I also dropped off the AEV Salta wheels at the local powder coat shop.... big plans for them. I'll hold of on revealing the color until they're done, which will be a few weeks!
I am really hoping for hot pink!
Jeep The RME4x4 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
- Thread starter Greg
- Start date
I am really hoping for hot pink!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I've wanted a Vector Dock in my Jeep since I had my JKU, pretty excited to get one in the Gladiator now! I went with the Curve E-Dock and love it. They're very handy, making access to your phone, camera, radio, tablet, etc quite convenient. The build quality is excellent, too. Always happy to support the local business, too!
johngottfredson
Threat Level Midnight
- Location
- Alpine
I really need to stop following this thread. Otherwise as soon as someone solves how to retrofit a bench seat in the front of a gladiator I'mma run down to the dealer like my hair's on fire, mortgage...uh, something... and git me one.
As the old saying goes, "Children are an inheritance from the Lord...but four kids means your vehicle options suck, so think that one through!"
As the old saying goes, "Children are an inheritance from the Lord...but four kids means your vehicle options suck, so think that one through!"
ID Bronco
Registered User
- Location
- Idaho Falls, ID
I agree, when we had our 5th, it was like..................crap, now the crew cab won't hold all of us, so it's 2 rigs when we go camping or pull anything heavy.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Finally towed the Willys CJ2a behind the Gladiator! It was just a local tow test, didn't go on the freeway. I was actually VERY impressed with how it does with a heavy load behind it. I'd guess it's 5,000# total, the Rubicon Gladiator has a tow capacity of 7000#'s. The suspension is pretty soft, shocks are valved VERY lightly so it bounces more than I'd like, it really needs a brake controller but otherwise it's pretty impressive for a V6 Wrangler-based Jeep truck. IMO the 8 speed automatic is a huge factor in how well it tows, getting up to speed the engine rev's pretty high. Once up to speed, it'll run in 6th & 7th gear around 50-55 MPH.
I also really love the gauges on the entertainment system, you can monitor engine temp, trans fluid temp, oil pressure & oil temp, etc.
I also really love the gauges on the entertainment system, you can monitor engine temp, trans fluid temp, oil pressure & oil temp, etc.
4x4_Welder
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Twin Falls, ID
That's pretty cool.
- Location
- Fruita, CO
Stop being lazy and put that 2" Teraflex kit on there!!!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Lazy? I've been busier than a billygoat with 2 peckers! Besides, there is something else going on before the leveling kit and Falcons.
The gauges are so nice, I had gauges on my TrailDash II in the JKU but the factory addition is nice. I didn't opt for the front camera, I scoffed at the idea thinking it was a waste of money... but there have been times I wished I had it! I think it was an $800 option. I have heard you can add an aftermarket one and tie it in to to the entertainment system.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
I was at the Jeep dealership today and noticed that there are three transfer cars options for the JL. Same for the JT?
Selec-trac
Rock-trac
Command-trac (?)
Sounded like a modern iteration of the 231, 241 and 242?
Selec-trac
Rock-trac
Command-trac (?)
Sounded like a modern iteration of the 231, 241 and 242?
I think those t-cases all depend on the model of JL you get (so not really a selectable option). IIRC, the selec-trac is only in the Moab and Sahara and is for full-time 4wd (2.73:1 low), the Rock-trac is only available on the Rubicon (4:1 low), and the command-trac is everything else (2.73:1 low). I believe the JT only offers the command-trac in all model except for the Rubicon which gets the Rock-trac.
DAA
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Bountiful, UT
smfulle
Active Member
- Location
- Plain City, UT
- Location
- West Jordan
Ha ha... oops.?♂️
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Yeah, saw it yesterday... I checked my VIN#, no open recalls for me.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Dude! You almost died!
Spork
Tin Foil Hat Equipped
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, UT
I'd be for crawling under with a grease gun just in case... ?
The_Lobbster
Well-Known Member
Could you imagine being the person responsible for doing that? Poor dude probably got fired for not greasing some other guys shaft.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Well, onto Stage 2 of the build! Here's what it took;
I did the lift, shocks and AAL parts over 2 days. None of it was too difficult, just took some time. To install the leveling kit and spring spacer, I had to get the weight off the springs, remove the fronts and then slide the spacers in place. Getting the shocks on was simple, nothing difficult about them. The AAL fender parts were more involved, they required removing the front fenders and stripping out the plastic inner fender liners and bolting the new aluminum inner fenders.
- Teraflex 1.5" spacer leveling kit
- Daystar 3/4" rear spacer
- Falcon 2.1 monotube shocks
- American Adventure Labs Highline Brace & DRL's
- American Adventure Labs Quick Release Front Inner fenders
- AEV Salta JK-spec wheels, powder coated with Illusion Cherry
- BFGoodrich KM3 tires
I did the lift, shocks and AAL parts over 2 days. None of it was too difficult, just took some time. To install the leveling kit and spring spacer, I had to get the weight off the springs, remove the fronts and then slide the spacers in place. Getting the shocks on was simple, nothing difficult about them. The AAL fender parts were more involved, they required removing the front fenders and stripping out the plastic inner fender liners and bolting the new aluminum inner fenders.