Bumper and Winch Install On My Jeep Gladiator!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ย. 2019
- Its time to get the 2020 Jeep Gladiator ready for some offroad action!!!
So far, i have installed a 1.5" teraflex leveling kit, falcon monotube shocks, and some 37" Yokohama XATs on Vision Manx wheels. Its time to hit the trails and see how this setup works on the Gladiator offroad.
But before we do that, i wanted to add a front bumper and a winch.
Recovery gear, and a strong front bumper is an extremely important upgrade if you plan on offroading.
Once again, i chose the 7SlotCustoms Prittchet canyon front bumper for this build. I think it really ties the look of the front end together, plus they shed alot of weight from the bumper while still keeping it strong! And like always, you can get 10% off using the code Jkgear. If you use the link below, the discount might automatically be applied at checkout.
Bumper: www.7slotcustoms.com/collecti...
Mopar Steel Bumper Winch plate: www.7slotcustoms.com/collecti...
Choosing a winch is very important. Ive always been a huge fan of Warn winches, and have been let down by others in the past. I was going to get the Warn Zeon, but decided to try out the VR Evo series. This will allow me to test it out and give long term feedback for you guys that want the quality of a Warn winch, while looking for something in the mid budget range. I will be testing this winch out more in depth in future videos:
Warn VR Evo 12-S amzn.to/359LThE
Epic Hook: amzn.to/2CX411Y
With this setup, i can confidently hit the trails knowing that if i get stuck, i have the means to recover myself. Im also a big fan of how this setup looks on the Jeep Gladiator, honestly it just looks great.
I hope you enjoyed this Bumper and Winch install video, and if you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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All 7SC products are now merged back to Barnes4WD. Jkgear discount code still works on www.barnes4wd.com
Does the JL matching rear bumper also fit the JT?
Coupon code does not appear to work anymore.
same here - coupon code is not working.
It is a pleasure watching you and Cassie as you modify your Jeeps. Seems like a lot of people agree with me as there are 456 likes and only one dislike as I post this comment. You both are easy on the ears...if you know what I mean.
Thank you!
Just joined the Jeep family on Sunday with the 2020 Gladiator! Noticed y’all are Virginians! Love the videos, and honestly helped push me to get my first Jeep. Thank you!
The look on your wife's face when you told her about the yard, 😆
Hilarious!
Kyle White I literally had no idea what he was talking about😂 lol
Lmao the look she gave when you told her about the yard... That was priceless... Cant wait for the next up grades...👍👍👍👍👍
Haha I was expecting her to be a little more mad. Luckily it’s winter and the yard will need new seed in the spring anyways 😂 thanks for watching!
@@JKGearandGadgets im glad to be watching and thanks for putting the videos up for us to watch... Im thinkin the camera is the only thing that saved you.. Kinda like to many Witnesses lol......
Cassie has to be one of the best sports out there. Great video.
I can’t disagree with that. She seems like a sweetheart, in the nicest way.
She really is!
Yes those bolts corrode, mine did in a few months,I changed mine out
The steel it gray looks soooo good. Can’t wait to put that winch to a real test off-road😊
Thanks alot Ben, finally find a bumper I like and you promoted it so well....its friggin sold out!
Sorry so late I am binge watching your vids!!! You got gladiator!!! This is my next dream vehicle!!! Love it!!
Another great video Ben, keep em coming my buddy! I should have my Gladiator in the next couple weeks. I am so freaking excited!
Thanks!!! And congrats!
Am loving the stuff your doing with the Gladiator, if I can find the money I'll be buying one when they release them here in Australia :) Probably wait for the Eco-Diesel version but yes I want one lol
Cool!!!! I can’t wait to start modding my Jeep
what did you do with the fog lights ??
Great look. Gray on gray is a nice choice.
I didn't think much of the Gladiator until I saw yours, that silver is really sharp with the hard top and the new Bumper ,nice.
The silver and the new Blue are the only colors I like the truck with. Thanks for watching!
Love the new bumper and the paint color, Awesome!
Thanks! I love how the grey turned out
I think you can shut the auto park brake off in your settings on the radio I know you can in the 2017 Renegadeyou might want to look into it if you dont like that feature
Dang you guys that looks great. I love that color and look
I am loving your channel. Your videos inspire me and make me wish I had the extra cash to mod my Gladiator. Some day.
You and those Crocs... I heard somewhere, "you know when someone has given up on life?" They wear Crocs! Your still the man and I love your rigs!
