How to Load Plywood in a Jeep Gladiator Truck
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The Jeep Gladiator isn't just for show, it's a real deal truck! Today in the Quadratec Academy, Rob walks us through the steps to set up your Gladiator bed to carry a full size, 4x8 sheet of plywood. It just takes 3 easy steps, placing a 2x4 on top of the wheel arches, 2 more in the rear pocket, then setting the tailgate in the mid position and you'll be ready to carry all the plywood your heart desires!
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I'm amazed at how many people who spend their time watching Jeep videos only to try and trash them. Why are you watching Jeep videos?
As for the Gladiator not being a "real" pick up, well 90% of your trucks wouldn't make it halfway through the gatekeeper of an off-road trail.
But no hard feelings. If you get stuck, any Jeep owner will be glad to tow you out. 😁
I agree with you. I have never owned a Jeep, because I jusr can't see myself getting by without the use of a pickup bed, but I am happy they have an option now. I have always wanted a Jeep, and now I finally have a contender to consider for when I am buying a new truck!
I don't know why people come to comment negatively. It's not even just to give an opinion, it's to come and just trash talk.
I like to look at how miserable people are!
Cool. I got the plywood.
You get me the Gladiator..😉
How much plywood do you have? Maybe you could work out a trade with someone before prices come down?
Wow! Great to see you finally got your Gladiator!
Dude thank you so much to share this information, I was wondering how I was going to put plywood in my jeep gladiator and you gave me the answer thank you
Very cool. Did not realize my Gladiator had those features until now!
I never knew people cared so much about hauling plywood until the Gladiator came out. 🤷♂️
Apparently they aren't tree huggers : )
That’s because people thAt actually use a truck to haul plywood buy a reAl truck. Step one, load plywood in bed. Step two, close tailgate....
Plywood rated is a inside *joke* on the gladiator forums, been going around there for a long time.
Not a joke, I set up temporary platforms and they are based on 4'x8'. So yes being able to carry a 4'x8' is deal breaker for me.
When you're buying a $60-$75k "truck" you want to be able to haul something in it. And yes, I love the look of the Gladiator and want one pretty bad. But I finally retire my 20 year F-150, I'll probably end up buying another truck with at least a 6 foot bed.
I had a rental 2019 Sahara Wrangler hard top and really enjoyed it. I do a lot of wood projects at home, so I never considered getting my own vehicle because of it (while I can't haul 4x8 sheets in my current vehicle, I can put up to 11 ft lumber length completely inside my Venza). This video has me now thinking about the Gladiator.
Do you really need do go through all that just for a couple sheets a plywood? Just leave the tailgate up and throw the plywood in there with a couple straps on,like everybody else does. Its crazy how Jeep went through all that trouble for something so simple
My thoughts simple things made complicated.
Probably designed by people that have never hauled lumber.
@@Technomage1700 not really there for plywood as much as more fragile 4x8 sheet goods. Just need some ply set the bed at half and strap it in
All that trouble? Yeah. Stamping beads in something that already gets beads stamped in it is a real pain in the ass.
Not trouble its Called convenience. just added perk so ply wood will lay flat. Don't be so critical.
In a previous video at a car show, you said to cut a 2X6, not 2X4's.
Isnt it supposed to be a single 2x6 in the vertical slot. Seems like the wood is bowed up in the center.
That's a cute little honda ridgeline. I know it's not going to a jobsite because anyone going there should know you have to mark a load that hangs over the tailgate for safety.
Not in all states. In some states, only loads that extend 4 or more feet back from tail lights need to be flagged. The load in this video does not extend that far. Same applies to Ridgelines.
Makes no sense to do this for plywood, just throw it in the wheel wells with tailgate at mid height and go. Sheet rock on the other hand... that's where this makes sense.
I frequently buy 4x8 sheets of sheet steel and this is very good to know.
Yep, Plywood will survive without the 2x4 support but I think it's nice to know for other material like drywall/sheetrock
Lol that tape measure
A Stanley powerlock 2 is $9.00 at HD.
And yet it worked.
