I’ve looked at today’s stories and am confused about a number of things.
1) why does Brad need to close the roof of his car? She can’t? And if it’s a 2 person job, even more reason to hate that shitbox.
Just removing the hard roof is an effort - surprised they even bothered
HOW TO REMOVE JEEP GLADIATOR HARDTOP
Removing the Jeep Gladiator's roof is also simple, like removing the doors, but there is
more physical effort required. Besides the door and hardtop removal kit,
you will definitely need some assistance to remove your Gladiator’s roof.
Step One: Removing Front Panels
First off, the hardtop panels immediately above the front seats can be quickly removed. There are a series of latches holding these panels in place. After undoing each of these latches, each panel can be easily slid out of place and removed.
Step Two: Unscrewing Roll Cage Bolts
Rear Hardtop Torx Bolt
To remove the hardtop, another set of torx bolts needs to be removed. These are located on the rear of Gladiator’s cab near the roll cage. These also require the larger torx bit in order to be removed.
Step Three: Detaching Rear Cables
Jeep Gladiator Back Seat Power Box
On the back driver’s side corner of the hardtop above the rear seats,
there is another power box that is concealing some wires that need to be disconnected in order to remove the back section of the hardtop. This is accessible by folding down the back seat and removing the cover concealing the wires underneath.
A red clip should be visible on the cable. This should be pulled backward, revealing a black section that, when depressed, allows the cable to be removed. At this point, the cable can just hang loose. Additionally, the power box can be reattached so that it stays in place.
Step Four: Unscrewing the Rear Torx Bolts
Unscrewing Torx Bolts on Jeep Gladiator
At this point, 6 torx bolts need to be removed from the lower back seam of the hardtop. Once these are removed, nothing is holding the hardtop in place and it is ready to be removed.
Step Five: Lifting Off the Top
To get the hardtop removed, you will need a partner. What you have to do is first lift the top straight up, and carry it back over the Gladiator’s bed. While there are ways to do this alone with a hoist or other tools, it’s much safer and more reliable to remove the hardtop with the assistance of a friend.
At this point, the uniqueness of the Gladiator is as clear as day. It’s a convertible pickup truck. With the top and doors off, you get a clear view of the JT’s bed in the rear. If you want an even more open-air experience, then you could fold down the windshield as well.