“Life truly begins the moment you step into a pair of crocs”
-George Washington
Good video, thanks for sharing!
Great work keep it up!!
Looks great!
what's the approach angle for new install bumper? better than stock or similar?
The Epic hooks are nice. I ordered one as soon as I pulled that stock one out of the box.
Yeah it’s so much nicer!
Don't worry Cass, that yard damage will buff right out.
Rogue JK yeah Ben better be buffing it lol
Love the new style of the videos, keep it up!!!!!!😁
Thank you!
Thanks for the very good video, I learned quite a bit and my opinion on Gladiators softened some! I am down in central NC and if you’re ever in the area-please let me know. I would like to buy y’all lunch. Take care and hope y’all have a Happy Thanksgiving
LOVE your videos. I'm loving my Gladiator and looking at different mods for it. Since it is a daily use vehicle for me.. I am being selective about what I add. I am curious as to how far out the bumper comes from the jeep? My Glad just fits in the garage with the stock bumper touching the wall!!! Thanks!
12.5” from the bottom of the grille to the end of the bumper, thanks for watching!
Wow!! Beautiful
What lift are you thinking about? A lift that will allow full articulation without rubbing with the 37 inch tires? Or a lift to go to a larger tire? You also mentioned VA. I live in Virginia Beach
Come wheel at Badlands in Indiana this Spring! One of the best off-road parks in the US
I've still got a brand new Warn 9.5XP that I bought back in 2005, and never got to install on a truck. It's still factory-sealed in the box in my storage unit. Thinking about tossing it on the JTR...
Haven't decided on what bumper yet...
Loved the yard comment!, great video!!!
Ours is 5260 lbs with full gas tank. Be well. We enjoy your content.
I’m not a huge fan of the gladiator but watching your videos makes me really like it, love the videos. Keep them coming
Brother love your channel, which bumper you like best the pritchett canyon frame chop or thr not frame chop? I got a frame chop one for 275 but I'm debating cutting the frame horns. And then I saw u have one that isn't frame chop but similar. What's your take on the 2? The quality is amazing on both.
You definitely have the best Jeep channels. Great install. Question?? Your OEM bumper came with fog lamps, will you use or replace them with the new bumper set up?
Gladiator is looking awesome Ben! Bet you’re missing that sun! Tell that awesome wife of yours I said hi! ❤️🐞
I love it!!!!
What did you do with the fogs?
Grate Review you two
The Vermonter
nice job, looks really really good,
17:16 Thats the sound of instant regret,Lol
the skid plate was made for air induction into the engine bay for added cooling
Great video as always Ben! I am sold! Do you think they are going to come out with the matching Sliders soon like the JL?
Awesome videos! Have you seen a way to add auxiliary reverse lights in the rear bumper? in place of the bumper reflectors or in front of them.
Stay tuned!!! Doing that hopefully within a month or so.
Hey Ben, not sure if you’ve had a chance to use the winch yet, just wondering how you feel it compares to your zeon now that you’ve had it for a bit. Cheers
Hello: I really believe my Wrangler Unlimited in the Crawl mode would come up that bank without the winch. I found it would crawl by accident. You can even give full throttle and the Engine sounds like it's missing to keep from spinning tires. It's craziest thing I ever seen...That Silver Bumper would look great on my Silver Unlimited. I went with Smittybilt, I wanted Powder Coat !!! I am in S.W. Va.
That bumper looks nice
Gotta keep mom Happy 👍🏼😂
I'm finding these videos very helpful. I am looking to get one of
I saw a guys jeep that he took off that top motor or electrical panel on the winch and put it under his hood so it’s more sleek looking. He put it on the right side opposite the battery .
Those bumpers are the best but you have to cut the chassis end caps right?
i wonder how it would handle up in heavy salt use of upstate ny winters.
Great work man
Thanks!
Have an idea in installing portal axles
Dude, where can I get those two sick mounting brackets along the inside of the bed, that the fuel can, etc is bolted to???
Love all your videos, Top fan
Thank you!
I have a question motor is in your gladiator ?
JT is looking good.
Thank you!
Great videos
I thinks your factory bumper will look great on my jeep
What’s safety mechanisms? You can’t put the vehicle in neutral with door open? Or the vehicle can’t be in neutral without someone being in the driver seat?
How did you crack your windshield?
Very nice!
Great choice, great taste! You'd think they'd come up with a rechargeable remote that plugs into the Jeep power plugs🙄
Cool vid !
