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Installed my Air Lift 1000 setup, very well made kit.

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Your power steering system now has to fight against 3 dampeners. I would strongly advise against doing this. The stock stabilizer is sufficient for a properly aligned and tightened setup, larger tires included. That “firmer” feel is also felt by the stock steering system, which just isn’t designed to anticipate that resistance. That steering brace from synergy is probably something you should have if you plan to keep it this way.
There’s a reason no one else runs that setup. Good luck friend!
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Update! Pulled the skyjacker dual stabilizer kit and swaped the stock dampener for a Fox Racing Shox 2.0 Performance Series IFP. Larger diameter than stock. Felt like stock after a quick ride but will report back after the next windy day on the highway.
 

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At two weeks old... I added new Mayhem Scout wheels with Falken Wildpeak AT3w's, Go Rhino side steps and Oracle Bi-LED Headlights. Sure do love this Gladiator!
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Installed my Air Lift 1000 setup, very well made kit.

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Does that provide any actual lift at low load? IE, could it be used to give you some lift when needed on a rock obstacle, then deflated? Or does it just prevent squat with a load? Any feedback on installation effort?
 

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Love the look! Have you noticed any hood flutter after removing the "functional" vents?
None. Honestly though, I didn't notice any hood flutter before either.
 

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Does that provide any actual lift at low load? IE, could it be used to give you some lift when needed on a rock obstacle, then deflated? Or does it just prevent squat with a load? Any feedback on installation effort?
I haven't tried really pumping them up with no load, we undertook 2 Jeep projects in 1 day, so by the time I was done, I was ready to go do nothing, lol. I am planning on using ti for squat with bigger loads, but I can try out the other scenario and see when I get a chance.

Install wasn't too bad other than wrestling with the spring isolators to get everything lined back up. The instructions tell you to only remove the shocks, but I knew better and popped the sway bar off too. I ran the airline from the passenger bag across and zip tied t the cross member, and hid the tee and connections inside the fender liner where it bolts to the bed. I left some slack in all the lines, so I could easily pull it down and replace a broken T or leaky fitting if need be. The fuel door location for the Schrader valve was an idea I stole for somewhere else. It's a softish rubber, so I added the bigger fender washers to give it some strength/backing.
 
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Got my LED bulbs for the fog lights from Amazon and installed them. They look good, will tell tonight how bright they are. Also got my Badlands winch. Didn't have time to install it but did bedline the fairlead. I'm happy

Now the wife is wanting me to put metal fenders on it. Gotta love a woman with good taste. Said I wasn't going to build this one but looks like that's out the window. So much for keeping it stock:swear:


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Installed XRC bumper and DV8 12K lb winch this Sunday. Felt sooo good to finally remove that stock plastic bumper!
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Btw anyone need a replacement stock front bumper in the Miami area lmk... I know, unlikely but u never know.
 

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At two weeks old... I added new Mayhem Scout wheels with Falken Wildpeak AT3w's, Go Rhino side steps and Oracle Bi-LED Headlights. Sure do love this Gladiator!
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You removed the Piece that goes from bumper to fender? did you leave the wires / connection to fog lights uncovered with no protection in the back?
 

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You removed the Piece that goes from bumper to fender? did you leave the wires / connection to fog lights uncovered with no protection in the back?
I have gone 8 months without the back covers over the stock fog lights without issue. I am however replacing with LED units with a built in fan and external PWM module, so have trimmed down the air dam to cover them again to keep debris out. A rotary tool makes quick work trimming them down, and a sharp utility knife to do the fine trimming..

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You removed the Piece that goes from bumper to fender? did you leave the wires / connection to fog lights uncovered with no protection in the back?
No, the cover is still there. I trimmed it down and sanded down the edges to remove the air dam section. Much like what @Mightytalldude has done.
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