Jeep Gladiator Truck Overlander on 40 Tires by EVO Off Road Testing at Moab Easter Jeep Safari

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It was about 2 weeks ago to the day that Cindy and I first laid eyes on EVO Manufacturing's brand new and bone stock, Jeep Gladiator Sport. And it was just yesterday, here at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari that we finally got to see it completely transformed and into the beast of a truck that it is today. In addition to running an EVO 6" coil lift on short arms, King shocks, Dana UD60 axles and 40" Nitto Trail Grapplers mounted on KMC Machete beadlocks, this JT pickup is also wearing EVO bumpers front and rear, rocker guards a bed rack complete with roof top tent and every overlanding doodad they think to put on it. In this video, you'll get to see what this awesome pickup looks like now and take a walk around it with Mel Wade to get a close up look at all it's goodies. Oh, did I mention that we also got a chance to take it out on it's very first shakedown run? Yup, you'll get to see some of that too and we hope you enjoy what you see.
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@chadmunn7656 5 лет назад

I just love Mel. Such a humble guy and a very genuine person. Didn’t over do the build kept it simple and I thinks it’s perfect! One amazing gladiator very well done!. Another great video guys thank you!!

@murphtahoe1 5 лет назад

“BORING” That was hilarious!! That rig is just amazing and it was just walking up everything. Great job by EVO!!!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - glad you enjoyed it :)

@Tsalinger 5 лет назад

A Fiat with Dana 44's running 40's? No thanks. Even chromoly axles aren't going to help.

@2015_Rubicnn 5 лет назад

You can really hear that trailer groaning, and creaking when the Super Gladiator is backing off it. That thing is a beast!🇺🇸💪

@fwschnaar3179 5 лет назад

Keep them coming Eddie and Cindy.... Every time Your New Video Pops Up.... Tons of Jeep Fans get excited! 😃

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - we're humbled that anyone would watch our videos and enjoy them.

@jasonlenihan9854 5 лет назад

Again thank you for such first cabin content. No matter what kind of vehicle a person has , their are such great Ideas in this video to learn and borrow from.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Awesome! So glad to hear you've been enjoying our videos :)

@touchnova 5 лет назад

Amazing how much the lift and 40s improve the breakover and rear departure angles on the Gladiator. What a beauty of a truck!!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Lift and bigger tires make a world of difference.

@enigma5177 5 лет назад

I hope it shows up at Overland Expo West next month in Flagstaff....👍🇺🇸

@20DYNAMITE06 5 лет назад

A lift and 40’s on anything would improve the breakover and departure angles :)

@AndrewTurner251 5 лет назад

Ok, so I’m not sure how to describe the level of cool that this vehicle is. It is wicked cool. Thanks so much for making the video I loved it.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Awesome, so glad that you enjoyed it :)

@jaybowles8221 5 лет назад

I'm in love with that jeep. You should call it the eighth wonder of the world! Nothing on the planet like it.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - at least, not yet anyway.

@g-ohgutierrez9466 5 лет назад

It turned out amazing.. and like someone said those 40s look like the gladiator should come from the factory 👌🏻

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Totally agree

@gonewplaces2685 5 лет назад

Probably was part of the stealth plan but FCA still needs to be ( California communist )compliant

@g-ohgutierrez9466 5 лет назад

Go New Places lmao

@missingremote4388 5 лет назад

Leave stock even, Too high for use as uberX vehicles' ingress/egress.

@mattbrew11 5 лет назад

I’ve already talked to them on the phone. Next fall I’ll be dropping off a diesel sport S for their magic sauce. With a 250 mile range off road, THAT will be an overland right. Next step is going over the right bump so that the emissions stuff falls out and a tune. Gonna be a long year of waiting haha

@robertkalinofski6329 5 лет назад

Mel and Lisa, thanks for sharing your build with us! Freaking awesome! Dream overland build for sure! Thanks for going out and shooting this for us Eddie and Cindy!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It was our pleasure :)

@tcbouslaugh 5 лет назад

This video couldn't come fast enough! I checked everyday, LOL!! So badass!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - sorry for taking so long to get it out to you :)

@manfred5890 5 лет назад

Dude!! That was some smooth crawling. Lift and tires look perfect for that wheelbase! Thanks for sharing!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

So happy to hear you enjoyed the video :)

@bm3hamm 5 лет назад

Awesome, the T case was the only info I haven’t seen info about before this video. Thanks for sharing.

