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

[Gatorized]

Went neked, pulled stock hinge bushings and replaced with Kentrol Delrin bushings and tried out my new Jpeggz mirrors. Impressed with the Jpeggz so far after 2 hours and up to 65mph. Solid - no movement.

Did bushings need replacing in order for mirror install?

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[Bbannongmu]

Did bushings need replacing in order for mirror install?

No. Just a good time to do it.

 

[Diggs9]

Is there anyway you'd measure the distance from the top of the decked to the top of the bed?
It seems there is about 4.5-5".

I need to be able to carry lumber and such, so I'm trying to figure out if there is enough space to carry like 10 sheets of drywall, etc.

Thank you in advance.

5 1/2" to the top of the bed rail

 

[bhbdvm]

I don't really have any pictures but I installed the JL Audio stereo system in my Gladiator. Went with the JL Audio Stealthbox Subwoofer under the rear seat, JL amplifier, and replaced all the Alpine speakers with JL Audio speakers to handle the extra power. Amplifier (VX1000/5i) is under the passenger seat using JL's amplifier rack, C5-650's in the lower front, C2-350X in dash and the soundbar/roll bar. As you can imagine the system sounds great! Lots of power, clarity, and kick. It was a 12 hour install by shop (big job). JL Audio told my installer that supposedly I am one of the first to actually get the Stealthbox for the Gladiator.

 

[JCstud21]

Got my front Warn Tube Doors in, and just had to try them out! Love them....back ones still on their way!

 

[nates91xj]

315 is the width of the tire. The 40/50/60/70 number after the 315 is the percentage of the width of the tire expressed as sidewall. A 315x75r17 is 315mm wide and the sidewall is 75% of 315 (236mm = ~9"). The overall heighth of the tire is the sidewall calculated x2 + wheel diameter (9×2 +17 = 35). 315mm is ~= 12.5" width.

Not sure why you quoted me on this, I am aware of how metric tire sizing, and tire sizes in general, work... Good info for people who need it though I guess

 

[NC Gator]

Got lucky!

 

[JonRJackson]

Installed the Motobilt skid plates. Not great pics....

 

[TRI-JAB]

Put on new Warn tube doors - front doors only with added mirrors..

Why only the front ... because Warn didn't put the door handles in the rear tube package. Hopefully they get me those soon. I have heard a good bit about quality control with these Warn tube doors .... but I just liked their look the best so risked it.

Note: I reached out to Warn this afternoon and they confirmed they shipped out a set of handles to me within an hour of me letting them know. So far terrific customer service to make up for what is likely poor overseas quality control.

So close to buying a set until I found out they are fabricated in Russia.... need a US built set.

 

[Jaydebe]

5 1/2" to the top of the bed rail

Thank you so much! Just what I was hoping to hear.

 

[dustanner]

Swapped my grill for the Mopar 82216097 purchased from BAM for $253. Confirmed that it DOES work with Trailcam. You just need to move the center portion of the “honeycomb” over. Don’t forget the nut insert clips like I did (pictured).

 

[Chance_P]

Installed my LOD signature series bumper and tested out my new RTT in the driveway. Need to get a winch and I'll be done with mods for the year.

 

[Mightytalldude]

Two fixes tonight. First, adjusted the pre load on my steering box, resulting in immediate improvement of the steering wandering I've had. Did this also with my Super Duty years ago, as it too had a excessive play in the steering when new. Second was adjusting the aim of my headlights. With the recent LED headlight bulb upgrade, and my front end Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit, the oncoming traffic kept flashing high beams at me, so aimed them down slightly and problem solved. Extra Launch Edition rim is being delivered tomorrow, so swapping the steel spare rim out and the new rim in, so I'll have 5 wheel/tires in rotation instead of 4.

I think next thing on my list of upgrades will be the 3-piece Mopar front bumper. I like keeping the factory look with my upgrades, and I plan to add a winch next year. Unfortunately no take-offs in the Denver area for a bumper, so I'll have to order it. Aftermarket are much cheaper, built better, but doesn't fit my build style. Cheers.

 

[Lynn_F]

Not sure why you quoted me on this, I am aware of how metric tire sizing, and tire sizes in general, work... Good info for people who need it though I guess

No offense intended. There are a lot of people that dont understand the conversion and comparing "315's" to "37's" can be confusing for those people. For example a 315-60r17 is only ~31.5" tall.

 

[wiredup60]

So, I have slowly done a ton of work over the last 2 months. The Jeep came with the front grill which I know is a source of contention, but my wife likes it and it has grown on me. Anyway, I have added: flowmaster exhaust, sunrider top (still having some issues), dead pedal, 4:88 gears, etc. MY latest is adding the newest version of the Adventure lab high line fender drl's. I watched every video available prior to starting installation, but still had to make some tweaks, and even messed up a little. I have finished one side, will do the other tonight much better and quicker now that I know what to do. I may do a write up if anyone is interested on install.

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