Gladys

[Bizcuit]

I’m currently waiting on parts but there’s plenty to do so I’m going to start with bed . My last Jeep was a Wrangler and I didn’t care for the tire hanging off of the back, and with the Gladiator I think there’s too much overhang. So I’m hoping to get a compromise in this project. I’d like to post some pics in hopes of keeping me on track to my May finish line. So here goes.

 

[Bizcuit]

Here’s some shots of the prepping to cut.

 

[Bizcuit]

With the bed liner, I think this is my first and last.

 

[Bizcuit]

Here’s the first fit. I shortened as much as I could but wanted to retain the stock appearance of the beds interior.

 

[jeeeep]

nice, will be watching to see how it turns out.

 

[Jsouder53]

Looks good!

 

[2007 JKU CANADA]

I like the look of the bobbed bed

 

[GP NOIR]

@Bizcuit, you've got mad skills! As an aviation sheetmetal mechanic, I tip my hat to you

 

[Bizcuit]

This was an exciting moment.

 

[Bizcuit]

Got the front axle out to start removing the brackets. The Apex tie rod ends look big, even on the 60. Also cleared the frame of all the brackets.

 

[Bizcuit]

Bending up the strut hoops now. I printed some ends that I think will look good and simplify the process. I printed them in 5 degree increments to make up the difference in angles on the frame. Once I’ve figured out which ones I need, I’ll machine them out of steel. 5 degrees on the front, and 15 on the back of the hoop work for the front axle.

 

[Bizcuit]

Finished clearing the frame and starting to tack up the crossmember.