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

[WILDHOBO]

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[scotticus]

Made and installed a plate in my bed to mount things to. Installed a prototype battery box with my BCDC setup and now working. Waiting on my fridge slide. 100AH of power in the bed now :D

 

[Reddout99]

Added a OEM passenger side tow hook last weekend. Took the bumper off and used the opening on the backside as a template for the cutout. Came out pretty good if I say so myself

 

[Sempe-Fi Rubicon]

Made and installed a plate in my bed to mount things to. Installed a prototype battery box with my BCDC setup and now working. Waiting on my fridge slide. 100AH of power in the bed now :D

Going to do that project soon, share some pics.

 

[ZeeJay]

Added a OEM passenger side tow hook last weekend. Took the bumper off and used the opening on the backside as a template for the cutout. Came out pretty good if I say so myself

I was wondering if that’s a thing, the single hooks makes my OCD flare. Looks way better that way.

 

[scotticus]

Going to do that project soon, share some pics.

still a work in progress but here it is so far

 

[Reddout99]

I was wondering if that’s a thing, the single hooks makes my OCD flare. Looks way better that way.

Thanks, I agree, much better now.

 

[XraytecH]

Added a OEM passenger side tow hook last weekend. Took the bumper off and used the opening on the backside as a template for the cutout. Came out pretty good if I say so myself

Did the same on my Sport S

Well Done

 

[BlueScapegoat]

Installed an overpriced hoop and wired up some Harbor Freight special lights to go with my Harbor Freight special winch.

Does the hoop serve a purpose? No, not really.

I need to get myself a safety thimble.

 

[Reddout99]

Did the same on my Sport S

Well Done

Thanks, I appreciate it. I had read a bunch and watched a couple videos on the hassle of removing & replacing it with the Rubicon bezel. Sheesh...
I drilled 4 holes in the corners of the opening from the back side & connected the dots with a body panel saw. Smoothed things out with a file and done. I'm happy with the result.

 

[Reddout99]

Installed an overpriced hoop and wired up some Harbor Freight special lights to go with my Harbor Freight special winch.

Does the hoop serve a purpose? No, not really.

I need to get myself a safety thimble.

Looks pretty good to me

 

[arosen1997]

Tested some oils with the tester we have at work before changing the engine oil and filter. Recalibrated it for each test with a clean sample of each oil.
Engine after 8500 miles Royal Purple 0W20:

Still technically "good" showed no signs of notable metal particles, Antifreeze, or water contamination.

Rear diff after 5000 miles and a rough day on the trails Royal Purple 85w140:

No surprises there, no water or metal, though ARB does recommend changing the fluid after "heavy use" of the locker.
Front diff, same oil and use:

Mildly intriguing result here with a higher reading on the front diff. May have just happened to get a dirtier mix of suspended solids, or maybe some miniscule water contamination. I'll have to monitor it.

Obviously these testers aren't the same as sending it off to a lab for full analysis but if you use them routinely you can catch issues before they become severe. Just thought I'd share.

 

[Bakerboy]

Night test results, gonna be great for my old eyes.

@Sempe-Fi Rubicon These look great and bright... If you don't like the glare on the hood... I made simple glare guards.. Maybe helpful idea...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/glare-shields-or-guards.72330/

 

[Jorgeperezjr]

Front half doors. Love the look and open air feel with the sun rider.

 

[bgott]

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I was wondering if that’s a thing, the single hooks makes my OCD flare. Looks way better that way.

I'm thinking of adding a hook to my Willys, too. Any thoughts on flipping them over so they open to the outside?

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