Can The Jeep Gladiator Handle Extreme Off-road Trails?
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Ive never really had the chance to take our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon offroad in the rocks!
Ben and I made the drive up to Wolf Caves Offroad park for some fun wheeling.
Between install videos, and working on the LS engine swap, this was a nice fun break.
I really like the Jeep JT, it handles great, and does great offroad. Of course it does have its limitations offroad and in the rocks. But overall it can be a very capable offroad machine.
Heres some specs on the Jeep.
3.5" Clayton Lift: www.claytonoff...
Teraflex Falcon Shocks: teraflex.com/s...
Barnes4wd bumper (jkgear discount code: www.barnes4wd....
Warn Evo Winch: amzn.to/3593vvN
Vision Wheels: amzn.to/3jaUgjF
Yokohama Tires: Geolandar XAT 37"
Diamondback Cover: mbsy.co/Dh2vZ
And a bunch of axle upgrades and goodies to handle the 37s!
Thanks for watching guys!
I will announce the giveaway for the Atturo Swag pack and gift card in the next video so stay tuned!
Dont forget about the Atturo Tire rebate!!! atturo.com/pag...
Just joined the Jeep community this year with a JT, never thought i would drop the bow tie, but hands down this has become my dream truck! Thanks for the videos and welcome to Texas
Awesome! JT and LJ are my favorite hands down!
i have an XJ and love it because it is what i can afford. It works great for what i do! Love you two . Stay safe.
The Gladiator is by far the most versatile rig I have ever owned! Towed a JKU on a car hauler from Mt. Home, ID to Richland, WA! Towed my RV, wheeled in Moab with my mini bike in the back of the truck! Haul my Honda Foreman 500 pretty regularly! Definitely my fav!
LJ Rubicon hands down. Best jeep ever made!
AGREED!
Agree James. Best Jeep ever made. Love my LJ.
14:00. “You’re my husband, still don’t trust ya”
Y’all are the best. Love your vids. Subscribed.
JT is my favorite!
Favorite jeep is a toss up. We have a JL and a YJ, but at the end of the day the Old School on the YJ is my favorite since I can work on and fix everything on it. With that being said, the luxury of the JL is sure nice with the AC and smoother ride. Getting ready for a 1 ton swap on the YJ!!!!!
It’s so much fun watching you two! Pure entertainment 🤣
I like the TJ, it is a little older I have a 1997. The reason I love it is because it is old and needs tender loving care. Which I think makes me care for it more. If I had a new Jeep I could add things to it but it would not need any care, just a bunch of upgrades. So as the old saying goes, love my baby!
BEST jeep channel, love how you guys do all your own work and explain while doing it.
1974 CJ 5 V8 stick shift dad had one duel exhaust chrome wheels soft top . Rode to school and mountains trips doing Jeep wave 🚙✌️. Awesome place rock crawl nice park .
2003-2004 and 1998-1999 TJ are all I have ever really loved. I have a 2013 JK, too - no comparison.
Good job Cassie you Killed it!
Hey guy Todd here from Waco Tx my favorite jeep is the TJ
my favorite is my jk. hasn't let me down yet and goes absolutely everywhere.
Great driving girl ! I would hate to have to look for 🐍!! Jealous of the sun though. ❤️🐞
I have a Tj jku and recently purchased a JT and I have to say the JT is my new favorite. But will always love my TJ
I only have personal experience with 2 Jeeps. That’s my first one, the JKU, which I love but definitely wish some things were different / improved upon, which they did with the JL it seems. And the MJ, the only Jeep Comanche for those that know / don’t know. I love that little truck! Always been a small truck fan, and a Jeep fan, so it hits both of those for me and is just a classic vehicle to drive.
Good job Cassie!
i LOVE the jeep JK myself. however the ol CJ5 has a special place in my heart!
Took my JT sport offroad today. We went through a spot called "the rock garden". It was no garden. All I did was scrape and sit on the frame. 35s are not enough lol. 3.5 and 37s is a must. This thing is like a school bus on the trails. Everyone was shocked though, and so was I. Lets just say I won't be back there till it's lifted.
I have a TJR and the wife has a JKUR. Each have their pros and cons. I see a JT in the future.
I say if you can have all 3, the best of all the worlds. Hard to pick, because each of them have their own purpose.
JKU is the fav mainly bc it’s the only one I’ve owned. But, my first love was the og Rubicon a neighbor of mine had when my now wife and I lived in College Station, TX.
I’d beg to differ on the JT not being able to the the “extreme stuff”. I’ve hit most the trails in Sandhollow with mine. It ain’t as easy as a Wrangler would be, but I wouldn’t underestimate it. It’s wheel base helps it out in many tough situations
My favorite Jeep is TJ because it has the undeniable reliable 4.0l, and it has coil spring suspension front and rear so it aint stupid stiff when you lift it unlike the yj and cj's.
Great video love how you guys broke up the videos to Focus on each jeep great concept 😄
YJ is the best! Last of the real leaf sprung jeeps!
