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

[WILDHOBO]

Completely agree. I pop mine open every afternoon after work for the ride home. Doesn't get any easier to enjoy some fresh air.

Absolutely. It’s so great.

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[Mightytalldude]

Had a tech of mine up in VA this past week and he picked up a Mopar Sunrider from a member used for me while he was up there. Installed it this morning.

Open the center rear window, to eliminate the wind buffeting. Use mine almost daily down here in South Texas, I just have to wear a hat not to sunburn my bald head.

 

[-miko-]

Favorite time of the year for the Gladiator... switching to the soft top. Summer mode engaged.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Open the center rear window, to eliminate the wind buffeting. Use mine almost daily down here in South Texas, I just have to wear a hat not to sunburn my bald head.

I have to open the rear window a bit anyway just with the panels off - so why would this be different, eh?

That's the problem I'm thinking of - the sun bearing down on my head with thin hair.
I'm still trying to find a shade solution like the Spiderweb sunshade was - but it prevents easy access to the latches.
I do not at all care for the Bestop screen - it takes up too much space. I'd rather have something there that was always there, like the sunshade in my 22 was. (and it added some color to the ceiling inside)
I really really wish someone made a screen/shade solution for these that worked with the sunrider. Their solution is just too bulky and covers part of the opening with the big roller.

 

[Mightytalldude]

I have to open the rear window a bit anyway just with the panels off - so why would this be different, eh?

That's the problem I'm thinking of - the sun bearing down on my head with thin hair.
I'm still trying to find a shade solution like the Spiderweb sunshade was - but it prevents easy access to the latches.
I do not at all care for the Bestop screen - it takes up too much space. I'd rather have something there that was always there, like the sunshade in my 22 was. (and it added some color to the ceiling inside)
I really really wish someone made a screen/shade solution for these that worked with the sunrider. Their solution is just too bulky and covers part of the opening with the big roller.

Valid points. Originally being from the land of Bestop, I saw lots of their early prototypes on their daily drivers, looked at the retractable before production, and agree it took up a lot of real estate.

 

[Mightytalldude]

I have to open the rear window a bit anyway just with the panels off - so why would this be different, eh?

That's the problem I'm thinking of - the sun bearing down on my head with thin hair.
I'm still trying to find a shade solution like the Spiderweb sunshade was - but it prevents easy access to the latches.
I do not at all care for the Bestop screen - it takes up too much space. I'd rather have something there that was always there, like the sunshade in my 22 was. (and it added some color to the ceiling inside)
I really really wish someone made a screen/shade solution for these that worked with the sunrider. Their solution is just too bulky and covers part of the opening with the big roller.

Other issue I have is that I'm 6'5" tall, so inside roof space is tight for me already. Seat jackers adjust the seat back so I'm not hitting my head on the sound bar, but I'm sure I would hit my head on the retracting screen.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Other issue I have is that I'm 6'5" tall, so inside roof space is tight for me already. Seat jackers adjust the seat back so I'm not hitting my head on the sound bar, but I'm sure I would hit my head on the retracting screen.

I guess that sort of helps explain the forum screen name.........

 

[WILDHOBO]

I guess that sort of helps explain the forum screen name.........

Oh yeah. Trust me.

 

[WestwallNF104A]

Tell me about it. Just ordered a EVO "Quarter Pounder".

Being cheap gets expensive.

In the long run I have found that going the cheap route has usually more than doubled the cost of whatever I was doing.

It took a while, but no more cheapo for me!

 

[Gatorized]

Valid points. Originally being from the land of Bestop, I saw lots of their early prototypes on their daily drivers, looked at the retractable before production, and agree it took up a lot of real estate.

From the outside looking in, it does take up more room. But from the drivers seat, when retracted it is as unnoticeable as the rear portion of the hardtop. That may be subjective for those in the ‘mighty tall’ strata.
their are always trade offs - this gives you the sunshade when you need it without the interference opening and closing the Sunrider.
I didn’t realize how much I needed the sunshade until I got this!

 

[DanW]

Other issue I have is that I'm 6'5" tall, so inside roof space is tight for me already. Seat jackers adjust the seat back so I'm not hitting my head on the sound bar, but I'm sure I would hit my head on the retracting screen.

I'm 6'5" tall as well and have the screen. It's not an issue. I've never even had that cross my mind.

 

[Mightytalldude]

I'm 6'5" tall as well and have the screen. It's not an issue. I've never even had that cross my mind.

That's great to know. My Mr Clean haircut will appreciate that

 

[BHoch]

Added a ICON 2.5” stsge2 suspension lift with metslcloak front rear adjustable track bars and steering support.

 

[Hootbro]

Added a ICON 2.5” stsge2 suspension lift with metslcloak front rear adjustable track bars and steering support.

Looks good. What are the wheels and the tire size?

 

[professorkx]

Other issue I have is that I'm 6'5" tall, so inside roof space is tight for me already. Seat jackers adjust the seat back so I'm not hitting my head on the sound bar, but I'm sure I would hit my head on the retracting screen.

same here just under 6’5”… the Gladiator is not really built for our height.

I also agree on the sun beating down on my head…not a fan. In fact, when I converted my 47 cj2a to a truck with a frame stretch to accommodate my height, I had a custom soft top built to keep the sun at bay.

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