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[RHINO79]

You could ask the parts guy to look up the spring part numbers for nighthawk and sport.

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[Wheelin98TJ]

Hey. No, I'm trying to buy a Gladiator in the next week or two and am trying to make sense of the Nighthawk vs Sport S vs Willy's beyond the stated specs. I don't want a "street" Jeep, and with the rims and "sport suspension"-- and the just so suspiciously low MSRP's had me wondering what the catch was. A Sport S with body-colored flares and top is now a solid $10k more than the Nighthawk. I just don't want to find out they like threw springs from a Cherokee or some other leftover parts bin special and then I come along, buy it for the body match color parts, throw some new wheels and tires on there, and have a really sh*tty offroader because of the other parts you can't see. But, for my area and needs, as with most people, a stock Sport trim Jeep will do more than I plan on. I'm hoping the same is true for the Nighthawk, but also don't want to feel every bump even more so than a regular Jeep (of which I've owned three, just no Gladiators yet).

The "sport suspension" rides smooth. The stock 20s with stock tires also ride smooth. If you test drive a Nighthawk, you'll see. There is nothing different with the suspension that makes it less of an off-roader. It will perform just like a Sport with the same tires.

You could always sell the 20s. Probably a little easier to sell than other stock Gladiator wheels because of them being 20s. You could also pull the tires off the wheels and sell them separate. The tires are kind of common size, stock for the 2020 and earlier F150 models with 20s. The wheels without tires could go to a Grand Cherokee owner.

 

[Dp7]

Hey. No, I'm trying to buy a Gladiator in the next week or two and am trying to make sense of the Nighthawk vs Sport S vs Willy's beyond the stated specs. I don't want a "street" Jeep, and with the rims and "sport suspension"-- and the just so suspiciously low MSRP's had me wondering what the catch was. A Sport S with body-colored flares and top is now a solid $10k more than the Nighthawk.

I found the same thing before I pulled the trigger on mine. This trim package is unusually discounted. Those deep discounts are the only reason I was even looking at buying a new Jeep product after the COVID-era price hikes.

 

[TexasProud]

Bought my Nighthawk a few weeks ago, love it so far, but I only have about 800 miles on it so far. I sold my 2006 Dodge Ram Laramie and got the Nighthawk. The dodge I bought new, 19 years ago I loved it, but it was too heavy to sensibly flat tow behind the MH. So far, I have spent more time working on the Nighthawk than driving it, enjoying it. I installed the base plates, wiring, and everything to flat tow it behind the MH, and put on a tonneau cover, seat covers, and I have the Nighthawk decal for the hood on the way.

 

[RHINO79]

Bought my Nighthawk a few weeks ago, love it so far, but I only have about 800 miles on it so far. I sold my 2006 Dodge Ram Laramie and got the Nighthawk. The dodge I bought new, 19 years ago I loved it, but it was too heavy to sensibly flat tow behind the MH. So far, I have spent more time working on the Nighthawk than driving it, enjoying it. I installed the base plates, wiring, and everything to flat tow it behind the MH, and put on a tonneau cover, seat covers, and I have the Nighthawk decal for the hood on the way.

Excellent vehicle for the MH, Please post a pic of the NIGHTHAWK graphic for your hood when you get it installed, we were also thinking about doing this to ours!

 

[TexasProud]

Excellent vehicle for the MH, Please post a pic of the NIGHTHAWK graphic for your hood when you get it installed, we were also thinking about doing this to ours!

It is supposed to be here next week, I spent 2 weeks figuring out how I wanted it made.

 

[Gvsukids]

You could ask the parts guy to look up the spring part numbers for nighthawk and sport.

@AllMoparParts.com

 

[booster84]

Cross jeep in Louisville KY has nighthawks for 35k!!! No gimmicks. Plus tax and 500 dealer fees. Got mine 5 days ago. Forget about the 20s. They ride great and look great to. Those tires it has are real nice. So far it’s been very capable. You will have a get a hitch as they don’t come with one. It’s a truck it should have one!

also wish it had a leather wrapped steering wheel but those are 350 new. Still sorting out the auto headlight deal…but over all it’s an awesome jeep. Love mine so far. Pay load is 1050lbs

 

[Nebraska]

I joined Team Nighthawk 9 days ago. It reminds me a little of various conversations I would read (reddit) where people would say, "Why can't someone make a vehicle without all the gizmos - just give us something basic while still being modern and functional".

My OTD price was around $38500. I had a trade in that offset taxes.

I miss auto headlights, ACC, blind spot monitoring and a decent sound system. But, until 8 years ago I never had those things anyhow.

I love the 20in wheels. I do 99% of my driving on pavement, snow or gravel so what came on the truck is perfect. Maybe 3 times a year I will go camping and hit some forest roads - this should be more than capable.

I wanted to drive it for a few weeks to decide on any upgrades. I am leaning towards a bed liner (I toss my bike in the bed) and much needed better speakers.

Any suggestions?

 

[RHINO79]

Glad you're happy!

 

[Dp7]

I wanted to drive it for a few weeks to decide on any upgrades. I am leaning towards a bed liner (I toss my bike in the bed) and much needed better speakers.

Any suggestions?

I got a Rugged Liner drop-in. It's a pretty decent fit and It retains the 2x4 slots for hauling plywood. $280 through RealTruck.com

I like drop-ins over spray-ins for a few reasons... It's more protection from dents, it has water management/drainage channels and cargo slides easily when loading/unloading. You can always add straps/rope to secure cargo, but you can't make a grippy bedliner more slick when you want it.

I picked up a set of Mopar knock-off utility rails to secure cargo (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7FLCCMC). They work with the Rugged Liner by drilling a few holes around the edges and sandwiching the liner between the rails and the truck.

 

[AllMoparParts.com]

Nighthawk front shocks appear to be standard Sport ones used on vehicles as early as the 2018 Wrangler and later on the Gladiators. The Rears are specific for 2024 so this is unique.

- Benny

 

[Dp7]

Nighthawk front shocks appear to be standard Sport ones used on vehicles as early as the 2018 Wrangler and later on the Gladiators. The Rears are specific for 2024 so this is unique.

- Benny

Any info on the springs? Perhaps that's where the magic is.. maybe softer than usual?

 

[AllMoparParts.com]

Any info on the springs? Perhaps that's where the magic is.. maybe softer than usual?

The springs are specific to 2024 but with that said Jeep released alot of new spring numbers for 24. The Nighthawk carries the Sport suspension code SDE, I have seen this used on earlier years wrangler and gladiators.

- Benny

 

[TexasProud]

Excellent vehicle for the MH, Please post a pic of the NIGHTHAWK graphic for your hood when you get it installed, we were also thinking about doing this to ours!

Ok, here is the decal I had made, I really debated posting a picture of it, I am greedy and did not want anyone to copy it, so,,,,,,,, if you copy it, and I see it,,,, I might have to put 9mm holes in it. (Just kidding,,,,,,, well,,,,, kinda,,,,,, never know,,,,,, might be on a trail,,,,,,,, in the dark,,,,,,hhmmmmm)

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