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

[Minty JL]

The sway bar provided by the kit was for 0"-4" lift so it is at least twice as long as the original. Lift kit coming in the spring so it should all even itself out by then.

Edit - I did agree with you comment so I went back to review installation videos etc. and in each case (no lift) the result is the same. I'll have to ask the manufacturer. I do appreciate the feedback and I did hear some rubbing which I have never had before, on 33's, at full turn.

No worries I have been doing suspension for decades now and just wanted to point it out in the interest of helping you out. Cheers

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[rconkin]

Well, it’s actually been over the past couple of days. Installed yellow led drl lights in fender lights and switched my Diode Dynamis Elite Max headlights to yellow. Never really liked the white drl’s in the fender lights. Installed inner fender liners yesterday. I really like the way they light up. Now, to decide what’s next.

 

[chorky]

Well, it’s actually been over the past couple of days. Installed yellow led drl lights in fender lights and switched my Diode Dynamis Elite Max headlights to yellow. Never really liked the white drl’s in the fender lights. Installed inner fender liners yesterday. I really like the way they light up. Now, to decide what’s next.

Oh man those inner fenders are awesome!

 

[rconkin]

Oh man those inner fenders are awesome!

JROAD Inner Fender Front Fender Liners Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL Aluminum,with 4 LED Lights for 2018-2022 Jeep Wrangler JL & JLU Unlimited 2 & 4 Door https://a.co/d/4y7m5KW

 

[Mojave20]

Install MC FAD skid and steering stabilizer relocation.

 

[Iddpaul]

Started my build this weekend. EcoDiesel factory bumper came off and installed a Next Venture Adventure Series front Bumper and Warn Winch. Build quality from Next Venture is awesome, packaging outstanding and install pretty simple. A couple of items if anyone does this - it's going to take more than a couple of hours (approx. 1.5 hrs per the instructions) as tolerances are VERY close. Place the winch on the winch plate but don't bolt it in until you've attached in the bumper as you're going to need to move the winch around to be able to get to the bumper mounting bolts (super tight getting your hand and tools in to tighten the nuts). Note the Warn VR EVO series won't fit, I mounted a Zeon 10 and it's a super close fit once all the bolts are installed.

Overall, very happy with Next Venture, they gave immediate support for questions and the quality and function is just what I wanted. Now onto the lift!

 

[Rusty PW]

Started my build this weekend. EcoDiesel factory bumper came off and installed a Next Venture Adventure Series front Bumper and Warn Winch. Build quality from Next Venture is awesome, packaging outstanding and install pretty simple. A couple of items if anyone does this - it's going to take more than a couple of hours (approx. 1.5 hrs per the instructions) as tolerances are VERY close. Place the winch on the winch plate but don't bolt it in until you've attached in the bumper as you're going to need to move the winch around to be able to get to the bumper mounting bolts (super tight getting your hand and tools in to tighten the nuts). Note the Warn VR EVO series won't fit, I mounted a Zeon 10 and it's a super close fit once all the bolts are installed.

Overall, very happy with Next Venture, they gave immediate support for questions and the quality and function is just what I wanted. Now onto the lift!

Do the fog lights point straight out, or are they angled to the outside?

 

[chaosjake]

Finally got around to relocating my front plate to stay legal-ish.

 

[Iddpaul]

Do the fog lights point straight out, or are they angled to the outside?

They are angled to the outside, maybe 30 degrees (I’ll measure in the am). One of the reasons I like the bumper as it gives a wider dispersion of light front and to the side.

 

[Stan H]

XL, standard length.

Reason I ask is because mine is sticking out pretty good too and I need the bigger ones.

 

[Iddpaul]

I was looking online and a buddy who has an EcoDiesel, mentioned the improvement with a "Pedal Commander". I was so, so on it, until the Black Friday Sales got me - took the discount and purchased one. ($50 discount helped as these are a little expensive)

WOW, if you have a turbo then you've experienced "turbo lag" - but not anymore! Thanks to my Buddy because I can't say enough good things here, the Pedal Commander is awesome! Super simple to plug in (tight fit in the foot well), then all sorts of modes to play with.

I finally settled with "Sport +3" and man has that made a difference driving the EcoDiesel! NO lag, just instant on (ok it's not a race car but this is a really big difference). Spent yesterday afternoon driving around, stop and go and some straight aways, I'm still smiling!

 

[CampThree]

When you can't find the Easter egg you want you have it made for you.

 

[Wolf Island Diver]

Good Golly Miss Molle

I was tired is saggy nets. All of these are JCR. They’re steel rather than aluminum like American Adventure Labs so they’re not light. However, I find AAL’s sheet metal to be pretty sharp, and their shipping costs are insane (more than the product). I also like that the JCR panels bolt through the door panel with nuts on the back side rather than using screws into plastic like AAL. These are very sturdy. Got some cheap molle bags from Amz.

Relocated the first aid kit from the headrest where it was always in the way. This is out of the way and rips right off with Velcro.

 

[RunTheRace]

Yes sir! @Underground Graphics can hook you up… 100% recommend.
orrrr… somebody can buy my gladiator that is attached to the decal. ?

For another 01:55:00, you can get 25% OFF everything @Underground Graphics ... I just snagged me some Patriotic flags for my fenders and rear window. Thanks for the tip!

 

[b-roc]

Finally made time for a mod that I should have done before all other electrical mods ... I added a central fuse box to consolidate all of those inline fuses. I attached it to the cover for the OEM fuses.

I went with the Blue Sea Systems 7748 SafetyHub since I wanted water resistance (this is IP66) and a mix of high and low current (can handle four 30A-200A MIDI/AMI fuses plus Six 1A-30A ATO/ATC fuses).

Blue Sea Systems 7748 SafetyHub... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053BTSEK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If I wanted only high current, then I would have gone with Littelfuse 07981002ZXS.

I also addressed one of my pet peeves about the rugged ridge snorkel by replacing 2 of the standard hose/band clamps with quick disconnect clamps.

Modified these - AceCrew Dust Collector Band Clamp One-Size-Fits-Most 11-1/2" to 24-1/2" Hose Clamp Stainless Steel Dust Strap https://a.co/d/ajCbWM0

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