Mojave just hit 20k - maintenance/upgrades?

[Crunch]

Team,

My JTM rolled over 20k and I think I have done my part in keeping it mostly stock long enough!

First I am going to powder coat my wheels white (kind of dig the factory 17s just want white) and I will be adding MT Baja Boss 255/85r17s to it.

I’ll either get the speedo fixed or go the Taser route to ensure shift points are right for bigger tires.

Not planning on re-gearing yet, I want to see what 4.10 feels like. So with new tires and a fresh oil change what else should I do/check at 20k? Fox Shock mx? Upgrade stock bits and bobs? Aside from what the owners manual says at 20k.

I am in Texas and 80% daily 40 mile trek, round trip, to work on Highways. Other times muddy roads and gravel bits, haven’t got into real trails yet, but on my list.

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[ecidiego]

I'd change the dif fluids. Isn't required, but cheap enough to "feel good" to do.

 

[Jaxmax]

Perhaps get AT tires instead of mud for daily driving ,their AT tires are pretty aggresive , but I do not know Texas mud! I went the AEV Pro Cal Snap as that was all I needed. There are a couple new unmarried to serial number in marketplace, it is basic cheap and if you are not changing everything else it’s fine. Nice looking Jeep…..Jack

 

[Gvsukids]

AT tires instead of mud for daily driving

The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss are A/T.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Most do a V8 swap around this mileage.

 

[Crunch]

Most do a V8 swap around this mileage.

Ha, I would like a 392. But I have my F350 6.7l for power! I really want to do a Carlin setup and build an Overland beast out of the 350 but my wife says shut up and just pull the camper or she’ll take my jeep away

 

[Crunch]

Perhaps get AT tires instead of mud for daily driving ,their AT tires are pretty aggresive , but I do not know Texas mud! I went the AEV Pro Cal Snap as that was all I needed. There are a couple new unmarried to serial number in marketplace, it is basic cheap and if you are not changing everything else it’s fine. Nice looking Jeep…..Jack

I guess I could have wrote that better, but Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T. I am going away from the stock Mud Terrain tires that came on it.
It is crazy the difference in M/T tires of today vs early 90s. I had Super Swamper M/T on an old Ford back in the day and couldn’t even hear the radio. These Wildpeak M/T aren’t loud at all.

 

[Jaxmax]

The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss are A/T.

Justin they make both MT and AT , he said MT in his post for either Mud or Mickey Thompson but looking at the AT tread they are pretty aggressive and might be better for 80% highway driving, although if they don’t get through Texas mud that would suck , he is going skinny tire as I did with no regrets, all good my friend and thanks for what you do here….Jack

 

[Jaxmax]

Ha,ha I have to type faster!…Jack

 

[g2020]

Switching gears to a some things I'd do early if I had a new Gladiator:

At between 1,000 miles and 5,000 miles (opinions vary, so I'm listing a range):

1. Change motor oil and filter​

I know, this guidance is a bit late in your case​

For guidance on oil change intervals, also see: Motor Oil & Oil Filter Service Intervals​

To make sure the fluids look good (no large metal shavings) and the fluid levels are correct:

2 & 3. Drain & fill front & rear differentials​

4. Drain & fill transfer case​

This one won't hurt especially since you've done some off-road travel:

5. Change engine air filter​

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I hit 20k 30k ago in my Mojave.

What I did then was change the oil and filter.

What I've done since is change the oil and filter 3 more times.

I am coming up on some new tires next year though.

 

[RHINO79]

Keep it away from the service department

 

[GI Grandpa]

Team,

My JTM rolled over 20k and I think I have done my part in keeping it mostly stock long enough!

First I am going to powder coat my wheels white (kind of dig the factory 17s just want white) and I will be adding MT Baja Boss 255/85r17s to it.

I’ll either get the speedo fixed or go the Taser route to ensure shift points are right for bigger tires.

Not planning on re-gearing yet, I want to see what 4.10 feels like. So with new tires and a fresh oil change what else should I do/check at 20k? Fox Shock mx? Upgrade stock bits and bobs? Aside from what the owners manual says at 20k.

I am in Texas and 80% daily 40 mile trek, round trip, to work on Highways. Other times muddy roads and gravel bits, haven’t got into real trails yet, but on my list.

I went to a 35x12.50 on my 21 Mojave from the stock 33s at 60k miles. At 80k I regeared from 4.10s to 4.88s and picked up 2 mpg on the highway and 1 mpg around town and throttle response and acceleration are better than stock. I live in Colorado, so going deeper in gears help compensate for the altitude. I also use a Tazer Mini to handle all my programming needs and to shut off the auto start/stop system.

 

[Alx63]

Most do a V8 swap around this mileage.

https://amw4x4.com/collections/conversions

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

https://amw4x4.com/collections/conversions

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