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

[MojaveLawyer]

I’m about to swap my AEV lift sway bar links for the Evo’s. What’s your opinion on them? They seem solid.

Honestly, bro, they are definitely worth it! Pretty solid, and they look great too! Sometimes it can be a hassle to line up both ends to make them look parallel, but really really solid. I chose them over the Metal Cloak and Synergy ones.

I wish they would come with better instructions because they can get confusing with how to install. This is the video I used: EVO HD Links Install. The spacers can be a bit of a pain in the butt, so beware.

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[MojaveLawyer]

Can you find a better link for the antenna/light mount? I can’t get that one to work

No problem!

Shoot, the website is not working, because the user is banned. Feel free to PM, and I'll send over the link.

If you're looking on getting a pair, PM me. I just purchased a RSI Smartcap and things have changed a lil' bit.

 

[Gren71]

I often run with the half doors and the safari top during this time of year. Ive had both the bestop cover and the MOPAR cover.

The Mopar was okay, but I wasnt as impressed with it and didnt like the metal clips.

The Bestop cover was well made and I liked the material and feel of it, as well as the plastic clips that dont scratch the paint when I throw it over the top. My ONLY complaint with the Bestop is that it didnt completely cover the rear portion behind the seats. It covered most of it, but a stiff wind would easily blow the cover into the vehicle and water could leak inside in a storm.

I was looking at the rain gear cover and just didnt want to spend the money...and I wasnt a fan of the velfro over the mirrors. So I decided to try and alter the bestop cover on my own.

There is a gap if sorts in the rear portion where fabric could be attached and would run behind the canin between it and the bed. Effectively sealing off the area i am concerned with.

I got some waterproof tarp from amazon, cut it to size, hand sewed it on. Then used tent sealer/adhesive to make sure the seam was secured and wouldn't dribble into the cab at all.

Overall i am pleased with the final result. For less than $50 and some time I was able to make what I already have work.

This is the Jeep way.

 

[MMMojave]

I ended up putting a all metal MOLLE panel system in the roof. Can hold approximately 40 lbs… which is WAY more than will be mounted there.

Took ablut 2 hours…

 

[SF_E60]

Nothing to exciting other than installed Z-automotive front trail camera. Install was straight forward. Aligning this thing was a pita though I still need to align just a tad. Outside of that I really like how the camera blends with the grill...

 

[Glad Newbie]

I'll second the sturdiness of the RAM mounts. I carry a full size 1911 (which weighs more than an iPad or rambler cup) in 2 of my Jeeps on a Dara Holster/RAM mount set-up. It's not going anywhere...

Details please. How is it mounted? Can you still adjust the seat?

 

[HooliganActual]

Details please. How is it mounted? Can you still adjust the seat?

It is a Kydex holster from Dara Holsters that comes with a RAM ball mount already attached:
https://daraholsters.com/standard-ram-mounted-vehicle-holster/

I then used a series of RAM arms and a ram clamp to attach to one of the cross members under the seat. The details on this are a bit sketchier as I can't find my actual order info right now, but it would have been something like this (you might want to do some measuring before you actually take my memory as gospel):
https://rammount.com/collections/popular-components-b-size/products/ram-b-201-201u-c
https://rammount.com/collections/popular-components-b-size/products/ram-b-408-37-62u#

The seat is still very much adjustable and since the whole rig is attached to the bottom of the seat, it just moves back and forth with the seat.

RAM makes something like this that you might be able to use under one of the front seat feet bolts with a shorter arm, but that would then interfere with seat adjustment:
https://rammount.com/collections/popular-components-b-size/products/ram-b-272u#

 

[Glad Newbie]

It is a Kydex holster from Dara Holsters that comes with a RAM ball mount already attached:
https://daraholsters.com/standard-ram-mounted-vehicle-holster/

I then used a series of RAM arms and a ram clamp to attach to one of the cross members under the seat. The details on this are a bit sketchier as I can't find my actual order info right now, but it would have been something like this (you might want to do some measuring before you actually take my memory as gospel):
https://rammount.com/collections/popular-components-b-size/products/ram-b-201-201u-c
https://rammount.com/collections/popular-components-b-size/products/ram-b-408-37-62u#

The seat is still very much adjustable and since the whole rig is attached to the bottom of the seat, it just moves back and forth with the seat.

RAM makes something like this that you might be able to use under one of the front seat feet bolts with a shorter arm, but that would then interfere with seat adjustment:
https://rammount.com/collections/popular-components-b-size/products/ram-b-272u#

Thank You

 

[BlueScapegoat]

A pic of the iKamper in profile when I came out of work this morning. Brainstorming ways to mount it an inch or so lower. I've got ideas and ways but nothing that seems as sturdy and it currently is.

Mounted the spare underneath the rack. So much more room for activities under the bed! Feels good removing that heat shield. I'm already thinking about the regear and move to 40s. A spare 40 will fit in this location. I'm just wondering if recon flare extensions and matching wheel spacers on the AEV Saltas will allow sufficient clearance of 40s with minimal poke. I suspect they will.

 

[jeremy342]

DV8 dead pedal and a Avs bug shield!!

bug shield cut down on them hitting the windshield at all?

 

[DBishop72]

bug shield cut down on them hitting the windshield at all?

Yes, not all of them though.

 

[TheDerb]

got my 2.5” front/ 1.5” rear Frankenlift on...
skyjacker coils, bilstein b8 5100 shocks and steering stabilizer. I got adjustable lower control arms too but the brand name escapes me. Also put on the metal cloak rear diff skid plate.

I’m on 35s. ill hit a few hard trails after this to see if 37s are a necessity. I don’t want to go to 37s if I don’t have to. I like the look of the 35s more.

 

[mx5red]

A pic of the iKamper in profile when I came out of work this morning. Brainstorming ways to mount it an inch or so lower. I've got ideas and ways but nothing that seems as sturdy and it currently is.

Mounted the spare underneath the rack. So much more room for activities under the bed! Feels good removing that heat shield. I'm already thinking about the regear and move to 40s. A spare 40 will fit in this location. I'm just wondering if recon flare extensions and matching wheel spacers on the AEV Saltas will allow sufficient clearance of 40s with minimal poke. I suspect they will.

How the fuck do you lift the spare up to the rack?

 

[Gren71]

How the fuck do you lift the spare up to the rack?

magic

 

[HooliganActual]

Tent looks perfect, stop overthinking it.

(says the guy that overthinks everything)

@BlueScapegoat I agree with azmojave here. If you are worried about aerodynamics, its low enough that you aren't dirupting the airflow. If you are worried about having an even roofline, that will be tough to get because of the iKamper's shape. Just run with it!!

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