I had a 05 TJ and was a die hard TJ fan and swore I would never own a 4 door but a wife and 2 kids later I now own a '17 JKU. with all the features and room I have to say the JKU is my favorite. I can load up all the supplies for a week of camping and wheeling and wife and kids and still be comfortable. Like the idea of the JT but having owned big trucks before it would be hard for me to own a JT and not be able to tow what I want. Plus im not crazy about them unless there set up right like yall's so far, eager to see how the build goes.
Easy does it. Almost crashed on the outro. So glad you didn't edit it out. That's why I love your channel, you keep it real. Guess my favorite Jeep is the JL (Only cuz that's what I own). However, your LJ is pretty awesome.
Love both of you guys. Just move out here to Utah so you can join us on trails out here in the west instead of off-road parks and playgrounds.
Loved this video!
P.S: When winching, put it in neutral and step on the brake, that way you don't strain the transmission!
For my next one I'd love to track down an LJ. Probably won't be able to and will end up with either a tj or jk. Currently have a CJ7 wide track.
I’m a great spotter guys! 😂🤣
Great video. Love the new JT, need a truck but as an old CJ guy I still love to get places most pickups won't.
All of above !!! It's a Jeep thing
Awesome! just hit 11k on my JT! Was glad to get past the "baby it phase" and watching this just confirmed it's pretty capable for light to medium rock crawling! Can't wait to see the motor swap for the LJ down the road! ya know that would make a great x-mas present to yourself if you could get it done in the next 60 days!
First time I took it off roading at uwharrie I definitely babied it. All I saw was money going down the trail. But after a few trips i said screw it, it was made for this! Worked on the LS swap yesterday.. Having it done by Christmas is quite possible.... new goal!
BUMMER!! I was hoping to see how the LJ would perform, but then again, no AC in the heat wouldn't be good... I can't wait to get my LJ; four more day and I'm off to FL to pick it up and drive it back to AZ!!!! ***!!!CAN'T WAIT!!!***
Yes, yes it can!
My JKU because it’s the Jeep I have. Thanks for the great videos
06 fire engine red TJ! Is my favorite Jeep!
I have a 99 Jeep Wrangler back a few years ago
The LJ because of the WB and the simplicity of it and the 4.0 engine.
I love my TJ. It's the perfect balance of older style Jeep but with key modern upgrades (coil springs, compact dash arrangement) It's old enough too that it's less expensive to maintain ourselves (the boyfriend and I work on our own Jeeps) and there's already a decent aftermarket support and community. I like that it's just new enough for some things but not so new that everything is controlled by computers and sensors. Plus I don't mind it being smaller because it's just me and the dogs usually and my boyfriend has his own Jeep (also a TJ,) what we can't fit in one, we split into two. :D
Well so far my Fav. is the JL 2 door only have owned a JKU and a JL "just wish I would have stuck with the manual trans". Never owned one but I bet I would really enjoy an old CJ with a v8 and leaf springs
and this is why 2 doors are king. 2 door jk is the best
Is there such a thing as a 2 door jku?
@@schoolboy405 No the U stands for unlimited or 4 doors.
The answer is yes, it’s a Jeep 🤪🤪
I have a YJ and a JLUR. Absolutely love both of them, but to favorite one, the JLUR, just because of the comfort level. The YJ has no AC but it can out run a T-Rex. So that’s always good.
My favorite is the Gladiator
A gladiator can pull out another gladiator that gets stuck
Don’t have a Jeep. At this point, I would pick the Gladiator. It makes a good overland vehicle and it has good towing capabilities. Tow your small teardrop, the terrain gets to rough, you “drop” the teardrop and you still have your rack with the roof top tent. BTW...I am ready to hear my name for the “swag bag”. I think I picked the best tire for my Jeep. 😀😂😀
I have done the Rubicon and Moab. Also my wife has a 2013 Rubicon 4door but she doesn’t off-road any more.
The LJI think is the best short wheelbase very nice jeep
JKU because it fits EVERY one of our needs with kids, off-roading, shopping....and it’s sexxxxxxy. Lmao!!!! 🤷🏻♀️
Yes haven’t been able to get to the Chanel but I’m so happy for your move and new home and I love the Glad. I realize he lost a lot of weight keep up the good work and where are the girls
Nice! I wanna love the Gladiator but........ CHEERS
I bent my front drive shaft doing the “rock climb up and get stuck maneuver”. Lol
JKU only because I currently have one.. then again I really miss my YJ.. If buying new.. JT over JL just because of the extra uses as a small truck.
LJ all the way!! I have an 06 Rubicon LJ and think that the wheel base is the perfect compromise for comfort and wheeling ability. I can not wait to see your series on the LS swap and how it performs once complete.
JL Rubicon. They get nicer and nicer, and as I am getting older I like the nicetys. I have owned a YJ, TJ, 2door JK, JKUR and now the JLUR.
JKU because that is the one I have but I LOVE the LJ.
