Although I only ordered about 3 weeks ago, I think I am going to be proactive and cancel my order (currently in C) or have them modify my order to an 8 speed. I was on the fence between 8 speed and m/t but given that it looks like there is no end in sight for anyone that ordered body colored...
Never was an option, you are confusing the fact that it said "molded in color" that is what all plastic fenders are called. Painted fenders are Rubicon and Overland only and always were
Question for the manual orders, are you guys planning on running 35s or 37s? Any plans to regear? My one fear with my manual is having to regear which I may be able to get away with not doing in an 8 speed. I really want 37s, wish the transmission still had the JK ratios.
Max Tow only comes on Autos so the only way to get 4.10 in a M/T gladiator is to get the Rubicon
Here are the ratios
Gear Ratios
1st 5.13
2nd 2.63
3rd 1.53
4th 1.00
5th 0.81
6th 0.72
Reverse 4.49
I have a 6 speed Rubicon on order but also want 37s, preferably not to regear. I hope I can live...
A follow up on my previous thread. A few weeks, it seems the best we were seeing without any affiliate discount was 5% off invoice. Now that the discount is back, what is the best we will see? Preferably without a financing contingency. I know on the Wrangler side my brother ordered a 2020 JL...
I test drove a gladiator Rubicon with 37s and a Mopar lift today and it was a complete dog. Maybe I'm just used to sports cars or maybe because the wheels were 22s with 37 inch grapplers on them? Sure it drove fine in traffic but man you could tell it was pushing some heavy tires.
I also got my POC today and have an estimated ship date of the 24th (ordered on the 7th) and went from D status to C status this week and POC says C status. Not really holding my breath.
Which one of you guys snapped up the Gladiator at Suncoast Jeep I posted earlier? Wanted to test drive a Rubicon Gladiator M/T this weekend to see if it is worth the wait but it sold yesterday shortly after I posted a link, shot myself in the foot! haha
https://www.sunsetdodgejeep.net/new/Jeep/2020-Jeep-Gladiator-Sarasota-FL-bdf7ba060a0e0a1777909de840b3038e.htm
Not sure if this dealer deals but if someone is looking for a white 6 speed Rubicon, it's been on the lot for at least a couple weeks
That person is on the forum, just saw a post from them in the racks section
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/gladiator-fiberglass-shell.20316/page-2#post-312030