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

[Bandit’s Lair]

Yep. I’ve had slight signs of it on startup but figured I had some time. Flickering headlights at startup and that sort of thing. I sourced an Odyssey 94R from a local shop for about the same price as the usual Duralasts I go for so going that route. My temps go from 110 all the way down to teens throughout the year so I try to go for fairly high quality batteries that can take those swings. Duralast, Interstate, or Odyssey are my preference. I put an Optima in my LJ and it was a take it or leave it for me. Didn’t really do anything special for the price I paid. I really don’t feel like a 2 hr drive to get the Interstate blem so…… We’ll see how she goes.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

New Odyssey 94R installed. It’s holding at around 14.1V on the drive home with a couple stops. I think that sounds about right. I’ll check it in the morning for drain down and see if I have the dreaded tiny battery issue. Planning to do the delete on Wednesday to avoid any further disruptions to regularly scheduled programming.

 

[Trauma PA]

Well it has been a week of modifications for me. I added the AEV heavy duty front and rear springs given that I added some extra weight to my backend this past summer with an RSI Smartcap, roof top tent and decked drawer system as well as towing a ROG adventure trailer. I then added a passenger side full size bin for my Smartcap. Last but not least I installed a new full roof rack and eight 5” LED off road light pods.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Well it has been a week of modifications for me. I added the AEV heavy duty front and rear springs given that I added some extra weight to my backend this past summer with an RSI Smartcap, roof top tent and decked drawer system as well as towing a ROG adventure trailer. I then added a passenger side full size bin for my Smartcap. Last but not least I installed a new full roof rack and eight 5” LED off road light pods.

AuxBeam pods?

 

[Trauma PA]

AuxBeam pods?

They indeed are. 5” V-Ultras.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Tonneau cover latches:

How they latch -

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Rails to help secure things that might need securing -

The drill and bits? I added M6 rivnuts in a couple of spots on each side besides the normal threaded places Jeep supplies. I used the dremel to recess the bed liner spray so the heads of the rivnuts would sit against the steel and be basically even with the spray in bed liner.

Making sure the bits can't go too far, I slip things over them - have had collars slip in the past. Taking NO chances.

I've had bit collars slip on me in the past - taking NO chances!

 

[Freems]

Tonneau cover latches:

those aren’t going anywhere!

How they latch -

 

[Balor]

Rails to help secure things that might need securing -

The drill and bits? I added M6 rivnuts in a couple of spots on each side besides the normal threaded places Jeep supplies. I used the dremel to recess the bed liner spray so the heads of the rivnuts would sit against the steel and be basically even with the spray in bed liner.

Making sure the bits can't go too far, I slip things over them - have had collars slip in the past. Taking NO chances.

I've had bit collars slip on me in the past - taking NO chances!

Do you have a link for the bed mat?

 

[WanderingTrail]

Well it has been a week of modifications for me. I added the AEV heavy duty front and rear springs given that I added some extra weight to my backend this past summer with an RSI Smartcap, roof top tent and decked drawer system as well as towing a ROG adventure trailer. I then added a passenger side full size bin for my Smartcap. Last but not least I installed a new full roof rack and eight 5” LED off road light pods.

Which roof rack did you go with? Looks like a Sherpa, but not sure. Thanks.

Ron

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Do you have a link for the bed mat?

Bedmat is by 3W, a forum sponsor.
The tailgate gap seal or "bridge" is a different piece I installed. " gapshield" is the name I believe

https://www.ecoological.com/gapshield.html#/

I love this bed mat.

Combined with the tailgate gap cover, it will make it a whole lot easier to keep clean, and keep stuff from getting in to begin with.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...t-35-off-3w-bed-mats-stock-running-low.99962/

 

[SaiintNick]

Bedmat is by 3W, a forum sponsor.
The tailgate gap seal or "bridge" is a different piece I installed. " gapshield" is the name I believe

https://www.ecoological.com/gapshield.html#/

I love this bed mat.

Combined with the tailgate gap cover, it will make it a whole lot easier to keep clean, and keep stuff from getting in to begin with.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...t-35-off-3w-bed-mats-stock-running-low.99962/

I already have the gap cover, but been looking for a mat to keep my fridge form sliding since I don't tie it down. I think this one is exactly what I'm looking for.

 

[Mightytalldude]

After a few months wait, the BOH badges finally arrived. Added to the rest. Just wish the Digital badges weren't.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I already have the gap cover, but been looking for a mat to keep my fridge form sliding since I don't tie it down. I think this one is exactly what I'm looking for.

It should do that for sure. Very happy with mine.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

How do digital badges work? They just a downloadable file? That seems kinda…….. different.

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