Don't call it a build - 23 Mojave

[Jrgunn5150]

Going to make some actual changes to our 2023 Mojave shortly, kind of excited.

We picked it up new in 24. We drove 4runners and Tacomas and Bronco's, Wranglers and settled on the Gladiator for it's combination of ride quality and capability.

Specifically chose the Mojave because it can do any trail in Michigan I want to do stock and unmodified.

Here's it is the first time I saw it,

Day we brought it home after a week of negotiating with 2 dealers.

Went lots of places, had lots of fun, hauled little things, was purchased as my wifes daily.

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[Jrgunn5150]

Continued to see the world, have fun, and daily it with light mods, LOD bumper, tonneau cover, steps, that was it. Took us everywhere we wanted to go.

Eventually, we bought a new camper, Grand Design Transcend One, about 4k lbs, power wasn't there anymore, so I regeared it to 4.88 and partied on.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Wife changed jobs, started traveling and treating patients in their homes, get's 72 cents a mile and was running the clock up on the Gladiator, so...

Bought her a Tesla Model 3 Performance. She runs the thing 150-180 miles a, 5 days a week, and mileage puts about 90 bucks net in our pockets.

With the recent rise in diesel prices, I've been driving the Gladiator instead of my Ram. Long term the plan was always for me to inherit it, and have it replace our 88 4runner as a medium duty wheeling rig.

So, with that, I have a set of 5.38 gears on the way, a set of 37" Kanati Mud Hogs in the barn, and a set of Rocktrix wheels ready to powder coat. Just waiting for my AEV 2" lift and the spare time to put it all together!

 

[azmojave]

You didn’t settle, you chose wisely

 

[drexotic]

I'd recommend a Metalcloak "Durotrak" rear track bar. It will allow you to have a 37 inch spare. There are other brands but I have experience with the Metalcloak bar and it works great. (I have no other relationship with Metalcloak)

https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator...CvMq35Rt0blsy-wt8EblZ0VgGSKFjPaMPHcxQ2zJ43wPX

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I'd recommend a Metalcloak "Durotrak" rear track bar. It will allow you to have a 37 inch spare. There are other brands but I have experience with the Metalcloak bar and it works great. (I have no other relationship with Metalcloak)

https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator...CvMq35Rt0blsy-wt8EblZ0VgGSKFjPaMPHcxQ2zJ43wPX

Yeah, I'm going to want some kind of solution there, thank you for the suggestion.

 

[BourbonRunner]

You could troll the hell out of everyone here and swap a Hemi 5.7 into it.

 

[Stan H]

I'd recommend a Metalcloak "Durotrak" rear track bar. It will allow you to have a 37 inch spare. There are other brands but I have experience with the Metalcloak bar and it works great. (I have no other relationship with Metalcloak)

https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator...CvMq35Rt0blsy-wt8EblZ0VgGSKFjPaMPHcxQ2zJ43wPX

Nice disclaimer reason ??

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