Im running these in 38x13.5x17, so far theyre doing well. But they cut easily. Went wheeling on dirt, and already see some gashes on the lugs. Sides are fine.
Thank you for for the video Ben. I'm considering upgrading to an Atlas Transfer Case vice a Rubicon for my JT Sport when I go to one ton axles and 42s. Do you think the Atlas Transfer Case would require me modifying my MetalCloak skid plates? Does the Atlas hang down significantly lower than a stock Rubicon transfer case?
This is a great video!! I have the same set-up ready to install on my 2003 Jeep TJ Rubicon. I bought a made-to-order Jeep highlander hardtop thru Bulldawg Mfg. This Jeep hardtop, made for overlanding, is designed to support 600lbs dynamic/800lbss static weight with no metal reinforcements or exoskeleton required. I have the same quick-release mounts that will hold my Rhino rack to the dual channels built into the jeep hardtop. I also have the small (batwing) 270 awning that will be mounted on the left side just like yours. I will top it off with the iKamper 3.0 mini (yet to purchase) but I had all the same questions you had because I knew I would have to come up with a unique mounting solution to ensure the ikamper cleared the awning in the fully open position. I did buy a rhino rack platform that was two inches wider than the one normally made for the TJ to give me more surface area (and spacing) to attach both. I feel I will have to hang the awning out further and low and then offset the tent to the right side (remember TJ is more narrow than the JL) but that is ok since it will help balance out the weight on each side of the Jeep, even though it may look a little odd. Anyway--thanks for posting this because it always helps your viewers like me!!
So I'm about to 6.4 swap my tj I have a second hand atlas 4 speed but I'm trying to figure out is the zf8hp trans (8 speed) my best for in between...? In other words is that what your running on this?😅 thanks
Ben, Im torn between building a hemi swapped gladiator or buying a preowned 392. I love the extra space in a Gladiator. Given you’ve experienced your brother’s Gladiator and your currently owned 392, have you ever thought about this ?
I guess it depends on what you’re doing with it. If you doing more overlanding / camping, the gladiator would work great! If you are doing more off road or don’t need the extra space, the 392 would be great! I don’t think you could go wrong either way. I love my 392 and I know my brother loves his gladiator. Having a hemi in it, that would be awesome!
Gorgeous! Dana 60's Wow $$$ Dream Build right there brother. Mine is a work in progress. Only 38x13.50's with 5.13 Yukon gearing. Thinking bout doin Yukon Cromoly axle splines to reinforce. (Can't afford 60's). Thank you for explaining your brothers beautiful build.
Thanks for the honest input. Everyone keeps telling me to go with the nittos on my 23 Gladiator, I went another route like you had mentioned you almost did when you first got your jeep for yhe same reason. Everyone runs them haha
No one ever shows the SWR reading? Its very high! Some of the readings depending on the type of antenna was up to 11.2 to 1... I had to strap a ground strap to the frame to get the SWR down to a reasonable match. Or find an antenna that does not require a ground plain? To much reflective wave back into the radio will destroy it. Just my take on the GMRS/HAM radio installs in jeeps.
Thank your for the video! Im putting the pioneer backbone on my JLU this week with the Ikamper 3.0 i just purchased and i have 1 concern... will the 3.0 brackets/clamps hit the top of the jeeps roof? I couldnt quite tell if it did on yours. Thanks
The owyhees are nice because of how sandy it is. I wonder where the snowline is. Im in Parma ans i can usually see the line from my house. Its fun to go up and play on the snow drifts. Cant believe how mild the winter was
Two headed dragon. I took a stock yamaha rhino up that in 2005. Snapped 2 cv axels, but got up. The water fall at the bottom was great. The really tricked out rigs stayed right at the Y.
I flattened my right tail pipes on a rock a few weeks back. I didn’t notice until a few days later was walking behind it and saw that they were almost completely flattened haha . I was able to heat them up red hot, and stuck a pipe in them and reamed them back out to circles lol
Looks like those pipes are going to be rock magnets. I think I’m going to turn them up, kind of like the one that got pushed up. Probably have to do more than that but I’ll see.
Great video as usual. Can you make a video about how your coil overs handle bumps and small whoops Id like to see a little more faster moving wheeling from this Jeep because I want to see that suspension really workin
Good stuff Ben. Id say when you get a med kit, open it.up and be familiar with how to use the stuff. Maybe take an offroad 1st aid class if available in one's area.👍 🫡
I've had an Atlas for 10 years. You mention near the end just lifting off the throttle. This is exactly how I do it to engage/disengage the front axle, it works at any speed. Additionally, I follow your procedure going from low to high except I don't have to tap the brakes. If you are stopped you can shift the front (or rear if you are in low) in and out using the Atlas process that you described. I try to be in 4wd when approaching an obstacle so it's rarely an issue. It's generally easier to pull it 'out' of gear when stopped/stuck. It's impossible to go into front only when in high, there is a lock out. Also, every once in a while I don't realize I am in 4wd when going from low to high or high to low. It won't allow you to shift into both but I have sometimes fought it a bit till I realized the mistake I was making. If you are in Front low/rear low you have to go front neutral then rear to high. I tend to leave mine in low rear wheel drive for most of the trail, it make steering a bit easier. Mine is a 2.0 but it's also a 4 speed so putzing around in 2 to 1 is fine, and a lot of fun in washes. I know you don't have the 4speed but the really confusing part is the planetary gear for the 4 speed requires that you are completely stopped and in neutral. They take a bit of getting used to but I wouldn't give mine up.
Thanks for the information. It definitely does take some getting used to. It was a little frustrating when I first put it in but after figuring out how it works, I’m definitely liking it.
@@benbastle No. I have friends that have way too many issues with them. The mechanical issues are not all the same. Happy to hear that you got a winner. Don’t get me wrong here. They are beautiful vehicles. I just can’t put my trust in something that could leave me stranded. My truck isn’t a mall crawler. It does what it was built to do. I can’t just call AAA. The desert is unforgiving as you might know. I don’t worry about making it back and at seventy years old I’m done turning wrenches unless it’s to doll her up a little bit.
@@Fozzi1-1836 You definitely have to drive what you have confidence in. It’s all about getting out and enjoying the outdoors, whether it’s in a Toyota, Jeep or another brand of vehicle.
