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

[RubiNewbCB]

I'd love to see a side view. I really like that tent and it is on my short list for consideration. Nice rig!!!

I don't have any true side profile pics of it open, I will take some after the storm on the east coast passes us, we're supposed have rain through the weekend.

The interior looks narrower than it actually is. It's 75" wide 4 people can definitely sleep sideways in there if they're shorter than 6'3".

It was always on my short list, dollar for dollar it's probably the best softshell in this size. The fabric is the heaviest/thickness, overall weight, it came with a shoe back, led light strip, 12vdc power plug (cig lighter plug), USB extension, the entry roof has additional supports so the rain doesn't puddle up and collapse the roof. I looked at OVS Nomadic 4s, Body Armor 4x4 sky2... You will not be disappointed in this tent. I have the diesel and it hasn't affected my mpgs, can't even tell it's up there.

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[DanW]

I don't have any true side profile pics of it open, I will take some after the storm on the east coast passes us, we're supposed have rain through the weekend. The interior looks narrower than it actually is. It's 75" wide 4 people can definitely sleep sideways in there if they're shorter than 6'3".

That's perfect! Exactly what I wanted to see! Thanks!

 

[RubiNewbCB]

That's perfect! Exactly what I wanted to see! Thanks!

It takes about 20 minutes to setup and tear down, 15 with no interruptions if you're moving.

 

[antwon412]

On my last trip I started hearing a loud clunit when bouncing down the trail. Finally tracked down the culprit - my geometry correction brack was loose. Both bolts. Not sure if the shop that had to do some repair work on it loosened it and forgot to tightened up, or if it just had water loose over the last 10 to 15,000 miles.

But cranked it down real good and everything is good now

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Got 37s on last Friday. Saturday I chopped that bracket off the passenger frame rail for clearance. Sunday I did the rear fender chop, which impressively lets it fully tuck the 37. Motobilt fender chop bracket is in the mail, so I'm hoping I get so lucky in the front. 2.5" spring spacer up front with shock extensions and 2" bump stop extensions. .75" rear spring spacer only. G2 1.75" wheel spacers and stock wheels.

Before the chop ↓

After the chop ↓

I left the front sway bar connected to force the rear to flex ↓

Got any straight on views to show how much tire poke? And are they 37x12.5?

 

[setexascustoms]

Got any straight on views to show how much tire poke? And are they 37x12.5?

Yes, 37x12.50 Kanati Mud Hogs

 

[O-Face]

I just did this install last week (metal cloak tie rod/drag link) what a PITA! My ball joint on the pitman arm was friction welded. Once that broke free, install was a breeze.

Side note: You're not using their rocksport stabilzer, but have you noticed an increase in bump steer? I had a bilstein dual stabilzer setup with my OEM tie rod/drag link and had no bump steer with super tight steering, I loved it. I may have to reinstall my dual setup if it will fit on the MC tie rod. The rocksport stabilzer seems incredibly inadequate (unless i got a lemon stabilizer.)

Full disclosure... I haven't driven it much since this last upgrade but don't foresee much of an issue. I've had the Bilstein on there with the OEM setup and a Synergy relocation kit for a while with zero issues if that helps. That stabilizer is stiff as a board compared to the OEM and the Rough Country duals that followed them.

 

[Jeepmonster]

Not today, but I changed the cabin air filter after wheeling at a local mountain this weekend. It was so dusty, the AC barely blew any air until I changed the filter. It had so much fine dust.

Engine air filter, for some reason, was not bad at all. I just dusted it off and put it back.

 

[MrBones]

Molle panel by 813.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

busy week already chasing odds and ends.

shocking how much clearance is afforded by this bumper. The days of smashing the tail on ledges and steep climbs are over

This coating has a secret im excited to show everyone, once its complete. Hopefully friday its rolling, under its own power if drive shafts arrive.
nothing like an absolute hard deadline of a week from today to induce a little panic

 

[Dp7]

Pulled off the tent, tonneau and trail rails so I could get a Rugged Liner installed, moved some firewood, then put everything back on again..yikes, what a chore! Shoulda waited for the liner get here before I put on all that other stuff, but, you know how it is!

 

[Dp7]

Poor man's version of the Rough Country truck bed cargo bin...

$15 Husky bin from Home Depot, two bungee cords from a $5 tube from Harbor Freight. Good enough for my wife to throw a few grocery bags in the back.. slides in and out easily and the bungees keep it from shifting around or getting out of reach.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Pulled off the tent, tonneau and trail rails so I could get a Rugged Liner installed, moved some firewood, then put everything back on again..yikes, what a chore! Shoulda waited for the liner get here before I put on all that other stuff, but, you know how it is!

I actually thought I was looking at a CT bed for a second.

 

[MrBones]

Poor man's version of the Rough Country truck bed cargo bin...

$15 Husky bin from Home Depot, two bungee cords from a $5 tube from Harbor Freight. Good enough for my wife to throw a few grocery bags in the back.. slides in and out easily and the bungees keep it from shifting around or getting out of reach.

I bought five of those Husky bins and stacked them on a furniture dolly. They're interlocking. Moveable storage in my garage.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Coilovers are in, along with all the remaining armor. Driveshafts in. Heading to the truck stop to get 27 gallons of diesel to set ride height under anticipated nominal load.
tires still MIA but hopefully tomorrow mounting beadlocks and starting on wiring and installing hood & grill

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