The Build
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Mods
A categorized, update-ready build sheet for NeckBreaker, Patrick’s Florida-built Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
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Brakes
- Factory
- 2020+ Jeep Gladiator Mopar Trailer Brake Controller 82215652AB OEM
Drivetrain
- Adams Driveshaft JT Gladiator Rubicon Rear 1 Piece 1350 CV Driveshaft – Extreme Duty Series
- RCV Performance CVJ44-JL-FAD Ultimate Dana 44 Front CV Axles with FAD for 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT Rubicon
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Factory Dana 44 axles
- Factory front and rear lockers
Engine
- Standard 3.6L V6 Pentastar
- iDRIVE Throttle Controller to suit Jeep Gladiator JT
Exhaust
- Factory
Exterior
- Quadratec Brute Strength Side Steps for 20-24 Jeep Gladiator JT
- Rydonair 7-inch Flexible Rubber Antenna compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU/JL/JLU Rubicon Sahara Gladiator – very first mod
- Fab Fours Stubby Front Bumper with Pre-Runner Guard, Matte Black – JL18-B4752-1
- Fab Fours Standard Rear Bumper, Black – JT20-Y1952-1
- 2 x Smittybilt 3/4-inch D-Ring Pair, Red
- Rugged Ridge D-Ring Isolators for 3/4-inch D-Ring Shackle
- Rugged Ridge 11216.32 Front & Rear Entry Guards
- Rugged Ridge 13550.23 Armis Hard Rolling Bed Cover
- Rival 4×4 2A.ST.2702.1 Hood Lift Kit
- Automotive Gold Laser Etched Stainless Gladiator Cut-Out License Plate Frame
- 4 x Smittybilt 7619 XRC Foot Pegs
- Rugged Ridge 11586.09 Bed Rail Off Road Jack Mount for the Hi-Lift
- 48-inch Hi-Lift Jack with Handle Keeper & Off Road Base
- SPIDERWEBSHADE Mesh Shade Top Sunshade for Jeep Gladiator JT 4-Door, Black
- 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator Trail Rail System Tie Down Rails, Mopar OEM
Intake
- Factory modified with Rugged Ridge AMFIB Snorkel Kit, low/high
- Snorkel wrapped by iCandy Designz, Ocala FL
Interior
- Mopar 82215523 Front Grab Handle Pair
- Mopar 82215524 Rear Grab Handle Pair
- Gladiator JT Grab Bar Ball Mount – 1-inch Ball Mount with Ram Mount & X-Grip XL
- Gladiator JT Side Mirrors with Ball Mount Solution – 1-inch Ball Mount + Ram Mount
- Baofeng UV-5R High Power Two Way Radio
- Seven Sparta Grab Tray for 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler JL & Jeep Gladiator JT
- First Alert Fire Extinguisher, Red, AUTO5
- 12 Volt Power Adapter for 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
- VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual Dash Cam
- VIOFO HK3 ACC Hardwire Kit
- VIOFO CPL Anti-Glare Filter Lens Cover
- Voswitch JL300 Lower Dash Switch Panel
Voswitch note: Patrick loves this setup because it gives the Jeep a super clean install. One control wire routes into the cab to the switch panel, which sits in the factory AUX switch location, while the main distribution panel keeps the engine bay wiring clean and makes adding lights and accessories easier.
Lighting
- 2 x KC HiLiTES 100 SlimLite LED 6-inch Pair Pack System
- 2 x KC HiLiTES Tube Clamp, 1-3/4-inch to 2-inch Tube
- 2 x KC HiLiTES 7210 KC 6-inch Round Stone Guard, Black
- 2 x Quadratec 3-inch Cube LED Light Kit – installed in the rear Fab Fours bumper
- ARTISTORE Super Bright Rechargeable LED Flashlight, 90000 Lumens XHP70.2
Recovery / Gear / Other
- Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Winch with Steel Cable – 97695
- Quadratec Multi Function Trail Shovel
- Quadratec Jumbo Rain-Proof Cargo Storage Bag
- Sunferno Recovery Tow Strap 35,000 lb, 3-inch x 20-foot
- Sunferno Tree Saver Winch Strap 35,000 lb, 3-inch x 8-foot
- Qjaiune 2Pcs 1/2 Inch D Ring Shackle
- KUBAKA Winch Snatch Recovery Ring, 41,000 lb, Red
- KUBAKA Synthetic Soft Red Shackle 1/2-inch x 22-inch, 41,000 lb, Red, 2-Pack
- Ranger 8 Ton / 17,600 lb Commercial Reliability Snatch Block by Ultranger
- Boulder Tools Heavy Duty Rapid Tire Deflator Air Down Offroad Kit
- VIAIR 450P-RV Silver Automatic Portable Compressor Kit – 45053
- NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter
- Corvus Outdoors Double Camping Hammock
- Hi-Lift Jack LM-100 Lift-Mate
- BETOOLL Tire Repair Kit, 22 Pcs
- GlueTread Sidewall Repair Kit
- Monoki First Aid Kit Survival Kit, 241 Pcs
Winch note: The Smittybilt winch came free from 4 Wheel Parts with the Fab Fours bumper combo buy.
Steering
- Synergy Manufacturing Front Track Bar Brace & Sector Shaft Brace for 18-25 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
- Synergy Manufacturing 8802-11 HD Chromoly Tie Rod for 18-26 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
- Synergy Manufacturing 8800-01 Heavy Duty Drag Link for 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
Suspension
- Teraflex 1969200 Falcon Performance Bump Stop Kit for 20-24 Jeep Gladiator JT
- EVO MFG 4.5-inch Lift Kit Enforcer Overland Stage 4 with EVO Spec 2.5 King Shocks
Tires
- Mickey Thompson Baja Pro XS 38-inch x 13.5-inch R17
Wheels
- Current installed wheels: Method Race MR108 Wheel 17×9 5×127 / 5×5, Gloss Titanium, -44mm
- Build history reference: TACTIK D Window Classic Wheel 17×9 with 4.75-inch backspace
- Build history reference: Black Rhino Abrams 17×9.5, -18 offset
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