Yeah i was surprised to.. but its the 17x9 that really does it. the stock rims are 7.5'' width and makes the tire more skinny and tall. the recommended wheel for a 285/70r17 tire is a 17x9 rim, so honestly make the tire thicker and stick out more love it, and not going to far off factory is nice.
In the owners manual -- the way the Diesel is made THERE IS NO BREAK IN PERIOD. Also, the Rubicon suspension is a bit stiffer - but being a truck you want that because trucks naturally are top heavy. you may feel it a little more wobbly on highway speeds without the upgraded suspension. Either...
My brother works at jeep dealership -- All Allterrain tires will give off a slight vibration. Even the Stock Wildpeaks might. The only thing that wont would be a road tire. The All terrain tires almost always give a slight vibration at 65+
Hello All, UPDATE: Took Delivery on 10/26. Ordered it back in July. Right now, I'm AVG about 23MPG Overall. Highway at about 70MPH I was getting 26-30 and at 65MPH was getting about 28-33MPG. Diesel definitely more Economic than gas. Power band is honestly amazing.. Torqy as heck. No problem...
So, Its starting to get pretty cold here in CT. its about 26F Degrees at night. Now reading the manual.. Engine block heater is really only needed at temperatures below 10 degrees F. Now, I believe I ordered the engine block heater... but cant seem to find any info about it in my build sheet...
Update: Took delivery of my Diesel JT Friday 10/30. And boy she is better than i expected. Already did a Wheel Upgrade. Pro Comp 17x9 Prodigy Wheels. Heads up - Pretty much any aftermarket rims are gonna require new lugnuts - the stock rims are shallow acorns. Spline m14x1.50 Lug nuts did the...
Update: Took delivery Friday 10/30. And boy she is better than i expected. Already did a Wheel Upgrade. Pro Comp 17x9 Prodigy Wheels. Heads up - Pretty much any aftermarket rims are gonna require new lugnuts - the stock rims are shallow acorns. Spline m14x1.50 Lug nuts did the trick. Took a...
Awesome! FIrst review for me! really appreciate it! I ordered mine back in 07/17 and am still waiting for delivery Estimated dates are 10/09-10/23, so as of today anyday now. They pushed back a few times, so im hoping its not pushed back any longer. Rubicon ECO D Gladiator Sting Gray. Already...
I know some people have taken delivery of there ECODiesel Gladiator. Just wanted to start this thread regarding anything relating.
1.) Anyone with the ECOD Gladiator, can provide a 1st drive review.
2.) Anything Surprising or different from expected upon delivery?
3.) When was your Exact Order...
same here, when you contact Jeep directly and give them vin they say delivery oct5-oct26th any date in between lol. Just a waiting game and my brother works for Chrysler youd think I’d have insider info im itching myself.
Does anyone know if Pro Comp Prodigy 17x9 5x5 will fit on JT?
I Ligit just snagged 5 brand new still in the box from some guys garage for $250.00 total on all 5 wheels. My gladiator is supposed to be delivered next week. Hoping they match up?
Just throwing it out there, I found a brand new FREE tonneau gladiator cover off craigslist from this old couple near me. Crazy SNAG - ligit saw it called and rushed there. I put 50 in there mailbox the next day for good conscience. I did not get the spray in bed liner. so covering it will be...
I just cant be more amped right now knowing its gonna be here in week... you have a wrangler diesel now??!!?? how has been your overall maintenance and any issues you came into?
Well apparently diesel engines run naturally very hot.... So biggest upgrades for the Ram ECOdiesel have been cold air intakes. It's borderline the same engine just different tuning. I would of course tune the engine after getting headers/exaust. I also would only buy mopar parts. so if they do...