Utility Rail System
For those of us whose Gladiators didn't come with the trail rail kit from the factory, the only available option if you want to take advantage of an awesome feature is to purchase the Mopar kit separately. First thought was that I could probably accomplish the same or better functionality for nearly half the price. And we did.
KIT INCLUDES
- 2x Side Rail
- 1x Front Rail
- 6x End Cap
- 12x M6x1.0 Bolt
ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING: The Gladiator utility rail kit turned out great! Part of the challenge was that standard strut channel wasn't the right depth, nor did the slots/holes line up well or at all. I ended up having to custom order 2000ft of plain steel extrusion and then cut it to length and cut the correct bolt pattern, but the finished product is fantastic. We finished each piece with a durable black texture powder coat inside and out and have custom injection-molded plastic caps for each end of each rail.
Here were the goals:
- Fit using only the factory-provided mounting features in the bed
- Match the depth of the Mopar kit, so that most/all accessories would fit both systems
- Allow accessories to be easily attached without sliding a t-slot nut in from one end
Functionally, the strut channel characteristics are fantastic. Strut channel hardware can be used for easy installation and configuration of attachments and accessories.
