Rusty's Nismo Journal

Rusty

To run 40's. I would install a set of Dana 60's under it just to be on the safe side.

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Zingston

Here we go... down a new rabbit hole!

Rusty

Yea.....a new canvas to paint on.

List of things I have done.
1. Line-X the bed.
2. Ziebart undercoat.
3. WeatherTech floor mats.
4. WeatherTech mud flaps.
5. Front windows tinted.
6. Bed mounted my Hi Lift Jack. Hi Lift makes a set of mounts.
7. Dana cast iron diff covers in blue.
8. White Knuckle sliders on order.

List of things I want to do.
1. Rugged Ridge HD stubby front bumper with grill guard.
2. Warn Zen Platinum 1200 winch.
3. Rock Jock track bars and control arms.
4. toss up between King or Fox shocks.
5. Fox bump stops.
6. Might go with a Rusty's offroad rear bumper.
7. Want to go with TrailReady beadlock rims.
8. Lift between 2" to 3".
9. Armor for under it.

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FL 4Motion

Nice. Congrats.

Don’t forget

37-40s should run hydro assist. So psc setup.

38-40s should run 60s or 60/14b ff.

Driveshafts

If you go over 37s, the transfer case can get finicky but iirc there’s a flash for it.

Atlas II or IV not yet a available but I’m sure it’s coming. Pure mechanical tc doesn’t play well with the electrics unlike jk’s.

Love those gladiators, but remember 8 lugs are always cooler than 5.

Rusty

This is going to be a slow build. Fixed income.
I think 37's. General MT's.

PSC doesn't have anything yet for the diesel.

RCV axles for the Dana 44 for sure. Plus trusses. Either woods or Adams driveshafts.

Dynatrac 60/60 axles $$$$ You want to buy them for me?

No issues with the transfer case. Guys on the forum are running 43's with no problems.

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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.

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.

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FL 4Motion

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

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.

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redondoaveb

Putting a lot of trust in those flimsy jackstands I assume the truck sits high enough to not squish you if they failed

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Rusty

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

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redondoaveb

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

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Rusty

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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redondoaveb

No, but I did walk to school in 3 feet of snow once

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Rusty

fify

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