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

[Bullycon]

Going in tomm. To swap wheels, decided to go a different route, too many all black wheels in my opinion. Painted these in my garage from black to silver.

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[mazeppa]

How well does the black coating hold up after a few tire rotations using an impact wrench for lug nut removal? It does mar the chrome lug nuts.

 

[IamAlan]

Changed out my shift and 4x4 boots and console lid for the Mojave orange stitching. A quick job surprisingly. The JL forum had a good write up for changing the lock out. (https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/center-console-lid-lock-cylinder-removal.61794/). For the console it was easier to just replace the top portion and not all that comes when purchased. The second picture shows the portion replaced and where the 4 screws are that make it easier than the whole thing.

Did you swap out the entire lid or reupholster the existing one? If so, how difficult was it?

 

[IamAlan]

Filled up about half way through the trip and was able to cruise between 70 - 75 mph and got as high as 19.2 mpg until I arrived.

Does this sound about right to you guys? I've had mine since July 4th 2021 weekend and have done 99% in town driving. MPG is usually about 15.5 to 17. On the way home I may TRY driving 60 - 65 and see if I can get over 20 mpg.

I've put about 9000 miles on my Willys since the first of the year and drive mostly suburbs, with a few extended trips thrown in. Composite mileage over that time is 19.5mpg. You're right on it!

 

[LetsGo]

Did the DIY bed tie down hooks and ran into a decal that happend to be my forum name so had to get it!

 

[Sarge502]

How well does the black coating hold up after a few tire rotations using an impact wrench for lug nut removal? It does mar the chrome lug nuts.

So far actually very good. Ive only had to take the wheels off twice since then installing my Rubicon take offs and then again just the fronts for my leveling kit. Didnt use an impact gun though. But with the normal lug wrench, they hold up great.

 

[mx5red]

I added the AEV geometry correction brackets that I didn’t have time to install when I did the spacer lift.
It really does make a noticeable difference in how it drives.
For the record I didn’t like how my stock Rubicon drove, haven’t gotten steering TSB done due to time.
So, I used the middle setting with the caster washers meant for 2.5-3.5” lifts to see if that would double improve things!
I figured with rubicon springs this is probably ok.

Next up is track bar brace and track bar. I was worried I’d have to take out the spring which was a pain in the ass at home, but videos showed can just do with a socket extension. Easy

 

[SGME9]

I added metalcloak full underbody skids for diesel. This product is solid.

 

[ryanlsmith]

So far actually very good. Ive only had to take the wheels off twice since then installing my Rubicon take offs and then again just the fronts for my leveling kit. Didnt use an impact gun though. But with the normal lug wrench, they hold up great.

Same, mine have been off a few times and there are no blemishes. I also don't use an impact wrench for these.

 

[Sonoran_Mohavey]

Took out my rear seat headrests. I never have rear passengers and the added visibility is amazing. That will be null when I get my half rack and tent but at least for now its a nice change. Was surprised these didn't just pop out, Had to kind of take the seat apart.

 

[mazeppa]

Let's Go Brandon

 

[Gliebig]

Door rack I ordered in Aug just arrived. Had to test it out. Then it rained 5min later.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Round 2 on the urban dunes, lol.
Getting to know my truck a little better. I'm conscientious that the front end of this Jeep weighs 300lb+ more than its gas powered brethren. I think it helps in some instances and hinders in others.

Slowly pushing the angles of attack. Can't wait for the suspension/ bottoming out issues to get resolved.

 

[FLUndertaker]

Rock Krawler Gen 2 Disconnects. Very nice product that can be disconnected at either end.

 

[grandsrus]

It did. I did have the factory pieces loosen up on me in a small fender bender. But that joint was clicking, and the ball joint was loosened from factory. So it was all loose and sloppy and really didn’t take much to get that out of whack.

All in all, these components are a good 2-3x the mass of the factory pieces and should keep it locked and tight for many miles to come.

I’ve been so used to constantly correcting it for the past few months, today took it on a mountain pass and was surprised at how linear and smooth the inputs are now on sweepers and nary a lick of bumpsteer.

Drag Link
Tie tod
Rear swaybar
A good toe alignment

All of which really has it handling tightly now.

What is a good toe alignment please? 1/16" In?

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