Shibbyjeep's Trenticus Build

[Shibbyjeep]

So this build will be mild at best as I have a Tacoma that is built for abuse and this truck will be my daily driver. I do plan to mod this truck some and as time passes I will likely end up wheeling both trucks at some point. Back story on my Jeep journey, I bought my first Jeep the day I turned 15 a white 88 YJ. That Jeep taught me how to work on everything from brakes to carbs. Sadly after having that Jeep for 7 years and completely redoing the interior, building the 4.2L engine, and prepping the exterior for paint it was stolen. The police found the stripped down tub drenched in oil. 2 years later I came across a white 98 TJ that looked like the reincarnation for my YJ in newer form. I lifted it and herculined the interior and made it into a pretty capable offraod vehicle while also maintaining it as a daily driver. I had that Jeep from 2009 to 2021. I sold it since my son was very young and the TJ just wasn't "safe" for him to ride in as well as I wasn't driving the TJ as often as I should and wanted to get it into the hands of someone that would give it the love it deserved.

When the Gladiators came out I was super stoked and wanted very much to sell my TJ and jump into a Gladiator the first year of production. But my wife talked some sense into me about waiting until our son was here and we were in a better place financially. SO I dug deep and found the patience needed to wait it out. Well the time finally came. With all of the factory incentives and dealer mark downs on 2023 stock and the auto market turning back to a buyers market I finally made my move into the 4 door Jeep world and bought my 2023 Gladiator Rubi.

The name from the build is a throw back to a story a tech I had one time. He was a odd fellow and would tell random stories here and there. One day he came in and said "Hey you know if you were born in the Roman times when they had gladiators they would have called you.... Trenticus." My name is Trent. So I think its fitting that my Gladiator have a "roman name".

I am looking forward to using the forum as a place to learn about possible mods as well as any tips and tricks to be had here.



Current Mods

Suspension/Wheels & Tires
2" Mopar Lift
37x12.50R17 Maxxis ATs
KMC Tank Wheels
Fox 2.0 Steering Stablizer

Interior-
Center console organizer, tray, lid compartment
Passenger dash grab handle tray
Rugged Ridge door entry guards
Bulletpoint dash mount
Hotheads Headliner with Sound Assassin
Tazer Mini
CMM Offroad Grab Handle Mirrors
Quadratec Gen II Stealth Bar
Mopar Aux switches
Dirt Road Cred RGB interior lights
Armorlite Flooring
Desert Does It Seat Jackers w/MPP

Engine Bay
Epic 4x4 Wizzard
Redline Hood Struts
K&N drop in filter

Exterior
Mopar Modular bumper "hoop"
Rugged Ridge Tri-folding Tonneau cover
Oracle rear reflector lights
Warn VR 10-S/Warn Mounting Plate
Factor 55 Flat link E
Rough Country Step/Sliders
Rough Country bed mat
Rock Stoppers
Topographical decals(Hood, Fenders, Rear Tub, steering wheel, gas door, tailgate, and slim rear window)
ARB Tread recovery boards mounted to trailrail with T-nuts and Tred mount
Hi-lift Jack Trail Rail Mounts
Gladius Offroad retro JEEP tailgate and fender emblems
Auxbeam 5In V-ULTRA Series lights(White)
Quadratec front inner fender liners
ARB Compressor and "behind fender mount"
Infinite Offroad Fender chop brackets
Mopar Sunrider
Infinite Offroad Rock lights
Utah Design Foundry Bumper close out panels
Distinction Applied '24 Grill
Z Automotive Front Trail Cam
Maiker Offroad Prerunner lights

Purchased not installed yet
Topographical decals Tail Light wrap
Metalcloak Undercloak skids, diff skids, dif covers, and control arm skids
Yukon 5.13 Gears(June 2nd)
Rock Slide Engineering steps/sliders with additional armor and lights
JCR rear inner fender flares
JCR Mid Rack
Metalcloak 2.5" Gamechanger Lift
Metalcloak Dogleg Tie rod

Future Mods
Redarc Trailer Brake Controller

Maybe Mods
Rear Bumper(Not sure brand and no ETA on when/if I'll pull this trigger)
Mopar Paddle Shifters (https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/jljtpdlshifter.html)
American Brother Designs "shift knobs"

Parts for Sale
ARB Pump up kit
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/arb-pump-up-kit-80-shipped.93438/
Stock Rubicon Suspension
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ator-rubicon-stock-suspension-w-shocks.87737/
Stock Rubicon Sliders
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/2023-gladiator-rubicon-rock-sliders-obo.87738/
Oracle Prerunner Lights
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/oracle-tinted-prerunner-raptor-lights-50.93437/

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[SKT]

Heck yeah, congrats on the new Gladiator!

Looks great - let’s see more pics!

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Recently installed my Rugged Ridge entry guards.

Today I installed my Bulletpoint phone holder and my Mopar winch hoop.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Removed the freedom panels and the side freedom panels(doors, these have always been what I felt gave me "freedom" in my Jeep) and took it for a spin on my lunch break today.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Ordered my Hotheadliner kit with sound assassin this weekend. Shipping shows it should arrive by Friday, hoping to install next weekend.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Hotheads Headliner came in yesterday and I installed it this afternoon!

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Ordered my tonneau cover, rear bumper lights, and raptor style lights today. All arriving next week!

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Ordered Mopar Aux switches, Tazer Mini, and Z automotive Front Trail Cam. Should all arrive in a couple days. May install all at once along with the post above as those will all be here by Wed also.

 

[MaximusTX]

I love the color. I always get a little jealous when I see a Punk'n Gladiator. How do you like the Hot Headliners? I am still debating between those and these:

JEEP MOLDED STORAGE HEADLINERS FRONT SET

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Thank you.

I really like them. They are very well made and I can tell cut down on a little bit of noise and reduced the heat a little bit. Also took advantage of the Memorial Day sale and was able to score them for a good discount plus free shipping. I had actually decided on Hot Heads in March but specifically waited until they held their Memorial Day sale.

Those look neat, I'm too tall to think about adding anything else that hangs down towards my head lol.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

ALL the goodies have arrived

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Was able to install the Rugged Ridge Tonneau Cover and the Oracle Bumper lights. Tomorrow I'll add the oracle prerunner lights, z automotive front cam, and tazer mini.

 

[Wagtom73]

Hotheads Headliner came in yesterday and I installed it this afternoon!

Happy w/the hotheads?

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Happy w/the hotheads?

Yes I am very happy with them. Product is A+ and install was a breeze. I can tell some noise reduction at hwy speeds and feel like it's helping keep the sun at bay a bit better than before. Also I really like not looking back and seeing a sea of white inside.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Prerunner lights installed. Accidentally ordered the JL front cam. Decided to return and wait on getting the right one. Also returning the Aux Switch as I don't currently have anything after market that needs to be switched.

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