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

[CarsonSurfs]

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[Dickster]

To be continued.....

 

[Blue Ridge]

Five tire rotation thanks to @Discount Tire in Tega Cay! Always feel for the folks doing the five tire rotation!

Did you get a new tire to match or was your spare not a steelie?

 

[Silverator]

Unfortunately, this is a "what did your gladiator do TO YOU today" post. Which is easily summed up with - "a broken heel / foot and torn up ankle". Bummer.

Looks like any future modding and even wheeling are going to have to wait a few months. Doc says ZERO weight on ankle. Pain is not bad, but mobility with crutches and / or walker sucks. I'm getting me a 4 wheeled off-road knee scooter early next week. Hopefully I will be able to get around easier....

Be careful washing your Gladiators guys.... Haha!

 

[TRI-JAB]

Did you get a new tire to match or was your spare not a steelie?

When I switched to 37s and the Black Rhino wheels, I bought a complete set of five (5). This way as i would do a tire rotation, @Discount Tire would do a five tire rotation vs a four tire rotation. This helps elongate the life of the complete tire set.

 

[Blue Ridge]

Looks great and I’m jealous!

 

[Jeepin' John]

Trail damage assessment from this weekend's shenanigans at Windrock.
Steering wheel off-center, fixed by adjusting the drag link. Found a stripped bolt in the process.

Found some scrapes to my gas tank skid and transfer case skid, Thanks RockHard 4x4 for making a great skid that held up great. Also took a banger of a hit on the frame side rear lower control arm mount, should have spent the cash for a skid for it -

Then worst of all, I have a wet rear diff and a puddle starting underneath it.

Guess it's heading to the shop tomorrow.

I bet it was fun though! Which trails did you run?

 

[drewcnit]

I bet it was fun though! Which trails did you run?

It was tons of fun, we ran 22, 27, and 26. Our group was 16 Jeeps, 4 of which were Gladiators. Most we've had yet on a ride with us.
On a trail damage side note, my suspected rear pinion seal leak, turned worse when I started hearing a roaring. Took it to the shop today and it's the rear seal and the pinion bearing.
It was still fun ? , but the Jeep is down for a few days.

 

[DirectHit]

Starting prepping the winch for this weekends install with some heat wrap ff or the + - cables.

 

[HereWeGo]

Installed the @813 Fabrication & Design full bedside molle panels. Except for having to remove the AC Ammo Slide and Cupboard, and loosen the canopy mounts, the install was easy and took about three hours. I have a DIY 3/4" bedplate, so I emailed Jeremy several times with measurements to ensure the panels had enough clearance. His measurements were spot on!! We calculated about 1/8" clearance on the cab side panel and that's about what I have. Very well built product!! Thanks Jeremy!

My only addition was a lock washer and nylock nut for the large bolt that holds the rubber spacer near the rear tie down loop. Also added lock washers to the things that connect the two panels together. I did not want to take a chance of something coming loose after I have all my accessories and wiring mounted to the panels. I know, nylocks should not come loose, but my OCD would not allow otherwise.

 

[JarHeadLV]

Drove it to pickup a new creeper after cleaning 1,200 plus miles of bugs off it from vacation.

I need to add a big thanks to @Discount Tire in Lancaster, OH for quick installation of my five Method MR316 wheel last weekend. My appointment was 11:15 and I was back on the road by 12:30. They were helpful and highly proficient with the job.

Man, the blue color just POPPS!!!! I dig it

 

[MojaveLawyer]

Update:

With RSI Smartcap installed, ended up going with ceramic limo tint on the sides, and no tint on the rear. Note that for those seeking to tint their sides, it makes the rear window and inside wayyy more darker than what it is.

 

[JarHeadLV]

Installed the @813 Fabrication & Design full bedside molle panels. Except for having to remove the AC Ammo Slide and Cupboard, and loosen the canopy mounts, the install was easy and took about three hours. I have a DIY 3/4" bedplate, so I emailed Jeremy several times with measurements to ensure the panels had enough clearance. His measurements were spot on!! We calculated about 1/8" clearance on the cab side panel and that's about what I have. Very well built product!! Thanks Jeremy!

My only addition was a lock washer and nylock nut for the large bolt that holds the rubber spacer near the rear tie down loop. Also added lock washers to the things that connect the two panels together. I did not want to take a chance of something coming loose after I have all my accessories and wiring mounted to the panels. I know, nylocks should not come loose, but my OCD would not allow otherwise.

I been wanting to do this on passenger side for a while. You just motivated me to order!!!

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Installed the @813 Fabrication & Design full bedside molle panels. Except for having to remove the AC Ammo Slide and Cupboard, and loosen the canopy mounts, the install was easy and took about three hours. I have a DIY 3/4" bedplate, so I emailed Jeremy several times with measurements to ensure the panels had enough clearance. His measurements were spot on!! We calculated about 1/8" clearance on the cab side panel and that's about what I have. Very well built product!! Thanks Jeremy!

My only addition was a lock washer and nylock nut for the large bolt that holds the rubber spacer near the rear tie down loop. Also added lock washers to the things that connect the two panels together. I did not want to take a chance of something coming loose after I have all my accessories and wiring mounted to the panels. I know, nylocks should not come loose, but my OCD would not allow otherwise.

Looks great! Looks like they fit perfect with your bed plate. I'm glad you are happy with them. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with!
Jeremy

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

I been wanting to do this on passenger side for a while. You just motivated me to order!!!

Let me know if there are any questions you have!

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