Dave's Jeep JT Gladiator: The 'Gator

[Borrego60]

Dave I think the pack is fine where it is, it does not block radiator so cooling obstruction is not a factor. Looks nice and clean. Why not use a SAE plug for your solar instead of the anderson, flush mount it and it is smaller.

 

[Dave]

Rock lights. Gotta have ‘em. Red ones. Because why the hell not?

 

[Dave]

Lights. I got lights on my mind.

Let’s add two more BIG ones right here on that new bumper.

That outta do’er.

 

[Borrego60]

I"ll play the game, it looks like a nest for some LP9'S.

 

[Dave]

 

[Dave]

Now I’m down to my last open slot on the sPOD. Rock lights will go on next and then the lighting is done.

Then it’s time to move on to under body protection in the form of control arm and shock mount skid plates.

 

[Dave]

Speaking of armor, these suckers are BEEFY

 

[Dave]

Got out and about today experimenting with gear.

 

[Haggis]

It will be nice when they lift the COVID restrictions for you and you can do some traveling with the Gator.

 

[Dave]

It will be nice when they lift the COVID restrictions for you and you can do some traveling with the Gator.

Indeed. But in the meantime I’m making ready

 

[Dave]

Time for @Timbren-Industries Active Offroad Bump Stops.



I’ve used these before so it was a no brainer to add these to the Gladiator.

Puny OEM bumps meet beefy Timbrens. These come with a spacer if you’re running a taller lift but I am not using it.

 

[Borrego60]

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Winner winner chicken dinner!!

 

[Borrego60]

They look good Dave. Now to make some protective covers for them.

 

[Dave]

Speaking of armor, these suckers are BEEFY

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So far, NOT good. The rear lower control arm skids for not play well with my Icon control arms because the arms are gusseted.

 

[Borrego60]

How many watts for the solar panel?

 

[Dave]

How many watts for the solar panel?

215

 

[Borrego60]

Wow for one that folds.

 

[Dave]

PSA: Don’t let Mongo put 15 ugga-duggas of impact wrench on your lug nuts. Your wheel studs will live longer if you torque them by hand to factory spec - 130 ft lbs on JT/JL (150 with anti-seize).

 

[Jimmie Perkins]

Dave, another wiring question. I looked through your build here and your JLUR, I see you pass wires from the engine bay through that small plug in the drivers side footwell. Did you use foam or silicon to seal around the wires? Also, see you used a drain plug for entry for your in cab 12v power, did you do similar for the compressor? I’m sketching out my wiring plan and your threads are invaluable. Thanks for the details.

 

[Team Balls Out]

Somebody from Toyota should read this.

My tundra had them in front, center console and in-between the front seats for the rear passengers. I guess someone talked to Toyota