CRAZIEST Exhaust Ever Installed on a Jeep Gladiator

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The old military vehicles had high water fording exhaust on their vehicles, can that be implenebted on a Jeep Gladiator? In this video I share with you several of the latest upgrades and modifications I've done to the Trail Aid Station to include regearing, vinyl decals, the new Overland Vehicles Systems Expedition truck bed cap, a new Redarc battery management system and my totally custom Magnaflow deep water crossing exhaust.
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0:00 Trail Aid Station Build Intro
0:57 Jeep Gladiator Regear
2:57 Jee Gladiator Graphics
6:01 Overland Vehicle Systems Expedition Truck Cap
10:34 Redarc Battery Management System
14:49 Deep Water Fording Exhaust

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@jrestifo 2 ай бұрын

I think your audio was mono, not getting left channel on this video, just FYI, love the channel!

@asaleemeadows 2 ай бұрын

yeah i just started it and thought my left air-pod was dead

@ChuckReynolds 2 ай бұрын

@@asaleemeadows LOL me too... like WUT?

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Sorry about that guys.... mic technical error I should have checked with headphones before uploading.

@jguil4d 2 ай бұрын

I was wondering, too. Wouldn’t be the first time a had an air pod decide not to work, but I’ve never had one go out in the transition from one video to another.

@ricksmith213 2 ай бұрын

I noticed that on the eastern Jeep safari video too

@dustoffer9870 2 ай бұрын

As a soon-to-be retired Army Flight Paramedic, I absolutely love the concept of this build and may integrate some of your ideas into my own. Love the content!

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service and best of luck on your upcoming retirement!

@JustMeMyselfNeye 2 ай бұрын

Excellent 👍 I'm a retired Aircraft Mechanic on the old 141s and C5s out at Travis, my plate is a Veteran Plate that says "MECH" on it 🤘😎

@ayalamarine6528 Ай бұрын

Sourdough campground in. Tok Alaska had a wash rack enjoy your trip

@67wildwolf 2 ай бұрын

Brad I love how Doc is turning out. And it looks like your having even more fun while your building it out. Your gonna love Alaska driving Doc.

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I wont actually be hitting Alaska this trip, going up through the Yukon to the Northwest Territory in Canada.

@67wildwolf 2 ай бұрын

@@TrailRecon You'll love the Yukon.

@danielstevens3869 2 ай бұрын

As a former combat lifesaver trained infantryman, I love what you are doing. I love the high water fording exhaust. Jeep should make that optional on their wranglers and Gladiators. There should be a few of these in every state for first responders.

@travelinman482 2 ай бұрын

*11Bravo with CLS cert/training. There, I fixed it for you.

@danielstevens3869 2 ай бұрын

@travelinman482 Not everyone knows what that means. That's why I said it like I did.

@travelinman482 2 ай бұрын

@@danielstevens3869 Ah, understood.

@starrskreamgaming Ай бұрын

“Combat lifetakers” we call them. Former 11b1p here. Sadly just usually a new guy who got stuck with extra gear to carry when doc needs it.

@danielstevens3869 Ай бұрын

@starrskreamgaming we were all combat life saver certified by my 3rd deployment. Not extra equipment for doc either.

@erictorin1703 2 ай бұрын

A great solution for being able to see out the back window is a camera-driven rear-view mirror. They’re reasonably priced on Amazon, and they work really well. I use one on my JL because the oversized rear tire on the bumper all but blocks the view. That way you can jam the truck bed full and it doesn’t impede your rear view at all.

@dsonnek7781 2 ай бұрын

Yep, they work great, put one on my ram. Has front and rear camera, GPS with recoding, incase of accident video doesn't lie.

@gogerwi 2 ай бұрын

Being a bit obsessive about dust control in camper shell I feel your pain. There are some 12-volt blower fans on Amazon used for offshore engine compartments to pressurize the engine compartment. The cap on out trucks being closed in its usually lower pressure than the outside pressure traveling down the road allowing dust to be invited in. Pressurize it and dust problem will mostly go away. Keep replacing the rubber seal on the tailgate as required.

@erictorin1703 2 ай бұрын

My recommendation for the battery box: put a second set of USB and socket ports INSIDE the box, and drive all the top-mounted charging stations off the internal ports, as you’ll always want those plugged in, and you can hide those wires, then. And then use the ports you already have for other devices you only plug in occasionally.

@dantebarto 2 ай бұрын

That’s AWESOME! Please tell Magnaflow to make that a commercial product!

@billwallace7531 2 ай бұрын

Your dedication to the military, our country, and military families is so admirable. Not to mention your medical training and wanting to give back to all of us. Thank you, Brad.

@lucasblanchard47 2 ай бұрын

Oh man that exhaust is so rad! I always keep a first aid kit in my truck. Great content as always, much love from Texas!

