Great review Thank-you. I have the ,21 Mojave fabtech 2" lift with 35" tires. And could not agree more on the towing. I was very hesitant towing my 5500lb boat but she is very capable of towing. Love mine not a single issue at 20,000 miles and she is a pickup. The best part.
Capable & Fun! What's not to love right?! Towing is easy with the Gladiator. Truck bed for the win everyday! Do you use a bed cover? If so, which one??
Great review Dave, liked your down to earth assesment. When you get one of these it seems like they are everywhere. When AMC sold Jeep to Chrysler it was close to the deal of the Indians selling Manhattan for 24 dollars in beads.
I have a 2020 Launch Edition Gladiator and everything you said about the towing and off road is so true. I added a two inch lift with 35s and love the appearance. I tow a 26’ toy hauler that weighs 5k dry and pull with a Seadoo RXT 300 inside.
Nice! The launch Edition Gladiator was cool. Wasn't that the model that had every feature including the super rad Bluetooth speaker behind the rear seat?
I have a 2021 Gladiator Willys, 3.6 Gas, 3.73 gears and no lockers. 2" lift, running 33" BFG AT. I tow a teardrop trailer a LOT. I'm very happy with it and my wheeling is about like yours - I'm not trying to conquer the worst trail in the mountains, but it will go anywhere I need to get to. I wonder if I might end up regretting not having the lockers, but so far so good.
It sounds like you and I have similar off-roading styles. Teardrop trailers are cool. It sounds like you get a lot of use out of your Gladiator & trailer! Keep rockin! 🗺️ Don't sweat the lockers. You are still driving an offroad beast!
Hey David always like watching your videos I'm a big fan of my gladiator as well! A lot of your accessories and modifications have been an inspiration to me. It's interesting that you just mentioned your rear glass leaked. My 2021 rear glass leaked as well, unfortunately I didn't discover it until 37,000 miles and neither the dealership nor Jeep customer care would take full responsibility for replacing it. I had to pay $300 to get it replaced last week. I think that most of us encounter this issue and that it's pretty sad that jeep doesn't put a recall in the to replace it, safety or not. Anyway I like your roof rack that may be my next mod...
Happy to hear that you are enjoying your Gladiator. Bummer about your rear glass not being under warranty. However $300 is less than I would have expected you to tell me it cost. Glad my videos have been a bit helpful. I love my Front Runner rack. They make quality gear / parts. Would highly recommend! Thank you for watching Ronnie!
I’ve got a 22 gladiator Rubicon eco-diesel. I did the same 2 inch Mopar kit and I love it just waiting on 37s. I’m glad to see you have such positive reviews for your set up.
Awesome Review I have the 2021 Sport Oscar Mike Upgrade Edition package and heavy Towing package with 33's I am going to upgrade to 35's I love how smooth it is on the highway & still looks bad Ace!
You are so right about it being smooth on the highway. While still be bad enough to tackle almost all trails. Which 35's are you getting? My guess is... Ridge Grapplers??
I purchased a 2020 Rubicon Gladiator on President’s Day Weekend in 2020, just about a month before the country shut down due to Covid. I’m just about at 19k miles. I’m still enjoying my truck, love that I can take the freedom panels off. I have a truck bed tent, and really nice inflatable air mattress for it. So I enjoy camping with it. But I have an interest in the 392, maybe I wouldn’t if Jeep would of had a bigger engine option with the Gladiator platform.
You picked the right time to buy! Glad you are still enjoying yours. I love mine! My engine gets the job done so I haven't really looked at other options. Keep those freedom panels off and rock on!
Nice video David. Thank you for posting. I also have a 2022 JT Rubicon which our family loves. For comparison, my 2008 Tundra 5.7L 6 spd auto also gets 11-12 mpg towing the same trailer weight. Although I will say I've had zero power issues on the Tundra going uphill over the great divide in Colorado and such. Haven't put the JT to that test yet, but it is a way more fun vehicle.
I agree with you totally in regard to the FUN factor. Nothing tops a Jeep❗️ Except maybe a motorcycle BUT that's a different style vehicle. Want to explore the world. Buy a Jeep and start taking the long way round 🗺️
I bought a new fully loaded 2020 Rubicon that I built up on 37s. I do a lot of fishing, hunting, and camping and I loved it, especially off-road. Nothing beats its off road capabilities, ensuring you can get where you need to go. BUT, I couldn’t get over how uncomfortable it was. At 6’2” the seat comfort is atrocious, the on road wander, wind noise, wind push, etc would just beat you into submission. I couldn’t stand to be in it for more than 2 hours without needing a break. I told myself it’s just a Jeep thing but saying it and living it are different things. I sold it and bought a Raptor and the comfort is otherworldly. The Gladiator will always have a special place in my heart but the Raptor can actually get me nearly anywhere I needed my Gladiator to get me in total comfort.
