My Jeep Beach Edition Gladiator (Gladiator #2)

[DirkG]

^^ Bama, that looks awesome. I didn't know Don could do an overlay like that. Looks incredible with your wheels.

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[Reddout99]

The decals are still on the way, but I just got the Beach some new shoes. Fuel Rebels in matte black. As I mentioned, I'm an active Dad / volunteer coach who uses his JT as more of a truck than an off-roader. Love this thing...

Nice update man. Love the color combo.
Good choice on the wheels! I recently got a set for mine as well.

 

[DirkG]

^^Reddout, nice looking rig. At first I was going with another wheel choice, but I ultimately decided on the Rebel and am so glad I did.

It's been raining in SoCal, so here's a crappy garage shot and also a tailgate shot. Don @pixeldecals is making me a "Jeep Beach" logo with Anvil blue/grey on the inside instead of white. White looks okay, but doesn't really go with the rest of the color scheme.

 

[Reddout99]

Looks good tucked away in the garage. I like the Sunrider on yours and am considering buying one in the Spring. Used though, prices are high for new. Keep us posted on the progress.
My nephew lives in San Diego and said it is pouring down there. Hopefully not too much to cause mudslides after the fires.

 

[Pismo61]

^^Reddout, nice looking rig. At first I was going with another wheel choice, but I ultimately decided on the Rebel and am so glad I did.

It's been raining in SoCal, so here's a crappy garage shot and also a tailgate shot. Don @pixeldecals is making me a "Jeep Beach" logo with Anvil blue/grey on the inside instead of white. White looks okay, but doesn't really go with the rest of the color scheme.

What tires did you get?Yokohamas?

 

[DirkG]

What tires did you get?Yokohamas?

Yes, Yokohama Geolanders. HUGE difference as I had off-brand mud tires on my previous JT. Geolanders are smooth on road and can handle off road with ease. They're a 10-ply tire, so they're softer and quieter than many of the 12-ply off-brands. I don't carry heavy loads or tow much, so there was no need for a 12-ply tire and these Yoko Geos are leagues above my previous tires.

 

[DirkG]

Looks good tucked away in the garage. I like the Sunrider on yours and am considering buying one in the Spring. Used though, prices are high for new. Keep us posted on the progress.
My nephew lives in San Diego and said it is pouring down there. Hopefully not too much to cause mudslides after the fires.

The Sunrider is my favorite part of my Gladiator. You literally can reach back and close it at any time. It's especially easy in the SoCal climate as I can leave it on year-round. You won't regret it and certainly won't miss taking on and off the front panels (as I did all the time in my previous JT).

 

[DirkG]

Ok the sun came out

 

[KevinC]

Now you need be "badged" instead of ducked.

 

[ScottBeach]

Shell.duck for the win

 

[Minty JL]

The new decals look way better.

I recently removed my Mojave decals and kinda regret it. Guess its time to order something "custom"

 

[DirkG]

Now you need be "badged" instead of ducked.

oooh I like that. I can replace my existing badges and put something similar (had a little fun with color)...

 

[DirkG]

I've gotten a few private IMs and thought I'd keep this thread alive because well, there's not a huge amount of Jeep Beach Edition representation on here. So I thought I'd provide my answer to a fellow JT owner here as well...

Welcome aboard to the Gladiator forum. There's a lot of good info on here to help you with your Jeep.

My wheel/tire setup is Matte Black Fuel Rebel 5 wheels 20x10, -18 offset w 33" x 12.5" Yokohama Geolander tires. I went with 20" wheels/tires because I like the concave look and ride better as you mentioned, I don't off-road often in the Gladiator. Off-road duties go to our Wrangler with 17" Quadratecs with AT 33's.

I use this JT as my Coach's truck with loading equipment and all sorts of gear. The key for the better ride is the 10-ply tire. They're softer and quieter than many of the 12-ply off-brands. I don't carry heavy loads or tow much, so there was no need for a 12-ply tire.

Hood guard: I've purchased 4 of these Bushwacker hood guards. Love 'em. Inexpensive, easy install and look great. All 3 of our Jeeps have had them and I bought one for a friend. Don't worry about the picture in Amazon screen - for some reason, they show a TJ front end. It's the right one.

Here's a shot of the hood guard...it integrates perfect with the black grille...

Another must have are these door latch covers. Super cheap and just makes the interior look cleaner.

Let me know if you have additional questions and enjoy your new Jeep ...

 

[jlanzi]

Yeah the Jeep Beach edition is indeed a weird Frankenstein model. I has LED taillights but none of the Active Safety Group features (no blind spot). It has about half of the Convenience Group options. The window sticker actually says it's a Sport S 4x4 with the Jeep Beach package. Yet as we all know, in looking at the packaging, it's mostly a Willys. Yet it has things a Willys doesn't have like a painted roof. Any way you slice it, I love it. It has everything my family wants and needs.

I purchased a 2024 Jeep Beach I found used on a Ford lot for a steal. I think the decls scared a few people off as it looked like a Barbie Jeep. I also had them remove the decals on the hood but kept the one one the tailgate for nostalgia. The decals you had made look great. How much were they? Contact for supplier? I had a local company that deals with Katzkin install heated and cooled seats keeping the original leather. They are great.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Those door latch covers look pretty slick. Good price too.

I purchased a 2024 Jeep Beach I found used on a Ford lot for a steal. I think the decls scared a few people off as it looked like a Barbie Jeep. I also had them remove the decals on the hood but kept the one one the tailgate for nostalgia. The decals you had made look great. How much were they? Contact for supplier? I had a local company that deals with Katzkin install heated and cooled seats keeping the original leather. They are great.

I had the same experience buying a Jeep from another branded dealership. Really good deal as they didn’t know what they had. For me it was a Honda dealership in LA area. Not a “Beach” version but same concept.

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