GECKO GREEN Gladiator Club

[Linx]

6 weeks? Here I am on the 7th week, can confirm, no rhyme or reason for Jeeps scheduling.
Although, it doesn't look like a completely optioned out rubicon. I assume gorilla glass and other JB status add ons delay it a bit.

Now I really don't want to wait any longer

Options definitely affect scheduling and timing. Especially when part availability has been spotty.
On my previous build it was spray in bed liners and color matched fenders that seemed to cause the most hold up for people.

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[Sublime]

Options definitely affect scheduling and timing. Especially when part availability has been spotty.
On my previous build it was spray in bed liners and color matched fenders that seemed to cause the most hold up for people.

UGh and i got the color matched fenders. At least that gives me a little insight for my delay.

 

[MonkeySkunks]

Me too glad I didn't do color matched fenders or hard top

I'm the opposite. Glad i went with color fenders so there's more ridiculous green. Black top is awesome.

UGh and i got the color matched fenders. At least that gives me a little insight for my delay.

I did color matched fenders as well. Looks like trim level might play a bigger role.

 

[Linx]

I'm the opposite. Glad i went with color fenders so there's more ridiculous green. Black top is awesome.


I did color matched fenders as well. Looks like trim level might play a bigger role.

I should have mentioned that was on the “Punk’n” build. At the time FCA was having a little trouble with the color matching on the plastics.

 

[Sublime]

I really need to figure out what i'm doing with Lift and wheels I guess. Been torn on which lift size to go with. Want 40's and 20x12's. A little torn on what lift to go with between 3.5" and 6". I won't be keeping in the garage but i would like to pull into it to take the top off via a ceiling hoist etc..

Right now Superlift 4" is on my top list since it under $1k

 

[jeepers29]

I really need to figure out what i'm doing with Lift and wheels I guess. Been torn on which lift size to go with. Want 40's and 20x12's. A little torn on what lift to go with between 3.5" and 6". I won't be keeping in the garage but i would like to pull into it to take the top off via a ceiling hoist etc..

Right now Superlift 4" is on my top list since it under $1k

I would be suspicious of a 4" lift that only costs 1k. That sounds like an incomplete kit.

 

[Linx]

I would be suspicious of a 4" lift that only costs 1k. That sounds like an incomplete kit.

Agree 100%. @Sublime Is there a reason you want that much lift? Looks? Off-roading?

A quality 3” lift is much more cost effective if you are just looking to run 40s.

Once you get beyond 3” you need to look at driveshaft, lines, all 8 control arms.

 

[ATX_Jeeper]

The color is these pics is way different that what Jeep showed in the past. Is anyone upset the actual shade is lighter than what Jeep has marketed?

Example 1

Example 2

 

[ShrimpHappens]

The color is these pics is way different that what Jeep showed in the past. Is anyone upset the actual shade is lighter than what Jeep has marketed?

Real photos are always gonna look different than renderings. And even real photos can vary dramatically based on lighting. Heck, in the one pic we have look how different it is from front to back.

It seems to be pretty darn similar to the gecko green that was on the JK.

 

[Sublime]

Real photos are always gonna look different than renderings. And even real photos can vary dramatically based on lighting. Heck, in the one pic we have look how different it is from front to back.

It seems to be pretty darn similar to the gecko green that was on the JK.

Yeah agree. This wasn't a brand new color release. Color is as expected. Plus there was 2021 wranglers produced months prior to the info for gladiators were confirmed. Even going back to Sept 2020 where this a bunch of discussion about the possibility of Gecko being offered. Heck the beginning of this threads photo shop was pretty darn close IMO

 

[Sublime]

Agree 100%. @Sublime Is there a reason you want that much lift? Looks? Off-roading?

A quality 3” lift is much more cost effective if you are just looking to run 40s.

Once you get beyond 3” you need to look at driveshaft, lines, all 8 control arms.

Honestly I think it is just my own perception of wheel gap ratio between tire and fender. But yeah as you say a 3.5 is an option and much cheaper for a .5" difference. I won't be wheeling it hard.

 

[ATX_Jeeper]

Real photos are always gonna look different than renderings. And even real photos can vary dramatically based on lighting. Heck, in the one pic we have look how different it is from front to back.

It seems to be pretty darn similar to the gecko green that was on the JK.

You're right it is a re-release of an older color. I just like the darker version they marketed.

 

[Dennis K]

The color is these pics is way different that what Jeep showed in the past. Is anyone upset the actual shade is lighter than what Jeep has marketed?

Example 1

Example 2

Sorry, but those two look like Mojito to me. Or just another wrap of something...

 

[DirkG]

The color is these pics is way different that what Jeep showed in the past. Is anyone upset the actual shade is lighter than what Jeep has marketed?

Example 1

Example 2

Example 1 is a bad Photoshop job. I'm not sure about Example 2 (I'm assuming that's a wrap).

I did a Photochop last year based on existing Gecko Wranglers. Probably not the best either, but should give you a better idea than those examples above...

My Nacho ended up pretty damn close, so I'm hoping the same with above.

 

[Sublime]

Example 1 is a bad Photoshop job. I'm not sure about Example 2 (I'm assuming that's a wrap).

I did a Photochop last year based on existing Gecko Wranglers. Probably not the best either, but should give you a better idea than those examples above...

My Nacho ended up pretty damn close, so I'm hoping the same with above.

Thought this was a really good example. If you had to be critical the chromatic look on the paint from the originals reflection i assume is the only real difference.

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