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  1. Max Tow vs Rubicon springs ride, handling, etc

    Hello again to all! To those who have owned both. What do you think about ride quality between the two both on and off road? Handling on road regarding body lean or sway? The reasons that I am asking is that I have never driven a stock Rubicon but I did own one with AEV 2" spacer lift with stock...
  2. Vibration and noise from drive line 55-65mph

    Hello again to all! Since I have had this issue on two Gladiator Sport S that I purchased new I thought that some of you may have experienced it as well. The first only had the basic tow package with 3.73 gears and it was a 2022. This one is a 2023 with Max Tow. Both had the noise and vibration...
  3. Did TFL ever do the off road segment of the mid size truck challenge?

    I have watched a mid size truck challenge were TFL was comparing the mid size trucks. I have been eagerly awaiting the off road portion. I have been unable to find it. Does anyone know?
  4. Hurricane Twin Turbo... I can only wish in Gladiator

    Hello to all! This my be posted in the wrong place but I wanted to share my experience while driving a Wagoneer equipt with the base 3.0 Hurricane. I recently drove a 2024 Wagoneer over 400 miles with the 420 horsepower and 468 torque rated 3.0 Hurricane. I can only wish that it will be...
  5. What does a Jeep Gladiator have in common with a Harley Davidson?

    Hello again to all! Are any of you Harley owners as well? If you own both you will most likely know the answer! What do you think it is?
  6. Approximate spring rates Max Tow vs Rubicon?

    I searched the forum but I couldn't find any information on spring rates. I have a 2023 Sport S that has a hardtop and is pretty heavily optioned. I really like the handling of the Max Tow. It corners fairly flat and I do not have the side to side rocking motion of my Rubicon that had a 2" lift...
  7. Auxiliary battery issue

    Hello to all! I purchased a new 2023 Gladiator that had sat on the lot for 9-10 months. The auto start/stop never worked even after 6,000 miles of driving in less than 2 months. The charging voltage stayed from 14.3 to 14.7. I had a chance to take it to the dealership today to verify that it was...
  8. Any difference in fender heights sport vs max tow?

    Hello to all! I have a 2023 Sport S with Max Tow. Before going to 315/70r17 I measured the lip of both fenders at the center of the hub. The front was 35 1/8 and the rear was 37. My first Gladiator was a 2022 Sport S without Max Tow and I never measured it, but it appeared to have been a little...
  9. Do you need longer sway bar links with 1.5" front spacers? Shock extension?

    I am putting on Terraflex 1.5 inch spacers on my Gladiator. Is there a need or advantage to adding longer sway bar links or shock extension? Thank you for your input.
  10. Bronco tires on a Gladiator

    Goodyear Territory MT in 315/70r17 load range C. Max Tow with no lift yet. Almost as quiet as the 245's that it came with. One site shows weight of 52lbs and the other 59. I am very pleased with these!
  11. No lift yet, 315/70r17 on Max Tow

    Hello to all. About 6 weeks ago I purchased my 3rd Gladiator. I am just starting to make it " mine ". I have already purchased a Terreflex 1.5 for the front and a 3/4 Daystar for the rear. I was a little apprehensive about putting the tires on prior to the lift but I decided to try it. I used...
  12. 315/70r17 on Mojave Wheels?

    Hello all. I have a chance to buy 5 Goodyear Wrangler Territory M/T tires for a great price. They are new take offs from a Bronco which came with an 8.5 wheel. Anyone use these tires? Opinion on fitment with Mojave wheels? Oh, I think the correct name is Goodyear Territory M/T
  13. Mastertrack Badlands A/T 285/70r17 anyone used these?

    Walmart has these in 285/70r17 for 140.00 a tire. They look a lot like the Falken Wild Peak which so far has been my favorite a/t tire. They have larger sizes as well. The best thing is they only weigh 45 pounds. Anyone have experience or used these. Thanks for your opinion and thoughts!
  14. Questions and opinions on minor lift and tire size

    Hello everyone! I just purchased a 2023 Gladiator with the Max Tow option and I am really happy with the ride and handling, but I am in the process of making it "mine". I purchased an 1.5 inch Terraflex front spacer lift and a 3/4 inch rear Daystar from a member here. I also obtained a set of...
  15. So happy with my Max Tow Gladiator.. Incredible MPG!

    I traded my 2022 Rubicon for a new 2023 Gladiator with the Max Tow option package. The Rubicon was modified and weighed 5,780 pounds with me in it and 1/4 tank of fuel. The payload according to the label was 1140 pounds. The Max Tow on the new Sport S label shows 1450 on the label I have not...
  16. Picked up New Max Tow Sport S..Traded Rubicon. Very pleased!

    Hello all! I just traded in my 2nd Gladiator on my 3rd. My first was a Sport S and I liked it. I put nearly 18,000 on it in 6 months. Number two was a used 2021 with a decent amount of modifications and 37's and I but 6,000 miles on it in less than 3 months. It was set up well and I really liked...
  17. Anyone with Max Tow change to Rubicon springs?

    I am getting a 2023 Sport S and I have a new set of Rubicon springs. Curious about advantage or disadvantage to swapping? Difference in tide height? Ride quality? I just plan on 33's Rubicon take off). Thanks
  18. Trading in my 2021 Rubicon for new 2023 Max Tow

    I have been really happy with my 2021 Rubicon and I truly struggled with this decision. This was set up the way that I liked and truly drove better than my first 2022 Sport S that I purchased new. My current one has 47,000 miles on it. With the current incentives available my total trade...
  19. 3.6 Durability...real world torture test examples

    Hello again! I wanted to share an example of the durability of what I call "the little engine that could". A little back story to clarify. I am a police officer in East Tennessee. My department has approximately 15 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles with the 3.6. They range from 2013 to 2018. I...
  20. My real world MPG... yours may differ!

    I have a slightly modified and fairly heavy Rubicon that in daily operations averages about 5900lbs. My driving consist of 2/4 lane highway, city and some traffic. I live in East Tennessee so mostly rolling terrain. My average speed for all combined driving is just under 40MPH. I am on 37's with...




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