Top Removal

[5JeepsAz]

Congrats on day 3 ... Every new day forward!!! Your JT looks awesome

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[Duck27]

Update
This morning it took me a total of 15 minutes to get topless. I was able to do it by myself its a little cumbersome. I plan to get some suction handles from Harbor Freight one on the back window and one on the top to give somewhere to hold. Dew in the morning makes it a little slippery but the bed rail helps to slide it down.

 

[Trauma PA]

I have had my Gladiator for 3 days now and I took the top off today. Sorry I didn’t get more pictures but will tomorrow. Post your questions and I will try to answer them. Total of 8 bolts. 1 on each side under the freedom panel. 6 along the back and side wall. You have to remove a small plastic cover to get to the wire harness. I broke one of the tabs on mine and then you disconnect the wire harness. There’s a holder for the wire harness so it’s out of sight when disconnected. My 12yr old and I removed the top, I tried by myself with the suction holders but could not get it by myself. Probably could just didn’t want to damage the top. I will post more pictures soon.

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She's a beauty. Congratulations and enjoy the ride.

 

[Aljeeper]

Does the top fit in the bed? I'm sure it does.

Will be a big over the Wrangler, being able to remove hard top any time, just strap it down in the bed

 

[Skyler7381]

Does the top fit in the bed? I'm sure it does.

Will be a big over the Wrangler, being able to remove hard top any time, just strap it down in the bed

It does but only if the tailgate is down and the top is sideways

 

[TennesseePA]

It does but only if the tailgate is down and the top is sideways

If they ever release the advertised Mopar accessories they are supposed to have a bed extender. That would make it possible to carry the top and doors in the bed.

 

[Trauma PA]

This thread makes me miss my black H3T.

I think I'm going to order a black Gladiator.

 

[Jeep Rigg]

Congrats on your truck! It looks awesome! And thanks for sharing that info.

Yo, nice rigg. I'm getting a little too impatient at this point but it's been soooo long I guess I can hang out and have a second cup of coffee till they release the late release colors, but until then I think I'll jump on the jealousy band wagon and ask questions so we can "Jeep" vicariously through you owners. Are those 33" or 35" Falkens? Stock Rubi lift? I'm curious because I'm looking to see if you can give us an overall height of the rigg with the hard top on, to see what type of overall clearance I'll have at the garage door. Thanks in advance and congrats! ***sorry this post is directed at Duck27***

 

[Duck27]

I will get some measurements by this weekend. I took the Glady to the shop all the dealers in town use to do there tru k lifts and he specializes in Jeep lifts. He climbed underneath took a look and said can’t do nothing with the lifts he has right now since the rear is different than the JLs. I can’t wait to get it lifted. Currently those are 33s but I want to keep my rims and go with 315s.

 

[Big Red Gladiator]

I will get some measurements by this weekend. I took the Glady to the shop all the dealers in town use to do there tru k lifts and he specializes in Jeep lifts. He climbed underneath took a look and said can’t do nothing with the lifts he has right now since the rear is different than the JLs. I can’t wait to get it lifted. Currently those are 33s but I want to keep my rims and go with 315s.

Congratulations. The black Glad looks awesome.
What is the difference in the 33's vs the 315's?
I have a LLE (Late Launch Edition) Firecracker Red on order and was thinking about going with 35's. So now I'm not sure what the 315's are in respect to the 35's.

 

[Trauma PA]

Congratulations. The black Glad looks awesome.
What is the difference in the 33's vs the 315's?
I have a LLE (Late Launch Edition) Firecracker Red on order and was thinking about going with 35's. So now I'm not sure what the 315's are in respect to the 35's.

315s are in the 34" range but essentially synonymous with 35s.

 

[Trauma PA]

I have had my Gladiator for 3 days now and I took the top off today. Sorry I didn’t get more pictures but will tomorrow. Post your questions and I will try to answer them. Total of 8 bolts. 1 on each side under the freedom panel. 6 along the back and side wall. You have to remove a small plastic cover to get to the wire harness. I broke one of the tabs on mine and then you disconnect the wire harness. There’s a holder for the wire harness so it’s out of sight when disconnected. My 12yr old and I removed the top, I tried by myself with the suction holders but could not get it by myself. Probably could just didn’t want to damage the top. I will post more pictures soon.

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What color are your seats and what color is the dash insert?

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