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

[ghackett1]

Today I installed the Mopar factory headliner on the front, rear, rear sides and rear black. It looks fricking awesome. Didn’t have to remove the rear top portion, with a little effort the rear goes in just fine with the roof intact. Interior is definitely quieter now and looking forward to some additional insulation this summer.

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[WILDHOBO]

No but I bet she puts on a real performance

At least

 

[WILDHOBO]

Today I installed the Mopar factory headliner on the front, rear, rear sides and rear black. It looks fricking awesome. Didn’t have to remove the rear top portion, with a little effort the rear goes in just fine with the roof intact. Interior is definitely quieter now and looking forward to some additional insulation this summer.

Nice work, allegedly. Because pictures, or it didn’t happen.

 

[Mightytalldude]

Today I installed the Mopar factory headliner on the front, rear, rear sides and rear black. It looks fricking awesome. Didn’t have to remove the rear top portion, with a little effort the rear goes in just fine with the roof intact. Interior is definitely quieter now and looking forward to some additional insulation this summer.

Too lazy to Google, what is the cost?

 

[NC_Overland]

What about the rear? Same on all four I assume?

The tundra rear brake rotors are actually smaller than the gladiator. 13.58 vs 13.78 on the gladiator. The tundra front rotors are .91” larger. I don’t see the value of swapping the rotors.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

The tundra rear brake rotors are actually smaller than the gladiator. 13.58 vs 13.78 on the gladiator. The tundra front rotors are .91” larger. I don’t see the value of swapping the rotors.

Bigger rotors mean more consistent braking over longer periods of time. They take more without getting as hot. Same concept as drilled or slotted rotors it creates more surface area for more heat dissipation. Usually this is paired with a larger pad though. Bigger and slotted is ok I’ll never go bigger and drilled again. Bad juju.

 

[NC_Overland]

Bigger rotors mean more consistent braking over longer periods of time. They take more without getting as hot. Same concept as drilled or slotted rotors it creates more surface area for more heat dissipation. Usually this is paired with a larger pad though. Bigger and slotted is ok I’ll never go bigger and drilled again. Bad juju.

LOL I know that. The rotors are a wash in size. Front vs rear. Larger calipers and pads could make a difference. Hopefully the kit uses different rotors than the tundra, but I still don’t think that the rotors need upsizing for most owners. Jeep engineers got into a pissing contrast to have the largest rotors in its class. They’re absolutely massive for a mid sized truck. When you put them next to my 2018 Colorado rotors, they dwarf it. The Colorado is a Z71 4wd with 7k lb tow package and every other option you could get. Not some 4 banger work truck.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

LOL I know that. The rotors are a wash in size. Front vs rear. Larger calipers and pads could make a difference. Hopefully the kit uses different rotors than the tundra, but I still don’t think that the rotors need upsizing for most owners. Jeep engineers got into a pissing contrast to have the largest rotors in its class. They’re absolutely massive for a mid sized truck. When you put them next to my 2018 Colorado rotors, they dwarf it. The Colorado is a Z71 4wd with 7k lb tow package and every other option you could get. Not some 4 banger work truck.

Yeah I kinda figured you were aware. You seem mechanicy. Just throwing out knowledge based on past experience. Do NOT get cross drilled!! Saw one of those explode in the car in front of me at around 100 mph going down a mtn in Japan. Talk about and OS moment!

 

[ghackett1]

Too lazy to Google, what is the cost?

Here’s the pics of the factory headliner installed, yep too lazy.

 

[Mightytalldude]

Here’s the pics of the factory headliner installed, yep too lazy.

Looks great. How much did it cost?

 

[Vtur]

The tundra rear brake rotors are actually smaller than the gladiator. 13.58 vs 13.78 on the gladiator. The tundra front rotors are .91” larger. I don’t see the value of swapping the rotors.

14in vented rotors front and rear. Same front pads in the rear. Both are 4 pistons as well. My diesel is quite front heavy with aftermarket bars and mods, along with 37in tires. Hoping for a little better rear braking performance to lesson nose dive. Gotta try it to finds out right? BBK is not necessary on lighter trucks.

 

[ghackett1]

Looks great. How much did it cost?

They’re pricey, delivered around $800

 

[NC_Overland]

14in vented rotors front and rear. Same front pads in the rear. Both are 4 pistons as well. My diesel is quite front heavy with aftermarket bars and mods, along with 37in tires. Hoping for a little better rear braking performance to lesson nose dive. Gotta try it to finds out right? BBK is not necessary on lighter trucks.

I highly doubt that 1/5 of an inch larger rear rotors helped, but the larger calipers should. The front rotors and calipers will definitely help.

 

[Kbracken]

Finally got it all cleaned up now that the weather has warmed a little around the Chicago area.

 

[doodman4321]

The Wrangler AT Adventures that were on the truck when I bought it were down to 3 and 4 for tread depth, so it was time to make it look like less of a parking lot princess. I had KO2s on my gen 1 Raptor and loved them. Hoping these KO3s don't disappoint.

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