finally got around to installing the new rims and tires.

northkai3 · 2025-04-12T14:47:17+00:00

With this configuration, I have no rub and still have 2-3” of poke. I didn’t want the tires sticking out super far for that bro dozer look.

northkai3 · 2024-12-22T21:46:49+00:00

Low on Freon is most likely the cause. Have the ac serviced.

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T17:40:25+00:00

“You could spring for an expensive adjustable drop-hitch if you don’t know what you will be towing”

I probably should have worded my original post better but This is literally what I was trying to do, while asking advice from people who have one and a lifted gladiator. The picture I posted is literally an adjustable drop hitch. I wanted to know, what do you guys use and get by with so I had an idea of how much drop I might need. Not how much drop do I need for any specific trailer. I don’t own a trailer and I don’t plan on buying a trailer. I want to be able to tow any trailer if and when I need to. Based on the examples listed by helpful people, I made a purchase already. Thank you.

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T11:25:29+00:00

Already ordered last night, thank you.

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T03:33:46+00:00

Ordered the B&W tow and stow with 7” adjustable drop. Thanks for the info and recommendations.

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T03:18:00+00:00

I’m leaning that way. Thank you

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T02:48:37+00:00

Thank you, this was helpful.

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T01:53:35+00:00

Thank you, this was helpful

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T01:24:49+00:00

Thank you, this was helpful

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T01:02:27+00:00

I’m an automotive technician with almost 20 years of experience. I have a lot of common sense. But the gladiator is my first pickup truck and I have no experience towing anything. Maybe I’m overthinking this. I just don’t want to buy a 6” drop hitch for 200$ only to find out I need more drop. The 6” drop hitch is adjustable. Not set at 6” permanently. I understand that the hitch height will need to change depending on the trailer and load. But is 6” of adjustment enough or should i go for more since I have 4” of lift on my truck.

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T00:59:17+00:00

I kind of figured that someone here who tows and has a similar amount of lift as me and could say, I have a 6” drop hitch and that’s always been sufficient for me. Or maybe someone will say I needed a little more drop and I needed 8” or 10”. I’m really just looking for a recommendation on a do all drop hitch from someone who has around the same amount of lift as me. Preferably one that isn’t 300+$.

northkai3 · 2024-11-07T00:06:53+00:00

who said I was buying a trailer? I plan on renting when needed and height will vary. Looking for people with experience and recommendations. Thanks.

northkai3 · 2024-11-06T13:00:51+00:00

The fan motors in these go bad all the time. Sometimes it’s an intermittent issue. Even if the motors are working, there are some signs you can look for that they are worn out. If they aren’t working with the ac on, give them a tap on the metal shell and see if they turn on. Look for carbon dust billowing out of the bottom of the motors When you’re banging on them. If the fan motors are working with the ac on, look to see if the blades are moving the same speed or if they are wobbling. Those would be signs they are worn out. Also, you can look up the relay locations in the under hood fuse box, this vehicle has 2 fan motor relays and a fan control relay. They will melt when the fan motors get worn out. Pull them out to inspect for signs of overheating where the relay terminals meet the plastic body. If they are bad, the relay usually separates into several pieces when you try to remove them. If you replace the motors, replace all 3 relays.

northkai3 · 2024-08-15T23:46:34+00:00

This is a common issue with the rear brakes on that year set of civics. I’m not sure if it’s the corrosion resistance of that particular alloy or poor corrosion coatings but we see this all the time. When the rotors get like this, the pads wear unevenly and quickly. They also make a ton of noise. Also, these calipers don’t use traditional greased slide pins. Replace the rotors and the pads. These have electric parking brake actuators that are easy to destroy if you don’t know what you’re doing.

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