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

[Artsifrtsi]

I have one sitting in my garage waiting for me to put on. How long did it take for you to put on? Any pointers you can give would be very appreciated!

It took about 2 hours by myself to install. The instructions make Ikea instructions look very informative... Just keep an open mind, a lot of the install shouldn't be too bad, especially if you've re-topped a Jeep before.

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[Proximo]

I did the annual paint cleanup. 5 hours to power wash, hand wash, clay bar, detailing spray, and wax.
Beauty of white = you can see every imperfection
Curse of white = you can see every imperfection

I forgot the "pics or it didn't happen". My apologies

 

[WILDHOBO]

Operation bumper chop is almost complete. I now have removable ears for off road clearance. The welds prove I’m a novice, but they’ll hold for sure. They’re just not attractive.

 

[Jaerlaxle]

Added a 41.22 hitch slider.

 

[jeepit]

That really looks good. So are the blinkers animated like the oracle ones I ha e seen?

That would have been even sweeter, but no, no animations or color change or sequential, they only flash orange/white

 

[mx5red]

Planning to finally instal my hood decal ….
just did the step one ????
Will wait tomorrow for the rest im so damn scared to do a big mess ?

Cover it or clean it - tomorrow, there will be bugs and sap and stuff on there?

 

[Dougstdig]

So far I'm having an issue with getting the header adjusted to be free of a gap. With the front open though, it is great! I like that it is very easy to pop open and closed from the driver's seat. Top is not very noisy at freeway speeds open, and I like the added visibility from the larger rear window.

I'll be calling cust support tonight to get the adjustment issue sorted.

Nothing wrong with a little gap...

 

[mx5red]

Operation bumper chop is almost complete. I now have removable ears for off road clearance. The welds prove I’m a novice, but they’ll hold for sure. They’re just not attractive.

Are you a good welder? “No, I’m a good grinder!”
Or, “Grinder and paint make me the welder I ain’t.”?
I think it looks pretty fantastic

 

[WILDHOBO]

You’re too kind. Lots of grinding. Then more welding. Then more grinding.

 

[Dim]

Cover it or clean it - tomorrow, there will be bugs and sap and stuff on there?

Thank you for the advices …. I will . Actually the first step was to simply remove the washer nozzles … and I’m pretty proud of me , I did it without breaking anything ????

 

[MattHamilton]

Got me some summer rims, FINALLY! +15 offset (versus the original factory +44 on my Overland) and it creates a little tiny poke that looks pretty good, and hopefully will not offend law enforcement.

Kept the original rubber.

I'm not associated with the company in any way. Just thought I'd share the source. https://rwcwheels.com/wheel-collect...adiator/2021/18/rwc-rm555-satin_black#content

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

Days like these I wish I had a softop. Getting that hardtop off with the rack will be a pain in the ass. Doors off for now at least!

 

[Minty JL]

Fabbed up a bracket for my ARB breather kit. Found a unused factory stud to use......so no drilling into the Jeep.

Need to swap the ports over from the passenger side to the driver's side and paint the bracket.

 

[Minty JL]

Fab and paint done. Just need to run the lines in the morning

Edit: it's kind tight, so of to Ace Hardware to get some 90* barb fittings

 

[WILDHOBO]

Operation bumper chop is almost complete. I now have removable ears for off road clearance. The welds prove I’m a novice, but they’ll hold for sure. They’re just not attractive.

Here it is. Minus the winch. Tired. That can be another day.

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