Customer Build Spotlight: Stephen Ellis's 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Welcome to the ORACLE Lighting Customer Build Spotlight Series! This is a recurring feature celebrating the builds, stories, and ORACLE-equipped rigs from real customers in our community. This month, we're featuring Stephen Ellis, known as @midatlanticoffroad, and his fully loaded 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.

Meet Stephen Ellis

Stephen Ellis isn't the kind of guy who makes impulsive decisions, especially when it comes to his build. When the time came to upgrade the lighting on his 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, he did his homework. He researched options, compared products, and made sure whatever he chose would meet every upgrade need his Gladiator demanded.

He landed on ORACLE Lighting, and he went all in.

The result is a head-to-tail, front-to-rear ORACLE-equipped Gladiator that covers every lighting need on and off the trail. From the Oculus ColorSHIFT headlights up front to the Rock Light Kit underneath, Stephen's build is one of the most complete ORACLE lighting setups we've seen on a Gladiator JT.

In Stephen's Own Words

"I did my due diligence when selecting Oracle Lights for my Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. They have a complete lighting setup for my model meeting all my upgrade needs. They delivered a quality product that was easy to install. The team at Oracle has been great to work with — from sales to customer support. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Oracle Lights every time."

— Stephen A. Ellis, @midatlanticoffroad

The Build: 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 3.6L

Stephen's Gladiator is a full-build machine: lifted, armored, and kitted out for serious off-road use. On the ORACLE side, he ran a complete head-to-tail lighting system that covers every zone of the rig.

ORACLE Lighting Installed

• Oculus ColorSHIFT Bi-LED Projector Headlights — 5,200 lumens of focused projection with DOT/SAE-compliant cutoff and full RGB+W ColorSHIFT capability
• Racetrack LED Tailgate Panel — Mopar-inspired continuous LED signature connecting seamlessly across the tailgate
• Flush Mount LED Tail Lights — Low-profile, plug-and-play tail lights replacing the factory units with a clean, modern look
• High-Performance LED Fog Lights ColorSHIFT — Direct-fit plug-and-play replacement for the factory fog lights
• Sidetrack LED Fender Lights — Integrated entry lighting and amber side turn indicators built into fender cladding
• Rear Bumper LED Reverse Lights — 1,500 lumens of reverse lighting replacing the factory bumper reflectors
• BC2 Bluetooth ColorSHIFT Controller — Wireless 6-output smartphone control for all RGB ColorSHIFT lighting zones
• Smoked Lens LED Front Sidemarkers — Dark tinted lens upgrade for a cleaner, more aggressive front-end look
• Pre-Runner Style LED Grill Light Kit — Three 3W billet bolt LED marker lights dropping into existing factory grill holes
• Wiring Adapter for Reverse Lights — Plug-and-play adapter for clean, no-cut reverse light installation
• ColorSHIFT Rock Light Kit — Underbody accent and trail lighting

Beyond the Lighting: The Full Build

Stephen's Gladiator goes well beyond lighting. Here's what else makes this rig what it is:

Suspension & Steering: Metal Cloak Game Changer Lift, Bilstein 5160 Shocks, Fox Steering Stabilizer, Clayton Rear Track Bar, RPM 2.5 Ton Steering System, Synergy Steering Knuckles, Dynatrac Ball Joints

Wheels & Tires: 35" Mickey Thompson Baja Boss Tires on Method 305 Wheels

Armor & Protection: Smittybilt Apollo Rock Sliders, RokBlokz Mud Flaps

Engine & Exhaust: SB Filters Cold Air Intake, AFe Power Rock Basher Exhaust

Exterior: DV8 Hood, OnX Offroad Wrap

Overland & Storage: RSI SmartCap, Affordable Offroad Bed, Overhead, and Door MOLLE Panels

Air & Tire Management: ARB Onboard Air Compressor, EPIC Kraken Tire Inflation System

Electronics: Midland GMRS MXT275 Radio, RAM Mounts Dash System

Shop Stephen's Build

Every ORACLE product on Stephen's Gladiator is available now. Whether you're building out a JT from scratch or looking to add one piece at a time, the full lineup is ready for your rig.

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