Never done before this guy is putting plywood in a pickup truck mind blown
Drawing MEMES pickup truck?🤣🤣
The bed, or lack of a useful bed is what stopped me from buying a gladiator. For an occasional trip to grab some plywood sure it’s fine. If you actually need the utility of a truck bed, it’s useless. Good luck loading a pallet into the bed. I wanted to love the gladiator since I love my wife’s JL, but ultimately I ended up going home with a Ram Rebel
I went the other way completely and decided to go EV.
Since you didn't say, am I to assume Jeep doesn't provide the cut dimensions in the owners manual? Sure, easy enough to measure, but the engineers already know this info. Would be nice if they provided it.
Rob! Epic video, surprised it doesn't have 5 MILLION views already, but you failed to measure/mension if the gas fill tube buldge interferes with the plywood.....lmao, did you have to notch the plywood? sincerely, your buddy on jeepgladiatorforum
just test drove one of these and really was smitten but only needing the bed for kayaks. have yet to see a video how folks are using it that way.
pretty clever
The Gladiator is my dream vehicle in the Rubicon manual tranny trim. But now it will stay a dream because that bed setup is no way to haul plywood. Thanks so much for this video.
I never knew one needed to watch a video to put plywood or anything else in the bed of a truck.
A Honda Ridgeline can accommodate a sheet of plywood without any modifications. In fact it's the only Small pick-up that can.
Does Jeep have a custom cross members for the box? This way, you don't have to cut any 2X4's.
How to load sheet goods in any full sized truck
-Open tailgate
-Place sheet goods in bed
-Close tailgate
It’s amazing how those engineers made the wheel wheels exactly 48” apart it’s like a crazy coincidence or something, this seems like a bunch of hoopla just to get something into a “truck”. Christ a Honda mini van can fit full sheet goods inside them with the back hatch closed
Jake’s Garage you have an 8’ bed?
Michael Noonan yes I do and even on the trucks I have had a 6’ beds you can usually lift up the sheets and get them over the top of the tailgate
@@jakesgarage680 technically you can do this with a gladiator too.
Also, many fullsize trucks come with 5' and 5.5' beds. Not much more bed there, just a little more width.
My apples taste better than your oranges. Jeep gladiator is not a full sized truck. Try closing the bed on a Colorado or Tacoma and get back to me.
Let us know how that truck with the 8" bed does on moabs rock trails. Also, let us know how easy it is to make it into a convertible, and take the doors off of it.
Gladiator is meant to be a swiss army knife. It's not meant to be a 1 ton work truck. It can do a bit of everything adequately. It's a tow vehicle, it's a family hauler, it's a work truck, it's a jeep, it's a convertible, it's an SUV, it's a grocery getter. Let me know what other vehicle has the same versatility.
hilarious string of comments from fellas who hate Jeeps but watch Jeep videos...you know you want to come out of the closet🤣
Hey Rob! Nice video! Now, how about the update on Jeep Wrangler jl, O.E.M. Half-Doors!! Where are they in availability status? Where are some pictures? Lots of people are curious!! Please update, asap!
Thanks Chris! Unfortunately I don't have any news regarding OEM half doors. Last we heard, the "donut hole" door that was shown at the JL reveal in L.A. was definitely not going to be produced. But at this point Jeep seems to have gone silent on if and when even a solid half door will ever be available. JCR has nice aluminum half doors available now, www.quadratec.com/brand/jcr-offroad/doors/doors amd Bestop's CORE doors have just been released for the 07-18 JK Wrangler. I've heard they're in development of a JL version as well, so hopefully we'll have some more aftermarket half doors in the very near future.
How about how to load an ATV in a Jeep Gladiator ?
Are there hooks on the floor of the bed to strap the load down so it doesn't slide-out during transit?
Yes there are. Two on the front. Two on the back.
just keep the tailgate closed and put em in there like you would with a normal truck
That's what I was thinking
Can you use 2x8 instead
This is great but what about 4x4x8 or 2x4x8
but that is no bed liner.. this will scratch the paintwork for sure.. any solution?
Can you make a video on how to tie the plywood down
Just like with any truck...pull the front down to keep it from raising and pull the rear down and forward
Front: strap across the top near the cab hopefully with a anchor point lower than the cargo like a bed point...
Back: you want to pull it forward and down at the same time im a fan of 2 straps for this but 1 will do... hook into a bed anchor go over the plywood and at the halfwat point wrap underneath on the backside and atrach the starp to the opposite side of the bed...
