Man... its so hard to believe that it just boils down to the tires- when the two have vastly different suspension parts. But if this is true, it works in my favor!
Thanks for your insight, Mac. This really makes it seem that the Rubicon is just as good on the highway as the Overlander (as long as they are equipped with the same kind of tires).
Yeah I would think the highway ride would not be that different- but wanted to get the opinions of you all to get some feedback. But the entire suspension system and gearing ratio is different, so logic says there should be some difference in ride quality.
Thanks for all the replies, guys! My heart wants Rubicon, and the way I spec'd the trucks, there's only a 3k difference between Overland and Rubicon.
The only hesitation to getting Rubicon is ensuring a comfortable ride for the wife and kids when we take cross state trips. Having the Rubicon...
If its just limited to the tires, then I'd go for the Rubicon- that way if the wife complains about harsh ride I can have a set of wheels just for road trips... and I get to drive the Rubicon rest of the time!
I found your travel thread while searching for road trips with the Gladiator- looks like fun! Would you say that the long drives have been comfortable? Would you change anything to make the drive more bearable on paved roads?
Hello all. I own a 2017 Tacoma. I'm planning to replace it with a Gladiator. The main use of the vehicle is to go on long road trips with the family. I won't be using a trailer- everything fits in the truck bed. My offroading would be limited- but existent.
I'm conflicted between the Overland...