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So I stumbled upon a jeep and went crazy. I was trying to buy a truck. I was thinking a Colorado. Then I heard the Gladiators were a horrible selling truck. So I figured I could get a good deal. I ended up with a 2021 Mojave with 37's because It looked cool. I took It off road to Slick Rock here in NorCal. It is a 7 or something on OnX. I knew immediately I needed a lift. That started my journey of going big. Hindsight being what It is I would have gotten a Rubicon. But bear with me, I was buying a truck, not a jeep. After watching a lot of videos and reading. This is what I did. Just got It today. Thanks Jokers Fab. Im stoked.

3" Adventure X Rock Krawler Long Arm lift (3 link Rear)
Adams Front Drive shaft
RCV Front Axels
Artec Truss and gussets
RPM 2.5 ton tie rod and drag link
Dynatrac Ball joints.
Red Neck Ram Assist
Eaton E Locker (Front)
Chppoed the fenders and added some Quake Lights in front
Inner Fender liners
RockHard 4x4 Rock Sliders
Yukon Chromoly Rear Axels
Oracle tail lights
Ruged Ridge HD stubby bumper
10K pound Scar Winch
Rear Shock skids
Diff Skids
Rustys Skid Plates
40" Toyo MT's

I heard all about 40s on stock axels. I said yolo and did what I did. The last photo is the before

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Jeep Gladiator First Jeep. I got bit, and upgraded everything. 5748368111771571376


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That is a great build. Looks real good too.
 

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So I stumbled upon a jeep and went crazy. I was trying to buy a truck. I was thinking a Colorado. Then I heard the Gladiators were a horrible selling truck. So I figured I could get a good deal. I ended up with a 2021 Mojave with 37's because It looked cool. I took It off road to Slick Rock here in NorCal. It is a 7 or something on OnX. I knew immediately I needed a lift. That started my journey of going big. Hindsight being what It is I would have gotten a Rubicon. But bear with me, I was buying a truck, not a jeep. After watching a lot of videos and reading. This is what I did. Just got It today. Thanks Jokers Fab. Im stoked.

3" Adventure X Rock Krawler Long Arm lift (3 link Rear)
Adams Front Drive shaft
RCV Front Axels
Artec Truss and gussets
RPM 2.5 ton tie rod and drag link
Dynatrac Ball joints.
Red Neck Ram Assist
Eaton E Locker (Front)
Chppoed the fenders and added some Quake Lights in front
Inner Fender liners
RockHard 4x4 Rock Sliders
Yukon Chromoly Rear Axels
Oracle tail lights
Ruged Ridge HD stubby bumper
10K pound Scar Winch
Rear Shock skids
Diff Skids
Rustys Skid Plates
40" Toyo MT's

I heard all about 40s on stock axels. I said yolo and did what I did. The last photo is the before

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689695601966187160.webp


4774671586272017459.webp


5748368111771571376.webp


7083342563285824025.webp


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8634029594831999934.webp


IMG_7615.webp
Love the color!! If you think you are finished, think again, the journey has just begun!! HHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Jeep Gladiator First Jeep. I got bit, and upgraded everything. IMG_5129
 

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You have only begun. But put a ring on it because you are married to it now. At this point every dime that you put into it you will get almost nothing back at re sale. I crossed that line a long time ago myself. Besides the resale on Gladiators has crashed. It's a good looking JT so enjoy it for a long time.
 

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You have only begun. But put a ring on it because you are married to it now. At this point every dime that you put into it you will get almost nothing back at re sale. I crossed that line a long time ago myself. Besides the resale on Gladiators has crashed. It's a good looking JT so enjoy it for a long time.
Screw resale value. Enjoy it and do fun stuffs with it.
 

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Looks great and really good plan going in. The result speaks for itself.
 

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My advice is.... If you eventually want long arms and Kings, don't do 1/2 way. just wait and do it the way you want the first time. Do things one time.
 
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I got the long arms already. The kings can wait. Thats an easy upgrade. I was over budget already.
 
 







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