JT Jeep Dad

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I've always loved Jeeps. The Gladiator is the 5th Jeep I've owned, but the first of mine that will be out on the trails.

Picked up 08-17-2019 from Tri-City Jeep in NC. I had no idea what I was getting into.

2020 JTR
+Tow Package
+LEDs
+Premium Audio
+Active Safety Group
+Adaptive Cruise Control
+AUX Switch
+Cargo Management
+Roll Up Tonneau Cover
+Hard Top
+Bed Liner
+Trailcam

Here it is getting gassed up by the dealer on the test drive.

First mod pre-pickup - new tires - BFG KO2 - 35x12x17

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First round of accessories - Lange Mirrors and Mopar Rain Cover

 

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Bumper: LOD Signature Series Mid-Width
Winch: Warn VR10S

 

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Rock Rails: Rock Hard 4x4 Angled Up

 

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Tried a few different front trackbars:
YETI: ran into problem where it was hitting various other components.
Metalcloak: felt like it never rode quite right
Synergy: currently installed - but drives me nuts because it squeaks a lot.

Mopar 2" Lift
Synergy Sector Shaft and Track Bar Brace
Metalcloak FAD Skid
Metalcloak Front Diff Cover + Skid
Synergy Steering Stabilizer Relocation Bolt
YETI Tie Rod Clamp

 

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JTOPS USA - Sunshade

 

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Sold the 35's got 37s - still BFG KO2's on stock rims.

 

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37's were rubbing lower control arms - had to get into some low cost wheels for the time being and get some backspacing.

Quadratec BAJA Xtreme II - 17x9 -12

Also added Synergy Adjustable Lower Front Control Arms for some other upcoming changes.

 

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Delete: Mopar 2" lift

5.13 Gears
Adams 1510 Front Drive Shaft
RCV Front Axle Shafts w/FAD Delete
Yukon Rear Chromoly Axle Shafts
Metalcloak 3.5 True Dual Rate Springs
Metalcloak Rocksport Shocks
Rear Brake Line Extensions
Clayton Overland Plus Adjustable Rear Control Arms
Clayton Adjustable Rear Trackbar
Synergy Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms

 

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At one point I had the Clayton stabilizer relocation bracket in place - I messed up drilling the hole and didn't quite angle the stabilizer quite right. You can see in the pick how the bushing is in a constant state of bent. Went with the Synergy bolt that allowed me to get it straightened out a bit more. Seems to work fine. This is also when I had the YETI track bar - the clamp bolts no matter how I positioned them or flipped them around were hitting the FAD skid.

 

[Benbean66]

Bumper: LOD Signature Series Mid-Width
Winch: Warn VR10S

I love that bumper width. I think most of the stubby ones are too short, but this fits nicely and still offers good protection. How do you like it so far?

 

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I love that bumper width. I think most of the stubby ones are too short, but this fits nicely and still offers good protection. How do you like it so far?

Checked all the boxes for me - uses stock LEDs fogs, mid-width, winch plate included, Made in USA, clears stock metal disco skid. Overall quality is top notch.

 

[Lod Offroad]

I love that bumper width. I think most of the stubby ones are too short, but this fits nicely and still offers good protection. How do you like it so far?

Awesome! Is your front license plate bracket LOD also?

 

[techteacher]

Awesome! Is your front license plate bracket LOD also?

No - that was just an amazon thing.

 

[Benbean66]

Checked all the boxes for me - uses stock LEDs fogs, mid-width, winch plate included, Made in USA, clears stock metal disco skid. Overall quality is top notch.

Definitely on my list of "must-have's". Thank you.

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