What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[eligius]

I installed a curt front recriver hitch on my Mojave to carry a surf rod rack it fits fine but did require trimming the remote shock bracket and losing one bolt on each bracket, hitch went on quick really nice setup.....then I did battle with the skid plate for hours trimming little bit at a time, then at the very end it was looking like the hitch would block the skid plate, but it fit. In the end it looks like a huge hole but to put it in and pivot it and get around the braces on hitch that is what has to be done! Surf rack is about three inches higher then I’m used to, so I’ll keep the 11’and 12’ rods on the roof rack to avoid hitting stop lights.

I’ll take measurements of the hitch cutout on skid plate for others to work off of...Jack

There is a thread committed to front hitch receiver. Can you post your finding there? Thanks.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/front-hitch-receiver.24377/

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[Jaxmax]

Ok, I’ll post on other thread, as I posted I used Curt hitch and because Mohave has remote shock res, I cut bracket and drilled out two nutserts, after that hitch was on in 5 minutes. I had posted in the Mojave thread also.....Jack

 

[DirtyD]

Installed the Up Down Air system, next up is an ARB....

 

[CWGrisw0ld]

Since that looks a lot like the CBJ alternate logo, I guess I gotta have one. Where did you get it, if you don't mind? Thanks!

https://www.billetbadges.com/

 

[dakota.morgan91]

Traded in my 2017 Forester on January 2nd. It was immaculate, low mileage, and a great appliance. Life is too short to be satisfied with driving appliances...

Amen!

 

[Gren71]

Yes, I have the 8sp automatic.

For a little more back story.

Totally stock my Rubicon I saw 17.6MPG once with the normal being 16.8-17.

I had the Mopar lift installed at the dealership at 4400 miles and they were supposed to reprogram the computer for the 35s and said they did reprogram. After the lift and “35s”, technically 315/70R17 BFG KO2, I was lucky to see 16 and the normal was 14-15.6. I would rarely see 8th above 65 and it would immediately drop to 7th or even 6th on slight inclines or overpasses. It would never hold 8th.

Towing an flatbed trailer it would drop to 10mpg, and with our 16’ TT I saw 10MPG once with the typical mileage of 6.6-8 MPG at 60 MPH and needed to stop every 130-150 miles for gas. It was terrible and would have to drop to 4th and 5th if there was a slight headwind, I t would stay in 3rd and 4th climbing the mountains out west and I am not talking the really steep inclines.

My overall average across 16000 miles, 6000 towing miles is 13.9 MPG.

A week ago I insytalled the AEV Procal Snap in preparation for the regear and checked my tire size, the computer showed 32.7 which would have been the stock tire size so I am pretty sure the dealership did not reprogram the computer for tire size which really ticks me off. I measured my tires which came out at 33.7 actual height, after driving and verifying the speedo I had to drop down to 33.5 to get within 1 MPH. The speedo is about 3/4 MPH higher than GPS which was good enough for me,

After the reprogram for the correct tire size the Gladiator would hold 8th better but would still drop a gear with slight gas pedal pressure and on overpasses. It was better and I had a slight improvement in gas mileage.

After the gear change it was immediately noticeable with the available power throughout the gears, it will hold 8th and maintain 70 in 8th easily. It has much more passing power. On the way back from North Carolina to Ohio I averaged 17.7 climbing All of the hills up I77 and would only drop to 7th and very occasionally to 6th on the larger climbs, it had mice more power and never felt like it was struggling on the hills like before. I am on my second tank and just over 18MPG.

Cruising at 60-62 and on flat I am seeing 20-24 MPG depending on the terrain variation. Between 70-72 I am seeing 18-20MPG.

The regear definitely helps in getting the powerband down where it is much more noticeable, I did not go with 4.88 as I only have one big towing trip each year and did not feel it was worth it as it is mostly a daily driver. I am extremely please with my choice. I am sure this is going to help with towing but the trailer is in storage until April.

One big recommendation I have is if you are going to regear, stick with Dana Spicer gears and master install kit if your needs are similar to mine. I daily drive, tow and occasional off-road use. The Dana Gears and master kit was so close to factory gears for shims needed.

If anyone is on the Wrangler forum they should reach out to @chevymitchell, he was awesome to work with!

If anyone has any questions or would like to talk about the regear, send me a PM.

Hope this helps!

great info, thanks!

 

[GladiSD]

Removed the doors and roof for the year! Live in a place with damn near perfect weather that allows it.

 

[KurtP]

Removed the doors and roof for the year! Live in a place with damn near perfect weather that allows it.

what rack set up? Looks good

 

[KurtP]

Installed the much debated Mopar intake to compliment my Pulsar. Ended up being a noticeable power increase up top, pedal feel is improved, and it sounds “just right”. Not too loud, not to obnoxious, but a nice tuned v6 sound when you stand on it. Im pleased.

first MPG test tomorrow on my standard short loop. Long loop test later this week. Curious to see where I end up with this and the pulsar Combined on 37’s.

 

[KurtP]

My @Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Pro arrived. Will be installing them into an ARB Bondi Deluxe bumper.

 

[El_Zorro]

My @Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Pro arrived. Will be installing them into an ARB Bondi Deluxe bumper.

I have them in white replacing oem fogs....and wow!

 

[Jason Oliver]

My @Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Pro arrived. Will be installing them into an ARB Bondi Deluxe bumper.

I am eyeing those for my Mojave after it arrives (probably next month). I have found that nothing beats a good pair of amber fogs to help see objects and details of the road on a rainy night.

Please post your results after installation.

 

[KurtP]

I am eyeing those for my Mojave after it arrives (probably next month). I have found that nothing beats a good pair of amber fogs to help see objects and details of the road on a rainy night.

Please post your results after installation.

waiting on my bumper so itll be a while unfort. But the amber concept is true for sure.

i love my amber Heretic Studio light bar i put on my motorbike for that purpose.

youre going to really like your Mojave.

 

[aztec1382]

Rebel coilover kit

 

[EstoJTR]

Got my bed equipped with some gear, and also installed my rockhard4x4 sliders. 2 out of 6 body mount bolts were a pain to get out, and one didn't want to go back, but with a torch and patience it got done.
My Rubicon rails are also for sale now.

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