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Right on!

@danielstevens3869 2 ай бұрын

Hey I'm in Texas too.

@stevegirard817 8 күн бұрын

Love the exhaust!!! Just bought a 2024 Rubicon gladiator and your channel has just become my fav!!!!

@CIAG4PNP 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that exhaust would look really cool on a 4-door Jeep Rubicon!

@smchambs 2 ай бұрын

This guy gets new jeeps more often than I do oil changes. 😮

@altewemi 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@TheBigRed. 2 ай бұрын

His Biggest mistake is taking a Jeep...🤔🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

@christopherharris6005 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video as always Brad. Your Gladiator is an awesome overlanding rig. And thank you for your service.

@bradkarm1 Ай бұрын

Build is awesome! Conservative lift and tire combo, then wham! Crazy exhaust, love it!

@mtbullis 2 ай бұрын

great update, Brad. excited to watch the buildout and your upcoming trip.

@skiptheroad 2 ай бұрын

It's crazy awesome Brad. Your smile and enthusiasm is all that matters. Good luck with your upcoming trip.

@ADD901-nl1gi 2 ай бұрын

Brad, you are awesome brotha! Your vision, passion, and intelligence mirror each other in this build. Plus, we all know you are going to use this beast on the trail. Great video and great build! I hope our paths cross. ✌️😎👍

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@bluemori3162 2 ай бұрын

It is fun to watch the problem solving, thank you!

@troys75 2 ай бұрын

Build is coming along great. Decals look awesome Brad, I like the idea of the side exhaust without the stack but get why you have done it. Thanks for sharing.

@sqeekms6186 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad your back..A lot of the Group was worried... They were worried and was wondering where you were at and thought something was wrong.. I just told them that you were probably editing a really really good video for us 😂 I was thinking you probably went on that Center force ride or you were wheeling with TSTN ..I did see you with him on his channel.

@lhaskins123 Ай бұрын

Just ordered the bed cap, thanks for the mini review on it. Looking forward to it now!

@toddshook1765 2 ай бұрын

It is great that a vision in mind and paper comes out so well. It has brought awareness of my training in first aid and when I was an EMT to the forefront of preparing.

@KiLL3RiFiCATiON 2 ай бұрын

My right ear enjoyed this

@jayfoster5756 2 ай бұрын

Love how the build is coming along. I have had first aid kits in my vehicles for almost 50 years.

@Dbowman78 2 ай бұрын

Looks awesome! Great job!

@ASKid24 2 ай бұрын

Unique is always the way. Love this. It’s just way more fun to me when people do things out of the ordinary. Well done.

@RWTT 2 ай бұрын

I love it Brad, and you are right, it’s your Jeep and you can do what you want. I’ve seen vehicles with exhaust like that traveling around the globe as an Air Force flight engineer. Can’t wait to see more.

@ranarch 2 ай бұрын

Can hardly wait to see you putting all of this into action!!!

@joseprprprpr 2 ай бұрын

What a unique exhaust! I love this sort of content. Do what you want with your Jeep!

@1oldarmyguy 2 ай бұрын

Brad, it's coming along great!! Love watching how you are bringing the vision to life.

@ranarch Ай бұрын

Amazing. Good idea. Keep brainstorming

@markcargile 2 ай бұрын

Man that exhaust is awesome! Love this whole project!

@moregrip4185 2 ай бұрын

excellent execution on the exhaust!! really nice job!

@VelcorHF 2 ай бұрын

This build is coming out very unique. I love that and am looking forward to your trip.

@obs_j.a.g Ай бұрын

Your rig is amazing sir 🔥🔥🔥 Can’t wait to see it in person 🤙🏽 That exhaust 😍 it’s so badass 👍🏽

@32johnw 2 ай бұрын

So many great mods and this build is really getting me excited to make my Gladiator my own. Love the idea around using the foam to keep chargers organized.

@PeakDecline 2 ай бұрын

I love the commitment to the theme and mission. That OVS topper is now also on my shortlist of options for my Gladiator, the features and price are very competitive.

@charlesodle8595 2 ай бұрын

They keep is awesome what’s even more awesome is seeing you be able to do it your way and enjoy your life to the fullest. That’s the grand prize

@dominica2765 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Hope you and the family are well. Great job. I love your attention to detail.🙏

@Dallas88888 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! It's good to be you! I can't wait to see the future videos! Thanks for sharing!

@B-RAD4life 2 ай бұрын

What a great unique build! Can't wait to see how it performs for you on your journey!!

@NightFall_Rubicon Ай бұрын

love these types of fabrication breakdown vids. Keep it up Brad!

