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

[HooliganActual]

What custom springs in the rear? I have a rld topper and RTT as well. No lift yet. Looking. Anything with the axles yet to go with those 37” tires? Steering stabilizer? How about the spare. Fit under? Thanks?

The springs were ordered by my local shop from Deaver Spring (deaverspring.com). The shop handled all the details so I can’t tell you much more; however, they were made for a payload range of 900#-1200# on top of the 2.5” lift.

I have not done anything different with the axles and likely won’t unless something goes sideways. My intended use is overlanding not rock crawling. They should be fine for driving down fire roads and two-track. If I bend an axle shaft along the way, I’ll upgrade then. Same for the steering. Honestly, I own 2 Wrangler Rubicons and everything on the Gladiator is already heavier duty than the stock parts on the JKUR’s.

As far as the spare goes, my Toyo R/T’s measure out at 35.5” mounted and aired up. The spare wouldn’t fit until I aired it down to about 20#, but it did fit. If you have a tire that measures more than that, I doubt it would fit.

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[syreeves]

Installed TNT customs expedition sliders. Liked the look, little disappointed in the install, and that they don’t curve to body super well or totally hide the pinch seam.
They are very stout and high quality, overall I’m happy.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...dition-rock-sliders-install-and-review.38438/

Hi just curious whether those sliders are strong enough to jack up the vehicle with a hi-lift....

 

[mx5red]

Hi just curious whether those sliders are strong enough to jack up the vehicle with a hi-lift....

I’m not sure, I don’t have much experience with that. They are way heavier and sturdier than the thin Rubicon sliders. I wouldn’t be surprised if they could support it, though I have my doubts about those self-tapping screws stripping out the thin frame if it was a really big drop. If I decide I really like them I think I’m gonna have them welded as well.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

Added a bully tools shovel to my cargo rack.

 

[Jeepmonster]

Just received 1.5" BORA (Bulletproof Off Road Adapters) yesterday and installed them today. Very high quality. Each adapter is serialized to the invoice number - lifetime warranty, and made in USA.

The factory wheel stud sticks out about 3/16".

However, the factory wheel has "pockets", so no need to grind down the excess stud that sticks out. The pockets in the wheel appear to be pretty deep, about 3/8" to 1/2" deep.

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After...

Overall, very pleased with installed appearance. Price is a bit higher ($65 each) than some of the others out there - but peace of mind for the high quality.

 

[AKGerman]

The springs were ordered by my local shop from Deaver Spring (deaverspring.com). The shop handled all the details so I can’t tell you much more; however, they were made for a payload range of 900#-1200# on top of the 2.5” lift.

I have not done anything different with the axles and likely won’t unless something goes sideways. My intended use is overlanding not rock crawling. They should be fine for driving down fire roads and two-track. If I bend an axle shaft along the way, I’ll upgrade then. Same for the steering. Honestly, I own 2 Wrangler Rubicons and everything on the Gladiator is already heavier duty than the stock parts on the JKUR’s.

As far as the spare goes, my Toyo R/T’s measure out at 35.5” mounted and aired up. The spare wouldn’t fit until I aired it down to about 20#, but it did fit. If you have a tire that measures more than that, I doubt it would fit.

Excellent stuff man. Thanks. I’ve been worried about weight. Axle shafts. Splines. And the axles themselves. Didn’t know 35.5” on the Toyo’s RT. I like that. More than a 35” (which are usually 34.5” and smaller than the 36.5”s). Thanks!

 

[Krollmi]

Just put on a Craftsman toolbox, Rough Country winch with Rock Hard 4x4 mount. So easy a kid can do it!

 

[Chinman]

3D printed and installed a new tonneau cover ??

 

[Deleted member 24880]

Added a set of RC cubes my wife got me for Christmas. Super simple install before I decided to splice the switch instead of using the connector that came with it. Real happy how they turned out. Will have to adjust them later tonight when it gets dark.

 

[RedDevil17]

Line-X on the bed today with lifetime warranty
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[GladiSD]

Installed rear lights in the steel Mopar bumper, hooked up to the factory auxiliary switches.

 

[DatacomGuy]

Passive entry installed.
Just in time, too. It was 50 when I started at 9:10 this am, it hit the upper 20s by the time I was done.
It's all setup and works fine.
There was one part that broke - not sure where to get a replacement, will probably cost an arm and leg to get it replaced.
That little black vinyl sticky dot they put over the door handle screw access hole - the vinyl came off fine but the adhesive layer stayed on the door. Bummer.

Wait, we can add this feature.?!

 

[brain]

Mounted the Teraflex "Mojave Special" 2.5" lift and NITTO 37" (37X13.50R17) Ridge Grapplers (emphasizing 13.50 as opposed to 12.50 for extra burly). So, total lift is approaching the 4" mark (not accounting for tire size) due to the Mojave rolling off the line about 1" higher than a Rubicon.

 

[mmatthie]

Wait, we can add this feature.?!

You're missing the fun dude...go here and catch up
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...eone-figured-it-out-diy-writeup.29199/page-31

 

[Mules]

Added some weather tight storage boxes to the bed. I like trifold hard covers but don’t like taking them off occasionally, so I was looking for some weatherproof storage that didn’t break the bank. I have another one of these in the back of my UTV for years and it’s held up to the weather great. Lockable, watertight and 50 gallon capacity each. Very tough and I can stand on them. They have tie downs, wheels, pull out handles, and even cup holders. Best of all they fit tight! Kobalt wheeled tool boxes on sale at Lowe’s for $54 ea.

Just finished a 2,000 mile ski trip to Colorado, through snow and some light rain. Everything inside the boxes stayed dry. Even better, they were loaded down with food, drinks, and clothes, so I just wheeled them inside the Condo when we got there. They are working out better than I though. Now I think I will replace the old Igloo with a refrigerator (ICECO JP42). Has anyone tried an ICECO JP42 yet?

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