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October 6th, 2020

My wife and I picked up a Black 2021 Gladiator Sport. Factory Options:
Cold Weather Group
Technology Group
Convenience Group
Trailer-Tow Package
3-piece Freedom Top
8.4-inch radio with Premium Audio Group
Active Safety Group
Premium front bumper
Body-color fender flares
All-weather slush mats

First snow on October 20th:
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November 6th, 2020

Installed the Teraflex 1.5” Performance Spacer Leveling Kit raising the front of the Gladiator and removing the factory rake. No good before and after photos but I took measurements showing the front edge of the front bumper came up close to 2" and the front door went up by about an inch.

November 21st, 2020

Installed Z Automotive Tazer JL Lite in preparation for larger tire size.
 
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November 25th, 2020

Surprised my wife on her birthday by bringing home the Jeep with new wheels and tires. I couldn't recommend @Discount Tire more if you're looking for wheels/tires. Reach out to them via PM!

Wheels:
Icon Alloys Compression - Bronze | 17x8.50 | -6mm Offset | 4.5" Backspace

Tires:
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 | 315/70R17

Work being done by Discount TIre in Maple Grove.
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November 26th, 2020

Went for a Thanksgiving morning ride in the backyard. I'm very happy with the new wheels and tires. I think a 2.5" lift will work well and won't make the tires look too small.
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November 6th, 2020

Installed the Teraflex 1.5” Performance Spacer Leveling Kit raising the front of the Gladiator and removing the factory rake. No good before and after photos but I took measurements showing the front edge of the front bumper came up close to 2" and the front door went up by about an inch.
That kit something you’d recommend? Don’t really want to lift the entire rig much myself, just want it level. Eventually I’ll put on slightly bigger tires on the existing Sport S wheels (I like them with my silver JT)
 

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That kit something you’d recommend? Don’t really want to lift the entire rig much myself, just want it level. Eventually I’ll put on slightly bigger tires on the existing Sport S wheels (I like them with my silver JT)
I'd for sure recommend it. I thought about the Rough Country and other spacer lifts before going with Teraflex. I like that each corner comes with a 0.5" and 1" spacer so you have three levels of adjustability. When I do lift all four corners and add a bumper/which, I can still use all or part of the spacer kit to maintain the same level front to back.
 

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@pulikens , thanks you for the shout out. It's nice to see the guys at the Maple Grove store are working hard for you.

I appreciate you showing the outstanding transformation photos of your JT. What a huge difference.

I love the looks of your backyard as well. That looks like a fun place to hang out. :like:
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