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“What we do in life…echoes in eternity.” ​ – Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiator) I couldn’t agree more with the General. Isn’t that why we choose to drive a Jeep? And when it comes to wanting the very best for (and out of) your Jeep, many owners ​love​ to add accessories. Some to make them withstand the elements, some to simply make them more user-friendly for their specific needs, and many…just to armour them up to last. This is when ​Fishbone Offroad​ can serve as an excellent resource to help you find what you are looking for. Today we want to share with you the Fishbone Bed Rack, that has been made specifically for the JT Jeep Gladiator. So, without further ado, here’s a bit of background and information that we hope you’ll find useful…and even inspiring. Let’s talk about the Jeep JT Gladiator The Jeep Gladiator is a midsize Jeep, made pickup truck, manufactured by Jeep. It was introduced in 2018 at the Los Angeles Auto Show and then became available for sale in the Spring of 2019. It is based on the same platform of the Wrangler JL and is Jeep’s first pickup style truck since the Comanche was discontinued in 1992. The vehicle was named after the original Jeep Gladiator that was made from 1962-1988 and was known as the J-Series after 1971. The four-door five-passenger midsize Gladiator features exterior and interior styling clues from the Wrangler JL, giving it a familiarity amongst Jeep owners. The Gladiator launch was an exciting time for all Jeep enthusiasts out there, and it gets even better. Why do Jeep Lovers love their accessories? There is no denying that Jeeps are uber-popular. People tend to buy one and keep it for years to come, or at least continue to stick with the famed line. One of the main reasons is the incredible aftermarket accessories that you can buy and install on to your Jeep. Owners want their Jeeps to look good, withstand the elements, and help them tackle life’s grand adventure. Jeep enthusiasts want only the best, which is why they seek out companies like Fishbone Offroad. We provide accessories for Jeeps that are built by people who actually drive them. So they understand exactly what Jeep owners are looking for. Fishbone Gladiator Bed Rack (Tackle Rack) The Fishbone Tackle Rack​ comes in two configurations, the Half Tackle Rack and Full Tackle Rack and has been declared one of the absolute must-have aftermarket accessories that you can own for your Jeep Gladiator. It fits the 2020 to current JT Gladiator. The Half Tackle Rack sits high at 12.5 inches off the bed side. While the Full Tackle Rack sits just over 21.5 inches off the side. They our both made from ⅛ inch black powder coated steel with stainless steel hardware…giving you the assurance that this product is made to last. The rack safely supports 500lbs and can bolt into any existing factory bed rail, or even clamp on to the bedside… making it a flexible option to work for your needs. There are endless possibilities for the use of a Fishbone Tackle Rack that you can add to the Jeep Gladiator, making it a versatile and very useful aftermarket accessory to consider adding to yours. Our Gladiator Bed Rack is easy to install and comes with everything that you could possibly need to add it to your Jeep Gladiator. It is priced at just $799.99 and is available online​. There are even extensive YouTube videos on the website to help you install the product and gather more information about it! Who is Fishbone Offroad? One day when walking from our warehouse to the office an employee noticed something crazy… there was a fish on the roof of the building. It became an office joke as we discussed who would be climbing onto the roof to remove it. The fish was sort of became our unofficial company mascot and as we went through potential company names, Fishbone kept coming back. It stuck both on the roof and as the name of the company and will now be with us forever. In short, we are Enthusiasts who use our Jeeps as daily drivers, hardcore offroad rigs and we have gone through the same Jeep build progression that every Jeep owner experiences. This gives us extensive knowledge to help us create the type of aftermarket accessories we know Jeep owners will want, love and need for their current models. Because of these experiences we make sure our products are jig fitted during the manufacturing process because like you, we want the installation to go as easy as possible. This is why we also give you full instructions on how to install each product and also give you everything that you need to ensure that you can install the accessories easily. What do we stand for? We want to ensure that we can supply high quality and affordable accessories for your Jeep. What makes us unique is that we want to supply easy to install aftermarket products from Jeep enthusiasts, for Jeep enthusiasts, so that you can continue to get the best out of your vehicles each and everyday. The Fishbone Tackle Rack is one of the most sought after accessories that you can get for the very recently launched Jeep Gladiator. It is one of those accessories that will continue to enable you to add to your Gladiator and make it more user-friendly than it currently stands today. It is simple and yet effective, and could be a great addition to your Jeep as you continue to add to it. Thankfully, with YouTube videos and details on our website, you will be well informed on how it could be a great investment to make. In conclusion What we have found is that Jeep enthusiasts and owners want high quality and easy to use aftermarket accessories that they can add to their Jeeps. They want their vehicles to be able to withstand any of the elements that are thrown at them and to make them easy to use. The Jeep Gladiator is back and giving other pickup trucks a run for their money, making it likely to become a strong contender in all aspects of construction, working life as well as being a popular option for Jeep lovers who want that little bit more from their vehicle. For more information about this accessory and others that we can offer, head over to our website.

