Jeep Gladiator Mojave Edition! [Updated With Live Pics and Chassis/Suspension Breakdown]

[shrinkhead]

Per Jeep Cares in this thread back in May of 2019, the option to engage the rear locker in 4HI should be coming this year to existing vehicles.

I'll believe it when I see it but one can be hopeful, right?

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-lock-rear-differential-in-4high.16964/page-2

It is described in the owners manual for the Off-road+ mode in 4HI. I will test this out later

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[JEEPN X 4]

This had my interest as well. For an overlanding builds, something between the Sport S max and the Rubi is needed... this might just be it. I don't think we'll see this edition/trim in the diesel though due to the 4.10s ​

100%. This is looking nearly ideal for an overland build. Great out of the box, or add a small spring lift / budget boost with shock adapters to keep the shocks, and 35's or 37's. Maybe a couple additional skids and some kind of bed cargo management and you're done...

 

[shrinkhead]

This would benefit from a super charger i do want that hood.

 

[Etoimos]

Can't wait for the heated Mojave vs Rubicon threads this trim will create!

I'm waiting to see if this desert edition/trim will have the cold weather group options. lol It gets cold in the desert at night and in the early mornings.

 

[capercrew02]

Very interested in this trim!!! I love my rubicon, but also love high speed! Living in California nearly all our wheeling is high speed or moderate technical trails. For overlanding I don’t think this is the best option since you loose payload and towing. If they release a diesel version of this, I’ll be trading mine in.

 

[JRobes]

Full list of Rubi/Mojave differences here. Many other minor structural enhancements and steering wheel grips!
https://www.fourwheeler.com/news/jeep-jt-gladiator-mojave-vs-gladiator-rubicon-whats-difference/

 

[jwilson2899]

Full list of Rubi/Mojave differences here. Many other minor structural enhancements and steering wheel grips!
https://www.fourwheeler.com/news/jeep-jt-gladiator-mojave-vs-gladiator-rubicon-whats-difference/

I was just about to share that same link. Great article, except for the wrong part about 3.73's being option on Gladiator Rubicon.

 

[shrinkhead]

Full list of Rubi/Mojave differences here. Many other minor structural enhancements and steering wheel grips!
https://www.fourwheeler.com/news/jeep-jt-gladiator-mojave-vs-gladiator-rubicon-whats-difference/

Very interesting. Getting some serious MOJAVE FOMO. I like that they strengthened basically all critical components and what they did with the axles and suspensions. Also the lift and different offset will look good stock. Surprised they did not make changes to the brakes but i guess there's not much hard braking in the desert

 

[Etoimos]

For overlanding I don’t think this is the best option since you loose payload and towing.

This edition has the same payload as the manual Rubi (and more than the auto Rubi) and the towing falls almost in the middle of the manual and auto Rubi. So, I think that is a pretty good spot to be in.

I personally was going to get the auto Rubi because I wanted the lockers and a few other options that are Rubi only. An auto Mojave gives me the rear locker (great for overlanding), a higher payload and a tow rating still 1500lbs more than the trailer I'll be pulling with it. If they would be the diesel in it, it would be bang on for an overlanding build.

 

[Akwestender]

Is this the same T-case in the non Rubicon?

 

[JRobes]

Is this the same T-case in the non Rubicon?

yes, same as sport and overland models.

 

[hjdca]

No sway bar disconnect, and no front lockers, makes sense since it is a high speed desert rat. The 4:1 transfer case in the Rubi will not be missed in the desert. I use 4WH in the dunes anyway. This is a real nice edition. Kudos to Jeep !

 

[PyrPatriot]

This edition has the same payload as the manual Rubi (and more than the auto Rubi) and the towing falls almost in the middle of the manual and auto Rubi. So, I think that is a pretty good spot to be in.

I personally was going to get the auto Rubi because I wanted the lockers and a few other options that are Rubi only. An auto Mojave gives me the rear locker (great for overlanding), a higher payload and a tow rating still 1500lbs more than the trailer I'll be pulling with it. If they would be the diesel in it, it would be bang on for an overlanding build.

All of these upgrades come with compromise: While the Mojave's payload capacity matches the Rubicon's 1200 pound rating, towing capacity has been decreased from 7000 to 6000 pounds.

 

[futzin']

Rubicon vs. Mohave: East vs. West ??

 

[Discount Tire]

Gorgeous rig right there!

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