Jeep Gladiator Pod Light Upgrade and Fixing My JK Hemi Issue..
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- I have quite a few Jeep Gladiator Upgrades to show you guys! But first we have to fix the Jeep Wrangler and figure out why it wont start..
Luckily, it was an easy fix. Sometimes used parts can help out a bunch during DIY swaps in order to bring costs down, and other times it just adds to the expense!
In this video, we take a look at a new LED Pod light kit that is designed for the JL Wrangler and JT platform.
offroadconcept...
ORC (Offroad Concepts) reached out to me to test out their new Apex light system. I was originally just going to install them and give feedback, but i figured you guys would like to see as well.
The kit is very well designed, with a ton of quality work and thought put behind it.
Its not a budget Lighting kit by any means, as the price is up there with many of the other top name brands. I do think it is an amazing kit, very well suited for the JL and JT, leaving the buyer with an extremely clean and professional lighting upgrade that can be done at home. The wiring harness is very well built, and there is no "Extra" wire that needs to be hidden, extended, or wrapped up. The ORC switch is another thing i liked, and having the option to incorporate the Mopar Aux switches is pretty cool as well. I know this kit will not appeal to everyone, however i do think there are quite a few who will see the craftsmanship and enjoy these kinds of upgrades.
What do you look for in your Offroad Lighting upgrades? Let me know in the comments, as well as what your opinion of the kit is.
Im excited to get back in the garage and show you guys whats next, we will be taking a look at some Major steering upgrades that will bring the Jeep to the next level! And hopefully some Offroad trips not too far behind!
Thanks for watching!
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Hi Ben,
I wanted to share something that might help our fellow gladiator owners with wandering steering.
I wrote to you awhile back. I bought a 2020 Gladiator Mojave. I went to the dealership and approached them about the service bulletin that covers the steering box. They began by giving me the run around saying that my jeep drives like a jeep.
Well, I am a Customer support manager for a fleet of 5000+ helicopters. So I took a page from my customer's playbook and called BS and was very insistent that my family's safety given the wandering nature of the steering on the Mojave was not up for grabs.
Cut to the chase, they replaced my steering box and WOW! what a difference. The black cast iron upgraded replacement steering box with the long steel bolts made a night and day difference on the steering performance on my jeep. I saw your video with the bracket to stiffen up the mounting as well as the damper you installed. I feel that the steering box swap is the biggest change that one can make and it is at no cost if you insist on getting it fixed under warranty at the dealership.
By the way...we just got back from a family vacation trip from DFW in Texas to Moab UT, Park Springs UT, and Durango CO. My jeep was all over the road in the mountains...wandering with a 1-2 inch dead spot in the steering response. After the steering box swap...while it is still a Jeep, it is no longer scary at highway speeds and on mountain passes. What a huge improvement. I strongly recommend this upgrade...it is free to those who still have an active warranty.
Nuff said.
I hope this will be useful for you and our fellow jeep enthusiasts.
All the best,
Gary Redfield
I can second that sentiment on the clip puller kits and plastic pry tools...worth their weight in gold
Ben- I dont want to flip it around and show the new build.
Also Ben - 15:58
Met these guys at Jeep Beach.... Great guys!
Yeah, unfortunately it rained that day
We wire up the new gladiator pod lights no questions asked… we look at the LJ, see all the wiring that needs to be done, and just keep it moving😂
I like everything about that light kit except the price. Definitely would be nice to break up those components to be sold separately too. Really like the mounting brackets.
They look nice, but I bought a pair of por lights at Tractor Supply for $50 that have been working great for over 2 years and they are plenty bright. Nice lights and great job showing them, but I'll keep the other $650+ to put toward other parts.
Man so good to come to your channel, all I had been seen is bronco this bronco that. Good to see some jeeps again :)
You guys almost had it... you have to hold the key in the forward position and hit it hard!!
That was amazing and I love it when Jeep’s lights up very cool
For 700 dollars for a couple pods that shit better look like high noon.
Nice lights. LEDs changed the game. Small, powerful, lightweight and efficient etc.
Looks like a nice lighting kit with high output for being pod lights but the price is too expensive in my opinion 😬if they want to be competitive 👍🏼
Nice. I was gonna say that you ruined the surprise with the vette in the background, but you caught yourself. Lol.
Crazy with the catch can. I have one on my 2016 Colorado and 2016 Crosstrek. Every time I check them it as Yukon Cornealeus said, “nothing “.
Freaking fantastic video Ben!! Those lights are incredible! They look cool in the daytime and light up your life at night! I would run these on my Gladiator. Thank you for sharing as always. Much love from Louisiana
Great outlook on continual growth. Moving forward, thx for the videos. Watch both yalls content.
Love your vids and love the gladi!
G&G. Test these auxiliary lights during a cold Texas winter to see how they go ? You might find condensation appearing on light lenses in freezing conditions ! V.
Amazing light! Love the Corvette!! 👍🏻😎
It was the battery (or a connection) all along. In the last attempt to start with the old starter motor it was engaging and trying to turn the engine over as witnessed by the pulleys moving.