@8654ZuluFoxtrot 5 лет назад

I have a feeling EVO is going to be VERY, VERY, busy this year!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - I have a feeling you're right :)

@TheRambler-pz1gx 5 лет назад

Can I buy stock now?

@redbeard3303 5 лет назад

I want that exact setup!!!! Take my money!!!! Absolutely a beautiful truck well done EVO. And thanks Eddie for the awesome footage.

@myytchannel6632 5 лет назад

Where is your check for $100,000 plus? You think this setup as it stands is cheap?

@redbeard3303 5 лет назад

They started with a sport (~$35,000) then added ~$35,000 in add-ons they talked more about that in a previous vid.

@myytchannel6632 5 лет назад

@@redbeard3303 So that Jeep does not have lockers? I don't remember the sports having lockers. The way the Jeep was just crawling, I thought lockers might have been engaged for it to just crawl so effortlessly. I guess they did jot factor out labor cost since they were the ones doing all the labor. Also, maybe the parts they bought were all bought at cheaper cost because they as a company get better rates for parts. I would be a bit surprised if this thing costs less than $100,000.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

So glad that we could bring this to you :)

@redbeard3303 5 лет назад

The sport package does not have lockers but the Dana spicer 60 they put under it does have lockers if I remember correctly.

@paulcook773 5 лет назад

Seriously crazy! There's no rig I'd rather have in the world more than this Gladiator!!!!! Great build EVO!

@q80aziz 5 лет назад

Once again threw my hat so far away for you guys that I can’t find it anymore . Bravo and well done 👍

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - thank you :)

@q80aziz 5 лет назад

Wayalife My pleasure Sir and best wishes from half way across the world in Kuwait 🇰🇼 with lots of sand .

@inactive67 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing, Mel like you is very enjoyable to listen to/watch.

@wayalife 4 года назад

Awesome, thanks :)

@pakojonzelr5204 5 лет назад

if you look for the definition of ¨badass¨ it shows a picture of this gladiator! hell yeah

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - awesome

@Patrick21684 5 лет назад

I started following your videos when I bought my wife a JLUR. But I started WAITING for your videos when EVO started this build. Great job on the channel and content, keep em coming.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Thank you. We're so glad you enjoy our channel :)

@user-that1Ron 5 лет назад

Shut up and take my money!! That thing is badass! I do agree about the transfer case ratios as well.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - I know! If only I could get my hands on a Gladiator!!

@mariodesmo 5 лет назад

The proportions are prefect; the wheels/tires, length, height, all of it! Makes those 40's look like 35's! lol

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Like it was meant to come that way from the factory.

@JP-ic1fi 5 лет назад

...what breakover angle. Another informative entertaining vid from Eddie and Cindy. Thanks!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed our video :)

@ViperPilot16 5 лет назад

"Its all bolt on" Those are the words I was not expecting to hear. All I have to say though is I want one, and excellent job Evo.

@jeffriley2502 5 лет назад

Great project guy's. Shout out to Mel and EVO CREW and Eddie and Cindy! Thanks for sharing this with us. 40s and axles a must on that rig. Looking at doing it on my JLUR. Tired of dragging over stuff. 37s are nice but not enough. One of our club guys just did the axles and 40s this week. Can't wait to drive it. Have fun be safe! Heading to Moab this Saturday!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Safe travels to you and we hope you have a great time out here.

@noblesavage9659 5 лет назад

Saw the EVO gladiator when they passing through Flagstaff. Pictures don't give it justice. This thing is awesome.

@CJRK83 5 лет назад

Thanks for putting this together. It really showcases what a proper-focused built JT can do. I especially liked the explanation of using the standard T-case vs. that of the Rubi T-case. EVO looks like they have put a lot of thought into functionality with this new platform and I look forward to seeing their entire product line. Seriously good filmography by letting us SEE what it can do without to much commentary. Keep it up man.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

We're so glad to know that you found our video to be informative.

