These “reasons” to not own a gladiator are laughable.
Just because something was available and roughly fit the bill doesn’t in the end make it an inferior product. Your experience is one of thousands and clearly not close to the norm.
Sorry you made such a poor financial decision?
With the number of individuals running 37’s on stock gladiators I would agree 100%.
Welding on new brackets/mounts is an extreme and may be needed after a significant number of miles in the rust belt but I’ve not heard of a single case otherwise. This is including a number of individuals I...
Likely tucked under the bed. It may result in a slightly higher bed floor is my best guess.
I would hope they retained the full capacity as it’s just a 4xe hybrid which has roughly 25-30 miles of full electric range.
I worked a summer doing internet sales for a bike shop. It was eye opening for sure what the original cost of goods was for the shop on new sales. Service on the other hand ?
I completely agree and apply this to the entire cycling industry. Ridiculous costs.
I am in the same boat as others on the general topic. 40’s are for the gram and not much more when you consider the wheeling most of us do. 37’s are the ceiling for me as there is very little gain for the cost...
Junkyard axles are a lot cheaper but a lot more work. If you are determined, mechanically inclined, and have the tools it’s possible to do this job in your garage.
lol I did watch the video. Please point out where it addresses the fact these are bottom of the barrel parts in their individual categories. I can also air up a paddle board and my tires with an AutoZone cigarette plug in compressor for 29.99.
And the statement “tuned shocks” means zero when...