Yes, I would agree except I would skip the 4.56 and do 4.88. Some prefer 5.13 and others seem to prefer 4.88 but doesn't seem worth it to do just 4.56. The only other impact you will see is a small impact on the wind resistance due to the lift. Your lift will reduce the factory rake and increase height making the flat front of the Jeep and the relatively flat windshield less aerodynamic (not that factory is super aerodynamic) causing more drag. The 4.88 being a bit better than stock on 32s will help some with that but you will have an impact due to lift and tires. I have no issues towing my 5200 lb dry travel trailer with 37s, 4.88 gearing, 2.5" EVO lift, steel bumper, winch though so you shouldn't have any issues post regear. You will have to embrace that the Gladiator is not a full size truck with a V8 or supercharged 6 though when you hit hills.
Much appreciated Paul, it's great to hear from somebody towing that it's working out. Sounds like a re-gear is an almost certainty with 4.88's being a good consideration for extra torque without giving up too much strength.
If the limiting factor on a stock JT is primarily the cooling, then transmission upgrades might also help?
This is fantastic information, thanks for the link as I missed it when searching the topic myself.
Using this method you'd want to weigh the parts that come off and add it back though? Weighing the whole rig before and after is the easiest way.
Wow, 4 and a half years later! That must be a new record for thread resurrection here!
So mods that add weight reduce it and lightening mods increase it. Take the top and doors off and I can tow an extra 200lbs. I guess it's a good thing we aren't using gladiators for commercial hauling so we will never end up getting weighed anyway.