@mijomcgyver6270 5 лет назад

The lift and 40" tires completely change the look and proportions of this truck. NOW it looks like a real Jeep.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Totally agree :)

@b4ssfunk3d 4 года назад

That Gladiator didn't get hung up anywhere.. amazing build! If I decide to go more extreme on my JT overland build I will 100% go bigger suspension and 40s. Currently running 35s and 2.5'' inch lift. This rig is ridiculous! All the yota fanboys and trolls are hiding now that the JT has shown what it can do

@wayalife 4 года назад

LOL - I think you're right

@ericschmidt3759 5 лет назад

Absolutely awesome! Very inspiring. Once again, thank you. great build, great source for what's to come in my future.

@nikkoandlee3938 5 лет назад

SUCH. A. BEAST! I am loving the look of these modified Gladiators.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Built up like this, they really are impressive.

@AUBREYTHOMAS1979 5 лет назад

The Gladiator is going to be a huge seller, particularly here in South Africa where overlanding is 95% of what we do with our vehicles. Glad the shake down run went well so now you guys can go do a three week overland trip with out putting it on a trailer....hahaha. Jokes aside that is a great build with the usual Mel Wade/EVO attention to detail and quality

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL! The irony is pretty funny :)

@TimberMoto 5 лет назад

Totally worth the wait to watch this thing crawling around Moab. Excellent filming as always! 😎👍

@wayalife 5 лет назад

So glad to hear you enjoyed it.

@jorgelrod 5 лет назад

Mel knocked it out of the park, that thing is gorgeous

@wayalife 5 лет назад

I agree 100%

@davemason5636 5 лет назад

Hi, Greetings from Ireland. Absolutly love your page, helped get me through a cold dark winter over here. Already organising a trip to Utah. Whats a regular day out for you will be a lifetime trip for me, so I'm hoping we will be able to meet up for a ride, that would be bloody awesome, anyway whoever said boring needs to be draged through the desert naked lol, that's not a Jeep ,that's a rock eating monster, fantastic and well done to to Mel and the rest at EVO. Cheers Dave

@AngryG4M3R 5 лет назад

Dave Mason that’ll be a fun trip!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - it'd be great if we could meet up someday and yes, it is an amazing Jeep.

@davemason5636 5 лет назад

@@wayalife , Tks Eddie, working on my waypoints at the moment to try include Colorado and Nevada but mostly Utah. Flights are not as expensive now so probably looking at 6000dollars, 2wks, 2per. inclusive. going to try to time it for the Easter Safari. Stay safe out there, cheers Dave

@Dedicatedoutdoors 5 лет назад

Wow! Mel did a great job and is definitely an industry leader!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Yes he is :)

@IB08Sahara 5 лет назад

Looks amazing! Love the way it handles those trails & the flexing, wow. Nice job Mel!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Not too shabby for being so long :)

@markmcintosh7095 4 года назад

Your channel and you are great. After watching you for a while I bought a Gladiator. It's still stock but I'm enjoying the hell out of it. Thanks for a great channel I watch all your videos.

@shannonwilliams3774 5 лет назад

Killer build Mel! Now I have to rethink my whole life!! More than Jeep.... it's Gladiator.... WAYALIFE! 🏜🤙🏼

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - it really is an awesome build and one that I think a lot of people have been inspired by :)

@yogi6931 5 лет назад

OK OK now you have made my life harder, was going to trade my H2 in for a JL but now seening this...dude, now I'm torn, did great on the trail. Much much better than stock of course. As always great video. Thanks.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Thank you. We're glad to hear you enjoyed it :)

@adventureeverymile8135 5 лет назад

I’m about to start watching this video and I already know it’s awesome!!!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - you're too kind :)

@TheRambler-pz1gx 5 лет назад

This 100% flipped my anti JT mentality. I now love this truck! Good stuff as always! Will I be trading in my JKUR..........no, but never the less this is a damn fine rig!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - I think people will have a hard time not liking this truck :)

@Matt-px7zd 5 лет назад

What an amazing build. I NEED ONE!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Man, you and me both!

@AndrewTurner251 5 лет назад

Ok, so I’m not sure how to describe the level of cool that this vehicle is. It is wicked cool. Thanks so much for making the video I loved it.

