Rooster the JT Mojave

[Rooster31]

This is my 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, a work-in-progress but a tried and true dirt devil. It's my daily driver as well as my escape from the concrete jungle. I try my best at researching extensively the aftermarket parts so I can 'buy once, cry once' but can't say that's always the case. Phase 1 has been the last 1.5 years with Phase 2 being the next 2-3 years.

Stock Packages

• Cold Weather group - More for back pain than warmth
• Trailer Tow Package - Will use it for 14.22 slider more than towing
• LED Light Group - Did not realize how great these were
• 33" Falken M/Ts - Aggressive enough for me...for now

Phase 1

• Ceramic Window Tint - 20% all windows; 80% on windshield
• Cowl Lights - Rigid DSS-Pro's in Combo Beam with removable Amber Pro covers on Seven Sparta mounts
• sPOD4x4 Bantam X - Switch HD with 8 circuits temporarily mounted on center console; designing 3D printed part for recessed panel above rearview mirror
• Bulletproof Phone Mount - Driver side mount for phone and GoPro (the latter being unused)
• Midland MXT275 GMSR w/ Long Range Antenna - Hardwired unit stealthily mounted near kick panel
• Motobilt Bed Light Mounts - Currently showcase old pair of flood patterned LED Cubes and GMSR antenna
• 14.22 Hitch Slider - Orange because why not
• ARB 12v Twin Air Compressor - Installed under front passenger seat
• Epic Adventure Outfitters Kraken - Air hose system to inflate all 4 tires at once; hose hookup under both front seats
• 813 Fabrication & Design Dead Pedal - Long trips are great again; has the old-school switch which will be wired to LED spots eventually
• Alien SunShade - These should come with the Freedom Tops
• Element E50 - Fire extinguisher with roll bar mount
• ARB Weekender Kit - Snatch strap, gloves, shackles, & bag
• ARB Deflator - It works
• ARB Snatch Block - Guess I have to buy a winch now...oops

Future Plans - Phase 2

• Bumper with Winch - Ideally a light setup but at the same time would love to put an 8274 on a Mojave ha
• Underbelly skids - Diff skids
• Tailgate Box by Reaper Off-Road - Need all the storage I can get
• Diamondback HD - See above comment
• Front Locker - Trying to undo my wrongdoing of #lightsbeforelockers
• 2-2.5" Lift - Will need to offset front rake from bumper & winch and would like to clear 37's; Clayton Offroad looking at you.
• 35"-37" tires with 17" wheels - it's a Jeep thing

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[Rooster31]

Phase 1.2 because I haven't done anything on my first post about Phase 2 ha:

• Baja Designs XL80-R Driving Combo - The flood pattern on the Rigid's wasn't cutting it for me, now the sun shines at night; side note: these are bigger in every way.
• Artec Industries A-Pillar Single Surface Mount - These are great for moving the light pod further away from the windshield and increasing visibility.
• Rugged Ridge 13" Antenna - No more stock antenna flopping in the wind, still picks FM up great.
• Baja Designs XL-R Rock Guards - Not risking a flying rock during the daily drives.
• TeraFlex Uinta Bed Rail System -Awesome aftermarket option for tie-downs the start to my overland rack and tonneau cover phase.
• Artec Bottle Opener - It's like an Easter egg but for road sodas (not really but I've been in a pickle with a Topo Chico and no opener before).
• Orange Molle Pouch - Attached this to the passenger rear seat molle for all first aid it allowed
• Tire Repair Kit - Rather have it and not need it than vice versa
• X-Bull Traction Boards - Got em for a snow day since I don't have a winch yet; a pair of two is sub $70 so even if I use them a couple of times and destroy them, I won't be too sad.
• Etsy Jeep Key Hole Cover - Big fan of the chrome delete
• Harbor Freight 4800 Apache Case - Hard case for the impact and electric ratchet for those uncertain trail mishaps.
• Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions Attachments - sPOD is going to the roof as well as GSMR
• Magnetic Mic Mount - This is the magnet of all magnets, attaching to Midland MXT275 mic for overhead management, no chance this will knock me out as it takes some force to move.

Next Up Installs:

1. Epic Adventure Outfitters C.R.O.W. Overhead Molle System
2. Figuring out a new rear light/chase set up

 

[Rooster31]

Phase 1.3
Epic Adventure Outfitters C.R.O.W. Molle Overhead Rack
I’ve been impatiently awaiting this preorder for a couple months now!! This should have been standard on the JT. Finally a place to get my sPOD4x4 HD Switch up high and out of the way but easily accessible. This panel also works with the Alien Sun Shade to keep the sun and rain off you when the freedom panels are removed. It does become a little more difficult to unlock the freedom panels do the tightness of the shade.

Although not pictured as awaiting a mic extension cable for my MXT275, I will have my gsmr mic attached to the overhead rack as well for quick access on the trails. This is utilizing MagneticMic for quick disconnect and reconnect.

Installing Bulletpoint mounts and arms was simple using Epic’s supplied bolts and specifications of what they used solutions wise in their guide. The parts I used are as follows:
•(1) Magentic Mic Holder with 20mm ball mount
•(2) 1/4”-20 Aluminum Camera Adapter w/ Integrated 20mm ball
•(1) Mini 1cm Carbon Fiber Hybrid Mount Arm
•(1) sPOD HD Switch Panel Mount w/ 20mm Connector Stubby Edition
•(1) 20mm to 20mm Connector for Carbon Fiber Arms and Third Party Devices
•(1) Short 4cm Orange Matte Carbon Fiber Mounting Arm

Other accessories:
•(1) sPOD HD Switch Panel
•(1) Magnetic Mic Kit - Model MMSU-1

Baja Designs S1 Wide Corner Rear Bumper Kit
I haven't seen many of these kits online or in the wild other than the stock photos on the Baja Designs listing. These flush mounts are well built and help delete more red off the Mojave by removing the bumper deflectors. Wiring wasn't super fun especially since I don't yet own a creeper. I wired the harness through the frame to the front fender and up to my sPOD.

I will be taking off the Motobilt rear bed mounts and moving the GSMR antenna to the front unless I can find a decent mounting kit to the tonneau cover setup I plan for.

Next up: Looking at DiamondBack HD and a upTop Cross Bar kit. Figure the need for bed security is next as my cab space is getting limited. Looking forward to strapping my yeti and utility boxes to the anchor system and keeping everything else secure under the bed cover.

 

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Looking good and making good progress

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