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

[Zero_Accel]

Did you have to jack your rear up to center the axle with the new track bar? Mine is off about a half inch, looking to adjust my track bar to get it centered better, but hoping I don’t have to loosen control arms, shocks, end links etc, nor jack it up to do so.

So for the back of the truck I had my brother push/shove the bumper a few times while I held the track bar up and slipped the bolt through. That one wasn't so bad as the rear was almost centered so it didn't need much adjustment.

The front of the truck was a bit tricky as it was off by a whole inch, no amount of shoving was getting us close enough for me to get the bolt through like the rear, so I used a ratchet strap tied to my rock sliders (they're tied into the frame and are very strong) and a VERY sturdy fence post that was nearby and gently pulled the truck in the direction I needed it to go. Had my brother give the stinger another bump while I threaded the bolt and I got it done.

I've seen people do this with the truck on the ground by lifting JUST the axle with a jack on only one side to compress one spring and pull the mounting point closer/further away depending on which side you're on, or borrowing another vehicle with a winch and pulling it like the fence post method. I didn't have to touch any other parts of my suspension.

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[Jeepmonster]

Installed a convenient way to hook up my Battery Tender with the hood closed.

Bought a couple harnesses on Amazon.
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Since the shorter one is to be mounted on the grille, I wrapped it in Tesa tape to subdue the red.

I attached the ring lugs to the battery terminals. There was plenty of slack in the cables, so routing can be done several different ways. Barley noticeable.

Used a couple zip ties to mount the receptacle to the grille. I mounted it at the same level as the pre-runner lights to keep it less noticeable.

Wrapping the pigtail with Tesa tape hides the red.

The receptacle makes it really convenient not having to open the hood, and if I back up and drive away, it will just pull out easily (hopefully).

I suppose I can power other 12 volt devices, if it comes with the same plug or if I splice an SAE harness to it. I'm not really concerned with someone "stealing" or siphoning battery power.

 

[Divided_Wood]

You’ll love this skid. I’ve hit it dead on lots of times and there’s not a scratch on the diff cover or pinion. It’s bullet proof.

That’s what I’m hoping for. I dragged my diff a decent amount on my JKU and the JT is even longer, so I figured it needed some coverage.

 

[Summitsearcher]

Finally got around to adding the polish receiver to my Quadratech QRC bumper. After finding the right placement and cutting the holes, it’s tack welded for now and will run bead’s later then off to powder coat. Square and true! Will work great with a D-ring insert for blocking on straight pull.

 

[Jerhemi]

Threw some rash rings on the rims.

 

[abe57]

So what do you think about it after a few days? My throttle is a bit sluggish at the start, but I’ve been on the fence about it. I would probably leave it in auto too. They have a Labor Day sale right now @ 20% off.

I have a Hike IT XS and love it ! Throttle response is there ..like NOW !! https://hikeit.com/

 

[TotallyReasonable]

So what do you think about it after a few days? My throttle is a bit sluggish at the start, but I’ve been on the fence about it. I would probably leave it in auto too. They have a Labor Day sale right now @ 20% off.

Get it, absolutely worth it imo. It took some getting used to, almost like a new car, but it feels great.

 

[WilliamD]

Just installed the ARB front and rear diff cover for the Dana’s. Way thicker than stock. Can’t wait to not hit Em on the trails. But If I do… I’m protected that much more.

Do you have the part number? I can’t find the black front diff cover that fits the gladiators dana 44. 4wp told me I got the right one and it’s for a JK ?

 

[Lucky1]

Finally got the knee pods and speakers installed and a powered sub. Night and day sound difference.

Which powered sub did you use?

 

[FLGladiator]

Which powered sub did you use?

I went with an 8" sound ordnance which is Crutchfield's brand. I was thinking if it wasn't enough I could swap it out to a 10". No need, this thing plus the 4 jbl 6.5s is way more than I expected.

 

[JTenn]

Got my new Fishbone Mako bumper put on today. Wow what an improvement. The stock bumper is, how should I put it........a big hunk of plastic. This was one of my Jeep Invasion scores.

Fuel Vapor wheels installed.

 

[MajorUrsus]

Spent some quality time with a buddy this weekend shoring up my comms power. We added a 40 amp breaker to run my ham and GMRS radios. Waiting on a couple of parts to finish out the install, hopefully this weekend.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Sanded and painted the rock slide step armor after a beating on the rubicon trail. The flat black chassis and roll bar paint was a pretty close match. Plenty close enough.

 

[Proximo]

Rotate Pat's and quick inspection

 

[WILDHOBO]

I also decided to paint the aluminum rivets with a touch up paint brush in flat black. I like it way better.

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