Any Jeepers in here?

[jake blue]

Just joined the Jeepers. 2021 Diesel Gladiator Rubicon.

It looks too clean! Welcome to the Jeep family, where we're all that weird uncle!

 

[Dutchisaurus]

It looks too clean! Welcome to the Jeep family, where we're all that weird uncle!

Only Kinda Joined. Bought it, had it for a week and now it's in the dealer waiting on a new PCM.

Hopefully I get it back 1/7/22

 

[Grogmister]

Just got a FCA notice for a PCM Software Update for 'certain 2020 Jeep Gladiators' with the 3.6. Anybody else here get the notice? Guess I call O'Brien down here on the south side to get it scheduled.

I have a 2020 Gladiator but have not gotten a notice yet. Guess I will see if mine is one that needs it. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[El Conquistador]

Just got a FCA notice for a PCM Software Update for 'certain 2020 Jeep Gladiators' with the 3.6. Anybody else here get the notice? Guess I call O'Brien down here on the south side to get it scheduled.

got mine in the mail yesterday

 

[miles2253]

My 2020 Gladiator I’m building up at the moment. 4.5”Rock Krawler suspension, Fusion Elite kingpin D60 front axle, shaved 14b rear, PSC hydro assist, KMC beadlocks, & 40x13.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss mt’s.

 

[Principal Skinr]

My 2020 Gladiator I’m building up at the moment. 4.5”Rock Krawler suspension, Fusion Elite kingpin D60 front axle, shaved 14b rear, PSC hydro assist, KMC beadlocks, & 40x13.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss mt’s.

WOW! What a beast!

 

[jake blue]

WOW! What a beast!

Indeed! If I was a more envious or competitive person I'd probably be rethinking my build right now! But not really, I know what I want and like what I know.

Miles2253 how extensive are your off-road plans? Like just around the region's parks and trails or do you plan to take that baby all over the country and see what all it can do?

 

[miles2253]

Indeed! If I was a more envious or competitive person I'd probably be rethinking my build right now! But not really, I know what I want and like what I know.

Miles2253 how extensive are your off-road plans? Like just around the region's parks and trails or do you plan to take that baby all over the country and see what all it can do?

I definitely plan on taking it to places like Slade, KY and Windrock. I was supposed to participate in this year’s Crawl America event in Sand Hollow. It didn’t happen due to Covid and supply chain issues. Took 7 months to get my suspension parts. We’re planning to go back to Moab in 2023. We might try to hit the Rubicon on that trip as well. If not, maybe a couple trails in Colorado.

 

[miles2253]

WOW! What a beast!

That’s what my daughters named it. The wife’s Jeep is Beauty.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Project fender replacement starts tonight. Typical TJ rust/crack in front fender. Guy I bought the Jeep from purchases the painted fender but never replaced it.

 

[PlaysInTheDirt]

Talked about my Jeeps a couple of times, figured it was time for a family pic.
We've hit the Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion the last few years...it's a pretty good party!

 

[eldirector]

Talked about my Jeeps a couple of times, figured it was time for a family pic.
We've hit the Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion the last few years...it's a pretty good party!

Been wondering how a Gladiator would tow a CJ. Must work well enough?

 

[PlaysInTheDirt]

I've got the max tow package option, so 7700# tow rating and the heavy duty, wider Rubicon axles with 4.10 gearing. The CJ as of now sits at about 3500# and the trailer at just over 2000#. I don't use 8th gear at all and try not to exceed 65 or so. Not always a quick trip but still faster than driving the CJ! I am particular about the placement of the CJ on the trailer as well. Learned that from years of hauling landscape equipment around. Probably going to upgrade the trailer soon to something a little more car hauler dedicated though. Longest haul so far has been to Put-in-Bay Jeep Invasion. Also done a trip to Badlands with it. No sway issues at all.

 

[Lee11b]

My 2020 Gladiator I’m building up at the moment. 4.5”Rock Krawler suspension, Fusion Elite kingpin D60 front axle, shaved 14b rear, PSC hydro assist, KMC beadlocks, & 40x13.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss mt’s.

Miles, that is bad @#$!!!! Do you still have that rock crawling TJ you were building a few years ago???

 

[miles2253]

Miles, that is bad @#$!!!! Do you still have that rock crawling TJ you were building a few years ago???

No. Had to sell it to help pay for this build. Sold to a guy from Wisconsin. He moved to Tennessee and he wheels it a Windrock often.

 

[Jndturner317]

Has anyone tried the LED headlights on Amazon as a replacement on a JK? I’m considering changing out my stock headlights as my JK has become my daily driver due to a job change. This includes quite a bit of travel for work.

 

[jake blue]

Has anyone tried the LED headlights on Amazon as a replacement on a JK? I’m considering changing out my stock headlights as my JK has become my daily driver due to a job change. This includes quite a bit of travel for work.

I plan to try an LED swap as soon as I need a replacement lamp. Mine is NOT a daily driver but still better lighting is always a good thing.

 

[Jndturner317]

The options for replacement are pretty staggering with cost ranging from around $100 to over $600. I may order through either Quadratec or Extreme Terrain knowing I may pay more but hopefully not have issues that it seems many of the Amazon products are having. This is probably a place where you get what you pay for.

 

[jake blue]

They're not the cheapest but I buy a lot of stuff from Quadratec and especially if I'm unsure about fitment or suitability because they have always allowed me full credit returns. If that ever changes then I'll probably start looking around for a new default vendor. But yes I think for headlights it is 'you get what you pay for' especially if you want some of these flashier multi-colored turn signal integrated daytime running light approved models.

 

[Rookie]

Amazon product ASIN B08LVKGG52
I put these in my 2016 Rubicon. Be prepared for everyone flashing their brights at you..