That's new to me, thanks for that!
I'll also drop this here, NHTSA site listing complaints on Gladiator:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/JEEP/GLADIATOR/PU%25252FCC/4WD#complaints
Pretty sure you should just go with the Mopar kit....based on AEV's past. Also if you want you could ditch the mopar lower arms and get the AEV brackets as they are available now.
Nice video not only showing the problem...but showing that it's not "Just a Jeep thing"
If you watch at about 1:15 forward you can see same stretch of road, You can CLEARLY see how much correction is needed in one vs the other.
Did you look at Clayton? https://www.claytonoffroad.com/jeep_wrangler_overland_front_lower_control_arms_2018_jl
Those are a nice compromise for what you are doing.
I have no personal experience but have read in at least a few places (AEV is one of them) to avoid powder coating aluminum wheels.
This is from their site in the FAQ on their wheels:
Painting is definitely the way to go. As a general safety precaution, AEV does not recommend powder coating any...
That statement is correct. I just had done my research on this as well. Mount them up and drive. Within a few miles they should display if they are in there.
I wouldn't do it to mine but I love that you did it. I think it looks great. Is that all a wrap or paint? Assuming the wheels are paint? It needs a winch though...that's clutch
Now they just need to make another movie...hahahahaha
This is going to be an issue that's going to plague the Gladiator. I'm seeing more and more truck reviews online commenting on how bad the steering is. The dealers are obviously taking the route of least resistance and saying "That's just how it's supposed to be". I'm really hoping they just...
For years I have just leased a "sacrificial" winter vehicle. The last one was a 2017 Cherokee. I store my Titan, TJ and 350z for the winter. This year I got the Gladiator instead of the lease. But my Titan is now 10 years old with 36k miles on it. Some new tires and it should easily last me...
I disagree, White is flashy and classy. ;)
*I'm also known for all my vehicles being white (TJ, Gladiator, Nissan Titan, and previous Cherokee, wife's car is also white). So I might be biased towards white.
**The only exception is 1 black car...my 350z. Much better in black than white.