So Jeep knows they made the bed too short.
They made the bed the correct length for it still being able to be used off-road.
Did show how we used the tie downs
Question: is it okay to run without a third brake light? Cause if you leave the tailgate in this position, you lose the third brake light.
Yes...it's just fine..
My 05 Honda element carries plywood quite well plus about 100 other things!!!! Lol
Stop showing off
Dude, you are bragging about owning a Honda Element to make fun of a Jeep?
Wow, a subject so worthy of a video.
Imagine going to Starbucks with plywood loaded in your Gladiator!!
we'll take a pumpkin spice latte #basic
They need a 6 and a half ft bed option at least to make it useable as a work truck, which the Gladiator isn’t. They need to bring back the Dakota or at least a Gladiator work truck model with a lower price.
The more I look at the new trucks, the more I like my '98 Dakota 4x4 with a 6'6" bed and a 5.2L V8. 340,000 miles. I rue the day when it stops.
@David Hablewitz Same here, I have an 06 Dakota 2wd 4.7 V8 with 3.55 rear end and 6'6 bed. 97,000 miles, I've loaded a full pallet of bricks in between the wheel wells and will carry plywood no problem. It also tows like a 1/2 ton with a few suspension, brake and performance upgrades, I wish they still made them.
The original gladiator J series.. were work trucks 7 and 8 ft beds.. i have an original 76 J10 i can put plywood and drywall fully in.. laying down flat... with the tailgate up. These new Jeeps are terribly tiny in the bed.. useless
Gloves for plywood come on man
@Myballsitchsomethingfierce
😁😂🤣
Lol
That's some jerry-rig for a $40k truck. The way the half-propped open tailgate is supposed to serve as a third point of support ... maybe this is good for bringing home a few sheets for some arts and crafts but I wouldn't trust it to drive home 20 sheets of drywall or anything.
Actually just did haul 20 sheets and I didn’t even notice it was back there
What kind of lunatic buys a wrangler with a bed to do general contractor work loads?
How about a ATV. Honda canam Kawasaki????
Couldn't you use a 2x8 for the back?
Only Jeep owners would need a step by step on how to load plywood...
Plywood rated is a inside joke on the gladiator forums, been going around there for a long time.
I thought you are supposed to use a Single 2"x6" and not 2 - 2"X4"
That could explain the slight bend in the plywood hanging out towards the tailgate.
Bruh leave the tailgate up and angle 'er in haha
What was the exact length of the 2x4s? would have been nice to tell us ya think.
We didn't mention it, because everyone's situation will be slightly different. Given factory tolerances, and whether the truck has a factory spray in bed liner, aftermarket bed liner (Line-X, Rhino Lining, etc.) or no bed liner at all, you'll have to measure and potentially make a couple cuts to the 2x4 to get a nice snug fit in your truck.
That's nifty but I'll think I'll keep my full size truck, it's actually cheaper anyways.
Did “so many people” really want to know if they can carry a 4x8 piece of plywood in their brand new Jeep Gladiator? 😂
Plywood rated is a inside joke on the gladiator forums, been going around there for a long time.
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised, carrying plywood is an actual point people use when deciding which truck they want to go with. Which is understandable if you're a carpenter or handy man.
I am an oil painter and work large-so the size of the bed is important for me.
It was the first thing I thought about when I saw these came out. They look cool, but I buy full sheets of acrylic and plywood almost 2 times a month. This looks like a PITA to me. I am going to have to stick with a full size truck...
30 sheets ?
its a truck bed man just throw it in and strap it down with the tailgate closed. jeep acting like theyre reinventing a truck bed
Fix it again tony.
Surprised that Jeep isnt upselling some attachment that's a few grand. Jeep people tend to put way too much $ into their depreciating assets.
Jeeps hold their value more than most brands.
How to flex your jeep gladiator on CZcams.
Not a truck know 6 foot bed single cab know id buy that
I hope the next video shows how to load 2x4s....possibilities are endless. Im selling my RAM tmrw.💩
Would.
Nice small size off road pickup truck.
But for building supplies I will spend my money on full size pickup truck and keep the charge.
