I Need Your HELP with the Jeep Gladiator
Why did I take the doors and top off of the Jeep Gladiator and install tubular half doors? In this video I need your help with some things! This build is progressing along and I'll bring you up to speed on what's been done and share with you a couple struggles so far.
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In the Army, the Infantry use blue disc's behind their crossed rifles. What about just mounting a Rubicon Red disc behind the challenge coin the replaced the Trail Rated badge?
HUAH!! 👍🏼
Good idea
TRLDOC is my vote. Love the red arc brake controller. I put mine on the right side of the steering column. Center console is also an option for the radios if you don’t mind losing that storage space. Heat exchanger for hot water may be helpful.
As a Marine, I think Doc is very appropriate. Thank you for taking care of us. Much respect.
Brad, consider amber wagger/flasher/caution lights to make the rig more like a “ambulance” but with legal colors.
“Doc” is Perfect, Doc!
What a plan. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
I have that same Grimm bracket set up and my ARB is mounted the same for the last 2+ years. Absolutely no issues and I love the look of the mount.
Thank you for your service. Cool idea on the badge.
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.
Awesome build super entertaining and looking forward to see what it becomes! And thank you for your service and your tribute 👍🏻
Thanks for the update! This build is awesome and excited for how it’s gonna turn out. Feels like it’s coming along quick !
i done my twin arb under passenger seat🤙 stays clean and draws cool air
Just got my Gladiator Willys. Looking forward to the build.
Great looking build so far and I cannot wait to see what's next! I like DOCRCN for the plate.
Brad, I’m using the CMM side mirrors that have a connection on top of the interior grab handles…super slick, and sturdy. They ROCK. Take a look as a really good option!
Love the name Doc. Takes me back to my tour on the USS Chosin.
That's a great rig, only to become even better. With the Red Arc Brake Controller, I've found that mounting the control in the middle somewhere has proven to be beneficial for me. The reason is that if I have my hands full and need both hands on the wheel, the co-pilot can make the necessary adjustments. And, if I'm flying solo, I can still reach the controller quite easily and it doesn't get bumped. YMMV.
Really exciting on your build! I’ve had my gladiator for about 3 years. I love it!
Brad, I love watching your videos and so excited you have a gladiator back in the stable as it was the old gladiator that brought me to your channel. I love that you are doing the first aid theme, as a former EMT I can truly appreciate the value of what you are doing. I am wondering if you can share with your viewers where they can get some basic first aid training and also if there is training that may be more valuable for those off-roading or out in nature in general. So excited to see the end product!!
I’m so excited to see you with a gladiator again. Having one myself gives me inspiration and things to look forward to with my gladiator by watching your videos.
Love what you have done with Doc. Just throwing out DOCCON for license plate.
I use my Jeep in Search & Rescue, I installed my A piller lights on a angle facing out. They work great on night call outs that way. As for license plate, TRLDOC for trail doc.
Good luck to the build
Just purchased my first Jeep, and it's a Gladiator. Your channel provides so much information and that is what I'm going to need as a newbie. Thank you!
Congrats on the new Jeep!
Love the placing of the IDC coin.
Addressing your radio predicament… consider relocating the MTX575 GMRS to up under the driver-side (Matt over at Ozark Overland Adventures has a decent install tutorial) which will facilitate your goal of a short antenna lead, then install the HAM radio in the glovebox. For a snorkel option, instead of cutting your hood for an external one, maybe consider that Rough Country has one that runs underneath the hood and replaces the passenger side cowling (Cara over at Ozark Overland Adventures runs one) that gives you options to just run as a cold-air intake or swap to the snorkel when you need it. Hope that helps with some ideas! 👍🏼
i mounted my ham radio on top of dash on my 67 desighn mount mount works good easy to hear and still have room for other stuff on mount
For your Snorkel, I would consider the Rugged Ridge snorkel kit because it installs under the hood and comes out the passenger side cowl panel which will allow you to leave your antenna right were it is. I run this snorkel kit and have had no issues.
Great job! Suggestion for the lic. plate: 911 4X4
For the Ham head unit, I got a rearview mirror delete from CMM Offroad that replaces it with a RAM mount. It's perfect as the rearview mirror is useless anyways with a canopy/trailer. Also as a former paramedic, I also remember when I realized that I needed to remove all of my IV supplies from my kit, as I'm no longer licensed and nowadays only maintain a Wilderness First Responder certificate.