My Favorite Jeeps are The CJs they're just so simple and rugged, we've had 3 of them. . I have an XJ because of what I need which at the time was 4 doors and cargo space for passengers and our 2 Labradors, also what I could afford. Weve had 3 of those too. My BF has a CJ-7 and has Always had a CJ-7 because his dad had 2 when he was growing up. I learned to drive stick in his first one. As Far as Newer Wranglers Go HANDS DOWN I would pick an LJ.
To be completely honest If I could own one of Every Jeep, I would.
Absolutely love the CJ-7, hope to add one to our collection at some point!
Jk for me as it was the first Jeep I bought but no have a 2004 TJ as well and it is loads of fun to drive too.
coming to austin and houston early oct with my new mojave. any suggestions in faster dirt style trails in either area?
i get PLENTy of rocks up here in the rocky mountains so I wanna have fun in fast dirt
Great video
My favorite is your LJ. But I have an 04 TJ so I am biased.
JLUR , is my favorite , i dont own one but its on my bucket list , i will someday..for now i got a jeep so im happy👊
The Gladiator might need 40's. The JK needs 44's and a LS conversion too! And you could have have a lot of fun there on your dirt bike too!
Don't have a favorite just enjoy jeeps in general
mine would have to be the Cj7 that was my first jeep now I own a JKU
Love the CJs!
Awesome video.. is Ben losing weight?🤔
my favorite jeep is the the gladiator sorry i am only nine so i do not know the jeep names
I see you guys are at uwharrie, often. I live about 40 min from there and was curious if you guys were NC natives? Me and my wife are looking at possibly trading my Silverado on a wrangler or gladiator and would like some new trails to ride, besides uwharrie
Yep! We are from Greensboro originally. Uwharrie is pretty much it for NC.
Great videos guys but when wheeling you should have a seat belt or harness on seen many people go over on "easy" trails
TJ!
Awesome off-roading
The YJ. Because it's Jurassic Parc's Jeep and will always be. Be sure to clean up your hands ;).
either the JL or the JT. Jl for off road performance and Jt for usability. if I could only have one though it would b the JT.
Right now driving a BU, but would like to get a flat fender
Oh yeah and I mentioned the 2-door wranglers also weigh at least a thousand pounds lighter with the same amount of power and you can put hemi LS3 V8 in them two it's 6 speed manual mate's up with almost V8
My favorite Jeep is the JT because like you said it checks a lot of boxes. It’s a truck, family vehicle, and can still handle some difficult trails. Up in Alaska we don’t have much rock crawling but we have some pretty deep mud holes and with the longer wheelbase I can get through them a lot easier than a wrangler.
jjk is my fave prob body style and interior
Favorite? Idk really. 2 door, 4, JT, they all have strengths and weaknesses. I guess it depends on your needs. I have 3 kids so no 2 door for me. My JK is great but that bed on the JT sure would come in handy alot. Can I pick three? Perfect driveway for me = JK 4 me, JL 4 wife and JT for us. 🤷♂️
An almost PERFECT line up.... plus an LJ for fun. Lol it’s really hard to just choose just one🙈 the JT bed comes in handy alllllll the time. One of the big reason I like it better than the JK for family stuff.
@@JeepGearGadgets An LJ for fun. Fair enough. If I had my way, I'd own many truth be told. A Cherokee chief would be awesome as well.
@@J.Bradley. Same though I don't have kids so a 2 door is what I would choose for pure off road performance.
My jeep.....2011 JKU....started out as a sport....better then a Rubicon now.
I’ve been driving Jeeps since the late 70’s and I’m currently on my 8th, an ‘18 JLU RUBICON. I’ve waited years for them to come out with a pickup truck - and I don’t like it. There’s something about the cab design that I just can’t take to.
My JTR is Fan Bloody Tastic!!!
Your LJ and my LJ , mine 2006 nonrubicon . 5.5 rubicon express short arm, Rubicon front and rear diffs with 513 gears rcv axles in the front and chromoly in the rear. 35” Milestars Mud, Don’t tell your husband but, I love you and your LJ
Could you flat tow the JK behind JT? Then you would both have AC!!😃
Best UA-cam outro haha
loved the video
Have you experienced any bind with the front driveshaft of the Gladiator? Can we run the stock Front Driveshaft with the Clayton 3.5?
You can run the 3.5 with the stock driveshaft. After a few years it will probably need upgraded however
Just found this channel. Has anyone ever told you that you look like Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Lol first time!😂I just googled her, I see the similarity for sure!
Pffft. Jacinda could have taken those trails in a golf cart. 😁
the current U.S. administration has made me grow pretty fond of Ms Ardern.
JKU because I have one. 😂😂😂
Jku! Y cuz its mine!!
TJ is best J... LOL
👍👍👍
JT because of the bed
Do you guys like the 3.3 shocks? I've heard that they're stiff. Am trying to choose between these and the Fox 2.5 race shocks. Your input would be greatly appreciated!
What bumper do you guys have on the gladiator?
The carnage is insane. How much is that going to cost? That's what my wife would be saying.
Awesome Jeep 😎
Awesome chick 😍