@noahaakre6883 5 лет назад

Mel should be proud of what he and his team have built! Crazy that they produced the parts and built that in just two weeks! Awesome video!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Glad that you enjoyed the video :)

@bobbyrob2008 5 лет назад

What a bad ass beast!!! My wifey and I love your content and videos!!! We will get our JL Rubi soon and can’t wait to be members of the awesome Jeep family! Cheers!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Awesome and thank you. We're so glad to hear you enjoy our videos :)

@grtelli 5 лет назад

Awesome! Just absolutely incredible! GREAT job!!!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It really is an amazing build :)

@roypaulcarter4654 5 лет назад

I think I heard those rocks crying out for mercy. Very nice I like it.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - too funny :)

@OnMyMemoryCard 5 лет назад

"Can’t wait to get ours" - soon? Awesome video, Mel is so cool!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - as if there would be any doubt :)

@Wolfpak765 5 лет назад

@@wayalife We love our JKU but even my wife keeps saying "I really love that truck." Really excited to see what you and Cindy do with yours!

@jonalexanderson5273 5 лет назад

@@wayalife On order yet? Sport or Rubicon? Strip out your JL and transfer the front axle over......

@BigRandyR 5 лет назад

Who would thumbs down this video?? It was awesome imo! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@wayalife 5 лет назад

eh, haters are gonna hate.

@TheRamie 5 лет назад

this is the first gladiator ive actually liked, i knew it would have to be huge to look right, and this one is right!!!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Built like this - it's really hard not to like.

@TheRamie 5 лет назад

@@wayalife absolutely, it just looks to low and long from the factory, but i was impressed with the breakover point on this one, i thought for sure he'd drag the rear.

@Elprez69 5 лет назад

Coolest jeep on the planet hands down

@wayalife 5 лет назад

I think so. At least, until I can get my hands on one and build it up just like this anyway :)

@johnstup4479 5 лет назад

That is one bad ass looking beast of a truck. Great job EVO! Been looking forward to this video.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Sorry for not being able to get this to you sooner.

@johnstup4479 5 лет назад

@@wayalife No need to be sorry.

@galenlong3745 5 лет назад

Wow, way to rock out with that Gladiator. That is on badass Jeep.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed the video :)

@golddiamond2856 5 лет назад

I’ve watch this video bout 20 times the thing is a beast

@wayalife 5 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed the video :)

@Blacktenshi86 3 года назад

The only thing i would add is the liner cuz i dont like scratches on the bed , and probably a clear wrap to protect the paint!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@lesszabo5625 5 лет назад

That really is an amazing vehicle. I definitely want one now. Jeep should offer the Gladiator with a V-8. Thanks for the great video, keep them coming from EJS, stay safe.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it.

@stevedaviz 5 лет назад

Agree a V8 or a Cummins. Atleast we get the ecodiesel in a few months

@kd7kmp 5 лет назад

Yes, yes, yes! Another video from you guys. Keep it up!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - glad you're enjoying what you see.

@jacmens 5 лет назад

woow awsome rig built, the ultimate overland Jeep love the JT Evo style. thnx for sharing

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Glad to hear you liked what you saw :)

@samuelhendrickson7396 5 лет назад

What a monster!!! Yeah baby!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

You know it!

@chuckzechman7390 5 лет назад

Great time in Moab. Glad I got to meet you and chat at Dixie 4 Wheel Drive's shop. That place was super busy. We had an awesome first time experience at the Easter Jeep Safari (Lord willing it won't be our last). EVO's rig is beautiful. Too bad it has to be crushed at the end of the year. Safe Travels Brother and have a Blessed Easter!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It was a pleasure meeting you and glad to hear you had a great time out in Moab!

@Ragenarock 5 лет назад

And Im here just wanting to do 35-37" with a 3-3.5" lift, but I just want to overland. Like I think I have said on everything, this build is awesome!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Honestly, 35-37 is really all you need.

@Ragenarock 5 лет назад

@@wayalife Ya, never thought 40's as necessary but they are cool

@bikram_x_rider 4 года назад

This has insisted me to fall in love...it's cool ...wow....love form INDIA🇮🇳..👌👌👍😊

@medicdan5981 5 лет назад

“Overlander, not a rock crawler” ... he’s says with 40” tires lol ... 👌😂

@mgkeleher 5 лет назад

40 in Sticky's as well, wonder why the didn't need lockers...

@MrMrsregor 5 лет назад

an "overlander" with sticky 40"s and *TRAILERED* to the trail ...

@andrewvanstaden8922 5 лет назад

And then trailer it to the dirt...

