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BruteForce
11-15-2019, 02:53 AM
So, we bought the 2020 Jeep Gladiator (Sport-S), not knowing the difference between SPORT-S, Rubicon and the other models.

Upgrades thus far:

3Inch Mopar Lift
37 Inch tires + after market wheels
Fox shocks
Rock Slider electric steps
Today: Quadratec Bumper + Smittybilt 12k Winch w/Wireless Remote

Early next year will be front & rear lockers + electronic sway bar disconnect.

After:
https://www.expeditionutah.com/forum/index.php?attachments/after-jpg.10249/


Before:
https://www.expeditionutah.com/forum/index.php?attachments/before-jpg.10250/
twotimer
11-15-2019, 05:30 AM
I can't see the pictures...just a little blue question mark.

So you went in there not having researched the models? Looks like you're basically building a Rubicon...did you screw up or was the price too high for it?

I'm kind of a truck nut and keep up on all the latest from the various manufacturers. People seem pretty happy with that truck.
Sombeech
11-15-2019, 08:56 AM
BruteForce looks like a login is required to view those photos, most likely on a members only location
Iceaxe
11-15-2019, 09:24 AM
^^^Yup, can't keep the Jeep pictures in the same folder you keep your nudes... LOL...

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accadacca
11-15-2019, 10:35 AM
https://i.imgflip.com/2q0uy0.jpg
twotimer
11-15-2019, 02:23 PM
I'm logged in and I still can't see 'em.
oldno7
11-15-2019, 03:45 PM
here it is...

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fs-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com%2F736x%2F81%2F53%2F28%2F815328ad0c9 85463215cfa33e89af1f8.jpg&f=1&nofb=1
Iceaxe
11-15-2019, 05:02 PM
I'm logged in and I still can't see 'em.He means logged into wherever bruteforce stores his porn... not logged into bogley.

Climb-Utah.com
BruteForce
11-19-2019, 06:25 AM
Odd. Let me try again..

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BruteForce
11-19-2019, 06:26 AM
I can't see the pictures...just a little blue question mark.

So you went in there not having researched the models? Looks like you're basically building a Rubicon...did you screw up or was the price too high for it?

I'm kind of a truck nut and keep up on all the latest from the various manufacturers. People seem pretty happy with that truck.

Yes, the wife has been driving a 2001 Toyota 4Runner and on a whim, we went car shopping. We saw the Gladiator, took it for a test drive, worked in the upgrades and took it off the lot with 11 miles on the ODO. 2 months later, we're at 4500 miles of offroading on the ODO.
twotimer
11-19-2019, 07:05 PM
Very nice! That truck looks more sizable than I thought it would be. Your wife is spoiled, man.
2065toyota
11-22-2019, 05:39 PM
Yes, the wife has been driving a 2001 Toyota 4Runner and on a whim, we went car shopping. We saw the Gladiator, took it for a test drive, worked in the upgrades and took it off the lot with 11 miles on the ODO. 2 months later, we're at 4500 miles of offroading on the ODO.

Pretty tough to beat a 3rd gen 4runner though. They are tough, very capable and last forever. I think we have 5 of them in our family for mile offroad use and hunting
BruteForce
11-23-2019, 06:36 AM
Pretty tough to beat a 3rd gen 4runner though. They are tough, very capable and last forever. I think we have 5 of them in our family for mile offroad use and hunting

Agreed. The 2001 4Runner still looks and runs like brand new. It has a paltry 120k miles on it, whereas my Ram 3500 (9 years older) has 223k miles on it. We kept the 4Runner and the wife still likes to drive it. I tried (and failed) to convince her to let me chop it and situate it for rock crawling..
BruteForce
01-30-2020, 05:03 AM
I was hoping we'd hit snow last weekend and the canyon between Vernon and Delta didn't disappoint (for the most part), but the drive through Eureka toward Little Moab was the muddiest mess I've ever encountered. 6 car washes into it and I'm still dripping mud everywhere, but at least my Rock Slide Engineering steps function again..939279392893929
BruteForce
01-30-2020, 05:03 AM
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BruteForce
04-30-2020, 06:39 AM
Just an update on our SxS.. since purchase, the wife made me take ownership and we promptly went out and bought her a new Wrangler Unlimited, 2" Mopar Lift, Fox 2.0 shocks, 37" tires and some awesome rock sliders. It will be a perm. mall-crawler. My Gladiator has been in the shop all week getting Rubicon D44 axles w/lockers and Falcon SP2 3.3 Shocks to replace the Fox 2.0 shocks. Can't wait to test out the lockers this weekend!
oldno7
04-30-2020, 07:14 AM
looking forward to seeing it in action.
aporyste
05-18-2020, 06:59 AM
What brand of mud tires are those?
BruteForce
05-18-2020, 10:53 AM
The updated look!94752
rockgremlin
05-18-2020, 11:13 AM
Cool.

