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  1. 2023 Gladiator Sales Over?

    I'm from Detroit. 73 Years old. Seen the "strike cycle" happen almost 20 times. Not going to make any paid political announcements. I will say that they have had 200 day inventories in the past on a few occasions...but a 500 day inventory? Never happened. If the car companies had that much in...
  2. Oil Catch Can - is it needed?

    I have a 2020 Gladiator Rubicon I have experienced lots of smoke and oil loss when climbing rock shelves. The engine then goes into "limp mode". Recently on Kane creek canyon in Moab while climbing the "hamburger hill" section I not only smoked but lost 2 quarts of oil. Katch can no help...
  3. Gladiator has some new competition...

    Perhaps this article should be retitled TOYOTA US has some new competition. You won't be seeing that thing in Pritchard Canyon anytime soon.
  4. Winch mode starts to work and then stops

    All I can tell you about my mini-tazer with respect to winch/air up (very high idle) mode is this. When I set it into this mode it slowly spins up to around 2K rpms. After a few minutes it goes back to idle for about 15 seconds, then it spins back up again. This repeats itself throughout the...
  5. Reversing Passenger Seat Direction

    Might be legal implications if an officer of the law observes your wife "backward". If it's a multi-state tour it might be ok in one place and not so ok in another. What about the airbags or the safety dynamics related to an unexpected event? Going to Canada? LOL.
  6. Going 40s... New concerns...

    Congrats. Bet that Jeep looks very cool. IMHO you are totally justified in your concerns. The stock tires mated to that gear ratio are 33's. Yes the net difference in radius (lift) is only 2 inches, however the weight difference alone between a 33 and a 40 is just huge. The additional...
  7. Help me decide on tires

    I have these as well. Great tire. Not too noisy. Great performance.
  8. Went shopping yesterday - holy interest rates Batman

    This comes out to 233 per month in interest. Given the fact that there were 10K in discounts the net interest over 60 months would equate to 67 per month. Lots of reasons for this. 1. Demand for product compared to supply low supply due to ->electronics shortages->supply chain issues->covid 2...
  9. Bronco is fullsize - no comparison

    There is a market for the Bronco. A comparison to Jeep would be almost impossible. The vast majority of Broncos will never see the off road areas Jeep was built to conquer. The ones that dare to will be getting winched by Jeeps.
  10. Help me understand how to Jeep

    With jeep modifications it all depends on 3 things. Intent, timelines and budget. If you're going to do camping and stay on country roads the need for modification is probably very limited. If you're going to join other Jeepers to take on easy to moderate trails you can probably get away with...
  11. More towing power for towing wife's JK with my 21 Gladiator Mojave

    While adding power may make for a stronger towing experience and the theoretical ability to to more, the real issue is about the legal towing capacity. Every vehicle made has a sticker on it which indicates the LEGAL towing capacity of the vehicle. There are those reading this who might say...
  12. Who is insuring your ride?

    Just went over this with my insurance agent. I was able to get an additional $5000 of coverage for add on items for about $300 per year. However, this is a more complicated subject than you might think. I swapped out the plastic bumper with a steel bumper. The new steel bumper is covered by my...
  13. I want a Gladiator but I’m concerned it’s not safe enough for a family vehicle

    One of the first things I noticed about a Gladiator was the sense of strength (REAL STEEL FRAME) and the height I got out of it. In the event of an accident it should stand up to pretty much anything that's unibody construction. It's so much higher than most cars that the impact would...
  14. Holy Cross City - Gladiator on 37s, two Wranglers on 35s. How do they compare?

    I am always amazed, not only at what I have been able to do with my Gladiator but what other folks like you have done. Very inspirational.
  15. A tale of 2 test drives

    I would love to know what truly useful off road option Bronco has that a Rubicon doesn't have. If so...at what price point?
  16. Worst part about Jeep ownership

    If you're new to Jeep, research the availability of local Jeep/4wd clubs. Go to their meetings, talk to people and ask questions. Jeep is a people thing, so make Jeep people YOUR thing. If you do this I can guarantee you'll find people who've been "jeeping" for 20-30 years and even more...
  17. Tell me I didn't just mess up

    Depends upon how wide the 37's are. Got to do your homework and/or consult with someone who knows for sure, and then after that, get a second opinion. Jeeps are unique, talk to a Jeep expert.
  18. Do you wave at another Jeep?

    Yes I do. Sometimes I am concentrating such that I don't even notice a Jeep approaching until it's too late. I feel bad I missed the opportunity. I think that many jeeps are bought from independent used car lots and don't get to learn about this tradition.
  19. I know I’m going to catch grief for this question. Why go larger wheels and tires

    I can think of only 2 reasons to go bigger tires. 1. To "improve" the physical appearance of your Jeep. In all honesty, if that was your only reason for doing this. Don't. It looks cool enough. 2. To improve off road performance. This is a whole other discussion that goes way beyond this...
  20. Better gas mileage than expected??

    Wait till you start driving UPHILL !!!


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