55,000/6 yr update:
My 4.5" EVO stage 1 lift kit has exceeded my expectations. My only problem that I am keeping a watch on has to do with the extended front brakelines and that they dont come into contact if I ever run my stock 6.5"/+55mm offset wheels.
Here is what I bought (late 2019...
How long do you keep it charging in the trickle mode? I also have a TJ that will need to be charged periodically since my driving has been cut back quite a bit.
I began experiencing battery issues earlier this year due to not driving the Gladiator and the (original) cranking battery finally biting the dust. I replaced with a group 25 AGM battery which bit the dust a few months later and realized that something drastic was needed to keep my Gladiator...
4.5" over stock (at rear axle) EVO lift. This gave me about 6.0" over stock (at front axle). Full stuff with 38's rubs on inner front fenders slightly when disconnected.
2020 Gladiator Rubicon - I bought mine 7/24/2019 at 11:22am. It now has 66k miles. The batteries are both dead and it is stuck in the garage temporarily. I have a 2003 Tomb Raider Rubicon (another 1st year Rubicon product) to serve as my backup.
I have 20,000 miles on my Patagonias and they are at around ½ tread wear. I plan to 'wheel And drive them to near bald before replacing them as I do with all of my tires.