But what brand of mud tires are those?
oldno7
05-18-2020, 12:37 PM
Cool.

But what brand of mud tires are those?
:roflol:
BruteForce
05-18-2020, 03:28 PM
What brand of mud tires are those?

In that specific photo, it was called Delta mud. Congrats, you are now so close to Platinum level!
BruteForce
05-18-2020, 03:29 PM
Cool.

But what brand of mud tires are those?


You reached Platinum level quite some time ago. NO SOUP FOR YOU!
aporyste
05-20-2020, 05:31 AM
Are Fox Shocks better than Bilstein Shocks? I am currently in the process of making my 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport more off-road worthy. Checking out different off-roading shocks on Carid and 4wheelonline.
Iceaxe
05-20-2020, 08:14 AM
Fox and Bilstein are both top of the line shocks, which is better is nothing but a matter of opinion.
BruteForce
05-20-2020, 10:48 AM
Are Fox Shocks better than Bilstein Shocks? I am currently in the process of making my 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport more off-road worthy. Checking out different off-roading shocks on Carid and 4wheelonline.

I'll sell you my take-off FOX 2.0 shocks from my 2020 Gladiator. New=$499, but for you $200 for all 4..
BruteForce
08-04-2020, 05:05 AM
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aporyste
08-25-2020, 08:44 AM
What brand of tires are those?
BruteForce
08-25-2020, 03:21 PM
What brand of tires are those?

These are 37" BFG KO2's. I already have 24,000 miles on them (in less than a year), most of which are offroad. Next up will be 39" BFG KM3 (mud terrains)
aporyste
08-27-2020, 06:16 AM
These are 37" BFG KO2's. I already have 24,000 miles on them (in less than a year), most of which are offroad. Next up will be 39" BFG KM3 (mud terrains)

I've read good reviews about those tires. Are they better than Nitto Mud Grappler tires?
BruteForce
08-27-2020, 03:24 PM
I've read good reviews about those tires. Are they better than Nitto Mud Grappler tires?

Everyone has an opinion. I only run BFG's on my Ram 3500 Dually and my two Jeeps!
BruteForce
01-11-2021, 04:52 AM
So, 2020 was a transformation time for the Jeep Gladiator..

-Replaced both axles with beefier tubed D44's from a JK (with e-lockers)
-Bushwacker front fenders (to make room for possible 40" tires)
-Replaced the BFG KO2's with some super beefy Pro Comp XTreme MT2's
-Just received my INJEN High Tuck Axle back exhaust system
-I have aluminum DV8 fender liners being powder coated now (red)
-After several months of waiting, I finally received my Wet Okole Neoprene seat covers
-Atop the TrailCal, I added the Superchips Pulsar, adding +30HP

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oldno7
01-11-2021, 05:04 AM
Nice rig.

The punisher:2thumbs:
Byron
01-11-2021, 05:54 AM
A while back I asked why you just didn't buy a Rubicon...now I know why. That new electric one they've got coming out might be interesting.
BruteForce
01-11-2021, 07:04 AM
A while back I asked why you just didn't buy a Rubicon...now I know why. That new electric one they've got coming out might be interesting.


When we bought this, the Rubicon wasn't available and they were only shipping the SPORT-S and MAX TOW.. all the other versions were still in production. I clearly spent more retrofitting this thing than a Rubicon would have cost, but I like where I'm at now and candidly, think my rig is now more capable than a Rubicon model.