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

[Averagehuman]

If you get an angry grill. We will disown you.

The front bumper is MP Concepts. I like that it’s stock looking and forged aluminum for weight and a good value. Especially, since it comes with the winch plate (3/16” steel) and the front skid. The rear is Body Armor. It’s cheap, close to stock looking, and works with the hitch, back up sensors, etc. it’s stout. Super heavy. I also really like the side steps I ordered for it as an accessory. They provide some bed protection and I really miss the bumper step that my Canyon had.

I ordered from extreme terrain. Free shipping and they showed up in four days with no damage. I know that some people aren’t as lucky. $1500 all in for both.

Ill have to look at that. These things do great with extra weight behind the rear tires

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[XraytecH]

Holy crap. Mine looks like a hobo rubbed the engine on its ass crack.

I use an oil soaked shop rag to spruce up my engine bay.

 

[Averagehuman]

this is what I did. Today we learned rock hard, tomorrow we learn water wet

 

[Sw00per]

Finally got around to installing the winch I bought.

Prep all finished.

Done!

My next post will be did I route the wires right.

 

[Averagehuman]

What trail? Any action shots?

few action shots. I am always the leader and first one on an obstacle so I always have the least video. I do have this if the link will post. I caught my skid and it threw me into the rock so I needed a winch to pull me driver so I could finish the climb. box canyon florence

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/163JAGagMW/

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Installed
YETI XD™ 2018-2024+ JL/JT Sector Shaft Brace With Frame Side Track Bar Reinforcement Bracket - STEEL STEERING BOX

All in all, install wasn't horrible but the instructions called for use of a washer on top of the new sector shaft nut but on my 2023 HA, it absolutely would not work with that washer, so I took it off but had to do the job twice becasue I installed it with the washer first. Had heard others have this happen too but thought that might be older vehicles with the aluminum boxes. I have a steel box and the washer is not needed/will not allow you to get the bearing in the correct position to secure it to the brace. Took me twice as long due to this.

Noticable difference in steering stiffness after install. My steering wasn't bad but I had gotten this last summer/Fall and didnt install it unttil today as a preventative thing. Steering is noticeably tighter and less correction needed when driving. Would recommend it if it helps preserve the steering components lifespan. Running 35's for 12k miles now so I am sure this will assist the steering box somehwat.

 

[WILDHOBO]

this is what I did. Today we learned rock hard, tomorrow we learn water wet

Ouch.

 

[SimonH]

The front bumper is MP Concepts. I like that it’s stock looking and forged aluminum for weight and a good value. Especially, since it comes with the winch plate (3/16” steel) and the front skid. The rear is Body Armor. It’s cheap, close to stock looking, and works with the hitch, back up sensors, etc. it’s stout. Super heavy. I also really like the side steps I ordered for it as an accessory. They provide some bed protection and I really miss the bumper step that my Canyon had.

I ordered from extreme terrain. Free shipping and they showed up in four days with no damage. I know that some people aren’t as lucky. $1500 all in for both.

sounds very good, so got to see if that works for Germany as well.
Do they have parking sensor cut out version for front?
Don't wanna lose them.

 

[NC_Overland]

sounds very good, so got to see if that works for Germany as well.
Do they have parking sensor cut out version for front?
Don't wanna lose them.

I don’t think so. You’d have to cut out the holes.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I don’t think so. You’d have to cut out the holes.

I’d love front parking sensors. But getting a us jeep to acknowledge them would be tough I’m guessing. On the other hand, I’d destroy them on the first trail.

 

[Averagehuman]

That damn wheelbase LOL. Looks like you have good skids underneath.

Skids are good and bad. You will lose a bit of clearance but gain confidence and protection. They will trap some heat especially here in az but if you aren't pulling trailers up rhe mountain is nothing to worry about. But if you are a better Trans cooler would be a great idea. Plus they have bigger oil pans too help with cooling as well

 

[jsturges18]

Installed a DV8 skid plate with the goal of getting a DV8 FS-7 bumper eventually.

 

[Minty JL]

Did nothing, but got my instant mpgs back after a 3 month absence lol.......fuckin Jeep shot

 

[Rusty PW]

Did nothing, but got my instant mpgs back after a 3 month absence lol.......fuckin Jeep shot

Mine has been gone for so long. I can't remember when it disappeared.

 

[BaneKotaKeena]

Mine has been gone for so long. I can't remember when it disappeared.

I noticed this (or thought I did) last year and then figured I must have been seeing things. These posts make me feel better that I am not crazy but my issue is the same as everyone elses's. Its not there, just the Range in the center is. Weird

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