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That's one thing I enjoy about the Gladiator. At low-speed operation, I can hear the diesel clatter. Our 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has the same engine, but it's not very diesely sounding due to all the firewall insulation and quieter cab design.

Our 2023 Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel is bone stock and currently has 7,400 miles on the odometer. It steers and handles just like any other stock Gladiator Rubicon. It doesn't matter if it's a Gladiator or Wrangler, they all require more steering input compared to a refined IFS. Heavy...

That's quite surprising. At Thanksgiving, we drove the Gladiator 885 miles to my parents' house. Three days later, we drove 885 miles back home. It wasn't a horrible experience by any means, but my wife and I agreed that we wouldn't voluntarily do it again. Oh, that reminds me. The cab...

It's not unfortunate at all. It's just a reality of a true utilitarian vehicle. The Gladiator was never intended to be a quiet aerodynamic vehicle with a highway suspension. Bingo! There's no need to use the Gladiator for unnecessary daily driving, especially if you have vehicle better...

I would encourage you to call GDE and ask your questions. They will give you detailed information regarding tuning differences. In general, EOC/MRT take shortcuts to get power. For example, their tune advances combustion at various operating conditions. GDE won't due this because it puts...

Keith is a software diesel calibration engineer. He's worked for Caterpillar and FCA. Those who have vast knowledge of tuning will choose GDE every single time. He has the knowledge, skill level, and understanding of the engine and the components within the engine. He is tuning for...

Your assumptions are correct. My wife and I carpool to work, which is a very short distance (8 miles), but we do travel longer distances for amenities. For example, our Ram/Jeep dealership is 120 miles away. Our John Deere dealer is 145 miles away. Our dentist and veterinarian are 65 miles...

Two things come to mind. The cabin noise can be wearing, especially at highway speeds and/or in windy conditions. Likewise, driving input requires more work, especially on the highway. Neither are complaints and neither should be taken as disappointment or dissatisfaction. In short, the...

Well said!

Correct. If you did enough short trips and/or high idle time, then you might eventually get the dash message to take the vehicle on the highway to complete a regen. I've had that happen once on the Jeep Gladiator and a few times on the 2015 Ram 1500. It usually happens in the winter months...

Owners/operators monitor using aftermarket devices or tuning.

I don't monitor regens for this reason. It would drive me crazy to see the regen come on as soon as I pull into the driveway. Thankfully, I haven't had any issues by ignoring the regens. Our 2015 Ram EcoDiesel is bone stock. At 11 years and 134,000 miles, the emissions system still functions...

I blame Jeep for using weak coils. My 2023 Rubicon EcoDiesel with the red shocks has a squishy suspension and it still bottoms out in certain situations. I'm sure it's better than your factory setup, but I bet it's not leaps and bounds better. I wonder if Clayton has a higher spring rate...

Jeep isn't going to move away from the SFA, especially in the Rubicon and a few other trim packages, but I can definitely see them introducing IFS in certain Wrangler based models. If I had to guess, 75% of Jeep buyers would prefer IFS. @NC_Overland said it best: I think Jeep knows that if...

Jeep did a fantastic job with the JL. It's arguable the most capable Wrangler that Jeep has ever made. I don't think Jeep wants to take the Wrangler backwards in capability. Jeep has a difficult task in front of them. It's not easy to maintain the Wrangler's capability, architecture, and...

I would also consider (actually prefer) an IFS on the right application. Honestly, I don't think Jeep is going to abandon the SFA in the Wrangler Rubicon. My hope is that Jeep is expanding platforms to attract different buyers. There very well could be a mix of IFS and SFA vehicles. Jeep is...

Yes, but it's a small price to pay. It's time for Jeep to branch out and compete with the Bronco. First Look: REGO Rex Jeep Wrangler IFS/IRS Conversion | DrivingLine

I think Jeep could easily have a SFA and an IFS built off the same frame. Stellantis North America is going bold and the 2030 plan shows it!