@JT.OverlandR 2 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@MichaelApodaca 2 ай бұрын

Man, I absolutely love how this truck is turning out Brad! I really liked the exhaust when I first saw it and just knew there had to be some ties to the military somehow, but I had no idea about those high-fording exhaust on the Humvees and other military vehicles. Awesome integration onto the Gladiator as well as all of the upgrades you've added. I really like that SST topper as well. I wasn't sure how this build would differ from your previous Gladiator build (which I also enjoyed), but this is really coming into it's own with the First Aid theme and I think may be one of the best (and most unique) Gladiators out there when it's all said and done! Looking forward to the next video!

@jimjenkins3928 2 ай бұрын

Gladiator is looking Kickass, Brad 👍

@BruceF. 2 ай бұрын

Your tease posts on Instagram had me anxiously awaiting this update video, thanks for sharing!! Awesome build!!

@JustMeMyselfNeye 2 ай бұрын

I KNOW RIGHT it was killing me when I saw the short on KZfaq

@brettbarnes4995 2 ай бұрын

The Gunny is looking forward to fallowing your trip to Alaska. Great job on the Gladiator. Semper Fi Doc!

@patricksullivan9713 2 ай бұрын

This jeep is so cool, I love the concept, the graphics, the stainless cap is awesome and the exhaust is really neat. Reminds me of the army!

@Day7Reset 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Brad! Will definitely get a first aid kit for my Gladiator. I love your content and great job on the build focusing on function over form. The truck looks all the cooler for it.

@MikeUtah 2 ай бұрын

You should be very proud of yourself and everything you have done with this build so far. Exhaust , battery system, and topper are awesome to me.

@Biohazardpiano2010 2 ай бұрын

I've been waitin for this video. Heck, I like the exhaust. I think it looks cool and its incredibly unique. Cant wait to see how this vehicle is going to continue to evolve.

@delta21002000 2 ай бұрын

The gladiator is looking awesome!!!

@LeftLaneCriminal 2 ай бұрын

Brad this an awesome build and I love the purpose of First Aid as a focus. Keep up the great work

@_Hao_Nguyen_ 2 ай бұрын

can not wait for this trip video!!!!

@PanzerMace 2 ай бұрын

So happy to see you with the OVS Cap! I only discovered them recently and I’m very interested to see how it works for you. Can’t wait to see your Alaska trip videos. 😁

@DuaneForrester 2 ай бұрын

It’s crazy…but I like it! So well executed, too. Chef’s kiss!

@jaystewart9947 2 ай бұрын

I like all your mods Brad. Looking forward to your trip north in it! 👍

@lwrcbcm8954 2 ай бұрын

Well done Brad, that looks really good, and very unique. I like it.

@ahmednesbitte4906 2 ай бұрын

Hi Brad, very nice build! Thank you for sharing! 🚗

@mjo326 2 ай бұрын

I bought an RSI Smartcap EVO Sport a couple of months ago. I really enjoy the side access and side bin.

@mtnmnchronicles 2 ай бұрын

Love it. Your Gladiator is coming along nicely. Great job, love the tribute and the fact that you are bringing awareness to First Aid.

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@davidritacurl797 2 ай бұрын

I've loved the high water kits on our military Hummers but had a love-hate relationship on civilian vehicles. Looks like y'all nixed any hesitation I would have. Looks great, excited to see it in action.

@AdamKalbasz 2 ай бұрын

Excellent solution for the exhaust. I bet this makes it aftermarket offering if your tests work out!

@jeffcampsall5435 2 ай бұрын

Nice to finely see a snorkel on an exhaust to compliment a snorkel on the front for water crossing 👍

@SteveTubo 2 ай бұрын

Great video Brad. Doc is looking good

@Thomzombie303 2 ай бұрын

Looks awesome Brad! Cant wait for the artic circle content.

@eddylozanomusic 2 ай бұрын

The video we’ve all been waiting for! Great job man! So awesome

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@frankjacoby9460 2 ай бұрын

I love it too Brad, it’s great the way you continue to honor your time in the military which brings honor to all your brothers and sisters both veteran and currently serving! Good luck on your trip to the Arctic Circle, I’ll be riding (virtually-shotgun) - as always Semper Fi!

@3jeepfan 2 ай бұрын

Very cool Brad! I hope Regina is traveling to the artic circle with you. My wife & I like Regina in the videos.

@Malc664 2 ай бұрын

Hi Brad. Well done on presenting this video, you're a pro. With the tailgait leaking dust. I used Self-adhesive Open Cell Foam and it has lasted for years since 2018 and still going strong. It is light and sticks really well. The heavier rubber ones may look better but the lighter material really works and I don't even notice it.

