Colorado or Front Range Gladiator owners

[Chargingstar]

New Gladiator owner from Colorado Springs. Two months into the Gladiator after coming over from a 4runner. Just as much fun to drive around town as it is to adventure with!

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[nocoast_jt]

Anyone had good luck getting your modified vehicle serviced by a dealer? AutoNation on Arapahoe is stating my tire size and lack of computer update for said tire size is the reason for the t-case output shaft leaking. I haven't even made my first payment on this thing and I am battling warranty issues. My concern is that I don't believe the tire size nor speedo recalibration has anything to do with the tcase output shaft seal. Also, if I have them fix it now I've set the "bigger tires = no warranty" precedent. Wondering if there is a service department in the area that is better for these things.

 

[AEsco48]

Anyone had good luck getting your modified vehicle serviced by a dealer? AutoNation on Arapahoe is stating my tire size and lack of computer update for said tire size is the reason for the t-case output shaft leaking. I haven't even made my first payment on this thing and I am battling warranty issues. My concern is that I don't believe the tire size nor speedo recalibration has anything to do with the tcase output shaft seal. Also, if I have them fix it now I've set the "bigger tires = no warranty" precedent. Wondering if there is a service department in the area that is better for these things.

Thats BS... whats PITA. For them not to cover the warranty they would have to prove your modification caused the issue, but its a PITA for that whole process.
Easiest is to take the wheels off and go to another dealer.

 

[Mightytalldude]

Anyone had good luck getting your modified vehicle serviced by a dealer? AutoNation on Arapahoe is stating my tire size and lack of computer update for said tire size is the reason for the t-case output shaft leaking. I haven't even made my first payment on this thing and I am battling warranty issues. My concern is that I don't believe the tire size nor speedo recalibration has anything to do with the tcase output shaft seal. Also, if I have them fix it now I've set the "bigger tires = no warranty" precedent. Wondering if there is a service department in the area that is better for these things.

Haven't had anything like that at almost 27k, but overall consensus has been Prestige in Longmont is best for service. The answer they gave you for tcase seal leaking is BS. Sometimes they leak, it's a seal, might have been damaged during assembly.

 

[sandifer]

Went kayaking at Rampart Reservoir.....

 

[DocMike]

Been hitting the local trails quite a bit. Always down to go with others.

 

[Mightytalldude]

Just hit up Argentine Pass and McClellan Mountain on Friday with a stop at Santiago Mine. The views don't disappoint. If you don't mind some natural pinstripes, you can take the lower Waldorf Wagon Road following Leavenworth Creek.

 

[Chargingstar]

Been hitting the local trails quite a bit. Always down to go with others.

What trails did you hit on this trip? Are you up for a run this coming Friday?

 

[Chargingstar]

Gerogia Pass to #10 road, Middle Fork of the Swan and then Deer Creek to Montezuma. Will throw up a post with high res photos in the trip reports section tonight

 

[sandifer]

11 Mile Canyon in Lake George !

 

[AEsco48]

We went up McClellan Mountain today!

 

[Mightytalldude]

We went up McClellan Mountain today!

Such awesome views up there. There Friday.

 

[AEsco48]

Argentine Pass is no longer a way to get to KeyStone, correct?

 

[Mightytalldude]

Argentine Pass is no longer a way to get to KeyStone, correct?

Only by mountain bike or hike. The road hasn't been maintained in years on the northwest face of the mountain.

 

[DocMike]

That is Schubarth loop. It's pretty easy with one technical spot and nice views.
Friday I have to take a buddy to the airport in Denver and I will be heading up at 1:30.
Next week, yes. Wheeling would be amazing.

What trails did you hit on this trip? Are you up for a run this coming Friday?

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