That sucks about the starter. I did find it interesting that you mentioned the Apex Power Steering Kit. I just installed mine 2 weeks ago and just finished the install video. You are literally the 1st person outside of me and Northridge 4x4. Definitely interested to hear what you think of it. For me it was a huge difference and improvement.
Pods more spot lights but impressive packaging great lights for distance . If upgrade to four internal chips light output but yeah mounts and wiring
Awesome sauce. A lil of this project n a lil of that project. Lining them up n knockin them out. 👍🏻
Oh that's out of my price range . What I look for in lights is the quality and then the it's the brightness and the price
Really clean setup with no wires protruding anywhere. I was expecting 350-400 for the set but definitely ouch on the wallet with that $715 price tag.
Love your vids…. I don’t even own a Jeep and I’m really thinking of getting a JL diesel for daily and weekends…. 3-1/2 lift and 37’s….
Love your videos Ben, very informative. Pod lights look sic too! Plz do some off-roading videos ( mud) with the JK & Gladi👍
The Baja Designs A pillar light kit for my 21 Ram Power Wagon costs about $790 before applying the JK Gear and Gadgets discount. These lights are in the ballpark in price but don't know how they will perform vs the BD setup.
I'm looking forward to your thoughts on the Apex power steering kit
Nice corvette
Hey Ben. Man sorry to hear about the starter. Atleast it was an easy fix. Very interested in your take on the Apex kit. Just ordered one for my Gladiator. I have a buddy who is a service manager at my local jeep dealership. I'm going to have my steering box changed so I can get the metal one but he is going to give it to me when it comes in so I can send it to West Texas Offroad to have it drilled and tapped for Hydro assist before they install it. Then l'll install the Apex kit and hydro assist. Will be great for my 37s but planning on going to 40s after my JKU Hemi and 1 ton swaps are done.
OK cool start got boring then picked up them.... oh freak glad it wasn't a corvette video on a JEEP channel... SORRY! LOVE U both.
If ORC can make RED pod lights that you can mount as a rear or side overhead light for working/cooking by your vehicle at night I will buy them. No one makes red pod lights when they are the superior light because they don't attract bugs and help you keep your night vision for astronomy/photography/etc. The market is there for the taking!
Love the thumbnail 👌 perfect picture!
Really like the out of state/ expired registration sticker on the Gladiator!🤪
You should make a wheeling trip to Crossbar in Davis, OK I'm sure Jury would be happy to host you.
It's a miss for me. I do like the brackets. I wonder if they sell that separately. I think if the separate the harnesses to mopar or their harness specific on order they could drop the price some. Side note, those baja lights are sick
love the vids! you should do more offroad videos!
Sweet.
Usually the tapping is to free up the solenoid. Isn't that where you should be tapping?
Great video. Love the pod lights. But sounds like the price point might be a little high.
Would like to know more about those Baja lights though!
I am 100% convinced pterodactyls bombed your gladiator.
Just replaced the starter on my 2017 power wagon.
Those are a decent set of lights, although in my opinion, too pricey. On our jl are two pair of Rigid cubes on the cowel, and a 20in. bar on the bumper. On our jt are a set of BD LP6's on the bumper and BD LP4's with KC's on the cowel, and a single row 24in. In the grill guard bar on the bumper.
Love your channel Hate the sunglasses 🤷🏻
Wow thats expensive, at that price point id buy more big name brand lights like kc, baja design, rigid…….
So now that you have had them for a minute. How do you like them
I really enjoy all of your videos, from both of you...
But that cracked windshield........
Haha I know I know! But I know as soon as I replace it, it will get cracked again. There are so many rocks on the road down here in Texas and they constantly get thrown up by other vehicles
How many miles on the catch can fill? Any serious angles off road during that time? That is too much.
I noticed that you upgraded your catch can lines? On my Mojave I’m having a vacuum issue with it. I was thinking of upgrading my lines as well, is that why you did it?
I second that question! I have similar issues with the vacuum collapsing the lines... would love to know what you use?
ive been looking for mounts that fit a mojave hood
Just emptied my catch can, same story.
To be expected with an off-road engine.
Do they make them for the JK? Do you have a link to the hose you used for your catch can Ben?
Im more of a cheap lights guy, led headlights were like 90 52 inch light bar for about 150 70 for 4 pod lights for my tj
what did you use to jump start your nice jeep love all the dyi stuff keep it up !
Hey Ben I am having a problem calibrating my throttle body and foot pedal to get insink with each other took throttle off when doing heater core and now at low idle the lighting bolt ⚡ comes on and the ebs and abs lights come on to and it goes into limp node can you help me did scan but no success it is a 2010jk please help me if you have any suggestions ty James
Interesting side beam on the pod light. Is the pattern adjustable to be more of a ditch light?
What bumper is that on the JL? or is it custom fab???
Awesome video, love everything y’all make! Ben, do you ever notice a slight gas smell in the catch can on the Gladiator?
Yes, and it’s pretty normal for it to smell like gas.