When the fall air rolls in and the leaves just start to fall it’s time for me to get excited. I get excited for a few reasons. First, let’s be honest, I am not built for summer. Second, fall is east coast event season. Adventure X Fest in West Virginia is the first event of […]View the full article

In the off-road community in recent years there has been a - pardon the pun - big shift toward full size trucks. Why is this? And how can a robust and well-designed off-road bumper turn your full size pickup into a tougher and more capable trail monster? The Full Size Revolution While there are some limitations to making your off-highway adventure vehicle a one-ton or ¾-ton pickup, such as difficulty navigating narrower trails, large turning circles, and challenging break-over angles, the advantages often outweigh these drawbacks. Bigger payloads means you can haul more stuff, including larger campers or other habitats, without shooting far past your GVW rating. Roomier cabs make for a more comfortable travel experience for both driver and passengers. More powerful engines mean less stress on drivetrains, and often better efficiency - especially with diesel motors. Manufacturers often build full size trucks with more robust driveline and suspension components compared to their mid-size cousins. In addition, many OEMs are now offering off-road or overland-oriented trims on their full-size models right from the factory, like Trailhunter on the Toyota Tundra, the AT4 option on the GMC Sierra, Prospector for the RAM 1500, the Bison AEV package on the Chevy Silverado, and Ford’s Tremor option for the F-150. These trims often include increased ride heights, uprated shocks and springs, under-body armor, larger wheels and tires, fully-rated tow points, and locking differentials. In short, everything you need to drive off the dealer lot and straight onto your local trails. Why push a mid-size truck up to or past its limits, when a big pickup just might do the job better and with less drama? Upgrading Your Full Size Pickup’s Bumpers Of course, even with all these factory off-road option packages, your full-size truck can always use some key upgrades to boost its capability factor. Among these, off-road bumpers are one of the most versatile and useful mods you can make. A carefully engineered all-steel bumper offers several advantages over the original equipment bumper: Better approach and departure angles: Factory bumpers often include fragile plastic lips or extensions that hang below the level of the structural components of the truck’s front end. These are included to boost fuel efficiency or blend body work, but they are vulnerable to damage in more extreme terrain and restrict approach and departure angles. A well-designed off-road bumper not only improves those angles, but can shrug off impacts as well. Resistance to damage: Speaking of impacts, an all-steel bumper with a tough outer coating will defend the front and rear of your truck from all kinds of hazards both on-road and off. OE plastic painted bumpers scratch and crack easily, leading to costly and inconvenient repairs that can take your truck offline for an extended period. Your off-road bumper should also be compatible with your truck’s airbag, cruise control, and parking sensors, as well as any cameras or other electronics it may have. Solid recovery options: A bumper engineered for off-road use will have multiple robust and highly-rated recovery points so when things go sideways you have an array of options for safe and effective vehicle rescue. Winch compatibility: Most stock bumpers won’t cut it for installing a winch, which requires extremely strong mounting points that tie in to the vehicle’s frame as well as openings designed for the fairlead and access to the winch’s controls. A solid off-road bumper should be compatible with many different winch brands. Accessories: Off-road bumpers also serve as a platform for other kinds of accessories, such as the stock fog lights, aftermarket driving or auxiliary lights, shackles, bull bars, hitch receivers, spare wheel carriers, and sand dune safety flags. Off-road bumpers look cool!: Hey, it’s not shameful to be a little bit vain. Beyond their functionality, an off-road bumper should blend seamlessly with the lines of your pickup and give it a unique look that stands out from the crowd. Bumper Crop With these benefits of off-road bumpers in mind, wading into the aftermarket to choose one for your full size truck can be daunting with the myriad of options out there. Bumpers are also a significant investment, and they should last the life of your truck. So it pays to do some research and choose wisely. Materials: Off-road bumpers generally come in two flavors: steel and aluminum. Aluminum bumpers are lighter weight, but are sometimes more vulnerable to damage, and often have lower winch ratings. Steel bumpers carry more mass, but resist impacts more easily and can carry big winches. Construction: Among aftermarket bumpers, there are three common types of construction - one-piece, modular, and weld-together. One-piece bumpers are easy to install (they usually bolt on), don’t have multiple components that can rattle loose over time, and tend to be ultra sturdy Modular bumpers give you a range of options for building a bumper that fits your particular needs - choose the modules that make sense for your application, and leave off the ones you don’t want. This keeps things as light as possible, but maybe won’t carry as much protection as a one-piece bumper. Weld-together bumpers are for the ambitious DIY truck owner, or someone looking to save on upfront expenses. The fabrication time and effort, however, can be significant (as well as the costs if you’re paying a welder), and weld-together bumpers can be more susceptible to corrosion if they aren’t coated carefully. Coatings: Powder coating and paint are the most widely used coatings on off-road bumpers. Powder coating is highly rust and corrosion resistant and generally pretty tough, but chips and damage can’t be repaired except with paint. Painted coatings are thinner and will show more scratches and trail damage (badges of honor?) but are easier to touch up. Installation and compatibility: A well-designed off-road bumper should not only bolt directly to your truck with no modifications or interference with the rest of the pickup’s body work, it should also be 100% compatible with all the vehicle’s electronics, especially airbag sensors. This goes for parking sensors and cameras as well, and it should have tabs or other mounting points for wire management, both for stock components as well as aftermarket add-ons. Fishbone Offroad Has You Covered Fishbone builds its lineup of off-road winch-compatible bumpers for full-size pickups from cold-rolled steel and are coated with a resilient rough-textured powder coat. Our bumpers are guaranteed to fit, and we provide easy to follow installation instructions with all the necessary stainless steel hardware. Most bumpers can be mounted with only basic tools and a helping hand from a friend. Whether you drive a Tundra, a Silverado, or a Ford F-series, Fishbone has a sharp-looking and rock solid bumper for your full size application, both front and rear, all backed by our top-notch customer service. Additional features on Fishbone Offroad bumpers include: Light mounting: Our bumpers are designed to accept factory fog lights, should you choose to keep them, along with provisions for auxiliary light mounting and convenient tabs for wire management Built-in winch plate: Integrated winch plates provide a sleek low mount for winches. By keeping the winch low inside the bumper, it will not affect air flow across the radiator. Available winch line Fishhooks: This unique accessory helps manage winch lines and winch hooks without damaging either your bumper or your line.