What did you do WITH your Gladiator today?

[Stingray 5517]

How well did it fit out of the box, did it require any fenagleing?

I read several posts on this forum and a couple videos prior to beginning. Several key points that I picked up from those sources made things easier.
1. I re routed the power cord through the side of box,definitely would not had clearance against the jeep grill or bumper at front of the winch.
2. I made a bracket for the cut off switch prior to beginning install.
3. Place the square nuts in bottom of the winch and cover with tape before placing on the winch plate.
4. Use large zip ties to hold the winch plate in position to have freedom to place bumper in brackets.
5. Install ground cable to the back of winch prior to install..
6. Cut down winch spool/ engage handle prior to install.
Just a few things I picked up from those that had done install that saved me time and aggravation.

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[aldo98229]

Took to the mountains to play in the snow

 

[Dickster]

Did a night snow run. Got to the staging area around 930pm did not get home till 230am. Definitely a fun night.

 

[aFatBird]

Italy's version of "The Squeeze"

Pinyon Mountain trail in Anza Borrego

I went through there the wrong way

 

[KevinM60]

I went through there the wrong way

How did it go?

 

[aFatBird]

How did it go?

Made it up with just a minor scuff in my rear driver fender. So pretty good

 

[KevinM60]

Made it up with just a minor scuff in my rear driver fender. So pretty good

I like going uphill better than downhill but I’m getting better at easing down the drop offs.

 

[aFatBird]

I like going uphill better than downhill but I’m getting better easing down the drop offs.

Going up heart attack hill seemed like it made it feel safer

 

[Dougstdig]

Drove to the tire dealer again…. Wheels are still not in, but the tires arrived…

also picked up a 12pt 7/16 socket and anti-seize for the tire install

 

[Splenda]

Drove to the tire dealer again…. Wheels are still not in, but the tires arrived…

also picked up a 12pt 7/16 socket and anti-seize for the tire install

What wheels did you order?

 

[Dougstdig]

What wheels did you order?

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I use the Price matching link on Discount Tire‘s website and actually got them for like 220.57. So five wheels with a DOT compliant internal bead lock with an elevated 3200 pound capacity for $1100, I feel is not too bad.

 

[Supazuk]

Did a night snow run. Got to the staging area around 930pm did not get home till 230am. Definitely a fun night.

that how my roads to work looked at 0130 this morning

 

[Dickster]

that how my roads to work looked at 0130 this morning

Yep and my picture was of a road not the trails we were on.....

 

[Splenda]

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I use the Price matching link on Discount Tire‘s website and actually got them for like 220.57. So five wheels with a DOT compliant internal bead lock with an elevated 3200 pound capacity for $1100, I feel is not too bad.

I know people like to talk about beadlock wheels "not being street legal". I have yet to read anything that supports this talking point that is mainly made by people who read and believe the marketing propaganda spread by manufacturers. Bottom line, you can believe what you want. Even if they aren't legal, the liability falls on the manufacturer.

Is “DOT-approved” a legal term?
No, NHTSA has no authority to "approve" or "disapprove" vehicle equipment. The equipment is self-certified. Sometimes the term is confused with the DOT symbol, which is required to be placed by the manufacturer on certain items of equipment such as headlamps. This is simply an affirmative statement by the manufacturer that the equipment is compliant with an applicable NHTSA rule.

Is “For Off-Road Use Only” a legal term?
"Off-road" and "off-road vehicles" are not terms defined in NHTSA regulations and therefore have no legal meaning. Simply stated, the manufacturer cannot control or enforce how the product is used (for off-road use only). Any equipment which is subject to the FMVSS or manufactured to replace equipment covered by the FMVSS must be compliant.

What happens if a product has a defect or is noncompliant?
If a manufacturer determines that a product does not comply with the FMVSS or there is a safety-related defect, the manufacturer must notify NHTSA within 5 days of making such a determination. NHTSA will work with the manufacturer on an appropriate remedy, including notifying distributors, retailers and customers of the problem and remedy for said problem. Safety defects apply to any type of product, not just products covered by the FMVSS. NHTSA also has the authority to conduct its own independent investigations and order a product be removed from the marketplace.

 

[Dummy SALAPA]

Not sure if this should go into doing to or doing with.. LOL, I picked up my new camper on Saturday! The JT tows this 2000lb camper like a dream. Im very happy.

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