Rui Silva the point is to have a truck that can do both...sure this wouldn’t make sense for a carpenter that NEEDS an 8ft bed every day, but for everyone else, who would probably buy a 5.5ft bed half ton anyway, this is fine.
The "2X4"s at my local home store are actually 1.5X3.5 Were your "2X4"s actual 2X4's or were they actually 1.5X3.5's?
301steady no 2x4’s are actually 2” by 4”
@@maxwellheinen1623 Are you sure? You measured them? At a local lumber mill, you can order wood however you want. You can get real 2X4; but, the stuff at a local Home Depot or Lowe's, if you measure it, It's generally not 2X4. Lowe's 1.75X3.75 ; Home Depot 1.5X3.5 . It's really a sad state of affairs. I'm just asking the question; because it is important to know if in this demonstration a real 2X4 was used or a Home Depot 1.5X3.5, or a Lowe's 1.75X3.75.
301steady i work construction so i’m saying traditionally the standard 2x4 is not a true 2x4. This is a dumb video anyways, just put the plywood in your truck with tailgate closed and let it hang and you’ll be fine
2x4s are typically 1.5x3.5 actual size, at least the ones I buy.
I remember when trucks were made with a bed big enough to carry a 4 by 8 piece of plywood and close the tailgate.
Wintersburg Outback i guess now, three sheets of plywood is considered an “ oversized load”.
You got that right !!!! Sorry I hit thumb down THANKS for confirming my thoughts!!!
They still make those trucks, they just don't have a jeep badge
I can do that in my minivan without the 2x4's
yeah but you will get stuck in 6 inches of sand/mud and then you get to carry the plywood up the mountain #minivanssuck
Stop showing off man
Or you could buy a utility trailer.
I'll keep my long bed mj
Funny how the industry has us all believing that the ability to haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood is what defines a truck. How many of us ever actually haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood? Stop worrying so much. It's simple. If you're a contractor who wants occasional fun, get an F-150. If you want to have fun and to occasionally haul, get Jeep. If you want both, get either #overthinking
Perhaps, but this thing can't even haul a couch.
Not everyone buys a vehicle for a grocery-getter.
How to put cargo in new gladiator. Sell 40k jeep. Buy used 1500 or f150 for 5-10k. Problem solved
Correct
Plywood rated is a inside joke on the gladiator forums, been going around there for a long time. It isnt something that should be taken seriously.
why can my smaller 96 ranger with a 6 foot bed carry cargo without gimmicks but a truck that's 23 years newer is lacking. this is what happened they compromised a jeep to make a substandard truck and as to the trail life people go it cant handle dirt bikes or 4 wheelers without the tailgate down. FAIL!
Too much preparation for the money you are paying for the truck. The engineers should have been able to accommodate a sheet without the hassle.
“How to load plywood in a Jeep gladiator?”
Answer-
Get a truck...
I'm in, who else makes a convertible truck?
TheVelluch Chevy, the SSR...
@@BenH3939 You are funny, comparing a SSR to a Gladiator......
digitaldirt777 well, they’re both ugly and have no purpose. When you have to make an instructional video on how to load plywood into a ‘truck’ it’s useless
digitaldirt777 well, they’re both ugly and have no purpose. When you have to make an instructional video on how to load plywood into a ‘truck’ it’s useless
When I first got my brand new Jeep I was excited to when I first got my brand new Jeep I was excited to start ordering all these parts for it Quadratec wanted to charge me 2 Grand for shipping for $2,500 worth of gear immediately I regretted my purchase of the Jeep but was stoked to hear that jeep was producing a truck then after reading the specs on the Gladiator I began to hate Jeep and Dodge altogether to the point where selling my Jeep and buying an old Ford
A solution to a problem that should have never needed to be solved...
Be on the lookout for my vid on how to load plywood into an F-150, it’s 7 seconds long 😂😂
Seriously though, the Gladiator is really cool & id have one if it didn’t cost so much...
Step 1 - Buy a truck. Step 2 - Refer to Step 1.
Is this really probable not knowing how to load thing in a bed like plywood or drywall?
How about loading a motorcycle
Unless it’s raining then your materials are fucked
“Get a truck.”
In my first work I always used Woodglut plans.
