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JKbrick

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I just ordered one, cap was 2149, I added the track and rack system which was 500 and a few other options brought it to right around 3k, which is pretty comparable to other shells I've bought in the past with the options. Biggest down side is a fiberglass shortage that puts delivery to some time in August.
Did they let you pay the 3k now or will they charge you 5k in august? It seems like price increases are a daily email anymore
 

wayoflife

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I just ordered one, cap was 2149, I added the track and rack system which was 500 and a few other options brought it to right around 3k, which is pretty comparable to other shells I've bought in the past with the options. Biggest down side is a fiberglass shortage that puts delivery to some time in August.
Can't wait to see it! Bummer that it won't be anytime soon :(
 

Sharkey

Word Ninja
I’ll get some more pics when I see it in person, and maybe a few measurements. I might consider going that route if there is still enough room to put a fridge on top of the decked system.
 

Sharkey

Word Ninja
So who does a guy have to blow to buy an ARB Twin these days? I can’t find anyone, anywhere, that has them in stock. 😡
 

Sharkey

Word Ninja
So I discovered that tie downs from a Tacoma will fit and work on the Gladiator’s rails. They are generally bigger (see pics, Tacoma tie downs on the right), but they do fit and work.
 

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wayoflife

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So I discovered that tie downs from a Tacoma will fit and work on the Gladiator’s rails. They are generally bigger (see pics, Tacoma tie downs on the right), but they do fit and work.
Awesome! I apologize for not getting back to you with the ones I should have. I just haven't been able to find them.
 

CalSgt

Hooked
So I discovered that tie downs from a Tacoma will fit and work on the Gladiator’s rails. They are generally bigger (see pics, Tacoma tie downs on the right), but they do fit and work.
That's cool... Lot's of Tacoma's in junkyards all across the country, maybe some aftermarket Tacoma tiedowns as well since they've been using that system forever.
 

Sharkey

Word Ninja
I’m pretty sure the power part of the harness for the twin is not going to reach the back of the Gladiator from the battery. Suggestions on the best fix?

I was thinking maybe 8 gauge welding cable, fused close to the battery, running to the back of the Gladiator to a circuit breaker or bus bar. Then I could just connect the ARB harness directly to that.
 

WJCO

Meme King
I’m pretty sure the power part of the harness for the twin is not going to reach the back of the Gladiator from the battery. Suggestions on the best fix?

I was thinking maybe 8 gauge welding cable, fused close to the battery, running to the back of the Gladiator to a circuit breaker or bus bar. Then I could just connect the ARB harness directly to that.
4 gauge jumper cables are cheap. You could just cut the clamps off and then run 4 gauge all the way back and then make your own power station with remote terminals somewhere in the bed. You could still fuse it or add a circuit breaker near the battery.

Just an example:

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I have a circuit breaker on mine with 4 gauge all the way back to the inverter behind the rear seat. And then I ran my fridge wiring (in the bed) from that inverter. So basically, I have full battery power right behind my rear seat and I can turn it on or off via the circuit breaker near the battery.
 
Or an amp kit, hell most race shops or car audio sell wire by the foot. Get good stuff if you’re running it underneath it and not interior so it holds up. Agreed above get circuit breaker by battery, ditch the fuse. I like blue seas panels. AF7F2800-6D4C-4E81-926F-22BF976D699F.jpg
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Sharkey

Word Ninja
4 gauge jumper cables are cheap. You could just cut the clamps off and then run 4 gauge all the way back and then make your own power station with remote terminals somewhere in the bed. You could still fuse it or add a circuit breaker near the battery.

Just an example:

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I have a circuit breaker on mine with 4 gauge all the way back to the inverter behind the rear seat. And then I ran my fridge wiring (in the bed) from that inverter. So basically, I have full battery power right behind my rear seat and I can turn it on or off via the circuit breaker near the battery.
So this would work fine?
 

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