What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[RudeJeepin]

Yes but in this design the spreader is upside down versus the other side which doesn't make sense.

Looks like there is only one assembly. The backing plate and e-brake setup is the exact same left or right. The only difference is how you mount them.
They are not mirror opposite like I had suggested before.
They difference is how you mount it. Mount it so the notch for the caliper is towards the rear. This would put one side upside down compared to the other side.

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[Supazuk]

I got it done about an hour ago , but I didn't stop with the rears I did the front rotors and pads also . And rotated the tires . I hope to NEVER have to replace those emergency brake shoes again.
OMG those things was soooo freaking difficult. You was right @WILDHOBO , the cantilever shoe spreader was frozen on bothe sides. It is super weird that the adjuster and the spreader are backward from the opposite side . Obviously the reason for the arrow in the casting. Only thing I can figure is that the adjuster would screw backwards so they flipped everything....oooooor this allows them to come on at the same time
The Devil designed those E-Brakes
I am embarrassed at how long it took me but with frozen parts and then the spring from the Devils workshop I had a Heck Of a time . I WILL SAY IT TWICE. I hope to never have to replace those E-Brakes again.

You should really consider using jack stands when you have a vehicle raised. Floor jacks alone are unstable can lead to serious injury.

 

[WILDHOBO]

You should really consider using jack stands when you have a vehicle raised. Floor jacks alone are unstable can lead to serious injury.

Or for quick projects, jack rods from amg. I love mine.

 

[Supazuk]

Or for quick projects, jack rods from amg. I love mine.

or at least toss the tire under the axle

 

[SRFRAT67]

installed my Open Road 4X4 shower awning to my aluminum RTT hard shell tent ,mounted to a custom extension mount made by Baja overland, if anyone is interested he can be found on instagram. It wasn't cheap at 490 but worth every penny, quality fabrication and powder coating and extends the awning 16 inches away from the side of the vehicle. this awning is exactly the same as the 23Zero shower awning but much cheaper! I was concerned that the tent wouldn't stay open with the weight of the awning(17 pounds and mount approximately 20 pounds) but no issues, just needs a extra push to pop it open and extend all the way. I might get some heavier rated struts just to be safe. I have it mounted to the tent with 2 8mm bolts but going to ACE in the AM to get two more just to be safe. awning mounted to the bracket with 4 bolts, 2 on each extension arm bracket and this thing is solid.

 

[Hootbro]

I got it done about an hour ago , but I didn't stop with the rears I did the front rotors and pads also . And rotated the tires . I hope to NEVER have to replace those emergency brake shoes again.
OMG those things was soooo freaking difficult. You was right @WILDHOBO , the cantilever shoe spreader was frozen on bothe sides. It is super weird that the adjuster and the spreader are backward from the opposite side . Obviously the reason for the arrow in the casting. Only thing I can figure is that the adjuster would screw backwards so they flipped everything....oooooor this allows them to come on at the same time
The Devil designed those E-Brakes
I am embarrassed at how long it took me but with frozen parts and then the spring from the Devils workshop I had a Heck Of a time . I WILL SAY IT TWICE. I hope to never have to replace those E-Brakes again.

Just wondering, did you ever use the parking braking regularly?

 

[WILDHOBO]

or at least toss the tire under the axle

On the side of the road, sure. But I’m not risking my expensive tire and wheel at home.

 

[WILDHOBO]

installed my Open Road 4X4 shower awning to my aluminum RTT hard shell tent ,mounted to a custom extension mount made by Baja overland, if anyone is interested he can be found on instagram. It wasn't cheap at 490 but worth every penny, quality fabrication and powder coating and extends the awning 16 inches away from the side of the vehicle. this awning is exactly the same as the 23Zero shower awning but much cheaper! I was concerned that the tent wouldn't stay open with the weight of the awning(17 pounds and mount approximately 20 pounds) but no issues, just needs a extra push to pop it open and extend all the way. I might get some heavier rated struts just to be safe. I have it mounted to the tent with 2 8mm bolts but going to ACE in the AM to get two more just to be safe. awning mounted to the bracket with 4 bolts, 2 on each extension arm bracket and this thing is solid.

I like the extension product, but I don’t get why you wouldn’t want to use the awning with the tent deployed.

 

[Supazuk]

On the side of the road, sure. But I’m not risking my expensive tire and wheel at home.

Nor would I, but if I didn't have anything at home.... It's better then ending up being called; lefty, sir hops-a-lot...... or worse dead

 

[WILDHOBO]

Nor would I but i didn't have anything at home I's better then ending up being called lefty, sir hops-a-lot of worse dead

No question.

 

[SRFRAT67]

I like the extension product, but I don’t get why you wouldn’t want to use the awning with the tent deployed.

good question, not a big deal to collapse the tent to use the awning IMO, I dont have any other place to mount it other than to the rails on the bottom of the RTT itself, which would mount horizontally across the back over the tailgate and a little lower than I would like. if I mounted it to the cross bars, the awning would prevent the tent platform from extending and also the side door wouldn't open enough to access the bin. New to this whole camping thing but really liking it so far and still tweaking my set up, if it become a hassle to use as mounted I will switch it to the other location, Honestly, I will give both a try but some compromises are expected.

 

[Mightytalldude]

Added a Rydeen Tombo 360x dashcam, take-off from @WILDHOBO to my wife's JLU. With the bad drivers down in the RGV, and her JLU hit at least 3 times in parking lots, anything to catch video of any instance is better than nothing. I'll likely get the same unit for mine.

 

[WILDHOBO]

good question, not a big deal to collapse the tent to use the awning IMO, I dont have any other place to mount it other than to the rails on the bottom of the RTT itself, which would mount horizontally across the back over the tailgate and a little lower than I would like. if I mounted it to the cross bars, the awning would prevent the tent platform from extending and also the side door wouldn't open enough to access the bin. New to this whole camping thing but really liking it so far and still tweaking my set up, if it become a hassle to use as mounted I will switch it to the other location, Honestly, I will give both a try but some compromises are expected.

That’s my favorite thing about camping. Deciding what gear and how to set it up. I change things almost every time. So much fun.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Looks like there is only one assembly. The backing plate and e-brake setup is the exact same left or right. The only difference is how you mount them.
They are not mirror opposite like I had suggested before.
They difference is how you mount it. Mount it so the notch for the caliper is towards the rear. This would put one side upside down compared to the other side.

I just replaced the shoes from Oreillys.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Added a Rydeen Tombo 360x dashcam, take-off from @WILDHOBO to my wife's JLU. With the bad drivers down in the RGV, and her JLU hit at least 3 times in parking lots, anything to catch video of any instance is better than nothing. I'll likely get the same unit for mine.

So glad it’s going to be enjoyed.

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