What are the "MUST HAVE" mods after buying your Gladiator? ($5,000 starting budget)

[Beewdawg]

That’s the exact bumper/winch setup I want. How long did it take to get and how was the install? The bumper is currently out of stock on Quadratec. Are you happy with it?

That’s the exact bumper/winch setup I want. How long did it take to get and how was the install? The bumper is currently out of stock on Quadratec. Are you happy with it?

I'm happy with the bumper for the most part, but wish the fog lights didn't sit so deep inside the wells.
Other than that it's great. It's heavy gauge steel, the mounting plate lets the winch sit low between the frame rails.
Install was fairly straightforward. Took about 6 hours for 3 guys, untold amounts of beer and a good bit of fooling around in my driveway to get it installed.

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[Zarp]

Why didn't you like the tube doors?

On the road it’s rattling and wind buffeting vs open air.

 

[Zarp]

Can I ask why the tube doors were such a regret?

doors off is more fun

 

[Deleted member 28696]

LOL, I just sold my JK with 37s and I miss it. So I knew that I wanted 37s ASAP. Once I found out that you could fit 37s on a JTR without a lift, I was sold. (also didn't hurt that northridge4x4 has a 10% sale for the next couple of days)

Now I'm debating on which lift to get, leaning towards the EVO Manufacturing 4.5" Stage 4 Plus. But then I'm going to want to get new driveshafts, then a new steel bumper, then actual rock rails, then a winch. This is getting too expensive.....

I wanted the EVO, King, terra etc. but wasn’t able to afford the higher end lift kits. Unless you’re doing some serious rock crawling I’m not sure you really need it. I ended up going with the 3-3.5” JKS J-Venture with Fox performance 2.0 shocks & steer-smarts brace. It will support off-roading but shines more on ride quality, it’s a very good entry level lift kit. I was able to re-gear from 4.10s to 5.13s at the same time. It’s really all I need & then some.

 

[Sapper]

For me I say:

1) Bed liner
2) Bed cover
3) Window tint
4) Brighter headlights/reverse lights
5) 33s or bigger (no Gladiator should come with smaller than that in my personal opinion)
5) Level/lift kit
6) Upgraded speakers
7) Stubby antenna! (I added this after reading someone else’s haha)

i like you answer .. im just tyry'ing to enjoy mine and make it stand out with small details ...

 

[Jeep-A-Kneez]

To start, I'm in a Sport S not a Mojave, no matter. It's the lifestyle and need of the individual that will ultimately transfer to what we do to our vehicles, no matter what you drive or ride. I live on a farm, so I share a lot of the same challenges that these overland folks do. Dirt roads, gravel roads and no roads is a way of life here, plus the pies that litter the pastures, SO.

#1 mud flaps from Weathertech.
#2 running boards, I went with the plastic factory units, no rust.
#3 tonneau cover, tri-fold hard cover from Rugged Ridge, keeps stuff dry and out of sight no matter the occasion.
#4 larger tires, I put my money on the diesel option and the little 245-70-17 that come stock are great for getting ya 30+ MPG, no road noise and an excellent ride, but suck off road. Found a great deal on some Falken A/T-3 in the factory 285-70-17 size to cure this issue. Wish these were made in the USA.
#5 spacer lift, it's a truck and I use it but I still want it to look more manly that stock, so on order and will soon install will be a 1.5" Teraflex spacer lift for the front and a .75" Daystar spacer lift for the rear.
#6, we'll figure it out soon enough.

Eat more beef, pork, chicken from your local farmer.

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