@mijomcgyver6270 5 лет назад

...and 4 days after posting this they posted a video of it "rockcrawling at Moab"!

@stevek9844 5 лет назад

I'm thinking the 40's help with the breakover angle.

@gparroz3288 5 лет назад

That is awesome. Great work guys !!!

@Themoneymaker0129 5 лет назад

Jesus this thing is so incredibly beautiful. I hope to one day be able to own one.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

I couldn't agree more :)

@Suavington 5 лет назад

I really like the look of this Jeep. It's so awesome.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It really is sweet and how we plan on building ours up as well :)

@jdofmemi 5 лет назад

That rig looks great, and performs as well as it looks.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It really did awesome

@guidok3762 5 лет назад

That’s is my favorite JT by far !!!!!! 👍🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸✌️

@wayalife 5 лет назад

I agree and mainly because it's something you can actually buy all the parts for.

@tree356 3 года назад

Absolutely awesome.

@wayalife 3 года назад

Thank you kindly!

@hockeymann88 5 лет назад

Wow. The tires and lift transform the look. Looks awesome.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It really is amazing :)

@stevefife7598 5 лет назад

Great video, like the part about the 2.6 T/C and the 5.38 gears. I was thinking about upgrading my T/C to the Rubicon 4.0. But I'm more of an Over Lander type. Thanks for all the info you provide. Keep them coming.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Hope to get more out to you as soon as we can.

@charlesconnor1737 5 лет назад

WOW that Jeep is a monster...

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Yes it is :)

@jgeisse7481 5 лет назад

Once again another great informative and fun to watch video! I'm hoping to transfer my job to Henderson, NV sometime and hook up with all you great people!!! Keep the awesome videos coming! Thanks again!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed the video and it'd be great to hook up with you out on the trail.

@JeepAndThings 5 лет назад

I'd hate to see a JT Rock Crawler by EVO! Very Nice!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - no kidding :)

@shirolee 5 лет назад

Thing is a BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It really is and it really is awesome :)

@poppa_da_corn 5 лет назад

Now that's ground clearance baby!

@juanticimo 5 лет назад

Yay!! was so excited for this video!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Awesome - glad we could bring it to you :)

@lukegrachek 5 лет назад

man that thing is a mountain goat man. I really need one now. and with EVO's kits it would be fast to get that built out.

@paulezk 5 лет назад

That thing is massive!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

A beast for sure :)

@lvmybears 5 лет назад

Gladiator looks badass when lifted

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Yes it does!

@sdlager22 4 года назад

Wow! What a beast!! 😍

@prismatic9804 5 лет назад

Holy crap, a dude with an expensive af rig/build and he admitted that the KC lights were pricey! I've lived!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL

@pitbull62 5 лет назад

2019 Gladiator $76k, outfit with KC lites to please $5000 lol

@freedomrider266 5 лет назад

Yeah, but as the owner of Evo, his cost for the rig is WAY less than anyone else would pay...

@tree356 3 года назад

The ONLY thing that would make this rig better... is a V8. Period. Awesome video, thank you.💪🏼🇺🇸

@wayalife 3 года назад

That is for sure!

@GoatOffroad 5 лет назад

That is so AWESOME!!! Love the new Warn shackle thingy! 🐞IIII🐞

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - they definitely got it right where others have not.

@mowaoutlaw 5 лет назад

Just ordered one! This vid got me interested. The warn vids truly sold me.

@djuell01 5 лет назад

Can't wait to see what you'll build soon. What a beast, nice to be a vendor.

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Need to get our Gladiator first - dying over here :)

@djuell01 5 лет назад

@@wayalife Yeah I might be waiting on the 80th anniversary Wrangler JLU LOL

@jeremyknight8569 5 лет назад

Beautiful well thought out build!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

It really does look great :)

@foolspeedahead 5 лет назад

That thing is sick!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

Couldn't agree more :)

@joerivs80 5 лет назад

I actually don’t like the look of the gladiator, but this one set up as an overland monster looks AMAZING!! Now I’d consider getting a gladiator! Ha ha ha ha ha ha great build guys!

@wayalife 5 лет назад

LOL - funny how different they can look with a bit of help :)

@joerivs80 5 лет назад

Wayalife indeed!! I love this look! And all off a sport! That’s awesome!