@@JKGearandGadgets good to know! Thanks for the quick reply!
When are you gonna go prp daily seats in the jk
I’m not a huge fan of how they sit, to me it feels very high
Sorry but im not seeing 700.00 worth of lights, i have the KC flex light system and they work great and the cost for two was around 220.00
Daylight with a black sky. Hahahahaha. Kinda crazy. Nice n bright with everything on tho.
What type of Baja pod lights. They were bright.
What’s up the the man pedal still in the JK?
It is a pain in the butt to remove, so it just chills there haha
This is my dilemma with expensive lights, of course they are nice but, tempting for thieves.🤔
Duuuude! The windshield!!!! It’s be 5 or 6yrs now LOL
Too expensive kit for what they are. Also do they include pod covers? Regular covers wouldn't fit.
I like the KC 6" pro6 lights I have...
You referred to Cassie's channel. Link?
Search Jeep gear and gadgets
I need some advice Bud... I have a 2007 jeep jk with a stock engine.. I'd like to do an engine swap, nothing to extreme, and not to expensive ,but definitely want more horse power, I'd like to stay with a 6cyl... i'm not off roading, just everyday driving and any advice would be appreciated. Thank You
Sadly there are no V6 swaps that would be of a benefit without the same cost as a v8 swap. Honestly a 5.7 DIY swap would be a good idea in the future, or a supercharger on the 3.8 if you have fairly low miles and it’s in good condition.
@@JKGearandGadgets 160,000 miles, jeep runs great, strong ..but drags ass, I was looking at this www.moparonlineparts.com/sku/68303088aa.html and yes it's a V8.. DIY project is not an option for me, I'm lucky if I can change a tire
I am not windshield down person either.
What caster do you run for drivability? You have mentioned it a couple times through out time.
With the stock driveshaft I try to get as close to 6 as possible
What kinda hoses are you using now for your catch can? the ones you recommend before have been clasping on my catch can 😞
You can upgrade to AN lines (just have to figure out what size it correlates to depending on your jeep), or go to your auto store and have them order you fuel rated hose
Great video! I'll stick with Baja Designs LP6's, but those look pretty nice. Not a fan of the lense type on the Pod Lights, though. They have a haze or ring around them caused by that magnifying lense. Plus, the lense looks like the same thing the cheapest Chinese LED flashlights use. They need to work on their LED system to match up with their quality wiring and hardware. Baja Designs remains in a league of their own. Catch can: Not necessary. You would not pour all that into your combustion chamber. Nobody would. But it doesn't go in there that way. It goes in barely a drip at a time and burns off harmlessly. Nobody has proven any real benefit of a catch can, to me. Does it hurt? Nope. But it DOES do a good job of catching some of the money coming out of your wallet. It also gives you one more maintenance item to bother with, as well. No thanks.
Idk man, after Cassie and I tore apart her LS, it’s clear how much oil builds up in the intake and valves. It’s nice to stop that from happening
Looks like the hood will hit them. ??
Nope the hood will lay all the way back!
@@Modestyd1983 👍🏼
Corvette gonna ls swap the charger? Hahaha
They are nice but for the price rather go with baja designs.
You said two hand job! lol
I appreciate the product, the price is too high.
Wow! Clearly a premium lighting product.
Priced accordingly, but I’d much rather pay a premium for an American made, quality product than a cheap knockoff that has me swearing like a sailor trying to install.
No regrets.
Buy American!
What bumper is this who makess it please anyone😭
Barnes4wd. They also offer a jkgear discount code
@@JKGearandGadgets Thanksss alottt I appreciates itt!!!💯
Those ORC lights may be bright, but the price is horrendous, and what's worse is that they are ugly as hell!!!
Definetly the price it’s too too hight everything else seems to be fine
Have you considered fixing your windshield? You should try the Gorilla Glass .
Thats some bird poop you got there .You must have Condors on your block
Cheats always kick you in the butt
Living the same “Parts Guy” FAIL
Way to much $$ for what you get, might as well spend and 100 dollars or so more and get those amber Baja Designs that light up the world. I know it’s not an apples to apples comparison but…
Dude.
9min and it's still in the freaking box..
My OCD is going off. Get that bird crap off your hood. That will etch your clear coat and will need paint corrected. Yikes.
I will admit they LOOK good, but that price is scary... The performance and ease of install are great, but I don't feel that $700+ is worth it at all.
I am currently running 'cheap' no name LED spot lights on my TJ that were around around $100. They don't look as nice, aren't as bright, and may not last as long as the ones tested here, but I just personally cannot find myself spending $700 on a set of lights like those for the amount I use mine. That said, the amount of usable light is a question too - at what point is it 'too bright' and overkill? What I am trying to say is that there has to be a point of diminishing returns on light output.
Would you like to go fishing with me on day ? I go to the east cuy to fish .
I’d buy something else
Meh
A used starter you should be ashamed of yourself
Casey gained a few pounds after her last trip, the yoga pants now looks good on her.
Sorry but they look ugly and the price is ridiculous.