I paid $57k for a loaded diesel gladiator rubicon. So not $55k but pretty close. I think MSRP was $64k. ‘21. Only have 26k on it but it’s been solid. Love the torque. Still prefer it over my 392.
I think my concern buying something Chrysler with a replaced engine is A) what caused it in the first place and B) it’s just straight up hit or miss on quality of workmanship these days at FCA dealers.
JL/T were designed off the bat for the engine options available close to launch. The R&D for a v8 whether 5.7 or 6.4 would have resulted in close to if not same premium we see today. Too low volume. They probably didn’t want to sell many either due to cafe standards, and instead push 4xe. I...
Nice Jeep!
I doubt you'd end up with too much of a difference if you switched to a heavier tire combination, so it seems 4.10's are pretty solid then based on what you're saying (especially considering your fuel mileage). Sounds like 4.56 might be too much then and mileage would likely drop...
Good looking Jeep. If you have quite a bit of weight — along with those heavy 37’s, 4.56’s seem justified to me. I think 4.30’s would be perfect for 37’s. Diesel doesn’t need a lot of gear. IMO even less so than the 392 or at least that’s how it feels to me.
My Gladiator holds 8th gear on 37’s...
Assuming pavement princess, I don't think there's much you need to do (maybe wheels with less backspacing). 32 PSI is likely too much. My guess is you'll settle mid to high 20's.
Are you able to still hit 8th gear after programming it to the tire size on the highway going 65-75? Ultimately...
Love my truck. I own a 4-door Wrangler Rubicon (392), 2-door Wrangler Rubicon, and Gladiator Rubicon (ecodiesel). I find the Gladiator to be the most well-rounded vehicle of them all. It's also more comfortable because of the wheel base. Assuming you're not a hardcore wheeler and will use the...
I do not run aftermarket skid plates, nor any type of differential protection -- on any of my Wrangler/Gladiators. I do have aftermarket axles in my JK and they have a slider. I'll likely eventually put in axles in both my 392 and Gladiator, at which point they'll have a slider. Until then, if...
The planar one advertises it works up to ~8000 feet and is pretty quiet. I'm not sure if that is different from the other units. I know some folks have had trouble above 5500 feet with some of the units (and resulted in fast failure). Can't speak for the one mentioned. For that price point, you...
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something like this. I haven't used any of them but this is the one I was looking at based on recommendations from other people that cold vehicle camp. I haven't found one that's made in the US.