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

[Jeepmonster]

My base Sport model came with locks. Special ordered the Jeep and when I picked it up noticed the wheel locks. Thought they all just came that way. Hum. The dealer must have thought everyone was going to want my steel wheels. LOL

I thought they all came with locks as well. When I was shopping for my JT, I noticed that the locks were dealer added on items (along with security systems, paint protection, ext warranty, etc.). I'm glad mine didn't come with them since it was cheaper for me to buy on my own. Also, I really didn't want McGard locks (bad experience from my JK).

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[JTBurns]

Been following this thread for months before I had my Gladiator which I finally was in the position to get a few weeks ago. Just completed my first mod this week, adding the Rough Country side steps. I'm 6'3" so I don't really need them, but helps the family get in and out and I love the look! Also my 3 year old is passed out in the backseat cuz he can't last longer than 20 minutes on the road without taking a nap haha

 

[Texops]

Nice looking rig. I had a problem with the front driveshaft on my JK and local driveline shop couldn't repair it--proprietary tools required. Tom Woods was super about the fix. Charge me only for part and return shipping even though I was out of warranty. As far as being without rig, had a friend who had a similar problem with his JK, and he just put it in 4WD and drove around town with a FWD Jeep. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're remote somewhere and have to disable the rear driveline for some reason.

I once twisted a rear driveshaft on my CJ-7 & just removed it & put it in 4 high drove on home lol

 

[Proximo]

1st time using the clay bar. Damn, it took 4ever. If you want to get intimate with your paint, this will get you up close to really see the crud in your paint. I did it to take care of the rail dust on white paint. I couldn't stand seeing rust speckles after a good washing. Anyway, Holy Chit, the clay bar works amazingly. All spots and speckles gone, leaving behind a smooth mirror finish. I'm a big fan now and highly recommend. I'll be doing it every June

 

[Jimmij]

That sucks. I was hit by a drunk driver in my JK in February who fled the scene. Luckily they tracked him down after he abandoned his WORK TRUCK and left on foot. Picked up a dash cam before my JT order arrived and hardwired it with a camera front and rear.

interested in how you installed the rear camera so that you could still remove the top. Pics please.

 

[SF_E60]

1st time using the clay bar. Damn, it took 4ever. If you want to get intimate with your paint, this will get you up close to really see the crud in your paint. I did it to take care of the rail dust on white paint. I couldn't stand seeing rust speckles after a good washing. Anyway, Holy Chit, the clay bar works amazingly. All spots and speckles gone, leaving behind a smooth mirror finish. I'm a big fan now and highly recommend. I'll be doing it every June

Nice rig, where did you get your flag stickers?

 

[Proximo]

Nice rig, where did you get your flag stickers?

Don @pixeldecals does great work with great quality

 

[ciarraikerry]

interested in how you installed the rear camera so that you could still remove the top. Pics please.

The link to the camera is below. I made sure to buy one with an interior/exterior mount waterproof rear camera. I mounted the rear camera bracket behind the license plate so that it would still clear the tailgate opening and closing. Then ran the cable down the passenger side A pillar, drilled a hole through the floor at the B pillar next to the drain tube that is already there. Put a grommet in the floor and ran the cable along the top of the frame rail to connect to the camera pigtail.

Lifechaser Dual Dash Cam 4K+1080P Front and Rear Car Camera 3840x2160P 8MP CMOS, WiFi, GPS, Night Vision, 2.4" IPS, 170° Wide Angle, Parking Mode, WDR, Time Lapse, G-Sensor for Cars, Truck https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9FJDV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Olr-EbC57SM61

 

[Jimmij]

The link to the camera is below. I made sure to buy one with an interior/exterior mount waterproof rear camera. I mounted the rear camera bracket behind the license plate so that it would still clear the tailgate opening and closing. Then ran the cable down the passenger side A pillar, drilled a hole through the floor at the B pillar next to the drain tube that is already there. Put a grommet in the floor and ran the cable along the top of the frame rail to connect to the camera pigtail.

Lifechaser Dual Dash Cam 4K+1080P Front and Rear Car Camera 3840x2160P 8MP CMOS, WiFi, GPS, Night Vision, 2.4" IPS, 170° Wide Angle, Parking Mode, WDR, Time Lapse, G-Sensor for Cars, Truck https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9FJDV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Olr-EbC57SM61

thanks for the info

 

[Jdyowa]

How to install the rooftop tent by yourself
Getting ready to go camping tomorrow

 

[DrJ]

Installed my Rugged Ridge Arcus bumper w/ overrider, Badland Apex winch and Rhino USA D-rings and isolators today.

Wouldn't recommend doing the bumper solo, it was a PAIN! But finally got it wired up, works beautifully and looks great... now I finally need a lift/wheels/tires!

Also redid the fittings on the ARB compressor, moved it back 3-4" and made room for a molle bag with my compressor accessories.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Went neked, pulled stock hinge bushings and replaced with Kentrol Delrin bushings and tried out my new Jpeggz mirrors. Impressed with the Jpeggz so far after 2 hours and up to 65mph. Solid - no movement.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I transported some tools I needed to fix my mother's boat, so she could sell it. Saved her at least $500, too... Because if you get a mechanic to come out on a weekend, to your house, and work on an outboard motor that's already in the water... You got yourself a recipe for one hefty bill... Luckily I've owned quite a few boats, so it was a simple fix. Just a pain in the ass because it was in the water and there's nowhere to work on it, and no easy way to get to things.

 

[SF_E60]

Don @pixeldecals does great work with great quality

Thanks I'll hit him up.

 

[Jeefo]

Installed the Smittybilt XRC Gen3 12k Comp Series winch in the stock steel Rubicon bumper using the Warn winch plate. And swapped out the hook for the Factor 55 Flatlink Expert with Rope Guard for a closed system winching solution.
Had a few installation issues/hiccups along the way (main ones documented below), but excited to start hitting some trails after getting the last bit of necessary self-recovery gear. The winch barely fits in the bumper, electrical cables slightly press in on the front of the bottom of the grill.

I love how low and hidden away the winch is though, nice sleek design. And love the features of the extra light bar in the winch, daytime running SB light, and load indicators on the remote.

Main issues:
-Needed to get some longer screws to go through the fairlead/winch plate/bumper to reach to the other end for the washers/nuts than what Smittybilt supplied.
-Had to cut off the attached hook from Smittybilt to install the flatlink. Sucks they didn't just provide the hook separately to install. And then had to narrow up the guard around the tip of the rope with a vise so it'd be able to fit into the flatlink slot.
-Winch plate instructions could have been ordered quite a bit better with when to reinstall the bumper/front license plate/fairlead. Ended up having to unwind and respool the synthetic rope a few extra times.

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