MOJAVE Edition Gladiator JT Club

[MojaveLawyer]

Hey all, here's my Mojave.
So far I've added the AFE cold air intake and modified the Smittybilt M.O.D. bumper to fit.

I love this bumper! What kind of modification did you do to get the bumper to fit to the JT?

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[RavensEyeOffroad]

I love this bumper! What kind of modification did you do to get the bumper to fit to the JT?

How do you like the intake?

 

[gouacats]

Sure wasn’t! Down in Tucson for the Summer! Haha

That's my neck of the woods (Oro Valley), but we spend a decent number of weekends up in Flag every year. My daughter just finished up her freshman year at NAU.

 

[jeepit]

Has anyone give a thought to make hood scoop functional?



https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/attachments/1615001841636-jpeg.138706/

https://www.quadratec.com/sites/def...L-Gladiator-JT-3.6L-Engine-Installed-Main.jpg

I have MOPAR CAI installed, now idea is to route cold air to that box from hood scoop instead of cutting the hood.
I am thinking of modifying a duct something like this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223247891016?hash=item33fa9c7a48:g:TiUAAOSwV3hb-CHd

 

[Dewyaw]

I like the Hellwig quality and it has 3 different adjustments. I have only tried the middle and the stiffest adjustment so far and have not yet had a chance to take off-road. I have yet to try the softest adjustment, but I do plan on trying that soon. I really wanted to stiffing up the steering for when I am driving around town and when hauling things. But I also wanted the flexibility of changing to a softer ride when going off-road. The Hellwig gives me those options and I have been very happy with the results so far with the middle and stiffest adjustments.

The Hellwig bar was the very first mod I did, like within two days, so its hard for me to feel the change from stock. I did instal it using the middle hole and chucking it around the bends there is no crazy body roll. I then changed it to the stiffest setting because I will have a RTT in the back and want to minimize roll from that.

I did take it out to Big Bend and went through some areas where articulation was pretty extreme and the Hellwig never gave me trouble, all 4 wheels were still on the ground, even at the stiffest setting.

 

[PabstBleuRibbon]

Today's project: Warn 10S on a Maximus-3 winch plate. Everything bolted right up with no cutting/bending/too much cursing. Not bad!

 

[MojaveLawyer]

That's my neck of the woods (Oro Valley), but we spend a decent number of weekends up in Flag every year. My daughter just finished up her freshman year at NAU.

Holy cow! That's super close by. I live right off of the Cortaro rd area. That's awesome! That's actually where I teach, in the Dept. of Criminology and CJ. In case y'all ever need a help up there in FLG, please feel free to give me a holler!

 

[Toyfrog]

Today's project: Warn 10S on a Maximus-3 winch plate. Everything bolted right up with no cutting/bending/too much cursing. Not bad!

Love the look Is that the Bubi skid or painted Mojave?

 

[Toyfrog]

Today's project: Warn 10S on a Maximus-3 winch plate. Everything bolted right up with no cutting/bending/too much cursing. Not bad!

Also, about how much sag did you get with the new setup? Thanks

 

[GLADHappy]

Ok Lots of new additions

 

[itsdapk]

Did the skidplate black...

Dropped off some more parts for powdercoat. Steer Smarts, Hellwig, diff covers.

 

[itsdapk]

Jeremy from RK said their 3" setup will work perfectly with my Mojave. I ordered the Iron Rock Offroad shock spacers as well. Just need to pick up the 3" rear bumpstop.
https://rockkrawler.com/suspension/...nd-jt/jt-3-0-suspension-systems/new-category/

sending this to powder once arrives too!

 

[PabstBleuRibbon]

Also, about how much sag did you get with the new setup? Thanks

ah, forgot to measure before/after unfortunately. Bumper/skid is OEM off of a JL Rubicon.

 

[RYSlimVegas19]

Questions for those of you who run a bit more weight in your Mojave bed.
@DesertRunner @RYSlimVegas19 @sandifer @Mtpisgah @MarcusB @Berserker556

How do you feel the Mojave trim handles the weight in back?
Do you end up with much sag when you're loaded up and everything is strapped to the racks?
Do you notice much change in drivability or visibility over the hood?
Have you done anything to add unloaded rake without compromising the advantages of the Mojave suspension?

Great images in this thread, love seeing the Mojaves in their element and on the pavement.

Q: How do you feel the Mojave trim handles the weight in back?
A: Just spent a long weekend at Flag (2-hr drive via I-17) … full load and 5 seatbelts in use (2 adults/3 kiddos). Extremely windy through passes … handled exceptional … very happy with ‘low profile’ decision. (See pics)

Q: Do you end up with much sag when you're loaded up and everything is strapped to the racks?
A: Slight … but tough to visualize with the lifted front fender highline that gives off a raked appearance, sans load.

Q: Do you notice much change in drivability or visibility over the hood?
A: None … waiting for AEV front bumper solution (full coverage) … which will add weight to front.

Q: Have you done anything to add unloaded rake without compromising the advantages of the Mojave suspension?
A: No

… great questions. Agree on the thread … awesome seeing everyone’s rides and hearing their build logic and driving experience. - CHEERS -

 

[joejoethetireman]

Did the skidplate black...

Dropped off some more parts for powdercoat. Steer Smarts, Hellwig, diff covers.

Is that the factory Skid and did you have to trim it at all with that bumper? That is one of 2 bumpers I'm looking at.

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