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2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon (Gator!)
Ordered on 6/9/2020
Received on 8/5/2020
Kitchen-6 (wife) wants to call it "SWAMPI-Gator"

Work In Progress - Will update as needed
Will post Pics as needed or requested
(Trying hard to stick with forum sponsors WRT to parts sourcing)

Planned Mod list:
1. Bed liner - *Line-X - !completed!
2. Bed mat - *DEE ZEE DZ87026 - !completed!
3. Dash (Front & Rear) Cam - *VIOFO A129 Pro Duo - !completed!
4. Front Trail Cam - *MOPAR - ordering, pending delivery and installation of parts
5. Entry Guards - *RT-TCZ - !completed!
6. Suspension Lift - 3 inch - *Rock Krawler - !completed!
7. Steering Stabilzer - *Fox - pending order
8. 37x12.50 R17 tires - *Goodyear MTR/K - !completed!
9. 17" wheels - *Method 307 - !completed!
10. Supercharger - pending order
11. Tonneau Cover - *Lyon - !completed!
12. Swampi-Gator sticker - !homemade! - !completed!
13. OBD Hacker1 - *TAZER Mini - !completed!
14. OBD Hacker2 - *JSCAN - !completed!
15. Front Steering Beef-up - *RPM - pending order
16. OBA - *ARB Twin - pending install
17. OBA Mount - *Grimm Offroad - pending install
18. Winch - *Badland 12k - pending install
19. Winch plate - *Rock Hard 4x4 - pending install
20. Air Horn(s) - *Wolo Sputter - pending install
21. CAI - *S&B - !completed!
22. Inside Molle - pending order
23. Cargo Molle - pending order
24. Sector Shaft Brace - *Synergy - ordered, pending delivery
25. Lighting - *Quake LED Chop - pending install
26. 4.88 Gear Kit - *Yukon - pending install
27. CAI - *Mishimoto - pending install
28. OBA Mount - *Maximus-3 - pending install
29. Front License Plate Mount - *Maximus-3 - pending install
30. AUX Breakout - *4Lofab - !completed!
31. Front License Mount - *Cascadia4x4 - pending install
32. Side Steps w/Armor - *RSE - !completed!
33. Key FOB holster - *Gibson - !completed!
34. 5x new TPMS - *MOPAR - !completed!
35. Hood Struts - *Redline - !completed!
36. Steering box replacement - *Dealer - !completed!
37. Accessory mounting - *E-Dock - !completed!
38. Accessory mounting - *67Designs - !completed!
39. Widow Tinting - *pending order
40. Front Axle Shafts - *RCV - pending order
41. Oil Catch Can - *Mishimoto - pending order
42. 12 Volt Outlet Electrical Jumper - *Sunluway - !completed!
43. Pedal Commander - *Pedal Commander - !completed!

Parts acquisition via the following sources:
*Northridge4x4 (forum vendor)
*Maximus-3 (forum vendor)
*Mishimoto (forum vendor)
*Amazon (shameful - yes, I know)
*Local Brick & Mortar
*Direct from Manufacturer's Website
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1. Bed liner - *Line-X - !completed!
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2. Bed mat - *DEE ZEE DZ87026 - !completed!


Jeep Gladiator "SWAMPI-Gator" Build Thread 20200924_174810
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3. Dash (Front & Rear) Cam - *VIOFO A129 Pro Duo - !completed!


Jeep Gladiator "SWAMPI-Gator" Build Thread 20200918_193440
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4. Front Trail Cam - *MOPAR - ordering, pending delivery and installation of parts
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5. Entry Guards - *RT-TCZ - !completed!
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6. Suspension Lift - *Rock Krawler 3 inch - !completed!
Self-installed
37's on Methods after Lift Installed:
Jeep Gladiator "SWAMPI-Gator" Build Thread 202012243


OEM wheels and tires after Lift Installed:
Jeep Gladiator "SWAMPI-Gator" Build Thread 20201222


Before the lift:
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7. Steering Stabilzer - *Fox - pending order
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8. 37x12.50 R17 tires - *Goodyear MTR/K - pending install
"posed" next to the OEMs until after the lift goes on.

Jeep Gladiator "SWAMPI-Gator" Build Thread 20200924_175740


...and finally:
Jeep Gladiator "SWAMPI-Gator" Build Thread 202012243
 
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9. 17" wheels - *Method 307 -

"posed" next to the OEMs.

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...and finally:

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10. Supercharger - pending order
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11. Tonneau Cover - *Lyon - !completed!


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12. Swampi-Gator sticker - !homemade! - !completed!
(guess the color of my JTR)
Found a graphic on the great interweb,
Modified it a bit to make it mine,
Ordered some vinyl stock,
Print/cut it out and installed:

Jeep Gladiator "SWAMPI-Gator" Build Thread received_1003643040061729
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