Well, the much-anticipated Jeep truck is here––welcome to the Gladiator era. As a company that has made trucks out of Jeeps since 2005, of course we want to weigh in and ask for your thoughts.
-Overall we like it, the design looks well thought out. That said, we agree with our friends at JPFreek when they said "we got a truck-based Jeep, not a Jeep-based truck." Lots of people clearly wanted to see something more like a Scrambler without a divorced bed. Good thing for them that GR8TOPS offers options to do just that!-If they had to use a legacy model name, Gladiator was the right call — NOT Scrambler. A divorced cab and bed = Gladiator.
-Not having a 2-door is huge. It's simply a mistake for Jeep not to offer a 2-door. Interesting to note that the Gladiator concept truck from 2005 was a much longer bed and extended cab, people loved that concept.
In the end, it's great to have all this attention being paid to Jeep trucks and have Jeep back in the truck game. GR8TOPS will continue to provide affordable half hardtops and kits to convert JK, TJ and LJs into to pickups. We can fill the gap Jeep has left between the Wrangler and the Gladiator.
Like the Gladiator? What type of products would be cool for GR8TOPS to build for the new Gladiator? Let us know what you think on any of our social channels.
-Overall we like it, the design looks well thought out. That said, we agree with our friends at JPFreek when they said "we got a truck-based Jeep, not a Jeep-based truck." Lots of people clearly wanted to see something more like a Scrambler without a divorced bed. Good thing for them that GR8TOPS offers options to do just that!-If they had to use a legacy model name, Gladiator was the right call — NOT Scrambler. A divorced cab and bed = Gladiator.
-Not having a 2-door is huge. It's simply a mistake for Jeep not to offer a 2-door. Interesting to note that the Gladiator concept truck from 2005 was a much longer bed and extended cab, people loved that concept.
In the end, it's great to have all this attention being paid to Jeep trucks and have Jeep back in the truck game. GR8TOPS will continue to provide affordable half hardtops and kits to convert JK, TJ and LJs into to pickups. We can fill the gap Jeep has left between the Wrangler and the Gladiator.
Like the Gladiator? What type of products would be cool for GR8TOPS to build for the new Gladiator? Let us know what you think on any of our social channels.
18 comments
Russ
Are you going to design a hard half top for a JLU as I currently have a half soft top on my JLU and absolutely love it
Russ
Are you going to design a Hard Halftop for a JLU? This something i’d be interested in owning as I have a soft half top currently on my JLU and absolutely love it!!
Joy
Do you make a top to convert gladiator to wrangler?
Making one speck between
Can to trunk?
James Moore
Need an install video on your YouTube channel. Yes a step by step video manual. I am waiting for my kit to be shipped out Saturday or Monday. I am going to get a Jeep works 10” stretch for mine as well.
Drew
I would love to have a top that allow for bed access from the cab. Like an old school defender.
Something like this guy built.
https://youtu.be/XPeDiLhWrRg
Gary Danter
any plans for a j30 camper top for the gladiator with a pass thru hatch, keep up great work
Brian Rayburn
Have a 2015 JKUR, currently have a top from a company called off road heroes( it’s what they call a multi top. I have the cargo cover option on it currently, I went to JEEP INVASION in pigeon forge Tennessee this past year and seen the conversion you had on display. I had seen other conversions , but you lost your 4 doors. When I saw your conversion there was impressed. Have you had many people interested in the recruit conversion? Looking to possibly get recruit conversion early this next year so it would be ready for Jeep Invasion 2020. I still have my hard top, freedom panels, etc. what kind of price would it be to get conversion did if I brought it to your shop?
Steve Green
To tell u the truth, I want a Swiss army knife Jeep jku. If I want a 2 door truck today I put on the appropriate panels. 4 door truck for tomorrow, appropriate panels. Back to my SUV the next day. It is a vision in my head but no one makes such a thing. Guess I’ll have to buy half doors n make the cotton picking thing myself. Thanks from a disabled veteran that loves ur stuff.
James
I’m specifically looking for a Gladiator top that is one full enclosure over the entire bed. Being able to keep front freedom Top section would be ideal. I’m basically hoping for an extended Wrangler look that allows access to the rear from the passenger cabin. It will also allow for items longer then 5 feet and still stay dry. Or allow for a raised bed with under storage ect.
James Moore
We need to make the 2 door Jk with the single cab 1 piece hardtop conversion kit like a Comanche or scrambler.
Dusty
Keep up what you’re doing I along with many others don’t like the looks of the 4 doors jeep truck . I understand why they are selling them nowadays for but jeeps held the 2 door market for a long time. People didn’t buy jeeps for the room anyway.
Robert Kahkonen
Do you make these tops for the 4 door jl ?
Gary
I have a 2015 jeep wrangler 2 door and I am going to convert into the GR8TOPS half hardtop, it really LOOKS GOOD. Does anyone know the pros and cons of this product?
Thank you, Gary
Ron
Me Too are you going to adapt the Jl wrangler as I want a 2 door wrangler pickup… Improvements, soundproofing!!! for the cab.
JDP
I’ve never been attracted to trucks. I’ve never owned one and no one in my immediate or extended family including my wife’s family has ever owned a truck. But, this gladiator definitely got me excited. Haven’t told my wife yet and not sure what she’ll think, but I plan on selling our family SUV (2017 Audi Q7) and grabbing a 2020 Gladiator Overland or Rubicon model.
With that being said, I became aware of your company while searching for a truck ‘cap’ and since you asked in this post what products we look forward to, I found this rendered image that fits my needs/wants: (https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/attachments/gladwithrack-jpg.6956/). The only gripe I have is that the artist failed to match the window tint. Seriously looking forward to someone make this type of conversion available.
BR,
JD
Scott
Are you going to build a 2 door kit for the JLU? What will you do about the rear doors? The aluminum body will make it tough to weld in a filler panel. That said, I think this is a great location for a storage compartment. Half rear doors could mean a paintless modification.
Chris Fourment
I like the new Gladiator and plan to sell my TJ and order mine after they’ve been out about 6 mos. would like to see GR8Tops do a bed cover that would make the Gladiator look similar to a D110. Love your products, keep up the gr8 work.
Lawrence Reynolds
I agree the 2-door concept was much better looking and had a more usable bed this is what brought me to your website
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