remlemasi
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salvino
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My Gen 1 had one but we never wired it. It’s not on the new one, which is fine with me.
Seanrobsar
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Nice looking rig! How does she handle the weight in the back? Are you runnin any mods to the suspension? My rig is similar, but I haven't upgraded mine with the exception of a 1" lift and air spring(bag) in my coils. I can't seem to find a heavy duty springs and shocks.Done!
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all new production according to Adventure Ready will not have the brake light as the Gladiators already have the third light
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I have the same concern - I have 3/4 inch puck and I'm putting in the air bags this weekend for the same reason - wish they did have heavier springs. How do you like the air bags? Did you go with Air Lift?
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mine was cracked as well - probably one of the reasons the new ones don't have it. Super Glue and good as new!
Seanrobsar
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Yep, I'm using air lift. It made caring the weight better. I do feel like it's a temporary solution. A few manufactures say their coming out with heavier springs but not yet.
willemlock
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Decided to see what it looks like with the tube doors today. Must say I do like the look.
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I am just running a Daystar 1.5" spacer lift/leveling kit for now. Figured I may as well wear out the stock fox shocks before I chuck them. Nothing on the aftermarket yet for Gladiators is really set up for big loads and/or towing. Im waiting on AEV and ARB to come out with their offerings.
I'm tempted by Teraflex adjustable units, and Evo with the badass King shocks... but i can wait. It's not like I'm dying from the stock suspension. Also I'm broke because of RLD, Roofnest, Dometic, and all the other toys I want for this build
willemlock
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I went for the 3” RockKrawler springs in the back (1” higher than the front). They are quad rated so handles the load ok. When we are fully loaded for camp I have quite a bit of sway (it’s scary) so I’m looking at options for better shocks at the moment.
Seanrobsar
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That's good to know. I was looking at the quad springs too, but never pulled the trigger. I still wanted something that advertised heavy load.
remlemasi
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Thanks! Suspension is completely stock. Once I got behind the wheel, I definitely noticed the rake of the truck changed a bit, the hood "feels" higher, my seat is tilted slightly more back, and the headlights need to be re-aimed, but I have no complaints about the driving dynamics of the truck. Took it out to a local trail yesterday and it was a blast.
I will say I'm not too happy with how high the iKamper is. Looks kind of funny. Rhino wasn't comfortable with removing the two rails on the bottom of the RTT base as it may flex too much as it cantilevers over the cabin. I'll probably end up figuring out a way to keep the honeycomb base strong while eliminating the extra height of the RLD rails + the RTT rails. Should be able to reduce height by at least 2.5".
(I should've closed the doors before taking photos, but I'm new to off-roading and was scared the CoG would change and the truck would roll over...
)Interesting. Makes sense to save production costs and reduce potential warranty issues. I'm happy to have it as a 4th light can only increase safety, especially if I have bikes blocking the 3rd light in the tailgate, but I agree it's not totally necessary.
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I will say I'm not too happy with how high the iKamper is. Looks kind of funny. Rhino wasn't comfortable with removing the two rails on the bottom of the RTT base as it may flex too much as it cantilevers over the cabin. I'll probably end up figuring out a way to keep the honeycomb base strong while eliminating the extra height of the RLD rails + the RTT rails. Should be able to reduce height by at least 2.5".
I have the mini but haven't mounted it yet. it looks like you can leave the rails on the Ikamper for the flex and bolt directly to the RLD, The rails should fit be between the "RLD High Ribs".
Looking at it closer the vent may not allow the clearance for the rails
I have the mini but haven't mounted it yet. it looks like you can leave the rails on the Ikamper for the flex and bolt directly to the RLD, The rails should fit be between the "RLD High Ribs".
Looking at it closer the vent may not allow the clearance for the rails
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