I appreciate your comment. I work from home so I don't have small commutes. If I have to travel for work, it's hours at a time. If I go on vacation, we take my car since it sits. I've always wondered about the comfort level of driving a lego brick on long durations and I'm also 6'2", so thanks!
“Lego brick” is very comfortable for me. I have driven it across the country for the better part of 3 years. The OP Complaining about the seats in a modern vehicle is interesting to say the least as they are all pretty plush. I’m 6’1”. Love the Gladiator. It’s a tight fit for people above 6’2”
Good video! I have a 2019 Overland with 152,000 miles. It's on the Mopar lift with 37s. I offroad and/or rock crawl, tow a camper, mini camper, and ATV trailer, and haul stuff. Just towed my 4,000lb trailer across four states. If my jeep could talk, I would let it do it's own review because it would have some stories for you. If you ever saw some of the stuff on my channel that I've done and continue to do, you'd think I was crazy. Well.... maybe I am a little. Like my dad used to say, "Why have a toy if you're not gonna play with it?" Luckily for me, the Jeep can double as a toy and work vehicle.
We are all a little crazy 🤠 You sound like you’ve squeezed every drop of fun and utility out of your Gladiator. Your dad made a good point. You’ve inspired me to push my Gladiator even harder and farther. I appreciate your comment! Stay tuned for more adventure vids!
@@DavidWaldrip Yes. I try to get every drop out of every vehicle I own. My dad and mom are my heroes. He's an old backwoods country guy, but his words always make sense and always have a purpose. But, you're welcome. It's always great to hear everyone's experience because we all have different experiences. But sometimes when we listen to others and their experience, it actually helps us learn more about ourselves and our vehicles. And you had a great video with a great review. We learn from each other. So, I appreciate your video! I will definitely be on the lookout for more vids. Stay safe out there!🤙🤙
Thanks for the honest review . Plan to buy a gladiator. Due to all bad reviews, it scares me. I decided to look for owner reviews that's give me an idea. Thank you for sharing..
I've had mine since January of 2023 and I love it. Only had one issue with the back windshield not defrosting but it was replaced under warranty and works like a charm. I will say that the sound system isn't the best and on some songs makes a rattling noise. Other than that it can offroad like a beast.
@The1910studios I’m happy to hear how much you love your Gladiator. I have the exact same sentiment towards mine! You’re right when you say it’s an offroad beast 🦈 Do you have the upgraded factory sound system? 🔊 I have that option and have been quite pleased with it. But the basic included audio is weak for sure.
@DavidWaldrip Thank you. I have a toyota tacoma Limited 2021. I'm not happy with it. Had issues with leakage. Take them 7 months to get fixed.. I'm glad to all owners review.
Hey brother! Great vid. I have a JKU. Black on black on black. I too am a full timer. Just my German shepherd and I. 4 1/2 yrs and 47 states down. I own a new RPod 180.. only 20 ft but it’s time to go bigger. And because the JKU’s suck balls at towing I think it’s time I get a gladiator. The fact that you get 9-11 with 37’s is sweet! I get about 9 with 35’s and my RPod weighs 2,900 dry. But I’ll be getting a bigger RPod so now I’m just debating on which Jeep and color. I love my all blacked out Jeep. My BBB. Big Black Beauty. Or my Big Black Bitch when she’s feeling dirty! Haha But I’m not a fan of the black on the gladiators. I was gonna go gray but the white Jeeps always caught my eye. With a ton of black accents and gear they can look sick! And I’m finally gonna get 37’s. I’ve always wanted to go bigger than my 35’s. I’m no crazy off roader either. I’ve been to Moab.. Colorado trails but I’m not risking my Jeep on any of those trails. I need my Jeep to live. Haha But thanks for the vid. I can’t believe I’m gonna try to find a white gladiator. Yours looks sick! SUBSCRIBED and who knows.. maybe I’ll see you on the road. Haha Btw… the Badlands are awesome!!! And so are the hundreds of THE WALL signs along the way. Haha
I agree it's a Great Vehicle I love mine, question where did you get the LED lights on your grill, an dhow did you hook them up I been thinking about getting a set,
The lights are ORACLE LIGHTING UNIVERSAL PRE-RUNNER STYLE LED GRILL LIGHT KIT (NEW STYLE) www.oraclelights.com/products/oracle-lighting-universal-pre-runner-style-led-grill-light-kit-new-style?rq=mk_jeep~md_gladiator-jt~yr_2020 Took the grill out and attached them directly using black zip ties. I went with the smoked version. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching.
