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I wasn’t a fan of hitting the deer though. First deer strike of my life. That’s the reason I now have a bug deflector. It’s hiding the teeny cosmetic hood dent. It was going to be a monster hassle to get it fixed, and I would have been without the Jeep for at least two weeks I was told. I decided I’d ignore it.
I’ve somehow managed to never hit a deer but I did have a deer bounce off the side of my wrangler once while I was driving. Apparently that’s a thing.
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I’ve somehow managed to never hit a deer but I did have a deer bounce off the side of my wrangler once while I was driving. Apparently that’s a thing.
It’s a thing. This one ran across the road and ended up on the other side after bouncing off the bumper. The deer unfortunately didn’t have a chance. If I was going 1mph slower, I think it would have hit my door.
 

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It’s a thing. This one ran across the road and ended up on the other side after bouncing off the bumper. The deer unfortunately didn’t have a chance. If I was going 1mph slower, I think it would have hit my door.
Ask fire or paramedics about driving at night in the country/hills. They leave lights off unless absolutely necessary. Apparently bucks think flashing lights must be full on head butt challenged.
 
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Ask fire or paramedics about driving at night in the country/hills. The leave lights off unless absolutely necessary. Apparently bucks think flashing lights must be full on head butt challenged.
Yuck. I didn’t know that.
 

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Today I joined the forum after buying a gladiator sport last Sunday. Also scratched the bed with a cooler. Oops. It has a line-x appointment in 3 weeks.

Wife wanted to look at a Patriot but with the discounts available right now a gladiator sport wasn’t much more than the patriot she liked.

It’s a sport with basically no options except the tow package.

We’re going to add some rock rail steps because my oldest daughter is 4’10 and has mobility issues.Eventually I’d like to either powder coat the wheels or replace them with something bronze; I think it will look good with the green.
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The first week I had mine I put a huge scratch/dent in the tailgate from a bike on a hitch rack:facepalm:
Oh well, first of many, I figured.
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I’ve somehow managed to never hit a deer but I did have a deer bounce off the side of my wrangler once while I was driving. Apparently that’s a thing.
Hope you didn't just jinx yourself
 

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Today I joined the forum after buying a gladiator sport last Sunday. Also scratched the bed with a cooler. Oops. It has a line-x appointment in 3 weeks.

Wife wanted to look at a Patriot but with the discounts available right now a gladiator sport wasn’t much more than the patriot she liked.

It’s a sport with basically no options except the tow package.

We’re going to add some rock rail steps because my oldest daughter is 4’10 and has mobility issues.Eventually I’d like to either powder coat the wheels or replace them with something bronze; I think it will look good with the green.
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Welcome aboard ,I love SOUTH DAKOTA been doing the STURGIS thing for the last 12 years. Next year time for a visit with the GLADIATOR. How are the mountain lions this year ?
 

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Today I joined the forum after buying a gladiator sport last Sunday. Also scratched the bed with a cooler. Oops. It has a line-x appointment in 3 weeks.

Wife wanted to look at a Patriot but with the discounts available right now a gladiator sport wasn’t much more than the patriot she liked.

It’s a sport with basically no options except the tow package.

We’re going to add some rock rail steps because my oldest daughter is 4’10 and has mobility issues.Eventually I’d like to either powder coat the wheels or replace them with something bronze; I think it will look good with the green.
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congrats!
one of the first things you should do is get a @Bestop Sunrider!!! Seriously will change your life!!! after that, if needed, get the Smittybilt Defender Rack that fits perfectly on the back panels so it doesn't interfere with the Sunrider! (you can buy one new or look online for a used one and it's a super easy self intall (both things actually) but Bestop does offer an install option as well!)
 

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Black twill Sunrider and matching EZ-Fold Tonneau added.

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after owning a jeep wrangler for 8 years, i cannot believe i never had heard of or got a Sunrider...removing and replacing those darn freedom panels was such a chore that i rarely did it....so immediately upon my Gladiator purchase i ordered the Sunrider....and wow, the ease AND FUN of having the Sunrider has made my 9 month old Gladiator 10 times more awesome....it seriously is the best investment yet!!!
 

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Welcome aboard ,I love SOUTH DAKOTA been doing the STURGIS thing for the last 12 years. Next year time for a visit with the GLADIATOR. How are the mountain lions this year ?
I work in Sturgis. It's an interesting commute during the rally.

I haven't seen any lions or rattle snakes this year. Saw some turkeys on the way to work this morning, and deer should be out real soon. They come down into the valley when it starts getting colder. We usually have 20-40 degree weather by Halloween, but so far we are still in the 70s and haven't had any snow yet.
 

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congrats!
one of the first things you should do is get a @Bestop Sunrider!!! Seriously will change your life!!! after that, if needed, get the Smittybilt Defender Rack that fits perfectly on the back panels so it doesn't interfere with the Sunrider! (you can buy one new or look online for a used one and it's a super easy self intall (both things actually) but Bestop does offer an install option as well!)
I'll keep that in mind.

Right now I need rock rails/steps. I have a special needs 17 year old who is 4' 10". She can get in and out, but it's harder than it would be with a step.

Other than that, I don't feel the need to do too much to it right now. I've thought about swapping my JK Wrangler's rims. It has Rubicon rims with 33" KO2s on it. I think I'm ordering a Bulletpoint phone and action camera mount on payday. I need something to hold my phone so I can look at my map while off roading.
 

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well have fun with it all @Redleg37 !!! Seriously my favorite vehicle i have owned out of the 7 in my lifetime!!!
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