FROADER
Adventurer
This is my first Jeep and it's replacing a 2006 GX470 (2nd pic). I wanted a mid-sized truck with a solid axle so this was basically the choice I had. I've had it for just over a year and so far, I'm digging it.
I bought it from the a local dealer, so I spent more than I should have, but it had to be the cleanest 2020 there was. It couldn't have ever been in the dirt, the underside was so clean.
It was about 2 months later, I found an AEV 2" leveling kit from a dude local to me for a smokin' deal. I ended up putting on only the front spacers to try to actually level it when I got the wheels and tires. I put a Warn winch mount up front with my VR 12-S with a Sindwinder "hook" as my bumper. The next thing is a Lone Peak Overland camper, which I think I may have just made a deal with a member on here to buying his since he's changing from his Gladiator to a full-size rig. After that is re-gearing and a "real" lift, then it should be good. I'm sure I'll add little odds and ends, but until I can afford tons, that's all I'll be doing for a while.
2020 Gladiator Rubicon
AEV 2" spacer (front only)
KMC IMS 17x8.5 -10
Toyo Open Country R/T - 37x12.5
Warn VR 12-S, Factor 55 fairlead and Warn Sidewinder "hook"
Interior:
Bulletpoint phone and GoPro dash mounts.
Hot Heads headliner inserts
Plans:
5:13 gears
Lone Peak Overland camper (coming soon)
Heated and cooling seats
Lights on the front
I have grade 8 bolts in this now. I didn't have any when I installed it, then went to the hardware store to get some.
I'll update the thread as I get things done.
I bought it from the a local dealer, so I spent more than I should have, but it had to be the cleanest 2020 there was. It couldn't have ever been in the dirt, the underside was so clean.
It was about 2 months later, I found an AEV 2" leveling kit from a dude local to me for a smokin' deal. I ended up putting on only the front spacers to try to actually level it when I got the wheels and tires. I put a Warn winch mount up front with my VR 12-S with a Sindwinder "hook" as my bumper. The next thing is a Lone Peak Overland camper, which I think I may have just made a deal with a member on here to buying his since he's changing from his Gladiator to a full-size rig. After that is re-gearing and a "real" lift, then it should be good. I'm sure I'll add little odds and ends, but until I can afford tons, that's all I'll be doing for a while.
2020 Gladiator Rubicon
AEV 2" spacer (front only)
KMC IMS 17x8.5 -10
Toyo Open Country R/T - 37x12.5
Warn VR 12-S, Factor 55 fairlead and Warn Sidewinder "hook"
Interior:
Bulletpoint phone and GoPro dash mounts.
Hot Heads headliner inserts
Plans:
5:13 gears
Lone Peak Overland camper (coming soon)
- 270 awning
- Solar panels
- Power Bank
- Bed storage
Heated and cooling seats
Lights on the front
I have grade 8 bolts in this now. I didn't have any when I installed it, then went to the hardware store to get some.
I'll update the thread as I get things done.
