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

[Volksparts]

Traded my manual black Mojave for an automatic hydro blue Rubicon - STRANGE market - got paid way more on trade than the original purchase price.

Now that you've had both to compare. Let us know your feedback on the different feels of the different models. I'm always curious since I got a rubi but the Mojave always interested me too. And also the manual vs your auto feel.

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[cdyoung9799]

Put my new insurance card in the glove box. That's the only "mod" I can afford right now. Just had a slab leak fixed and replaced 2 water heaters. That killed my "Jeep money" for a while.

 

[jonsheritahe04]

Now that you've had both to compare. Let us know your feedback on the different feels of the different models. I'm always curious since I got a rubi but the Mojave always interested me too. And also the manual vs your auto feel.

Night and Day mainly due to the transmission.The Mojave was great fun the times I had it in 4WL And did not have to worrie about speed on improved trails or sand. Really, incredible difference in torque and responsiveness. But, the day to day with the stick was a complete pain in the butt Having to constantly down shift to keep speed on even small hills got old Quick. Love the Rubi, completely different beast with the auto and got more bells and whistles in the change out. It was kind of a no brainer with the increase in used car values due to the supply chain mess. Basically the way it worked for me is I got paid about 9k to drive the Mojave for just about a year, minus the cost of mod’s I put on the Mojave. My only regret was not even driving an auto when I bought the Mojave to start with. Oh and moving from the Holigen to LED lighting was huge as well. Not sure I notice much difference from the Mojave’s stock audio system vs the Rubi‘s Alpine system but I have not had much time to play with it. Looking forward to getting out to the trails to take advantage of the front and rear lockers, Mojave only had the rear locker.

So far very happy with the change out

 

[antwon412]

Skid plates!

 

[Labswine]

Put on new wiper blades. Every six months whether it needs it or not. Did the wife's '19 GC Ltd. too.

 

[MyRight]

I added 1 3/8" black trim to the weld seam to make the gap between the side steps and body not look so bad...

 

[cwilliamson]

Got my mopar 2 inch lift installed. Also have Teraflex 1 1/2 spacer in the fromt

 

[azmojave]

Took forever and a day, but finally got the new switch box installed and all the wiring neatly buttoned up. Most difficult part was cutting to the right length such that I could work with it, but not having too much excess. Switches:
1. Roof Light Bar
2. 4 A-Pillar Cube Lights
3. 4 Cargo Box Yellow Fog Cube Lights
4. 2 Rear Bumper Cube Lights
5. 2 Side Step Mounted Rock Cube Lights
6. Front Locker (TBI)
7. Winch Power (via isolator)
8. Air Compressor (via relay)

Last thing is to cut the cargo box fog harness to size and can finally drive it again.

What mount did you use for the air compressor?

 

[Ohio JKU]

My kids and I installed the 1" part of the Terra flex leveling kit and a daystar 3/4" rear lift. Makes a 1" all around lift and keeps the factory rake. Straight forward a few hours of shop time and was fun.

reasoning: I plan to put on some 33" Cooper at maxx tires when due later this year. I think my suspension has "settled" when I look at new gladiators, so I wanted to do a small lift, keep the rake (I use it a lot) and be ready for 33"s.

 

[ryanlsmith]

What mount did you use for the air compressor?

I believe the site is banned, but just google for "acm gladiator arb mount"

 

[19Comanche86]

Gave her a bath and some wax. Love this truck

 

[JTzntz]

Windshield delete for better aerodynamics and Mopar Sunrider for even more wind and road noise.

 

[chaosjake]

It was finally warm enough out to work on the Jeep, so I installed a dead pedal and Goose Gear rear seat delete. Removed the check strap on the passenger side back door so it will open far enough to get the dog stairs into it, and took my old dog for his first ride in the new Gladiator.

 

[Jaxmax]

Installed MaxTow rear springs on Icon 1-3/8" aluminum spacers on the Mojave, and threw on rear shock and lower control arm skids. Weight of cap and some traction boards added about 200lbs. to bed, and compessed rear suspsion a little. Ride is still great.....jack

 

[XraytecH]

Relocated a Kill Switch and installed a Decoy Kill Switch.

Keep them thieves guessing ?

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