Wish list for FCA if they’re listening.
Option 1:
Ditch the DMF
Use a heavier weighted flywheel
Use a heavy duty clutch
Increase towing capacity while you’re at it. 4500lbs is a joke. Tacomas have the same tow rating regardless of being auto or manual.
Option 2:
Save yourselves the hassle and...
Anyone know how to increase the idle speed? I drive a manual JT and I think this would be beneficial when off-road to help keep from having to work the clutch as much on more technical terrain. Can you do this with a tazer or something similar? Thanks!
I know you’re asking for people who bought the auto but I went with the manual this time around. I had a 2019 ram 1500 5.7 auto before this which I think has a similar transmission . I had no complaints with the auto as it did its job well. But it was as boring as boring gets with an auto. But...
Just got my gladiator yesterday and wanted to give my initial thoughts. After driving around in it a bit I think the MT and 4.10 gearing is perfect in this truck with 33s. Reverse seems fairly standard to modern day manuals. I really like the gear spread and shift points are where I’d expect...
That’s good to hear too! I was looking at getting a taco long bed but was bummed when they didn’t offer it with a manual. I figured if I was going short bed I’d rather have the gladiator.
Hi all! First time posting here long time Jeeper. I ordered my JTR MT 6 weeks ago and am currently E1 status. I’m getting super excited and have been spending quite a bit of time here reading lots of comments. I’ve definitely noticed that for some the manual seems to have its disappointments...
Anyone know what the differences are between these axles other than the width? I’d love to have a basic sport and add a rear locker in the future. But I’m worried it’ll be like previous wrangler years where basic models get a weaker c clip axle that don’t do well with being locked (like the old...