The most overloaded JT I have come across

[Higher_Ground]

But what's in the bed? Anvil? Gold bars? Inflatable dingy?

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ID-ing things on the truck-

1. MOLLE-esque panels over the windows
2. MOLLE-esque panel on the hood
3. Tubing at the rock-rail location looks more like a water "heater" and a folding step in the front.
4. The back tube rack is carrying a propane tank and a gas firepit
5. Wheels are not mis-matched, the rear is just caked in mud/dirt
6. Looks like a homemade roof rack that's bolted to the top, not the rain gutters.

It's a hot mess.

 

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All jokes aside, it is a little disheartening to see how weak the JT frame is. The frame of a truck should never be the weak link.

I don't think it's "weak." I think it's overloaded. And when you overload something, something's going to break.

He's got way too much weight hanging off the rear. That's a huge lever. Same with the front. We don't know what's inside the bed. Probably gallons of water and fuel.

It's not unfathomable that he was driving too fast on some road and hit a dip. With the squat that JT is showing in the pic, it wouldn't surprise me if the frame bent at a relatively slow speed.

In comparison, I have a Tepui Autana 3 on a full rack, had 3 camping bins, full cooler, luggage, and a small quad in the bed, and my JT barely took a squat. I didn't even notice it.

 

[WXman]

Is the Power Wagon's payload less than 1000lbs?

In most cases, it's 1000-1200 but I suppose it depends on options. The Gladiator usually has equal or more payload rating than a Power Wagon.

 

[redrider]

Dang that is crazy

No. Just another self absorbed bozo with no regard for safety.

 

[rubi14]

poor thing...

 

[PyrPatriot]

In most cases, it's 1000-1200 but I suppose it depends on options. The Gladiator usually has equal or more payload rating than a Power Wagon.

Most I have seen on a Rubicon (on the lot when I was shopping) was 1200, I would think something called a "Power" "Wagon" would have more payload, like an F150 or the JT Max Tow

ETA: some versions of the F150. Apparently the 2021 3.5L V6 EcoBoost is a 3250lb payload

 

[Free2roam]

I'm guessing this is the same Gladiator? It was also posted in expedition rigs. The pictures were taken in Wall, South Dakota.

 

[DirkG]

I'm guessing this is the same Gladiator? It was also posted in expedition rigs. The pictures were taken in Wall, South Dakota.

I always wondered what the tipping point was on the Gladiator versus full-size argument for a given buyer. I see it now.

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

I'm guessing this is the same Gladiator? It was also posted in expedition rigs. The pictures were taken in Wall, South Dakota.

Sure looks the same, man I was totally off guessing that was a ultralight off the back.

 

[Jeepin' John]

Who wants to guess the rear tire pressure?

 

[ShrimpHappens]

I'm guessing this is the same Gladiator? It was also posted in expedition rigs. The pictures were taken in Wall, South Dakota.

JAYSUS

 

[Killroy Was Here]

This guy must be a long lost relative of the Joad family from the 1940 movie "The Grapes of Wrath".
His talent for overloading a vehicle has a lot in common with the Joad's 1926 Hudson Super 6 they converted into a truck to haul all of their worldly possessions to California.

 

[Jonny A]

So many questions......

1. Who spends over $3K on a topper, and only $300 on their mini bike?
2. What's going on with the mismatched wheel situation? Odd to see this on a newer vehicle.
3. Did he get in like the Dukes of Hazzard? Not sure those tubes allow the doors to open.
4. What's causing the shadows on the hood?
5. How much weight would be required to actually bend the frame like that?

I only see two explanations for this. Either someone photoshopped this pic, or the the guy is getting divorced and got rear ended on his way to pick up all his shit. That collision bent his frame, but he said "screw it, it still drives," and loaded it up with his most valued possessions, anyway. What we don't see is that he's listening to "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden, thinking about his new found freedom.

That mini bike looks like a Rokon, the Rubicon of motorcycles! Heavy duty 2WD motorcycle.

 

[Gvsukids]

Can you imagine how much more he would have added if he started with a Max tow?

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