Nice review. If only they'd put a 6' foot bed on the dang thing. I refuse to buy a truck I can't sleep comfortably in with a shell. Not interested in towing a camper or a soft side or rtt. I like to travel light,fast and stealthy with no setup. Will the Jeep do 80-90 mph comfortably? That's one thing I love about my ram 2500 diesel, you can run hard all day long and the only negative is lousy fuel economy
Hi David, Great video. Thanks for the honest review. Any chance you might share the front bumper light bar name and part number? It’s low profile and looks just right to my eyes. All the other ones I’ve seen are huge.
Good video and I like your setup. One thing: red front lights are illegal most everywhere in the US as white distinguishes the front of the vehicle and red distinguishes the rear. You might want to add a disclaimer.
I want a Mojave manual transmission so bad!!! They got two down the road for like $15k off MSRP…4.56 and the 35 inch tires would be so sweet if there was a Mojave Extreme Recon package…Does 4L disable the traction control or the brake “limited slip”?…that trailer is so sweet….
IDK...I want the bed of the gladiator but my 4Xe 2.0T get's 24mpg with the gas engine alone, and easily 600+miles on a single tank just charging overnight daily. 0-60mph in the 5's for a Jeep is also a shocker for most people lol.
That is some impressive mileage. My Gladiator lives in remote areas much of the time for multiple nights so I wouldn't be able to charge up. Glad you are in the Jeep family! Thank you for watching!!
Are those the BR Armory wheels? if not, which model are they? what are the offsets and backspacing? I'm looking to get black rhinos on mine with 35s but i've been waffling because I don't have a good understanding of the offsets and backspacing. What I want is to maintain the same 17 inch wheels with another inch of width to accommodate some 35 ko2s while maintaining my tires being mostly or entirely within the rubicon fenders. any thoughts would be appreciated.
My wheels are BR Arsenal -18 offset www.wheelpros.com/black-rhino-arsenal You can see more about my setup in the video title Jeep Truck With Mopar Lift and 37 Inch Trail Grapplers I still don't fully understand the offset / wheel thing. I wasn't sure when I ordered them but got lucky. They stick out just a bit. The wider stance gives it more stability and a more aggressive look. Like you I wanted my tires to stay inside the fenders. Now I like my wheel out just a bit. I ran 35's on stock rims for a year. Hope this helps!
I love my Gladiator. Only thing I regret about it is not getting a rubicon with all the possible options as it's pain to add it all layer. And costs a lot. Better to just pay the price up front. Bite the bullet.
I got rubicon and thought I am going to replace bumper and light and possibly fender. So I went with plastic, Halogen and plastic. WRONG choice!! After really get into all aftermarket bumpers and light, I had to go back to square one and get a steel bumper (clean design, recessed Winch and be able to be both stubby and full width) and light are far better than after markets. So I replace them all with factory version. These are my mistake, but I got all other options down to Bed liner spray! So far we went to several off road trips mostly in moderate to low difficult trails and I love it. 3.5”, 35 tires, bedracks RTT, Tera flex shocks and lift kit, teraflex wheels (air down is easy and it comes with rash rings and easily replace if scratch happens on trail) and full version of a ping gears!! The beauty is, I can strip it down and make a whole lot new car! 👍👍
Hey David, Mine is auto, 8 speed. Live at 8300 ft in Colorado. From 3 to 4 gear and 4 to 5 it takes quite awhile to shift to next gear. Runs between 4000-5000 rpm’s between shifts. Just seems like it takes longer than it should to hit the next gear.
