No worries, I took them in a positive way. Thanks for the feedback! I picked 3/4 inch for the tube early on mostly for strength, protecting for stronger loads from the mirror being flat. Seems that its a bit overkill now after doing some driving with it. I'll look at smaller tubes, the parts...
The strap is just for proof of concept. I want something better. As of now its pretty quick and easy to take on and off. just loosen the strap.
What areas seem bulky to you?
A bit hesitant to post because it’s still a pretty rough prototype, but I’ve been working on this. Open to input, the orange is just to see it better. I’m aiming for more “Jeep” and less one size fits all.
I have a Rubicon, but the trans calibration seems to use the torque converter lock up (an abrupt lock up) on decel for maximum engine braking. My 2018 Ram felt the same way while on the brakes. I do believe the transmission ECU "learns" your driving style and can "slip" more or less depending on...
Over the weekend Savvy Off Road competed in the Baja 400 with their Gladiator. They had to make some modifications to meet class rules. Stock engine, trans, and transfer case, and Dynatrac axles. Dave Cole quoted they will be back for the Baja 1000. (I believe that makes 2 Gladiators that will...
Jeep year & trim: 2020 Rubicon
Mileage: 6800
Engine: 3.6 pentastar
Fuel type: 87 octane (shell or kroger since they are close)
Lift: stock
Tire size and model: Stock Falken wildpeak A/T
Diff gearing: 4.10
Tuned?: No
Other add-ons: None
Tire PSI: 37 cold per door sticker
Speedometer recalibrated...
What lights are those on your bumper? I've been trying to decide on some. Really would like to get some ambers mounted up before our awesome Michigan winter hits.
Another fun event happening tomorrow is the AEV open house! If you have not been, its a pretty cool event to stop in and check out. Gives you a chance to see AEV vehicles up close (like a mini auto show). In the past their has been free T shirts given out and some to buy. The first year they...
There is a lot you can do with shocks and some good brands out there with quality stuff.
I'll start with fox since you mention your buddies Jeep. They could simply have more damping force and are able to maintain body control to keep from bottoming out. Or they have whats know as an "Bottom out...
I find that I don't push the brake hard enough at stop lights to shut off the engine. I start to let off the brake and hold it with just enough pressure to keep the jeep from moving as I come to a stop. Its hard to describe how I drive but I guess it would be that I reduce pedal pressure as I...
"could make it into a future Mopar catalogue." This would be a super cool kit to buy like the old TJ brute kits. I'd enjoy seeing people build these and they would probably end up as a really cool race truck.
"Yes, it drove like the Gladiator that it is." Interesting comment since its a full...
All stock rubicon with the A/T. does fine. Quick enough when you need to get in front of someone at the traffic light. no problems at all getting on the expressway or acceleration from 75 to pass someone while cruzing.
I'll be number 3. pretty solid 18.5 from the start. at about 4600 now, and...