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

[Jdyowa]

Installed a Rough Countey 3.5" lift. Sits high and level on these 35's. Looks like a proper truck IMO. $500 and 5 hours. Only took that long because of the rear/upper shock bolts (PITA) and the last 2 hours was dark and mosquito infested. I lost at least an hour and 20 minutes.

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[ShadowsPapa]

Installed a Rough Countey 3.5" lift. Sits high and level on these 35's. Looks like a proper truck IMO. $500 and 5 hours. Only took that long because of the rear/upper shock bolts (PITA) and the last 2 hours was dark and mosquito infested. I lost at least an hour and 20 minutes.

Dam nice looking rig there.

You should have brought it up here to do that - no bugs, promise! (bring your ice skates, though)
I love seeing the Overland examples like this - and the 35s on the stock wheels?!
And you painted your hooks red at some point.

I got a text from my friend in Omaha - he picked up the wheels and tires for me - so now I have to make a trip, with trailer, to go get the tires and the old dealership signs he's got for me. I wonder if he got any of the old Jeep signs? Hmmmmmmmm.......
So I didn't do anything to my Gladiator today - but he sort of did. Or for it.

 

[steffen707]

Former house painter question: did you use a primer or thinned-out first coat, something to really soak into the wood first?

Brainstorming, I wonder if repurposing un-warped pallet wood might work well here?

i used a spray paint with several light coats......not sure if that was my problem or now.

 

[steffen707]

Needed to mount a flag so built a $2 mount lol

what is the flag for? so others can see your vehicle over dunes?

 

[steffen707]

Installed a Adam's one piece rear driveshaft. I'm going to miss the ground clearance of the multipiece unit . I have a feeling this will act as a very expensive skid plate offroad, but it is beefy!

alright, installing one of those Gladiator badges on my next JT. That does look sharp.

 

[WhiteJT8541]

Where Marines REALLY are amphibious... just haven't figured out how to rig plenum and an UGWS on my glad

Did my first deployment as Track Company in 96'. That picture is so spot on as well. Not to mention being buttoned up inside one, full MOPP gear, playing fake "we got gassed" for hours in the California sun.

 

[steffen707]

Got in yesterday and installed today... whew. Synergy’s trackbar and sector shaft brace. I fully recommend 150%.

what wheels/tires/suspension setup do you have, and does it help the "wandering"? i heard from somebody else that it did help a ton, even on a stock rubicon.

just curious for a friend......

 

[sass JT]

what wheels/tires/suspension setup do you have, and does it help the "wandering"? i heard from somebody else that it did help a ton, even on a stock rubicon.

just curious for a friend......

I’ll pm you

 

[willemlock]

what is the flag for? so others can see your vehicle over dunes?

Indeed, at some parks its mandatory

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

Indeed, at some parks its mandatory

Funny, heading out there tomorrow for a little wheeling, set-up my mount for my whip/flag this morning.

 

[Mark Doiron]

Will do. I won't have it until this weekend, but I will be sure to post one after I have them wired up.

Did you ever get that shot of the TrailCam view with those lights and winch hoop (Perhaps I missed it?)?

 

[TRI-JAB]

Did you ever get that shot of the TrailCam view with those lights and winch hoop (Perhaps I missed it?)?

I did. Check Page 114, Post #1700.

It was raining when I took that photo. If you'd like a clear picture in the day time, let me know. We have nice weather today!

 

[TRI-JAB]

Snapped on my Amber Covers for the KC Hilites Gravity LED PRO6 lights on my front bumper.

Also decided to get “Stubby” for the first time!

 

[arosen1997]

Snapped on my Amber Covers for the KC Hilites Gravity LED PRO6 lights on my front bumper.

Also decided to got “Stubby” for the first time!

What's the benefit of amber lights?

 

[TRI-JAB]

What's the benefit of amber lights?

I have read a bit on them and folks seem to like them in dusty situations. I am going to check them out in rain and see if it makes a difference. Plus they give me extra protection from rocks, etc on my lights without having to stop to take off the covers when I want to switch on the lights.

I can tell you these lights are outstanding. It was raining cats and dogs on Monday at 0500. My LED headlights worked, but did not give me the light I really needed. I switched on the PRO6's and had no issues seeing. I have mine pointed a bit down so they do not blind anyone in front of me. Really happy with this purchase. I'll take some pics with the covers on and covers off to see if there is a noticeable difference.

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