RCC's Gladiator Build

Cousin Clyde · Aug 5, 2023

RCC said:
I got my JT back today. Now I have a few weeks of putting all of the stuff back on it so we can leave for Colorado at the end of the month. View attachment 393685

Jesus, that looks excellent.

RCC · Aug 14, 2023

Spent the day and got most of my crap put back on my JT.

Custom built the tire rack and skid plate to protect the oil cooler and air compressor.

RCC · Aug 15, 2023

Finished up the bed yesterday and got the L tracks installed. Unfortunately I’m going to bottle jack instead of my Pro Eagle due space constraints.

RCC · Aug 16, 2023

With the bed taken care of, I took care of the interior today.

I shopped around and tried to buy an off the shelf rear seat delete. I’m shocked that no one has them in stock and they have 6-8 week lead times. I would have thought for the cost of them they would be readily available.

So me and a friend of mine designed and built our own. Might end up trying to market the delete and the shelf.

WJCO · Aug 16, 2023

RCC said:
With the bed taken care of, I took care of the interior today.

I shopped around and tried to buy an off the shelf rear seat delete. I’m shocked that no one has them in stock and they have 6-8 week lead times. I would have thought for the cost of them they would be readily available.

So me and a friend of mine designed and built our own. Might end up trying to market the delete and the shelf.

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That looks really nice. Steel, aluminum, something else?

benatc1 · Aug 16, 2023

Dang, nice job man, that looks great

RCC · Aug 16, 2023

WJCO said:
That looks really nice. Steel, aluminum, something else?

Linex covered plywood.

Ddays · Aug 16, 2023

RCC said:
With the bed taken care of, I took care of the interior today.

I shopped around and tried to buy an off the shelf rear seat delete. I’m shocked that no one has them in stock and they have 6-8 week lead times. I would have thought for the cost of them they would be readily available.

So me and a friend of mine designed and built our own. Might end up trying to market the delete and the shelf.

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Those are sick. Nice work

TheGrendel · Aug 16, 2023

RCC said:
With the bed taken care of, I took care of the interior today.

I shopped around and tried to buy an off the shelf rear seat delete. I’m shocked that no one has them in stock and they have 6-8 week lead times. I would have thought for the cost of them they would be readily available.

So me and a friend of mine designed and built our own. Might end up trying to market the delete and the shelf.

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damn. that looks so good. well done.

wayoflife · Aug 18, 2023

Really like your spare tire solution, good job! Definitely need to do something like that for my JT

kevman65 · Aug 18, 2023

That looks as good as what Goose Gear has, probably nowhere near their price either.

RCC · Aug 19, 2023

i think I’m officially done putting it back together. Leave for Colorado in 3 days.

RCC · Aug 19, 2023

Since I lI’ve in an area devoid of any rocks I had to test the suspension with a fork lift to check for any rubbing. It fully cycles in every direction with no issues.

RCC · Aug 29, 2023

Spent the past few days in central Colorado. The trailing arm suspension exceeded expectations. I‘ll have video soon.

I also learned trying to get down from Holy Cross City in a thunderstorm sucks.