Thanks man 🤘
Looking great and funtional..
Nice videos! Do you know when they will have the skid available as an option? I emailed them and they said they don’t have the brackets as they are new. Did they do one-off ones for you?
Should be soon! I got the first bracket set to verify fitment
So with this install there is no Fog lights?
Yall gonna make me wanna buy one
Nice!!
I LOL’d so hard about the yard.
Haha if I was single I would probably just turn that spot into an optional driveway 😂
Actually you connect the Positive first not the negative. But in your case both legs are open so you will not get any sparks. The only time you get a spark is if you connect while under load
take ground wire off before removing pos. wire. when installing pos. wire first then neg. wire. ok.
Yes, this. Was looking to be sure somebody said it.
If the ground is connected while wrenching the positive, and the wrench touches ground, well, magic smoke and lightning.
Just had my Gladiator Rubicon at Rausch last weekend with Blue Mountain Jeep Alliance for a ride. It did really well on greens/blues. Def needs some lift and bigger tires but overall better than I thought. I’m going to order this bumper. I like it. Let me know if you need another rig for a ride at RC or AOAA. Would love to join in
I’m excited to test it out at Rausch!
I’ve yet to wheel at AOAA
JK Gear and Gadgets I haven’t either yet. I will be there on Black Friday for the first time
Love your videos thanks
Thanks for watching and for your support!
Test 37s at the same place!! Wait, do BOTH. Just make sure to first take the 37s back to the same place for a good comparison to the other setups. 👍✌️
We will probably do Uwharrie again (same place) since it closes over the winter, it would be nice to go back one more time. Then start going up to Rausch creek and other places!
So your Rubicon in this video wasn't lifted at all yet? 37s clear completely with no rubbing?
She gets a new pair of Crocs!
Hey man I’m in the middle of this same install. Did you find that the WARN evo was a tight fit? The wires are almost pinched in the back on mine.
Yeah it’s very tight, but it fits.
For the steel-it, do you have to prime the surface first?
No, just make sure the surface is prepped according to specs
That’s why I buy bottom pull winches
Me encantan sus videos, saludos desde México :)
Looks great, what kind of lift kit will you install?
I’m not sure yet!
Lol. She is driving but you get the blame. How does your neighbors feel about all of this activity ? And that gray looks great. Makes me want to get one. Keep up with the great videos. You got a future in this TH-cam thing
Haha they shouldn’t care, I help them out all the time. One neighbor I’m always welding stuff for, the one one I’m always fixing their cars 😂
Ben, first of all, your Gladiator looks badass! Love the front bumper and the color! But, can you please purchase a head mount/strap for your GoPro? Just saying.
I have one, I’ll try to start using it more
I guess I haven't paid attention on the others- What are you planning for the front license plate? That bumper does look good!
I’m a rebel. Lol. You could always use a winch fairlead license plate mount, or mount it onto the lower skid. I’ll leave mine off, never had issues in the past
When you put a Zeon in this bumper you have to grow another arm and 2 other people. You have to put the bumper on half way, drop in the winch, then wiggle everything and learn new curse words getting it together. The VR is the better fitting option.
Looks good. Are you UA USAF USN?
That new bumper is slick as hell on you silver gladiator. What will you do with the stock bumper?
I think it turned out killer!! And I’m not sure, I might cut it up to see if there is a way to mount a winch with the stock plastic bumper. I know a few people might be interested in that
Good job ben. Wife is hilarious. Please get a Factor 55 flatlink. word.
Hey man! Love the videos. Did you paint the bumper with Steel-It?
Also, do you have a link to the optional skid plate?
Yep!! And I have a link to the JL skid plate which is the same, but apparently the JT needs one small bracket, they should have it available by now, if not you can always call Connor at 7SC and he will help you out
How about a review on steel it, how many cans did you use, did you prime it and hows it holding up?
Is it true you can put 35s on a stock Jeep Gladiator Rubicon? If I wanted 37s what's the minimum lift needed?
Yep!
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Goood job man
Thanks!
So you've had the winch about a year now. I am thinking of purchasing that exact winch. How do you like it now?
Still like it
I am surprise that in USA you not mounted kill switch for positive wire between battery and winch. It is always security before your wire start melt if winch get stuck and it’s happen in warn winches too….
Blamed wife with the yard🤣🤣
I assume that you will add aftermarket fog lamps to replace what you took off?
Well, not really “fog lights”, but some sweet aftermarket lighting for sure