$5,299.00
Model #MB1178
Approach and departure angles are vital in off-roading. The factory configuration of the Jeep Gladiator is great for some applications but when it comes to rock crawling the factory Jeep Gladiator Bed overhangs the back of the Jeep and often drags on many obstacles.
Since the release of the Jeep Gladiator 2020 model in 2019, owners have cut and bobbed the factory bed to improve departure angle. Cutting the factory bed is not a weekend project to do on the driveway. Often times it requires an Offroad professional body shop to shorten the factory Gladiator bed and, even with the factory bed bobbed there are durability issues with the tail lights and thin sheet metal.
Motobilt has designed and manufactured the world's first production full replacement bobbed bed kit for the Jeep Gladiator. The bed is constructed of heavy duty steel, eliminating the need for additional body armor. The Motobilt bobbed bed is the body armor for the Jeep Gladiator.
We tucked the tail lights in to prevent them from being broken when you get into big rocks or trees. The Motobilt Bobbed Bed Conversion for the Jeep Gladiator comes with just about everything you need to make the swap at your home. Basic hand tools can perform the Motobilt Bobbed Bed Conversion. Below you will find a list of what is included in the kit as well as features and benefits.
Kit includes: main bed sides, floor panel, bulkhead and tailgate; each laser cut, formed and welded from heavy duty 3/16 Inch steel plate for maximum strength. The inner fenders are fabricated from 11ga steel plate to provide additional gusseting and support adding to the overall strength. The bed was designed to take a beating when off-roading. We have also provided mounting points for those wanting to build custom roll bars on the fender tops. The fenders and bumper are also constructed from laser cut 3/16 Inch thick steel plate for ultimate durability.
Features... the kit is packed with features for both functionality and form. Building a functional product sometimes lacks in form but we wanted to ensure the bobbed bed kit both worked well and looked great. The top bed rail features a slotted bolt hole pattern to allow for many options to be bolted to it easily.
For instance, our cargo baskets will bolt on. You can also directly bolt on lighting for off-roading or the campsite. The steel corners are formed up and over to provide strength for side impacts while adding a stylish bed rail.
The tailgate holds your license plate and folds down. The kit includes flush latches, hinges, cables and rubber bumpers. The tail lights are recessed into the corners for extra protection. We include round pop-in style tail lights with reverse lights.
Additionally, including in the kit are provisions to mount Max-Bilt or Offroad Only surface mount LED tail lights. The tail light mount also provides a place to mount additional lighting of your choice. We recommend using the Baja Designs Squadron cubes.
Both the tail light and accessory lighting are trimmed with aluminum bolt-on rings. To ensure ultimate strength for side loads on the bed we have fabricated bed supports and a full length cross member to take all of the flex out of the bed structure.
The stock Gladiator frame is trimmed approximately 14-5/8 Inch and the total savings in length is approx 18 inches versus the factory bumper and factory bed.
The kit ships to you disassembled and in raw steel form. You will need to paint and assemble the bed during the install process. You can either assemble it and then have it painted or you can have the parts painted individually and then assembly.
We chose to assemble ours completely and then paint to reduce the chance of scratching the fresh paint when installing the new bed. We highly recommend the assemble and then paint method.
The Best Part:
The cost of the bed kit is less than what most reputable body shops would charge to cut down the factory bed. With that said, we put our factory Gladiator bed for sale on social media and sold it in less than 30 minutes for 4000 dollars. We recommend you do the same. Consider putting your factory bed on eBay and/ or social media to upgrade to the heavier duty-and better looking Motobilt bobbed bed conversion. In addition, if you have an aftermarket rear bumper you can sell that as well.
What's Included:
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| Make Vehicle | Model | Submodel | Year | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2020-2022 Jeep Gladiator |
Gladiator | 2020-2022 |
Motobilt was founded in 2012 by offroading pioneer, Dan DuBose and is located at Ozark, Alabama. The company specializes in creating aftermarket parts for various offroad vehicles and Jeeps. They have consistently provided high-quality products. Hence, they have become the brand of choice by multiple offroaders worldwide.
All of Motobilt’s products are made in the USA. With more than 40 professionals working in their 85,000 square foot facility, the company is able to maintain and control their high-quality standards and provide their customers with the best value for their money.
The company uses state-of-the-art technology in creating their products such as Laser Cutters, Press brake forming, CNC machines, Tube Benders, MIG and TIG welding machines, and more. They utilize the latest 3D CAD Software to create precise and accurate designs that fit perfectly in the vehicle.
Their products are made out of the best raw materials available in the market. This helps in making their product strong and durable that it can handle the toughest terrain encountered during off-roading.
If you want to turn your vehicle into a reliable offroading machine, you need parts designed for the occasion and Motobilt is the brand for you. They offer suspension parts, bumpers, stiffeners, chassis reinforcement parts, billet products, and other offroad accessories. If you want a brand that you can depend on, then you came to the right place. Visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your specific needs.