@mtlassen1516 2 ай бұрын

@TrailRecon this is brilliant! Your battery compartment and the idea for holding battery chargers in place is great and I’m probably going to steal the idea - on a lesser scale - for me. Exhaust system makes complete sense. So much on snorkels for air intake, very little in my experience, discussion about exhaust snorkel. Excellent thinking! Well done!

@sonnicman 2 ай бұрын

Brad, love what you've done with the power management. You could possibly Cerakote the exhaust pipe below the heat shield. That should help with your heat issue. Although not necessary you could also install a flapper plate at the top of the exhaust stack to keep water, debris, etc from falling down into the pipe.

@hdm-nm 2 ай бұрын

Awesome progress, this keeps getting better and better. Try the ESI seal kit, which is under 30 bucks. They have directions that show how to use a 1" test strip to figure out the optimal install orientation and position along the bottom so that the seal doesn't end up folding inward and failing.

@CraigG21 2 ай бұрын

Wow - the Gladiator is really taking shape! Love all of the mods! It’s so cool to see you put so much of yourself into this build; and you can see the passion is higher with this one, which really says something! Can’t wait to see this in action too 👌👊

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@donnapablos8752 2 ай бұрын

Looks good Brad, thank you for sharing. Have a safe trip. Wish we were gone with you. Thank you Don and Donna. In North Idaho.

@overlandvehiclesystems1700 2 ай бұрын

Looks great on the rig!

@fstarr2771 2 ай бұрын

Magna flow needs to make this exhaust a kit for sale

@AndersonOffRoadandAdventures 2 ай бұрын

What a unique build!! Love it

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Trying to keep it different.

@donnstambaugh1506 21 күн бұрын

Love the exhaust, well done.,.

@TrailRecon 20 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Jeepwrangler392Hemi 2 ай бұрын

Pretty cool Jeep video!!! I’ve got 4.88’s w/35’s and love it. I’ve also re-geared a past 4x4 in the 90’s and it worked great. Have a safe/fun trip HMCM.

@onenut5306 2 ай бұрын

Good job on the 4:88’s I did that and installed a e-locker for the front of my Gladiator Mojave. I pull a bass boat and an overland trailer and it works well. Love your channel. Keep up the great work

@explor360 2 ай бұрын

I have the Redarc BCDC 1240 powering a 100 AH lithium battery in my Gladiator build and it has never failed me even on our most recent 6 week trip.

@adamsimon4775 2 ай бұрын

Awesome auxiliary battery setup brother.

@camaraec 2 ай бұрын

Hi Brad, great video. I traveled overland from Los Angeles to Prudhoe Bay Alaska in a First Generation Toyota Tacoma. Great adventure, looking forward to the video. Good luck to you.

@contingencyoverland6975 2 ай бұрын

Looks awesome

@petersantulli2337 2 ай бұрын

I first saw the exhaust and was like why Brad why! Was not a fan until you explained it, makes sense and I get it. Not a fan of the looks, but definitely respect the tribute and functionality! Very unique!

@robertyoung8289 2 ай бұрын

On my Tacoma TRD PRO I'm running 4.88 with 31 inch tires! Its just fine at 65mph and has a outstanding crawl ratio!

@jean-christophedupont5652 2 ай бұрын

This Jeep looks fantastic, and must drive very well. It looks even better than what you were talking about in your live calls. I can't wait to see Doc out on the trails in real!

@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын

Thank you! I've since removed the decals and will be doing something new. Haven't decided exactly what, so stay tuned!

@jean-christophedupont5652 7 күн бұрын

@@TrailRecon I saw a picture floating around with Doc all white again, and I was wondering! Looking forward to see what you're up to.

@Twibelly 2 ай бұрын

As a former Critical Care Transport and ER nurse (now PACU) I’m following this build closely to incorporate the ideas, I can afford, into my 2023 Gladiator. Excited to stop by Silverdale Wa and check out the shop.

@docfluty 2 ай бұрын

Really like that!

@martinklaus2203 2 ай бұрын

A titanium tip would be super cool at the top of the exhaust, and it turns a pretty purple-ish blue after it gets hot.

@mudbug8037 2 ай бұрын

I would LOVE to do your arctic circle trip! Maybe one day... Doc looks great!

@JamesVaiciulis 2 ай бұрын

Recommendation, for a little inspiration, find an old ambulance and see what you can steal out of it.. Inspired by your build..

@Billrovid 2 ай бұрын

I love it all and anyone who has negative opinions just keep them to yourself. Looking forward to what’s coming Brad!

@jonathanwelter 2 ай бұрын

Looks great Brad.

@TrailRecon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@derekjarman1638 2 ай бұрын

The foam cut outs for your charging station is such a good idea!

@DixieOverland 2 ай бұрын

Great video and glad to see this build coming along like it is. Also love the idea of the charging station. I need to incorporate something like this in mine for the same purpose!

@TrailRecon 7 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!