I regeared my F-150 two months ago with 4.88 gears and 38-inch tires, thinking it'd boost my MPG. But honestly, it's been a letdown. I've gone from getting 12-13 MPG with the stock 3.55 gears to a dismal 9-10 MPG. Now I'm regretting the upgrade, especially since my gas tank range has taken a hit - I'm lucky to get 250 miles before needing to fill up again.
I did 2" AEV Mojave lift with their geometry brackets on 37s. Kept the ride just like stock but gave me plenty of lift for clearance and flex. Trying to decide between 4.88 and 5.13 gears now.
Nice! That's really good to know. I'm kinda glad that 1.5" didnt affect the geometry too much. Yeah it's really a toss up between 4 88 and 5 13. Such a personal preference especially considering how you use your Jeep.
Hello, I just bought a Mohave 23, do I need a lift for 37" tires? I don't do off road, I only drive on the sand in the beach when I go fishing or mud. Thank you so much. The video is awesome!
You mentioned not hitting the bump stops as much...Did you add bump stop extensions? If not, you probably increased the distance needed to hit the jounce bumpers.
@@FarFromOrdinary Hahahahaha... NOOOOOOOO! Check for a product that can be removed. Another option are magnetic business signs, custom print anything or nothing at all.
@@FarFromOrdinary You've got me started looking for solutions. Rhino could be stolen easily, some wraps are a pain to remove. The best I think is vinyl, there are many examples of off roaders being wrapped. I like the digital camo look myself. Do a YT search for camo wraps. Best of luck to you!
Question I’m new to the gladiator group. I have a 2020 Mojave came with 37’ tires and has 4.11 gears, with the tow package, so do I really need to re gear my Jeep? I don’t tow anything and it runs good on the highway and I’m in 8 gear stock Mojave lift and daily driver
I've never heard of any issues from not regearing. At worst it'll cause your transmission to work a little harder and it does put more stress on the axles. Its like wearing a shirt that is 3x to small for you; you could probably fit into the shirt just fine, but it'll be better to have a shirt your size.
What are you using for a spare tire? I was first thinking of running 37's on my Gladiator Rubicon, but found that the 37, if mounted in the stock location will rub on the track bar. I've heard that some 37's will fit, but every off road shop I talked to said no.
We're running a full size spare, 37", without it being aired down. They had to remove a small piece of shielding but it fits, and it's never once dragged. It definitely touches the trackbar with zero clearance, but I guess I've never thought that to be an issue.
Thanks!! Yep we did a 1.5" spacer on front and rear. Made my Rock Krawler. Basically just enough to get the tires in there, but as we've found out recently, there's still quite a bit of rubbing depending on how you run off road.
Looks like the rock crawler suspension spacers doesn’t come with a bump stop extension. That’s what will prevent the rubbing. And a good spotter can get you up that ledge without a problem.
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That looked like a lot of fun. Thank you for the tip on the shoe rack. I will definitely be looking that one up.
No problem!! Thanks for looking us up. ❤
I regeared my F-150 two months ago with 4.88 gears and 38-inch tires, thinking it'd boost my MPG. But honestly, it's been a letdown. I've gone from getting 12-13 MPG with the stock 3.55 gears to a dismal 9-10 MPG. Now I'm regretting the upgrade, especially since my gas tank range has taken a hit - I'm lucky to get 250 miles before needing to fill up again.
Congratulations on the lift your Mojave is looking good.
Thanks you guys!!!!
Looks good on the 37s bro. Going to 4.88s here in a couple weeks with my JLU on 37s. Can’t wait!
Noice! That's going to be sweet.
I did 2" AEV Mojave lift with their geometry brackets on 37s. Kept the ride just like stock but gave me plenty of lift for clearance and flex. Trying to decide between 4.88 and 5.13 gears now.
Nice! That's really good to know. I'm kinda glad that 1.5" didnt affect the geometry too much. Yeah it's really a toss up between 4 88 and 5 13. Such a personal preference especially considering how you use your Jeep.
Hello, I just bought a Mohave 23, do I need a lift for 37" tires?
I don't do off road, I only drive on the sand in the beach when I go fishing or mud.