Hmmm... that might be worth looking into because eventually I won't be able to see out the rearview mirror anyway. Thank you!
TRLMED is my favorite
Im not sure if you have the room, but you may want to consider moving that anderson connection port. Below the bumper might get damaged when dragging the back end. I had my anderson connector placed next to the license plate with a flush mount anderson connection port. Have fun with your build!
I’d like to see you install some portals on that JT, instead of a lift. ❤
Doc is the perfect name!! Very fitting! Doc is going to look great when he’s done. 🤙🏼
Enjoyed your christmas light story. Here in chicago we shovel out the 3 foot snow drifts around vehicle to open the door. Bring extra food water coat and blanket after reinstalling battery after an afternoon thaw inside garage due to negative 26 below zero temps. Full tank of gas and jumper cables and cell phone battery fully charged . Now its time to go enjoy christmas lights.
You can easily mount the antenna to the A pillar light bracket. I’ve seen aftermarket brackets that do the job or a small flat plate of steel with two holes drilled in it.
5:21 I will say this summer I was driving my 2013 two door Rubicon with the doors off and I was T boned by a dualie F-250 and I was alright for the most part, Jeep was totaled though. Good luck with Doc! I look forward to seeing the build progress! Merry Christmas!
4X4MED! Love it! 👍🏼
Look into the clear PUTCO front roof panel for top off always feel.
I did the midland 575 behind the lower steering wheel cover and a yeasu 400 dx behind the glove box. Both non visible. Gmrs is a little larger so fits better under lower steering cover. Ham is smaller, better behind glove box. 23 JTR, 23 392XR
Brad, for radio face plate mounting, have you thought of getting the Vector Offroad e-dock? It goes all the way across the dash and you can mount things anywhere on it. I just installed one on my dash.
I love watching your videos, I get so many ideas. With regard to radios. I mounted my HAM/GMRS/CB bodies under the driver's seat, the mics are mounted with the faceplates on a Lido Radio seat rail mount. HAM antenna is on a driver side hood mount, GMRS antenna is on the right of my spare tire mount, and the CB antenna is on the left of my spare tire mount. Easy to route wires under my Goose Gear full plate (rear seat delete on 2021 JLUR). Would love to see what you're doing for off grid power on the Gladiator.
"MedMan" could work thanks for sharing. I do like the Gladiator. Looking good
HIGHLY recommend the DANA diff covers. Super quality and fit, and designed for the diff.
I took out my rear seats of my 2015 JKU and installed Cargo Dog Storage System. I love it! I never had people in the back seat.
Awesome build already but keep in mind the payload capacity of the Gladiator when adding all the extra gear and when purchasing the lift that can handle the load.
You can extend the coax cable by using a barrel plug, which is an adapter that has a female connector on both ends. This will allow to attach an extension cable onto the existing cable, and to move the antenna to the other side of the vehicle.
I guess I always worry about loss of signal strength anytime I add connections, I'm sure it's fine for this application, but keeping wires as short and direct as possible is my plan.
Rule of thumb, loss for every “splice” on RG-6 coaxial cable is 4-6db. Won’t make a significant impact
A couple of suggestions for where to mount the main ham radio: I think you might consider locating the main transceiver unit itself somewhere in the area where you're going to remove the rear seats. It should be ventilated and possibly a fan added if it's going to be within an enclosure. Also, I think your idea on where to locate the detachable face is a good location.👍 I guess for sure you're going to have a VHF, UHF, (2 m, 70cm ), transceiver so you can access repeater's, but is the ham radio also going to have HF capabilities?... ...And be just one all in one radio... ...70cm, 2m, 160m - 10 m & 6m? If so, it will make a difference on DC current in regards to the wiring; IE: correct wire gauge to power the unit, how to design an enclosure, route coax and also where to install the antennas.
I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Stay awesome.
For vanity plate, MBL TAS, mobile trail aid station
If you want to upper or head mount your radios or Walkies, I’m wondering if they make a really strong magnet bar for that, so it won’t fall? Look into some good magnets or Velcro system for mounting your radio/walkie over head?
