What Did You Do FOR Your Gladiator Today?

[Eventyr_JT]

I gave her a really good washing after my trip to Gulches ORV. Need to do a good vacuuming and clean the seats as well. First time off-roading naked!

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[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I gave her a really good washing after my trip to Gulches ORV. Need to do a good vacuuming and clean the seats as well. First time off-roading naked!

My first time was my last time. Definitely fun but no thanks.

 

[Shopshirt]

Bought a set of Rubicon wheel take offs with tires.

 

[BigKillaTDogg]

I gave her a really good washing after my trip to Gulches ORV. Need to do a good vacuuming and clean the seats as well. First time off-roading naked!

When I Took my Jeep out for the first time I took the doors and roof off. I only owned it for a month at that point. Ended up with mud in everything even on the rear view mirror it literally got everywhere!! While it was fun I will never do it again. It took me 3 days to clean off 2 hours of fun. In fact I’m still finding mud spots that I just couldn’t get clean and it’s been 9 months. If I really want to get it all out I’d have to remove the seats and everything. It’s just not worth it to me. I’m only naked in the city or on paved roads now days.

 

[Eventyr_JT]

When I Took my Jeep out for the first time I took the doors and roof off. I only owned it for a month at that point. Ended up with mud in everything even on the rear view mirror it literally got everywhere!! While it was fun I will never do it again. It took me 3 days to clean off 2 hours of fun. In fact I’m still finding mud spots that I just couldn’t get clean and it’s been 9 months. If I really want to get it all out I’d have to remove the seats and everything. It’s just not worth it to me. I’m only naked in the city or on paved roads now days.

Wow! I didn’t hit it that hard. This was my first time off-roading with the tube doors. I bought them in December from a member who traded in his Overland. There was a lot of trail dust on the seats and a little mud splashed on them. I’ve learned not to hit the puddles as hard.
I did catch both front and rear bumpers that weekend. I had to pull some Christmas-trees and a few tabs were broken on the front bumper. The rear bumper probably needs to be taken apart, cleaned, and put back together. I need to order a pack of Christmas-tree clips. I’m missing 7 total.
Time to save up for new bumpers.

Hard to tell here: the rear bumper before cleaning. Acted like a shovel in the mud and sand, tore out 6 clips.

 

[UnforseenWeather]

Got my Gorilla Glass windshield replaced under warranty.

They made it sound like that would be the only one covered but that’s not how the warranty reads… regardless, she’s back to whole. Just letting the adhesive cure a bit before taking her back out.

Last weekend got my first oil change at around 6200 miles. Running smoother now... can’t wait for summer blend gas to hopefully get a bit of a MPG bump.

 

[jeepers29]

Poured a slab in the barn for the 2 post lift that should be here in a couple weeks. Looking forward to being able to stand vs lay while working on the rig.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Finally got around to spraying a finish restorer on my Softopper.

It's Mother's "Back to Black" spray on product I got from the big chain auto parts. 1 can did 3 coats on 3 sides. Took about 60 hours to dry and really makes a difference. Would've preferred it be a matte or satin tho.
We'll see how well it wears.

Unfortunately the product only lasted 5 or 6 days until the first rain then it washed completely off.

Back to the drawing board... Called Softopper for what they recommended to treat the faded finish and the teeny-bopper on the other end of line suggested I buy a new one. Uh, yeah; no.

 

[HemiMagnum1]

I gave my Gladiator a spare tire.

Do you need to tote the crane with you wherever you in case you get a flat?

 

[SSinGA]

Unfortunately the product only lasted 5 or 6 days until the first rain then it washed completely off.

Back to the drawing board... Called Softopper for what they recommended to treat the faded finish and the teeny-bopper on the other end of line suggested I buy a new one. Uh, yeah; no.

Have you tried 303 protectant?

 

[Deleted member 28696]

Do you need to tote the crane with you wherever you in case you get a flat?

Hard to get up there easy to get down, comes down in a hurry.

 

[kilroy173]

Easy install. Still trying out the different settings but like it so far. Got it brand new for 150 so I can’t complain.

 

[Boston Bill]

Ordered a new front bumper for it, the knock-off steel mopar one. Been looking at bumpers for months and just kept going back to the mopar/oem look.

I have been looking for a different front bumper. Would you send me the link? TIA

 

[Boston Bill]

Hard to get up there easy to get down, comes down in a hurry.

Why not a high lift jack. I saw one around town was stored on the hood.

Hi-Lift or Bottle Jack - What is the Better Tool for Changing a Flat Tire out on the Trail?

 

[Boston Bill]

Purchased extended warranty and ordered new heated leather seats. This thing is a money pit!!!!

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Same thing is happening to me!

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