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

[b-roc]

Armor time
Next Venture Diff Skids (front and back)
Rusty's rear lca frame-side skids
Rock Hard front lca axle-side skids
(Already had the Asfir aluminum engine and transmission skid plus rear axle-side skids)

Note: the bolt for the front driver's side axle lca interfered with the diff skid and needed to be adjusted for clearance ... wish that the first paint touch-up was from a more noble scar ... fits now though

Last week - AWE Trail Exhaust

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[jeepstertim]

Installed a Bestop Sunrider (love it), Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro shocks (fantastic value, hugely robust and perform brilliantly on and off road (definitely worth checking out for a cost-effective alternative to the mainstream)) and a tow hitch.

Then went off-roading.

 

[Rockmonkey]

just finished a custom trailer for my RZR also recently added the Alucab canopy

 

[Animal]

Had some good weather finally and installed Clayton 2.5" Ride right with bilstein B8 5100s. Finished late and looking forward to a shakedown cruise today!

 

[Lunentucker]

Installed a Bestop Sunrider (love it), Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro shocks (fantastic value, hugely robust and perform brilliantly on and off road (definitely worth checking out for a cost-effective alternative to the mainstream)) and a tow hitch.

Then went off-roading.

Very interesting shock design.
I may move them to the top of my list for the Mojave when the OE Fox's get close to their end of life.

 

[GobiGuy]

Installed a Bestop Sunrider (love it), Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro shocks (fantastic value, hugely robust and perform brilliantly on and off road (definitely worth checking out for a cost-effective alternative to the mainstream)) and a tow hitch.

Then went off-roading.

The Bestop Sunrider for hardtop is a great addition. We love our’s!

 

[Vtac2]

Dana 513’s with Dana diff covers. .

 

[Wolf Island Diver]

I've had mine for a while, close to a year I think.

Here's some thoughts that might help:

1. I wish it was cheaper but you really are paying for the GPS/Sat functionality over the iPad. I have been out in the middle of the Moab backcountry using it to plot routes on the fly. I love that I don't have to plan everything out while I'm still in WiFi/cell coverage.​

2. Agree that the Express software is sketchy. I never use it. There is no need to ever connect to it as you can download updates without it. Now the website functionality is a nice feature. If you do the location share with others, they can go onto the website and see your location/progress of your track. It's a great peace of mind for my wife to be able to see I'm still moving or if stopped, can text through device to find out my status.​

3. I have found that if you just push down on the top release button, even if the Garmin is not on the mount, then it finds a "neutral" position and doesn't rattle anymore.​

4. A cover would have been nice, agreed. I did by a screen protector for it off Amazon:​

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09SHKJLY1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1​

I also then bought a 5.11 soft-sided single pistol case which fits perfectly, is padded and is probably a better case than Garmin would sell.​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006E8XCOI/ref=twister_B07HSHY4KC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1​

5. Get an iPhone...LOL I use the I Phone with the Tread app and haven't ever had an issue with it.​

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Cheers​

I've had mine for a while, close to a year I think.

Here's some thoughts that might help:

1. I wish it was cheaper but you really are paying for the GPS/Sat functionality over the iPad. I have been out in the middle of the Moab backcountry using it to plot routes on the fly. I love that I don't have to plan everything out while I'm still in WiFi/cell coverage.​

2. Agree that the Express software is sketchy. I never use it. There is no need to ever connect to it as you can download updates without it. Now the website functionality is a nice feature. If you do the location share with others, they can go onto the website and see your location/progress of your track. It's a great peace of mind for my wife to be able to see I'm still moving or if stopped, can text through device to find out my status.​

3. I have found that if you just push down on the top release button, even if the Garmin is not on the mount, then it finds a "neutral" position and doesn't rattle anymore.​

4. A cover would have been nice, agreed. I did by a screen protector for it off Amazon:​

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09SHKJLY1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1​

I also then bought a 5.11 soft-sided single pistol case which fits perfectly, is padded and is probably a better case than Garmin would sell.​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006E8XCOI/ref=twister_B07HSHY4KC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1​

5. Get an iPhone...LOL I use the I Phone with the Tread app and haven't ever had an issue with it.​

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Cheers​

Thanks for the information. There aren’t a lot of folks with this so it’s good to hear from someone who’s got some field experience with it. I ended up using the bag that some UF-Pro knee pads came in as a protective pouch. I highly recommend UF-Pro’s tactical pants for off-roading/camping, hiking or range day. As for number 5, I’m referring to the OS of the Garmin. It’s Android 10. It’s a good thing in that Android is proven, supported, you can add apps, etc. But I find the interface a little laggy, and auto-rotate stopped working. Garmin was actually going to replace the unit, but after a few hard resets, it started working again. I’ve paired it with my iPhone and that app works fine. Although, I can’t upload/sync my MABDR gpx files from the phone. I had to use the SD card to get them onto the unit.

 

[chorky]

Installed a Bestop Sunrider (love it), Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro shocks (fantastic value, hugely robust and perform brilliantly on and off road (definitely worth checking out for a cost-effective alternative to the mainstream)) and a tow hitch.

Then went off-roading.

What cap is that. Looks pretty cool!

Very interesting shock design.
I may move them to the top of my list for the Mojave when the OE Fox's get close to their end of life.

I love videos like this - it's the details!

 

[drewcnit]

Installed the Tazer ahead of this week's regearing. Updated the tire size, turned off the TPMS light, and turned on OffRoad Pages... Didn't play with it for long.

Rugged Ridge locking hood latches. Good fit, love that my hood now locks and it made me realize my rock guard/bug shield was ever so slightly off centered, had to trim at it to get one latch to fit right and close/open well. Buyer's remorse on these, think if I had to do it again, I'd just get a bolt lock for the grill and keep the original latches. Security wise, probably about the same either way, just these are more trouble to open/close the latches quickly if needed.

Removed the front inner fenders prepping for a fender swap next week, to the RR Max Terrain fenders.
I really should take some pictures as I do this stuff...

 

[Climbhigh]

Messing around with the RGB light light system, trying to figure out where I want to put the lights. I got it with their single zone aluminum Bluetooth controller. I live the lights and aluminum box. The Bluetooth part is useless since the app can't be downloaded on my phone (it is for an older android version).

I have them hard wired for these colors, right now as I mess with it. Sorry for slanted picture...tried to keep my messy garage out of the

camera frame lol

 

[Summitdan]

Nothing super exciting. I borrowed a friend’s f350 work truck to use as an anchor to pretension my new winch line. It needed to get done. 28 days until Utah.

 

[Gunrunner72]

I'll DM you details on a show and shine coming up if interested.

Hit me with them too, please.

 

[TheTrailGeek]

I'll DM you details on a show and shine coming up if interested.

I'd love some info as well.

 

[jeepstertim]

What cap is that. Looks pretty cool!



I love videos like this - it's the details!

The cap I had made locally, all aluminium with power and light. All in it was about $1600 but labour here (Qatar) is cheaper. Quality wise it's very good and the guys who built it do a lot of overland and dune bashing rigs.

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