Looks great so far Brad! Back when I was a first responder at Millerton Lake as a lifeguard we had a similar sized med bag in our trucks. These days I just have a smaller Ifak from MyMedic. Super cool to see the progress on the build!
Thanks man!!
Regarding the antenna for your GMRS, my solution was to relocate the XM/Sirius antenna from the B-pillar cross bar to the top of the driver side A-pillar using one of several relocation kits, then mount a low-profile 450-470 MHz Larsen antenna in it's place. Up high for better reception/transmission and fits fine under the hard top. One less thing sticking out to get caught on a branch as well....
cant put the mirrie back on ???????????????????????????? huu?????????
Brad, I can’t remember what you said your wife did in the Navy, but since you talked so much in this video about her having space in the front seat I was thinking DOCBAR or BARDOC for Brad and Regina DOC or DOC Brad and Regina. I like a bunch of the other comments/suggestions as well that keep you IDC/Navy Corpsman in the name. I was Marine Corps Infantry guy and two of my sons are Navy. Great build so far.
I have Squadron Pro lights in the same position and the light reflection off the bonnet is a challenge, more so with white then yellow. I will likely move them into the fog light steel bumper position.
Exciting to watch this worthy build progress. TRLAID for the plate. Best wishes to all the Trail Recon family for 2024
rugged radio ant is a drivers side mount🤙
This Marine agrees with Doc.!
Doc! Excellent name! Even wears the obligatory white coat!
You can mount the midland gmrs radio on the steering column. That is where I have my 275 mounted.
Really like the name, Doc. Excited for what’s coming in the future.
I vote for TRLDOC as well. Looks good and sounds good.
"...one, it's legal now" Had me rolling!!! Semper Fi Doc
I understand about the fender clips, I broke all mine on my truck when upgrading the front bumper lol
Personal Plate thought GLADDR OR DRGLAD. Not sure if it’s a little hokey or not. Just popped into my head. Love what you are doing. Thanks
There are Mopar mirrors that were designed for the Mopar tube doors. They fit perfectly.
Check out the Tribe16 molle panels they make. They have some great options for adding accessory mounting.
Great start! Can't wait to see what you do with your seat delete. Merry Christmas to the whole Trail Recon Family!
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
check out the CMM Offroad mirrors fro the JT. They are perfect for doors off or your halt doors.
I used JK mirrors with an ATV mirror base clamp and they look factory on the mopar tube doors.
Doc is going to be an incredible, functioning rig!! Merry Christmas to you & your family!! 🌟🎄
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Hi Brad. why don't you consider a Molle panel above between the driver and passenger? you can add your radios, some molle pouches for gear etc. keeps less clutter on the dash.
I use UTV mirrors that clamp directly to the tubes of the Mopar Tube Doors.
Im excited to see what lift you go with. I know another youtuber with a really cool blue jeep gladiador that runs a clayton lift and he seem pretty happy lol.
CMM off-road mirrors. I’ve used the same set on three JL/JTs now.
If you have a VS monitor and also an AED on the list, perhaps consider Oxygen delivery, whether it be something like the "LIFE SoftPac with 0-25lpm reg" or just a regular D-cylider set-up. That would help round things out, I think.
Happy new year Doc!
Happy new year!
I move my XM/Sirius antenna on the loop bar, on the passenger side. They now have an ATV external stubby antenna. Even with the RTT on top, the satellite radio does not cut because of signal. TRLDOC look and sound nice to me.
Brad, you mentioned not liking the overhead mount for your radio. I have a JCR Molle Rack with my radio mounted and the microphone and the cord does not hang down at all and it makes it very easy to hear and use while on the road or trail. I also have other things stashed there too, like my sun hat. I also have my antenna mounted on the front edge of my JCR bed rack which may not work for Doc, but as you know, having a good metal ground plane helps with antenna performance. Can't post a photo here in the comments, but if you want to check it out let me know or go to JCR Offroad 😉
Great video!
You should look Into a Go Fast Camper. The ability to stand in the bed of the Gladiator would be great for your application. Especially with some good use of the Goose Gear.
Most radio head units are light enough to just attach with Velcro. So you aren't stuck with permanent mounting dilemmas. Hint, there are ways to use HF/VHF/UHF radios for out of band transmissions and reception. Talk to the folks over at HRO in Kearny Mesa about that. Josh over on Ham Radio Crash Course may also be a big help. He can be found on You Tube as well. We would love to see you and Regina at the next Chili Challenge next year if you can make it. Best 73. NH2BV.