I have seen some factory half doors with zip off windows on another Jeep. My guess with be yes. You definitely can purchase the aluminum tune half doors. I want a set but I’m not sure if my new puppy would jump out. What’s your thought? Would the puppy be okay with tube doors? ( 5 months old ) Thx for watching! 📸 Would love for you to subscribe
Keyword FUN! There's no truck like a Gladiator. Yeah you can get other midsize trucks that can off-road. Yeah you can get other midsize trucks that can tow. Etc... but none of them do everything with so much character and funfactor. Absolutely love my Mojave and don't regret my purchase one bit even after the "honeymoon" faze. I've got 15k on the odometer and still can't get enough of my truck.
You are correct! No vehicle like it. Top off. Doors off. Truck bed. Lift kit. Whatever and wherever. It’s the adventure vehicle! Glad you’re loving yours! Thanks for watching 🎥
@@DavidWaldrip living in Orlando it's even better. Taking the top/doors off and hitting the beach is by far my favorite thing to do. Also plenty of decent trails and Jeep community events too. I never realized just how big and diverse the Jeep community is. I'm loving it.
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Guys i got a question. So I have a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Sport S with an ecodiesel motor. I have a 2" mopar lift kit on it and i have installed rubicon fenders so i have more space between the wheen and the fender to allow me to put bigger wheels. Question is because my jeep is not a rubicon and doesn't have the same gearing, what would i need to do to run 37" wheels? I really dont want 35's. If anyone knows, please let me know.
Sounds like you’ve got a really nice Gladiator. If you want to go with 37’s you will just need to make sure the offset of your wheel allows enough space so that the tire doesn’t scrub / bump when turned all the way. A good Jeep shop or 4x4 place can help you get the right product. You can fit 37’s on now with your current setup easily. My Black rhino wheels are a -18 offset Hope this helps!
good review. I’m selling in my ‘18 Sierra (for profit) and buying a 2022 Rubi with 6k miles on it. I’m excited and kind of nervous. Always wanted one for a lot of above mentioned comments but half scared i’ll miss the room and comforts of the z71 premium plus package. I already bought 35’s for it. Went with Toyo at III. Time will tell!
There are trade offs with every choice we make in life. I have a feeling when you are out there with the top back or off you won't have any regrets 😎 What color is your Glad and what size tires will you run?? Congrats!!
@@DavidWaldrip It’s granite crystal metallic! For now, 35’s. I’ll eventually do a lift and beef up but for now I have to tread carefully with the boss here at headquarters. lol. But it’s officially in the driveway!
You could not go wrong with either. I had 35 Ridge Grapplers for a long while. Probably the best middle of the road tire there is. Good mix between road / mud tire 🛞 So get the ridge grappler. After a while you’ll probably get the trail grappler 🗺️ 😎
I’m not a truck person but this Jeep looks nice. If I’d had one it would be With a shorter bed, it look nicer. I don’t need a long bed as long as i can fit my mountain bikes.
I seriously hopes Jeep works on the the range and mpg on the gladiator and that is a very important aspect for any vehicle these days. I wont be pulling anything. So, off roading and hunting vehicle camping vehicle is where I am at. I'd like to be able get off the grid and not worry about my mpg. Sorry but I think jeep needs to step it up and work on this issue.
Jeep actually is working on it. JK to JL they put in an 8 speed tranny, windshield raked back 3 degrees, start stop motor, aluminum panels, front axle disconnect. All this helped but if you want mpg buy diesel.
I bought a 2023 Mojave for a hunting truck. I mostly drive logging roads which can be deeply rutted and full of mud. It's been great. I'm keeping it stock.
Congratulations on getting a Gladiator!! I believe I was getting 13-15mpg. That’s not while towing a trailer. I really like the efficiency of 35’s with NO lift but eventually I decided the Gladiator needed atleast two inches of lift to have the look I wanted. Thank you for watching!
Is he driving with an Automatic or Manual Transmission? I think there is a towing difference; manual transmission about 4500? Automatic 7000? Correct me if I'm wrong please. I've never owned a Jeep before and I'm interested in the Gladiator with manual transmission.
Hey there friend I don’t know any specs for manual but I believe you’re correct. Also different trim levels have different towing capacity. Rubicon is 7,000lbs. Mine is an automatic.
The Fox shocks suck on my 21 Mojave, terrible creaking sound in the front. Shocks at front being replaced under warranty, on back order from China since December. Glad my truck is stock, as the dealer would have rejected the warranty claim unless Mopar mods. Buyer beware. Over $8000 dollars Canadian funds. Dealer said not the first bad set they have seen.
