First Jeep

[DocMike]

Hello from Colorado! I'm Mike. I just picked up my first Jeep. It's a 2020 Gladiator Sport S with the 8spd. I really wanted a 6 spd manual, but there was a freeze on selling them due to a recall and them not being able to get the parts to fix the issue. Now I'm learning to drive an auto as it's the first one I have ever owned. (I catch myself looking for a clutch)

I'm new to Jeeps, but not new to cars or off-roading. My last trail rig was an 85 K20 Burban with a Muncie 4 speed. I'm looking forward to learning a lot. I'll read a lot and ask a crap ton of questions.

Right now it's bone stock. I'm digging on driving it as it's the nicest riding straight axle I have ever driven. It's my daily driver and kid hauler. I'm a single dad with 4 boys.

The plan is to build a daily that can be off road driven from time to time. I'm going to get the bed Line-Xed and put skid plates under the Jeep. Also looking at rough country wheel to wheel nerf steps. I'm seeing complete Rubicon suspensions that are essentially brand new going for $400 and under so I am contemplating that addition. I will be curious to see how the factory Sport S tires do in the snow.

That's all for now. Look forward to learning from the collective experience of the group. Always down for a pint if you are local. Cheers!

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[Alabama Mud Machine]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Klutch]

Welcome. I have a Sport S and I too am in Colorado Springs.

I would politely suggest you drop by Predator 4x4 and ask about mods. They have pretty much anything anyone would want to bolt onto a Jeep. But they are pretty cool and won't try to push mods on you which you don't really need.

 

[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

Hello from Colorado! I'm Mike. I just picked up my first Jeep. It's a 2020 Gladiator Sport S with the 8spd. I really wanted a 6 spd manual, but there was a freeze on selling them due to a recall and them not being able to get the parts to fix the issue. Now I'm learning to drive an auto as it's the first one I have ever owned. (I catch myself looking for a clutch)

I'm new to Jeeps, but not new to cars or off-roading. My last trail rig was an 85 K20 Burban with a Muncie 4 speed. I'm looking forward to learning a lot. I'll read a lot and ask a crap ton of questions.

Right now it's bone stock. I'm digging on driving it as it's the nicest riding straight axle I have ever driven. It's my daily driver and kid hauler. I'm a single dad with 4 boys.

The plan is to build a daily that can be off road driven from time to time. I'm going to get the bed Line-Xed and put skid plates under the Jeep. Also looking at rough country wheel to wheel nerf steps. I'm seeing complete Rubicon suspensions that are essentially brand new going for $400 and under so I am contemplating that addition. I will be curious to see how the factory Sport S tires do in the snow.

That's all for now. Look forward to learning from the collective experience of the group. Always down for a pint if you are local. Cheers!

Jeep froze orders on 6-speeds in late April, then opened back up in mid-March. So I ordered, then the virus shutdown occurred, so I am still waiting.

Congrats on your truck. I like the color and the body-color fender flares.

 

[Mr. Wuf]

Love the color! Here’s mine:

Congrats on the new Jeep!

 

[Walldo]

Congrats and welcome to the Dark Side

 

[DocMike]

Thank you for the welcome! Mr. Wuf, we apparently share the same profession. I have to drool a bit over your rims. You are right about Predator. They do some awesome work. I look forward to learning from everyone. The video of my kids when I pulled up to pick them up in it was priceless. Line-X goes on June 8th. Once I get the skid plates on I will take it up Old Stage for a bit of mountain fun.

 

[Mr. Wuf]

I need to do my bed-liner, too. After I get my bumper and winch installed, that's next on my list. Then Katzkin leather (dark saddle since I have factory cloth) and finally a regear for the bigger tires.

Can't wait.

 

[Klutch]

Thank you for the welcome! Mr. Wuf, we apparently share the same profession. I have to drool a bit over your rims. You are right about Predator. They do some awesome work. I look forward to learning from everyone. The video of my kids when I pulled up to pick them up in it was priceless. Line-X goes on June 8th. Once I get the skid plates on I will take it up Old Stage for a bit of mountain fun.

I drove Old Stage Road just last weekend. Lots of washboard on this side of the pass. Bring a compressor and air down if you can.

 

[DocMike]

Good to know. Last time I was up there I got run off the road by some kids hot rodding in a 2500 Dodge. Put my Suburban into the mountain and had to crawl it back out.

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