There's been an awful lot of snowflake, truck fanboys trolling on Jeep Gladiator videos lately. We get it, you're triggered by how people spend their money on midsized pickups and/or on Gladiator JTs. Relax, you can still buy your beloved full-size rigs for your daily commutes. That being said, I don't see any blue collar worker using the Gladiator for his construction business. This JT van be used for the guy who doesn't need to tow or haul heavy loads every day, only occasionally. Every vehicle has it's place within the auto market.
Nobody can afford plywood anymore
Maybe one day! but if you have gladiator money, you might have plywood money.
Oh look he’s showing me how to load plywood into it so I can build myself a little shack to live in. Knowing good and well I won’t be able to sustain my rent and car payments for this Jeep Gladiator. 😂
hmm not that it matters but it dont look level.
Wow you know what? I think a Prius can carry Plywood sticking 5 feet out the back Come to think of it 🤔
I does not.... I have tried.
Ford stole this for the Maverick.
How to Load Plywood in a Jeep Gladiator?
Just throw it in the damn bed
JUST BUY A FULL SIZE FORD
Bed is too short for other reasons. You can't put a canopy on it and sleep in the back unless you're an elf. (sure, you can buy one of those silly pop-up tents that sit on the roof #stupid ) You can't put a kayak paddle in the bed. Even mountain bikes need more space. Give me the 6'6" bed of a Dakota any day. Oh, wait. They quit making that too. #fail
saw your "ad/commercial"... came here to read the comments, just to see if they were thinking the same thing I was.....
IF you need someone to show you how to do this.... don't pick up plywood, you need to learn much, much more
also, if you use that tape measure......well, you called it that... you need to learn much, much, much more....
and the strapping..... not even going there...
"oversided load" wow, 8' in a 4' bed is an over sized load.
also, glad you used safety glasses............. to put 2x4s in the bed......
don't handle electricity, hire that out.... please....................................................... and could you snap a pic of your job site..... need more laughs.
I like how the pockets in the wheel arches position the 2x4's in the weakest orientation for load bearing. #jeepengineering
Hue U or maybe they didn’t want to lose wheel well clearance for bigger tires...but yeah, Jeep has no idea what they’re doing.
That’s actually how most real trucks orientate as well.
Funny everybody that's bitching about the gladiator are usually the ones that can't afford one 😂😂😂😂
Its people who actually use a truck for its intended use. Wtf is the point of getting a truck that cant even haul ass.
We were expecting an actually truck. Might as well put a camper in the back look the same shit as a reg Rubicon.
Blueberry Pancakes everyone was expecting a new Comanche basically. But as usual, we were disappointed because Chrysler can’t make shit nowadays.
Or you know... get a pickup truck.
You don't really go off road do you? Otherwise you would not say such stupid things.
Or.......buy a chevy
How about no....Keep your bailout mobile to yourself sweetheart.
If only they made a single cab, long bed. Not everyone wants a 4-door. 😐
Sadly, according to the mid size truck market, there is not a big enough demand for a single cab to make it to production. We would love to see a single cab like the Jeep J6 concept.
Or a 4 door with a real truck box. 50” between wheel wells and 6 - 8 feet long. Like a truck box should be. This is not a truck. It’s a suv without a heated cargo compartment. Should be less money than a JL.
Or Jeep could just make the truck we all really wanted anyway. #J6 .....then you don’t have to worry about these type of things. 🤔
I would not trust the tailgate cables . Flat strap 1/4 “ thick 1 1/2” wide fabricated from striker plate pin to tailgate latch .
All that money and you have to buy boards to be able to haul stuff flat?! Where's the humanity in that?!
The title should be: How to haul plywood in a Jeep Imitation Pickup Truck. Not a pickup truck. Too bad Jeep (Fiat) is smart enough to bring back the Real Gladiator Pickup Truck. They were really great trucks. Hell even the long Comanche was a great little truck.
The fact they didmt incorporate something let's say under the seat to be a permanent item instead of using a throw away 2x4 is laughable. Probably will need to waste 2x4's everytime you want to haul plywood
Just for fun store the 2x4 in the garage duuuhh
@@laurensdekoekkoek6461 🙄 you tried
You put gloves on to load three sheets of plywood? Stop calling your house “the job site” lol
one of the worst trucks.... I'd choose F150 over any truck any given day. But the idea is great!!!