Bummer about your Mojave. Do you have Fox Shocks? 🦊 The Fox Shocks on my Gladiator are made in Georiga 🇺🇸 My truck is stock as well. Almost all upgrades were purchased through Mopar and installed by dealers custom department. Good luck with the new shocks. Hope they treat you well!
Driving in the dirt through a puddle is not off roading. You need a 3.5 in lift to run 37s, then again if you do anything more than drive in the dirt. You will definitely break something.
I bought a 2022 gladiator rubicon, I have driven 300 miles on it and only get 9-10 mpg in the city and 11 average. I called the dealer and they stated that it’s normal with jeep. Any thoughts on this? ( the jeep is stock)
A lot depends on how you drive it. Some people like to smash that pedal down to the floor constantly. That will reduce mpg quickly on a Jeep. Mine got 12-14 mpg before bigger tires and lift. Now averaging 10-11mpg As you know people don't buy Jeeps for fuel mileage : ) Have fun and congrats on your new Jeep!
if they do a deisel it needs to be a V8 deisel like toyota does 4.5 v8 that’s a beast of a engine but sorry 3.6 v6 is wrong for this jeep . but a cool truck for sure
I enjoy mine a lot. They did have a diesel but unfortunately they were not available in 2020 when I bought mine. Now they are discontinued. Next up is the partial electric ⚡️ I believe it’s called the 4XE. Will be interesting to see what people think 🚗 🔋
@@DavidWaldrip jeep uses a italian deisel once again under powered and a dog of a engine. the problem today is we got Woke people running the show and make moronic decisions
No rattle. Slight wind noise but I believe I've solved that issue by adding adding rubber to the open channels. www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/front-runner-t-slot-rubber-beading.html
Would love to win and really enjoy watching all these videos but sometimes financially it's not always possible I'm hoping then keeping my fingers crossed for this one 4:10 4:10
Nothing in this life is perfect. I agree with you that you don’t want things to go wrong but Jeep company made everything right. My Gladiator has been a beast. Thank you for watching
4.10 gears do great with 37’s 99% of the time. It struggled in places like Wolf Creek pass which is a 7% grade at an elevation of 10,857 ft Thanks for watching!
@@alextrainor2552 the 3.6 is just way too underpowered for the weight of the vehicle. that's in stock form...i couldn't even begin to imagine how awful towing would be. Other issues like horrible build quality...the passenger floorboard would get filled up with water every time it rained..had to keep the drain plugs pulled but the truck always stayed damp inside due to the wet carpet.. Side view mirrors too small, to the point of being nearly useless. The blind spot detection upgrade is mandatory due to this. For offroad, the break over angle is just ridiculous...you need a massive lift kit and 40's just to make it decently capable. Also the departure angle from the bed overhang is almost unmanageable. Really they need to go back to the drawing board on this truck. They have had concepts that were much better designed.
@wvjeepguy81 @wvjeepguy81 fair points for someone with a Wrangler use case, but I like the Gladiator for the things the Wrangler cannot do. I like how the mirrors are tucked off-road, and I have tow mirrors when I need them. The thing you cannot get around is the power and it might tow ok on the flats, but it's a screaming dog in the mountains. We supercharged it and installed lower gears to help.
Right but it doesn't have that front locking diff nor the electronically controlled sway bar disconnect. It is also not geared as low in 4WD making it less proficient in any type of crawling activity, and less torque if you had to tow in 4WD.
@@magniankh My comment didn’t have anything to do with your reply. My comment only had to do with being an inch taller than the Rubicon. You forgot to mention that the Mojave has a stronger frame and better suspension than the Rubicon. My Mojave has been all over the United States hitting the trails with no problems. Have a great day. I wasn’t dogging the Rubicon. It’s an amazing Jeep. I just wanted a JEEP that fit my needs.
Perhaps the same reason all brands have more vehicles sitting -> High interest rates make it a terrible time to buy. Jeep Gladiator is the most fun truck in the world 🤠
I drive one daily for work off road all day in the bush, overpriced pieces of s#%t. I won't elaborate but fit and finish is absolute rubbish and if they took 30k off the msrp I would consider it better value but not at its list prices today.
Interesting. I wonder if it’s the trim level you drive daily that isn’t “finished” well? Mine has been solid in every way. Good value and the most FUN vehicle I’ve owned. Thank you for watching.
I just cant pull the trigger and get one. The quality of Dodge has never been good and as an owner of a 21 Durango R/T, i can tell you theyre still junk
