I bet they are made by the same complany AND they clearly have the resistor built-in so no hyperflash. Hell, I bet the Oracle ones are made in the same factory...
When it happens pull out your phone and record it...make a movie. Post it here if you can. As a sidenote, as an owner of an 8 month old Gladiator I would be furious.
I'm a fan of saving fuel but you know and I know brother that we let our cruisers idle all day long sometimes. ALL DAY LONG. However, regarding ESS...I believe ESS is an annoyance to some people because of the lack of percieved control. They didn't want it, Jeep won't offer a fix for those...
Does it take more work to devise a stopping strategy and maintain light brake pressure at a stop than just reaching up to hit the button? I mean it's cool you figured that out...truly...but to expect people to learn this technique instead of pushing the button is asking a lot! XD
There's an old saying that goes something like...Not driving and enjoying your ride because you don't want to put miles on it is like not having sex with your girlfriend to save her for the next guy.
I used to transport my 4 wheeler in the back of my 2WD Ford Ranger all the time. You will have no problems transporting your wheeler in the back of your Gladiator.
The dreaded "Carolina Squat" has been outlawed in the state that made it famous last month. FUGLY anyway...dangerous too. Who likes looking at the sky and not seeing the ground under you when climbing a hill? Imagine driving around like that 24-7. Nope! Just my 2c.
I am of exactly the same mind as you. I like rake. I like rake when it's sititng empty and really like rake when I have a lot of weight in the back and my truck doesn't sag in the rear. I don't get it but to each his own.
Not being nosey at all. I think I paid a premium price (read overpriced) at $800. The saving grace was that it was done, worry-free and I was able to finance it in my loan.