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

[Hootbro]

I need to find out - how the @#$% do you get the center stack apart on a 2025?????

I went through the same issue when I wanted to tap into the 12VDC power outlet jack in the center console to run my dash cam power. I did not find a specific A to Z video for the lower center console but found a couple of audio related videos that showed enough bits and pieces to figure it out.

Here is the Dirt Road Cred one that was probably the most Cliff Noted one. You will have to take the top dash piece out to get to the right side handle wrap around fasteners. That will get you to the point of where the handle and integrated piece for the HVACV controls can be taken out. The back side of the handle also has some screw that need to be taken out also. The do not take out the lower center dash console but it exposes the screws for it and it comes out like the 20-23 models once the other pieces are removed. You can ignore the radio display and left cluster trim part.

One other bit of advice, when the top dash is taken out, the center section where that metal trim accent tab is will try to fold as it is weak point structurally.


It is a pisser compared to the 2023 and back models.

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[WILDHOBO]

My only problem is that mine isn't too high. It's too low. I might have to clearance it remove that little loop that goes over the exhaust.

If you remove that loop Ofer the exhaust, the skid can easily bend up there. It’s only 1/4”. I’d rather lower a skid that much then have the skid hit the exhaust.

 

[WILDHOBO]

My only problem is that mine isn't too high. It's too low. I might have to clearance it remove that little loop that goes over the exhaust.

Oh. Not your Jeep. The skid is too low? Then I’d put a jack under the transmission crossmember, mark its position with a sharpie or tape on the frame, loosen the crossmember (4 bolts), then jack the crossmember just a hair up, and retighten the crossmember.

 

[Chasm]

I had full trust in that e-brake and my ability to jujitsu my way out from under that Jeep if it did move!

Depending on your "thickness", you can just lay under there and let the truck go on without you!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Depending on your "thickness", you can just lay under there and let the truck go on without you!

I'm in trouble..............

 

[Supazuk]

Over the weekend I noticed the front felt loose and increased roll on the highway and on my dirt road I was hearing a clunk I didn't notice anything Until Monday I noticed the front link sway bar link became auto disconnects because the nut fell off and the threads were begging for one's. oh well I had Metal Cloak front sway bar disconnect links sitting in the bag on my tool box

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I went through the same issue when I wanted to tap into the 12VDC power outlet jack in the center console to run my dash cam power. I did not find a specific A to Z video for the lower center console but found a couple of audio related videos that showed enough bits and pieces to figure it out.

Here is the Dirt Road Cred one that was probably the most Cliff Noted one. You will have to take the top dash piece out to get to the right side handle wrap around fasteners. That will get you to the point of where the handle and integrated piece for the HVACV controls can be taken out. The back side of the handle also has some screw that need to be taken out also. The do not take out the lower center dash console but it exposes the screws for it and it comes out like the 20-23 models once the other pieces are removed. You can ignore the radio display and left cluster trim part.

One other bit of advice, when the top dash is taken out, the center section where that metal trim accent tab is will try to fold as it is weak point structurally.


It is a pisser compared to the 2023 and back models.

I looked at one of his other videos for the Zautomotive aux switch and panel install - and for just those switches, he showed you can get by without pulling the top off - there's enough flex in that grab handle area. So a person could take the left end of the handle and knob piece loose, wire it up out of the way so you can get the lower parts out without a major issue from how his video looks.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I looked at one of his other videos for the Zautomotive aux switch and panel install - and for just those switches, he showed you can get by without pulling the top off - there's enough flex in that grab handle area. So a person could take the left end loose wire it up, and get the lower parts out without a major issue from how his video looks.

Then that’s the way to go. Just run the wire the easy way behind the windshield.

 

[SRFRAT67]

Took the doors off and mounted the HF waterproof pelican knockoffs to the molle panels in the smart cap bin, a 1 5/8 inch fender washer fits perfectly and was able to push hard enough and pull out as well to get enough pressure on bolt head to tighten without having to remove the panels to mount the boxes. Also HF magnetic cup holder and paper towel holder, what else to do when your furloughed due to shutdown..lol

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Took the doors off and mounted the HF waterproof pelican knockoffs to the molle panels in the smart cap bin, a 1 5/8 inch fender washer fits perfectly and was able to push hard enough and pull out as well to get enough pressure on bolt head to tighten without having to remove the panels to mount the boxes. Also HF magnetic cup holder and paper towel holder, what else to do when your furloughed due to shutdown..lol

Why do you need cases inside the lockable water tight bin on the side?
Good looking rig btw

 

[WILDHOBO]

Why do you need cases inside the lockable water tight bin on the side?
Good looking rig btw

Because they like to party. Jesus.

 

[SRFRAT67]

Why do you need cases inside the lockable water tight bin on the side?
Good looking rig btw

I was expecting this..lol, just because, I had them and what the hell, it was either use these or get molle storage bags, or let them sit in the corner of the garage, and thanks on the rig compliment

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Attached the snow plow bar.
Tricky - the upper rear bolt for the bar on each end is above the skid plate.
The skid plate can't be removed with the bar in place and can't be put in once the bar is in place.
So to squeeze in a wrench, with the nut taped into the end, up into place above the plate, I had to loosen the front plate to bumper bolts and remove the two lower plate-to-bracket bolts, then once it was in place, put the plate back up.

while doing this, i looked under the front end and, gee, glad I had the skid plate in place last weekend when I was running through some trails and mud............ might not have been too nice for the shock reservoirs that I have slid farther in to accommodate the snow plow frame brackets.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

I was expecting this..lol, just because, I had them and what the hell, it was either use these or get molle storage bags, or let them sit in the corner of the garage, and thanks on the rig compliment

Wasn't trying to raz you. Just kind of a nesting egg situation lol

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