Phljeeper
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- First Name
- Paul
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- Jul 31, 2016
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- Location
- West Chester, PA
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- 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
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- I work
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May help to provide some detail on what you are trying to do with the Gladiator and we may be able to help more. What specifically are you looking for? Off road capabilities? If so what kind of trails? Towing capabilities? If so what size trailer? On road driving manners? What are you comparing it to?Love a good Summer Rental reference. RIP, John and Rip.
I'm still a bit miffed about being labeled a troll for asking about towing improvements in another thread. Apparently you can discuss off-roading mods to no end, but not towing ones. I did make the mistake of using phrases like Tow Rating, instead of 'enhancements/mods'.
All good, I'm just not the type to drop 50 large without some research . . . and the dealers won't let you hook up a trailer and go on a test drive. So I'm trying to get info on the JT models that can tow my rig, and decide which one I want.
Overall in my opinion either a sport s with max tow or a rubicon both drive great (if you like the way a Jeep drives, which most of us on these forums do), can both tow a decent size trailer and can all be upgraded relatively easily with new hoods, bigger tires, lifts, skids, bumpers, etc.
Fuel economy and towing capabilities is going to be better with smaller all terrain or highway tires over taller mud terrain tires. But it looks much better (in my opinion) and performs better off road with bigger mud terrain tires.
In my case I bought a Rubicon and upgraded to 35” tires and love the way it rides and toes and have no issues towing a 4500lb travel trailer. I will admit my Hemi Grand Cherokee did tow better up hills but overall I am happy with the way my Gladiator tows.
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