I put my HAM radio on the back wall behind the driver-side rear seat. You can also relocate the GMRS radio on the back wall behind the passenger-side rear seat.
Oohra.. Doc..! Nice project My 0311 3/5 recommendation for a custom plate would be DOC_E9 would look awesome with the veteran license plate white or black. Semper Fi...! Doc
Hi Brad, I mounted my Midland similar to the way you did it but I still have my entire glove box. My antenna is on the driver side, no holes and you can't see it from the drivers seat. I will be at Jerry's on the 7th for his open house if you would like to see my install. I think you'll like it.
Brad on your tube doors look at UTV mirrors they clamp to the Rollbar, what kind of camper shell you getting
I have named every vehicle I have owned since my very first car. Glad to hear I’m not the only one. Cheers
I've got Van Halen MCMLXXXIV in my garage too!
Brad, here is a thought of extra storage. How about adding compartments to the bed that have doors on the outside of the bed? It would be like the the compartment and door that replaces the rear side window of the wrangler. Nate over at Dirt Life did this to his Discovery "Disco", but these would be in the side of the bed. Just a thought... As for the radio's....top shelf like Eddie over at Way of Life did, I know you can figure out the hanging mic cable problem...lol Can't wait to see this finished I know it will be Awesome!!
I don't get the hood struts! a lot of people seem to put them on, but when im in the engine, the hood is leaned up against the windshield for maximum room, Struts just seem more limiting then helpful!
Love the name!!!
Merry Christmas Eve TrailRecon family!!! 🎉
The Tazer has a great camera hack that brings up the rear cam on turn signal. It helps when running without side mirrors and I find it great in the big city keeping an eye on cyclist coming up the sides.
but the tazer also has alot of issues and will run your battery flat from time to time, since it leaves the third brake light on at times or keep the radio on but on a black screen,
@@victorcavazos2762 Hmmm I've run it 3 years in my Mojave without a problem. I originally installed it to add the front facing cam but use it for a bunch of features including the stop start delete.
I use all the features but on my 22 rubicon gladiator for the past 3 months it has been getting stuck on some settings like sometimes all the lights flash/strobe like the light show for no reason, I’m just unlocking it, the third brake sometimes stays on and I have to disconnect the tazer and plug back in to make stop and reset, after a couple of days I have to reset the tazer since it’s just doesn’t have power, and my camera turn signal doesn’t work anymore, if I go thru the settings on the steering wheel when I can’t to change something it just freezes and I have to unplug and reset and the issue repeats, I feel it’s just the tazer that bad but customer support is like non existent
@@victorcavazos2762 Interesting... I haven't used any of the light show features and have been pretty reluctant to turn on the security pin thinking things like this might happen. Have you reached out to the developer? He's been pretty responsive when I had problems in the past.
This is a horrible feature if you use maps. On unfamiliar highways or roads the worst thing is for me to lose my maps right before a turn. Also it gets stuck and comes up at the worst possible time. It simply does not work for me as much as I drive. Same Mojave, that's a no for me
First, have a brass ring made to go around the challenge coin. There has to be someone out in CA that can machine something up. License is "TR DOC". Merry Christmas!
One of the reasons I went with a Wrangler rather than Gladiator was the additional costs I would have incurred adding the SmartCap with Drop Rack(s). I think the SmartCap is ideal for the Gladiator and may be a great addition to Doc.
Could use a cover over the RedArc switch. I was thinking one of those cool red "Arm" switch cover., but any cover would work.
Love the name. It’s a perfect name 😊
For the plate. 1941Md. Just an idea
I mounted my Midland 575 under the steering wheel after you remove that plastic piece where you put your brake controller. I put my radio in there and then they have a cat five wire that comes over to your auxiliary switches you plug the microphone in there.
Great project and I like how goes on, for the antenna can buy or fabricate the bracket that goes on the screws fo side panel of the fender/cowl mount that are compatible with snorkel and have better ground... (Rugged radio Antenna Mount Near The Hood Side about 30bucks or cheaper version for less half price), always an inspiraction! CIAO from Italy