Rusty's Nismo Journal

Rusty · 04-27-2022, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

I loved my general grabber x3s. I’d have them still but they don’t go over 37”.

I think slow builds are the better way to go regardless, more time to figure out the best mods.

Psc will get that sorted in time, the market is too big. Until then iiirc redneck ram is n option.

Can’t go wrong with rcvs and a truss.

I’ve been living my best 8 lug life for a year and a half, UD60s here. Personally, if I had a do over, I’d have gone fusion elite 60s. Dynatrac is good, but imo, fusion is the new standard. If I win the lottery, I’ll hook you up with a fusion elite 60/60 package.

I know the jl rubis (and I’m assuming the jt rubis) have had issues bc the new nv241or isn’t purely mechanical anymore and has electrics and synchros in it now but good to hear it’s no problem for the jt. We’re sticking with 35s for my wife’s jlur so I haven’t researched any tc stuff for the jl/jt in quite a while.

My build thread.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/f...journal.53185/

My mod list so far.

Mods;
1. Weathertech floor mats.
2. Weathertech mud flaps.
3. Z Auto Tazer Mini.
4. Line-X Bed Liner.
5. Ziebart Undercoating
6. Dana cast iron diff covers in blue.
7. DeeZee bed box. 35"x12.5"x12". To store my recovery gear.
8. White Knuckle Sliders.
9. Brackets to mount my Hi-Lift jack on the Trail Rail.
10. Hard Rock bolt on front and rear control skid plates.
11. Rusty's Rear Lower Control Arm Frame Side Skid Plates.
12. Metalcloak Rear Swaybar Reinforcement - ordered.
13. Clayton Front Springs. Beta testing replacement springs for the bottoming issue.
14. Steer Smart steering bracket.
15. Mopar Freedom Panel Storage Bag.
16. CoverKing Headliner. - ordered
17. WeatherTech Sun Shield. - ordered.
18. WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors. - ordered

Wish List:
1. Mopar 2" Lift
2. Rock Jock Tracks Bars. Front and Rear
3. Trail Ready Beadlock Rims. 17x8.5, BS 5" OS +6
4. Rusty's Full Width Trail Bumper - Series 2, Or a LoD Middle width Signature.
5. Rusty's Trail - Full Width Rear Bumper
6. Warn Zeon 12S Platinum Winch
7. Rock Jock Front and Rear Control Arms
8. Either King or Fox shocks.
9 Fox bump stops.
10. ARB dual air compressor.
11 Kraken under the seat ARB mount.
12. Banks or GDE engine tuning
13. Still thinking.

FL 4Motion · 04-27-2022, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

My build thread.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/f...journal.53185/

My mod list so far.

Mods;
1. Weathertech floor mats.
2. Weathertech mud flaps.
3. Z Auto Tazer Mini.
4. Line-X Bed Liner.
5. Ziebart Undercoating
6. Dana cast iron diff covers in blue.
7. DeeZee bed box. 35"x12.5"x12". To store my recovery gear.
8. White Knuckle Sliders.
9. Brackets to mount my Hi-Lift jack on the Trail Rail.
10. Hard Rock bolt on front and rear control skid plates.
11. Rusty's Rear Lower Control Arm Frame Side Skid Plates.
12. Metalcloak Rear Swaybar Reinforcement - ordered.
13. Clayton Front Springs. Beta testing replacement springs for the bottoming issue.
14. Steer Smart steering bracket.
15. Mopar Freedom Panel Storage Bag.
16. CoverKing Headliner. - ordered
17. WeatherTech Sun Shield. - ordered.
18. WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors. - ordered

Wish List:
1. Mopar 2" Lift
2. Rock Jock Tracks Bars. Front and Rear
3. Trail Ready Beadlock Rims. 17x8.5, BS 5" OS +6
4. Rusty's Full Width Trail Bumper - Series 2, Or a LoD Middle width Signature.
5. Rusty's Trail - Full Width Rear Bumper
6. Warn Zeon 12S Platinum Winch
7. Rock Jock Front and Rear Control Arms
8. Either King or Fox shocks.
9 Fox bump stops.
10. ARB dual air compressor.
11 Kraken under the seat ARB mount.
12. Banks or GDE engine tuning
13. Still thinking.

It’s #13 that gets ya right in the wallet.

Nice list you’ll have a nice rig when your done.

You need to come down to Florida sometime, Jeep beach is every April. It’s going on this week ironically. You can drive your gladiator on the speedway for *****&giggles.

We could do a 370 forum Jeep photo shoot lol.

Rusty · 05-29-2022, 08:25 PM

Got all of my suspension point skid plates on. Got them from Rock Hard and Rusty's OffRoad. Also got my nodular iron Dana diff covers on too. The big blue things.

All of the red pieces are skid plates.

redondoaveb · 05-29-2022, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Got all of my suspension point skid plates on. Got them from Rock Hard and Rusty's OffRoad. Also got my nodular iron Dana diff covers on too. The big blue things.

All of the red pieces are skid plates.

Putting a lot of trust in those flimsy jackstands

I assume the truck sits high enough to not squish you if they failed

Rusty · 05-29-2022, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Putting a lot of trust in those flimsy jackstands

I assume the truck sits high enough to not squish you if they failed

When that picture was taken. I was working on the side of the Jeep. The added height made working easier.

redondoaveb · 05-29-2022, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When that picture was taken. I was working on the side of the Jeep. The added height made working easier.

That's right, I should have said Jeep. Glad to hear you weren't working under it.

Rusty · 05-30-2022, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

That's right, I should have said Jeep. Glad to hear you weren't working under it.

Ever work under a 35 ton top half compressor casing supported by 6, 55gal drums full of water? Did this on a road job. The refinery didn't have enough crane capacity to flip the casing over.

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