Gladiator on the rocks...

[biggdave92]

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[RedTRex]

Ruh-Roh … messed that up

 

[Lou3.6]

And this is why OverLand drivers should stick to the pavement . . . ! Bet THAT was embarrassing at least, and maybe a "Brown Streak Enhancer" too ? Gladiators were NOT built as a Rock Crawling Beast. Even if you put Thousands into a Lift, Wheels & Tires as big as your (perceived) "Nutz," it's just NOT as Capable as a JLU Rubicon with same after market build-up !
The Gladiator is a "LifeStyle Enhancer" !

 

[Troybilt]

I want to wait at least a week before I do that with my new Gladiator.

Am I the only one that think these are the Gladiators from the video released last week? If those trucks where indeed shipped for dealers we would have seen them by now.

 

[Oilburner]

... Even if you put Thousands into a Lift, Wheels & Tires as big as your (perceived) "Nutz," it's just NOT as Capable as a JLU Rubicon with same after market build-up !

Have to disagree - a skilled driver could take a JT places a JL could not go (and vice-versa). Wheelbase can help, for instance on ‘steps’ of a certain proportion. This was the basic reason the Toyota pickup became so popular back before they made 4dr Jeeps, the different wheelbase. If the JT weren’t capable of rock crawling, why waste lockers & 4:1 tcase? The Rubicon would be a ‘sticker package’.

 

[Jeepin Weekend]

And this is why OverLand drivers should stick to the pavement . . . ! Bet THAT was embarrassing at least, and maybe a "Brown Streak Enhancer" too ? Gladiators were NOT built as a Rock Crawling Beast. Even if you put Thousands into a Lift, Wheels & Tires as big as your (perceived) "Nutz," it's just NOT as Capable as a JLU Rubicon with same after market build-up !
The Gladiator is a "LifeStyle Enhancer" !

I'll disagree with you on that boss man, maybe not as good on rocks as a JLUR, but I'm sure it'll make short work of most rocky obstacles. Casey's been taking it up some pretty gnarly stuff...



Also, I'll be sure to post pics whenever I get mine because I plan on doing this stuff

(EDIT : Casey not Cassie)

 

[Lou3.6]

I'll disagree with you on that boss man, maybe not as good on rocks as a JLUR, but I'm sure it'll make short work of most rocky obstacles. Cassie's been taking it up some pretty gnarly stuff...



Also, I'll be sure to post pics whenever I get mine because I plan on doing this stuff

Well. I certainly hear you and can't "argue" with your points about The "Skill Level of the Driver" ! THAT can make all the difference, BUT, I made no reference to the person behind the wheel . . . simply apples to apples aftermarket builds of both the JT & JLU -- the JLU "wins" in most off road-able statistics, if for no other reason than the distance between axles.
Not talking super duper 4.5" lifts with 37" AT tires - just practical "everyman" stuff ! So we can have this "discussion" till doomsday, but it would have no useful purpose . GO CASSIE GO ! But, at the end of the day, "everyman" driver won't be "testing" his rigs ability to with stand Damages that cost real dollars to fix .
oh, and just for the record, I am not your "boss man". Though I have NO idea what that references, it sounds like it would be an awful prospect .

 

[JP1]

It's because of this we can't have nice things.

 

[5JeepsAz]

ESS ANYONE???

 

[Rex3rd]

ESS ANYONE???

I really hope ess didn't cause that
If so that would suck

 

[TennesseePA]

ESS ANYONE???

Ummmmm No! ESS is disabled in 4LO

 

[5JeepsAz]

Ummmmm No! ESS is disabled in 4LO

Looked like a stall and slow to get the clutch out... What do you think was cause

 

[Jeepin Weekend]

Well. I certainly hear you and can't "argue" with your points about The "Skill Level of the Driver" ! THAT can make all the difference, BUT, I made no reference to the person behind the wheel . . . simply apples to apples aftermarket builds of both the JT & JLU -- the JLU "wins" in most off road-able statistics, if for no other reason than the distance between axles.
Not talking super duper 4.5" lifts with 37" AT tires - just practical "everyman" stuff ! So we can have this "discussion" till doomsday, but it would have no useful purpose . GO CASSIE GO ! But, at the end of the day, "everyman" driver won't be "testing" his rigs ability to with stand Damages that cost real dollars to fix .
oh, and just for the record, I am not your "boss man". Though I have NO idea what that references, it sounds like it would be an awful prospect .

Well, I'll agree on you not being my "boss man", but I can assure you that is without any negative connotations. Anyhow I too was not referencing the person behind the wheel in any way. I was just mentioning Casey since he's demonstrating the vehicle's capability. We can sit here and make the same argument that every person and their dog is making with the "people won't offroad their new vehicle" but that's just a generalization, I will be offroading mine. And for the record, I am talking about the vehicles off the lot capability, which is unarguably very good. My Rubicon back when it was stock was doing some crazy things.

(EDIT : Casey not Cassie)

 

[TennesseePA]

It honestly looks like the driver panicked. The wheels were rolling so they didn’t have a foot on the brake. When you’re new at this and people start yelling like they did some people get flustered and either do the wrong thing or do nothing, in the situation both those were trouble.

 

[TennesseePA]

And it is Casey not Cassie. I do know a few chicks named Casey but no dudes named Cassie.

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