Thank you so much.
The video is awesome!
Need? No. But it will definitely rub a lot on the inner fenders if you do off road. The AEV 2" spacer is a good starter lift to fit those 37" tires!
You mentioned not hitting the bump stops as much...Did you add bump stop extensions? If not, you probably increased the distance needed to hit the jounce bumpers.
Ah, that totally makes sense Mike. We did not add bump stop extensions.
Did you have to reprogram the computer for the gears and tires? If so how did you do it?
Yep sure did, used the Tazer Mini to set the tire size at 36.5.
@@FarFromOrdinary Does the taser or mini work for the gear change as well?
@@DUNEATV Yep the Tazer Mini sure does! Separate settings for tire size and gear ratio.
@@FarFromOrdinary THX!
You guys have so much fun. Love it !
That's what it's all about!!
what trail were you on? it looks fun.
It was! This was way out in SW Arizona near Quartzsite, unsure of the trail name here.
Have you considered a partial body wrap to protect or reduce pin striping? There are a lot of products out there.
We've thought about that, but we've heard that it's hell trying to remove it? We were thinking of just rhino lining the whole dang thing!
@@FarFromOrdinary Hahahahaha... NOOOOOOOO!
Check for a product that can be removed.
Another option are magnetic business signs, custom print anything or nothing at all.
@@Wm.Havens hahaha no rhino why? Ya the doors on the gladiator are aluminum, we had looked into those magnetic protection things.
@@FarFromOrdinary You've got me started looking for solutions. Rhino could be stolen easily, some wraps are a pain to remove. The best I think is vinyl, there are many examples of off roaders being wrapped. I like the digital camo look myself. Do a YT search for camo wraps.
Best of luck to you!
Good day, Just discovered your content and enjoying it.
Can I ask, where did you purchase your “hitch slider”?
Thx.
Thanks Wade! Hitch Slider is American made by a wonderful company called 41 Twenty Two. 41twentytwo.com/
Question I’m new to the gladiator group. I have a 2020 Mojave came with 37’ tires and has 4.11 gears, with the tow package, so do I really need to re gear my Jeep? I don’t tow anything and it runs good on the highway and I’m in 8 gear stock Mojave lift and daily driver
I've never heard of any issues from not regearing. At worst it'll cause your transmission to work a little harder and it does put more stress on the axles. Its like wearing a shirt that is 3x to small for you; you could probably fit into the shirt just fine, but it'll be better to have a shirt your size.
Have you had any issues with the new tire coming off the bead with the stock wheel and wider tires?
Absolutely zero issues not even so much as a burb, even down to 12-14 PSI
Nice rig, I have a 2022 Mojave, was thinking about 37s.... would i need a lift? TIA
Thanks! Depends on how you'll use it. If you intend to off-road, then yes. Really any spacer lift will work great and will let you keep the OEM Fox's.
@@FarFromOrdinary awesome, thank you
What are you using for a spare tire? I was first thinking of running 37's on my Gladiator Rubicon, but found that the 37, if mounted in the stock location will rub on the track bar. I've heard that some 37's will fit, but every off road shop I talked to said no.
We're running a full size spare, 37", without it being aired down. They had to remove a small piece of shielding but it fits, and it's never once dragged. It definitely touches the trackbar with zero clearance, but I guess I've never thought that to be an issue.
Love your rig! When you say you did a 1.5” lift , do you mean front and rear 1.5” or just the front? which lift did you go with? Looks great
Thanks!! Yep we did a 1.5" spacer on front and rear. Made my Rock Krawler. Basically just enough to get the tires in there, but as we've found out recently, there's still quite a bit of rubbing depending on how you run off road.
Looks like the rock crawler suspension spacers doesn’t come with a bump stop extension. That’s what will prevent the rubbing. And a good spotter can get you up that ledge without a problem.
yeah its kinda crazy how much we've wheeled since filming this video. That waterfall is peanuts compared to what we've done at this point!
HAHA, It's a pokie tree :) Yep, a lot of those out there.
those things are no joke!! And pretty much everything else in AZ LOL
You could've made that waterfall. lol
After gaining more experience here at EJS, I think so too. Next season!!!