Tops! Canopy / covers / toppers / racks possibilities for Gladiator - Show me!

[steffen707]

Wait a minute, I thought they were already finalized and were on ships heading accross the ocean, if they're still testing, how can that be true! Drats

Apparently they are doing some fitment testing on a Gladiator in New Jersey.

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[bhbdvm]

Who's in New Jersey that might spill the beans? Turn on your "glad-dar"!

I’m going to the Alu cab dealer tomorrow to get some lights installed. I’ll ask some probing questions and report back. Glad-dar is on!

 

[smlobx]

Who's in New Jersey that might spill the beans? Turn on your "glad-dar"!

Steffen I believe that OK4WD is the US importer for all things Alu-Cab and they are in NJ.

https://ok4wd.com/

 

[steffen707]

Steffen I believe that OK4WD is the US importer for all things Alu-Cab and they are in NJ.

https://ok4wd.com/

oooh, i believe you're right!

still curious that they're doing fittment testing.....maybe its that they got the first shipment and they're going to throw one on a JT just to make sure it fits, then ship em out from there?

@smlobx, should be getting yours soon if you're in the country.....lol

 

[smlobx]

oooh, i believe you're right!

still curious that they're doing fittment testing.....maybe its that they got the first shipment and they're going to throw one on a JT just to make sure it fits, then ship em out from there?

@smlobx, should be getting yours soon if you're in the country.....lol

oh yeah I’m here. Just got back from a few days in the Keys..fishing, drinking and eating my way up the keys...

 

[Shawn/B]

Am I just dreaming or is the hard top the same shape as the bed ?
If that's the case we all have the template
And have to wander why jeep wont just make this as an option?
Personally I want a "sleeper" or a 1/2 canopy

 

[coreoski]

Am I just dreaming or is the hard top the same shape as the bed ?
If that's the case we all have the template
And have to wander why jeep wont just make this as an option?
Personally I want a "sleeper" or a 1/2 canopy

Couldn't agree more. I was really hoping for a Mopar full length hard top, if not at least a Mopar bed cap.

 

[Sixt7gt350]

Didn't find, but has a Canyon/Colorado topper been successfully installed on a Gladiator?

 

[steffen707]

Didn't find, but has a Canyon/Colorado topper been successfully installed on a Gladiator?

tonneau cover, yes. Topper.......haven't seen one yet.

 

[Bobzdar]

New Fas-top, I’m digging the 2-1 option, don’t always need so much storage and makes it easy to put the bed back to use for those dang motorcycles. The hardware was also top notch, still working out the placement of the rails, but both the top and the cover use the same quick connect bracepoint, so no extra hardware to deal with.

Interior shot:

Bed cover:

I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered one of these - but looking at your pics I'm not sure it'll work with my trail rails. That might be a deal braker unless I can figure out an alternate way to mount the side rails. I did find another pic of it installed on a gladiator and was tightened up with no slack, so I think that can be adjusted out. I have a trip in 6 weeks or so so have plenty of time to figure it out, but can you take some pics of how the rails mount to the bed?

 

[Sixt7gt350]

tonneau cover, yes. Topper.......haven't seen one yet.

One locally for cheap, but I don't know if the JT tailgate shape would play nice/properly with the topper door.

 

[motorod]

Here are a few pictures, I would call them and ask for Grant for help with any special mounting options, he has access to some Gladiators so I bet he could put something together for you.

I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered one of these - but looking at your pics I'm not sure it'll work with my trail rails. That might be a deal braker unless I can figure out an alternate way to mount the side rails. I did find another pic of it installed on a gladiator and was tightened up with no slack, so I think that can be adjusted out. I have a trip in 6 weeks or so so have plenty of time to figure it out, but can you take some pics of how the rails mount to the bed?

 

[motorod]

Leaving it on and in the sun seams to help the material relax and flatten out I’ve noticed.

 

[Bobzdar]

Here are a few pictures, I would call them and ask for Grant for help with any special mounting options, he has access to some Gladiators so I bet he could put something together for you.

Thanks, looks like everything will clear but I may have to make custom brackets to attach the rails to the trail rails instead of the bed side tops as the rails are right where those brackets go. I sent them an email but have yet to get a response, maybe if they have some Toyota brackets they'll work.

 

[Slacker90]

Thanks, looks like everything will clear but I may have to make custom brackets to attach the rails to the trail rails instead of the bed side tops as the rails are right where those brackets go. I sent them an email but have yet to get a response, maybe if they have some Toyota brackets they'll work.

Please report back if you hear from them. Also post up some pics when you get installed. I'm looking to do the same thing...and figure out how to add a bed rack too.

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