Been a parts store manager for 10 years. Optimas are not what they used to be. Enersys originally designed them. Then sold the patent to Johnson Controls. JC took Optima to Mexico. The lead in the Optimas has fillers now. We see returns on them frequently within the warranty period. More than...
I'm running 37x13.5R20 Gladiator XComps on my 23 Sport. Wheels are 20x10 with a -25mm offset. No lift yet (wife is still healing from foot surgery) but I did add a 2" leveling kit to the front, Synergy track bar brace, and Rugged Ridge dual steering stabilizer. I also had to make 3/4" spacers to...
Just acquired a new inverter to add power to the bed. My Gladiator already has the factory 400W inverter with the single plug on the back of the center console.
The new inverter measures approximately 7"W x 12"L x 3"H. Obviously I want it to take as little room as possible from storage in the...
Glad to hear everyone is ok.
These Gladiators are built like tanks. Check out this other guy. He was clipped by a semi truck.
My wife was in a bad crash in February. FHP says the Gladiator saved her life...
Thank you. Yeah, it could have been a lot worse. Crash math was around 643,000 ftlbs impact force. There was a security camera video. Basically both trucks stopped instantly on impact.
No surprise to me how little damage you had.
These Gladiators are built like tanks. In 2-24-23, my wife's birthday, my 2021 Gladiator saved her life.
Long story short, the driver of a Ford Ranger was out of control in oncoming traffic. 2 lane rural highway in central Florida. Both were...
Hard to believe it's just now affecting the Gladiator. Especially since it shares almost everything with the JL. I ordered mine on May 30th and was told it was a 12-14 week wait due to the chip shortage. I got my VIN about a week and a half after I ordered. My Gladiator was built in December...
Same here. No factory upgrades. Everything is less expensive and nicer aftermarket. Only "upgrades" are wheels and tires the parts department are ordering for me and adding to my invoice.
Thanks! Of course I've got tons of parts I want to throw out it. Parts department is ordering me 17x8 Black Rhino Overland wheels and 35x12.50r17 General Grabber X3s. Then I'll be ordering the power lock parts from Mopar parts.
Power windows, 10" android head unit, Oedro step bars, LED...
Hey all. I'm new to the JT scene. Just ordered a new 2021 Gladiator Sport 3 weeks ago. Anxiously waiting for delivery. I've been driving an F150 since since 1999. I have other Jeeps, 2 WJs and a TJ, but this will be my 1st ever non-Ford pickup.
I was told by Jeep Customer Care that the current...
Hey all. I'm new to the JT scene. Just ordered a new 2021 Gladiator Sport 3 weeks ago. Anxiously waiting for delivery. I've been driving an F150 since since 1999. I have other Jeeps, 2 WJs and a TJ, but this will be my 1st ever non-Ford pickup.
I was told by Jeep Customer Care that the current...