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09-01-2021, 10:35 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Central
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|  Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
I've been wanting to do a more scale build and decided to build out a Gladiator. I really wanted to use smaller 4.19" tires. After searching the Internet, I found this post by Topher Builds where he did the same. I instantly fell in love with the scale look. Armed with that encouragement, I ordered up a straight axle conversion, tires, wheels and some other parts and started putting together my own rig. Here's a picture of how it looked after adding the accessories listed below. I'll update the thread with later additions and pictures as I go along.  Parts used so far: Proline Class 1 BFG KM3 tires, G8 compound. SSD Contender 1.9" Wheels (Bronze) SSD +3mm Offset Wheel Hub w/Brake Discs Axial SCX10 III Straight Axle Conversion Kit Horizon Hobbies Tuff Stuff Overland Accessory Pack CCHand OEM Rear Bumper for Gladiator CCHand OEM Narrow Front Winch Bumper for Gladiator Last edited by MTalley; 09-01-2021 at 10:38 AM. |
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09-01-2021, 07:29 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
Looks very nice, especially the ride height and wheel/tire package!
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09-01-2021, 08:49 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Central
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09-01-2021, 08:55 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Central
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| Re: Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
More mods in the back:  Yeah Racing fire extinguisher CCHand black metal Jeep logo Club 5 tailgate handle with 3rd brake light Proline recovery strap in duffel bag ARB scale refrigerator/freezer |
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09-01-2021, 09:01 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Central
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| Re: Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
Couple mods on the front:  CCHand OEM Narrow Front Winch Bumper RC4WD Warn Mini* Winch * Do not order the Z-E0119 winch for this bumper. The Z-S1571 is the winch you want for this bumper. It is a direct fit after removing the bottom plate from the winch. |
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09-02-2021, 08:19 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toxaway
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| Re: Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
That's good to know. I love the fit of the winch like that. Looks great. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk |
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09-03-2021, 07:45 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Re: Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
Looks great!
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09-03-2021, 10:34 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
That bumper and winch combo is seriously cool! Love how they tucked it inside like that. |
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11-20-2021, 02:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Celina TN.
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| Re: Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build
Gladiator looks great. I've been considering doing the same for the looks. I put the SSD diff covers on the portal axles, do you know if they'll also fit the strait axles?
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11-20-2021, 03:59 PM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceano, CA
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