2023 was our first overlanding trip. Sites were amazing, Gladiator did its' job and we loved it all.
CO - Alpine Loop, California Pass, Hurricane Pass, Corkscrew Pass
CO/UT - RimRocker Trail
UT - White Rim Road, Gemini Bridges
93k and only issues were camshaft related and leaking axle seal. Both under warranty. Camshaft was NOT a minor repair. Took several trips to dealer over several months to get it under control.
2021 - 78k miles
Started Mar 5, 2025 and after multiple trips to dealer and weeks w/o my truck it was fixed Jul 2025.
Replaced right intake camshaft lifters and rockers
Updated PCM
Replaced bank 1 intake camshaft
Replaced left intake camshaft phaser and oil control valve
Nice and clean setup. I agree with other poster about finding a way to reclaim some space for gear. Maybe you can add a platform on top of this one. You're going to want more space for items you really don't want in the back.
I too did the RAM mount install. Works well. No issues hitting my head when getting things in/out of back seat area. So far its' been stable mounting wise.
I put on a Clayton 2.5" lift and use Falcon SP2 3.3 adjustable shocks. I really like them. I even tune them on long road trips thru many states because some roads just aren't as well maintained as others. I prefer them firmer on good roads and then soften them up on sucky roads. They make...
I ran mine thru the drivers side frame rail. Passengers side should work too. I see another poster did that side.
On the drivers side of the bed there is a small < 1" hole (near the tailgate) that I put a grommet in and pushed wires thru that.
I have the Falcon 3.3 SP2 shocks with Claytons 2.5" Overland + lift. I really like them. I had a Mustang prior so used to feeling bumps. It's not a Cadillac. Was just in Southern Utah last week and set them at Custom setting 2 for offroad and then on 5 for highway. Definitely can tell the...
I'll give you a real-world experience. I have a 50w radio. I mounted my Laird BB4505CNS antenna off the side of the cowl just like post #9. On the White Rim Road in Utah which has many elevation changes, turns and large rock obstructions, I was able to keep in touch with another group of...
The service mgr at my local Jeep shop said he thinks it's steel quality. During covid it was hard to find and they were probably taking whatever they could get.
Latest update - Brought my Gladiator in on 7/14. They opened another Star case on the 15th. On 23rd Jeep responded and recommended replacing the oil control valve and intake cam phaser on bank 2. Parts ordered. Now we wait.
On the plus side they gave me a 2025 Gladiator Nighthawk to get...
Just keeping those who are following this in the loop.
I did bring the truck in (see above) and they said w/o an error code they wouldn't look at it. So I just got back from a GA-FL-GA trip and it exhibited the same issues. It would run great and then stumble on its' knees going up a hill.
I...