebShade
Oznium LED Bolts (to replace the lights I lost doing the fender chop)
Random parts and pieces to mount MTBs to the rack

Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783
Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783
Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783

Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783


I'd never say it's done... because it never will be. I will say that it's done for this phase of it's life... mostly... gonna be doing onboard air and some lighting in the very near future! HAHA!

Cheers y'all!

Levi

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That looks awesome. Question though; did you wire the ARB unit to your VOSwitch? I believe that switch panel is 30A per circuit. How did you wire the ARB compressor which can draw up to 50A I think?

David
Thanks, brother!

The switch panel is just tied into the trigger wire for the compressor. The actual power wires are tied directly to the battery.
 

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Added some pillar mounted KC Flex Era 4s with red bezels.

Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783

Jeep Gladiator Levi's JTR 'Do-Everything' Build 1641487058783


I've got to say, these things are WAY brighter than the 50" lightbar + pillar lights I had on my JKU. Which makes me super happy, I did not want to end up with lights all over the front of this thing. These things are more than enough extra light.
Very nice Jeep. I have the flex era 4ā€™s on my bumper, also with red bezels. I added the amber lenses for snow and love them. Couldnā€™t agree more. I wanted a ton of light without 8 lights and these deliver. The amber works great for snow.
 
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Am i tripping or do i see some camber in the front wheels ?
also sweet build man diggin the look of your truck dude :D
Thanks brother! We're really enjoying it. Still plenty more to come too!

I've noticed that in pictures too! It's got to be some distortion in the lens or something... because I've definitely gone and verified on more than one occasion after seeing it! HAHA!
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