Gladiator Chief Engineer talks Wrangler vs Gladiator Rubicon and Mojave

[brain]

Ok, thanks so much. You have provided me with a great tool for the negotiation process. I truly appreciate your help.

I have another question (last one for now I promise) IF you have time, if not THANKS for all the input already.

I am trying HARD to dodge the rubi red dash...I see that the 80th edition, willie and the high altitude trims do not have that red dash BUT what do I loose getting one of those trims? I want to get as close the rubi off-road capabilities as I can and am inclined to believe I may have to suffer through the red. I am going through the window stickers of some jeeps online trying to determine what I loose not getting the rubi and I am having a hard time trying to figure it out, Thanks again

Swapping out the ugly red trim is very easy. I’ve had one JLUR and two JLRs and always got them with the gray trim or swapped.

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[Nevada_Pat]

How do you swap it out?

 

[brain]

How do you swap it out?

The Dealer can do it. But there are many YouTube tutorials for the process.

 

[Nevada_Pat]

The Dealer can do it. But there are many YouTube tutorials for the process.

Ok thanks!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Check for totaled JTs for parts, or look for interior parts for sale, or post a "wanted" in this forum or do what some do - paint....... I've recolored several interiors with SEM products (among other good products) and even got custom mixed paint to match the saddle tan interior of my 70 when I had to replace the dash "crash pad".
These things are SO modular - easier than a lot of even more simple vehicles as far as parts swapping.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

I am trying HARD to dodge the rubi red dash...I see that the 80th edition, willie and the high altitude trims do not have that red dash BUT what do I loose getting one of those trims? I want to get as close the rubi off-road capabilities as I can and am inclined to believe I may have to suffer through the red.

Meh, you could always buy the Rubicon, and replace with a grey dash... they come up in the classifieds on here from time to time, and should only take about an hour or so to swap. Or, use the panel in front of the passenger to collect stickers from where you and the Jeep go...

 

[Nevada_Pat]

Meh, you could always buy the Rubicon, and replace with a grey dash... they come up in the classifieds on here from time to time, and should only take about an hour or so to swap. Or, use the panel in front of the passenger to collect stickers from where you and the Jeep go...

Thanks for the reply. I am now looking for a 2021 gladiator to avoid the gear steering issue. Will have to settle for white or one of the greys I guess then switch out the red, although the sticker thing could be fun!

 

[bjordan440]

Why is this video not getting any traction? So much great information here. My college buddy is an engineer for Ford and I totally miss our dinner conversations during covid!

Thank you for forwarding this to us. Its a great video!

 

[The White Rabbit]

He says a lot of the towing is from cooling and chasis. The rear suspension essentially being the same as the Ram1500

Cmon hemi

 

[Dryfly24]

Ok, thanks so much. You have provided me with a great tool for the negotiation process. I truly appreciate your help.

I have another question (last one for now I promise) IF you have time, if not THANKS for all the input already.

I am trying HARD to dodge the rubi red dash...I see that the 80th edition, willie and the high altitude trims do not have that red dash BUT what do I loose getting one of those trims? I want to get as close the rubi off-road capabilities as I can and am inclined to believe I may have to suffer through the red. I am going through the window stickers of some jeeps online trying to determine what I loose not getting the rubi and I am having a hard time trying to figure it out, Thanks again

You know what? When I first considered buying my Rubi I agonized over the red dash as well. And I can’t believe I’m saying this but it’s actually grown on me. My wife - who absolutely hated it at first - says the same thing.

 

[brain]

You know what? When I first considered buying my Rubi I agonized over the red dash as well. And I can’t believe I’m saying this but it’s actually grown on me. My wife - who absolutely hated it at first - says the same thing.

It's super simple to replace the red dash (and other components) with the gray version. They pop off and on easily. Mopar has stock.

 

[Christian Welton]

• The Mojave was designed around speed desert running (thus the desert rated badge) similar to the marketing around the Ford Raptor. Some of the general differences are:
• Multiple Frame Reinforcements
• Fox 2.5 Internal Bypass Shocks with Remote Reservoirs
• Fox Hydraulic Front Bump Stops
• Factory-Tuned Custom Performance Springs
• Cast Steel Knuckles
• Raised Steel Hood
• Rear Locker, 2.72 T-Case
• Performance Steering Wheel, Extra Bolstered Seats w/Orange Stitching, Gunmetal Textured Dash, etc.

We already have a Wrangler Rubicon (JLURD), so Mojave seems like a good backup vehicle, more for on roads.

How much would be needed to buy an after-market front locking differential? Does anyone makes a front locker for Mojave?

 

[unixxx]

We already have a Wrangler Rubicon (JLURD), so Mojave seems like a good backup vehicle, more for on roads.

How much would be needed to buy an after-market front locking differential? Does anyone makes a front locker for Mojave?

I picked up an Ox Locker for the front of my Mojave (Part # D44-M210-32). ARB also makes one (Part # RD245).

 

[Christian Welton]

How much $ was that front locking differential for a Mojave Gladiator?

if I can add front locker then I’d buy a Mojave instead of the Rubicon (as I do not fully understand or think I’ll need Rubicon’s disconnecting front arm)

 

[unixxx]

How much $ was that front locking differential for a Mojave Gladiator?

if I can add front locker then I’d buy a Mojave instead of the Rubicon (as I do not fully understand or think I’ll need Rubicon’s disconnecting front arm)

Either locker is $1k. Installation might not be cheap since locker installation requires ring and pinion gear setup, which takes some skill and precision.

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