I never heard any word on replacing the hood. The local Jeep dealer on the 2nd repaint did replace the hinges with a new set and changed the metal prep process. Honestly donāt remember what was different with the prep process but so far(2 years out) the paint looks like new.
My dad was a CJ fanatic. He had at least 4 models before my birth and into my teens. I learned to drive on a ā82 CJ5 with the horrible GM inline 4 engine. We bought our 1st born a 2016 Wrangler manual when he started driving and I picked up a manual 2021 Gladiator in ā23 when I sold my Tahoe...
Update on my 2021 Gladiator. The Centerforce brand clutch that I had electively installed in ā23 was the issue. 22K miles and Centerforce wouldnāt cover any expense of replacing it. My installer dealt with Centerforce directly and is a very knowledgeable and detail oriented mechanic and Iām...
Apart from this another car forum, I donāt do social media anymore. I get the OPās rant. Here in central FL, I see plenty of Wranglers and Gladiators decked out to the hilt but oft wonder if they ever see mud. I bought mine 2nd hand a bit modified but not crazy and Iāve never been off the road...
I bought my 21ā 2nd hand in 2023. Low miles, barely driven and well maintained. After the clutch recall happened, I got a bit spooked as an owner in Orlando had the Gladiator catch afire. So I had a private shop change the clutch to an heavy duty aftermarket (forget the brand) and all was well...