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Nice! That’s exactly what I was looking for. Thanks brother!Ask, and you shall receive.....
No noticeable difference in behavior whatsoever. The Gladiator as a rock crawler in stock form makes no sense at all. I drive at very fun speeds fully loaded in the Mojave in all types of terrains and it swallows it up similar to my previous Raptor. If you're interested in rock-crawling, TRUE rock-crawling, keep/get a Rubi Wrangler. I took my Mojave out on a trail in SD county this past weekend and the Mojave suspension articulated over all obstacles the same way a heavily-modded JLU did. Neither vehicle was held up by any obstacles...
I go up to the mountains whenever I get a chance (unfortunately not nearly enough), and I’ve used the lockers and sway bar disconnect a few times, but I’m pretty sure I could have made it through trails without using them. The break over angle and longer length with the bed is definitely a little concerning, but I think I’ll still be good for pretty much everything around here.They're both awesome, highly capable editions of the Gladiator. I went in set on a Rubicon but after evaluating my specific needs and test driving both, I went with the Mojave. We spend a lot of time in New Mexico on fed land so the Mojave suspension is more valuable to me. The seats are a bit more comfortable imo, and the road manners are unlike any Jeep I've owned to date.
If you spend more time crawling and need a front locker then go with the Rubi.
I think either one will accommodate a RTT without issue. The Mojave suspension isn't quite as soft and prone to sagging as it seems and the Mojave group on FB is full of overlanders.
That said, the Rubicon is a beast. Do you currently get a lot of use out of the front locker and 4:1 case on your JLUR? One note, the Gladiator has quite a bit more rear overhang that makes it less of a rock crawler in stock form. If you're planning to lift it and run 37+ or bigger tires it's not as big of a deal, but if you want to run stock or 35s, which both trims can run stock, then the overhang may hinder the Rubi upgrades.
Where is this? Looks nice. We are also in SD.Ask, and you shall receive.....
No noticeable difference in behavior whatsoever. The Gladiator as a rock crawler in stock form makes no sense at all. I drive at very fun speeds fully loaded in the Mojave in all types of terrains and it swallows it up similar to my previous Raptor. If you're interested in rock-crawling, TRUE rock-crawling, keep/get a Rubi Wrangler. I took my Mojave out on a trail in SD county this past weekend and the Mojave suspension articulated over all obstacles the same way a heavily-modded JLU did. Neither vehicle was held up by any obstacles...
I've got an 18 JLUR and love it, but I bought a roof top tent and the mounting options aren't great. I've been considering a Gladiator for awhile and finally decided to get a Gladiator and do a half or full rack on the bed and mount the tent on that. Plus, having a truck bed would be key. I loved test driving the Mojave, but I'm wondering how the shocks would do with a roof top tent mounted. Any pros, cons or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Good video, but he is wrong about the locker in 4H not being available in the Rubicon.This helped my decision
Yea, I'm with you. If I had unlimited funds, I'd do all that stuff for sure. So, if you wanna throw some bones my way, I will definitely do that!Here's my perspective on this question from another thread. I wouldn't buy a Mojave again, or a Rubicon for that matter. I'd go with a no frills trim level with the Eco-Diesel then I'd do all the other upgrades myself... 1-ton axles with manual Ox Lockers, 40 inch tires on 20 inch wheels, armor, sound system, all new long-arm bracketing and linkage, coil overs, etc.
If you frequently go crawling 1-ton axles are a must. If you're carrying a lot of gear—recovery gear, tent, fridge, tools, provisions, water, fuel, spare tires, etc.—then 4-point weigh your rig with all the gear and order custom springs.
Thanks brother! You helped make my decision an easy one.Ask, and you shall receive.....
No noticeable difference in behavior whatsoever. The Gladiator as a rock crawler in stock form makes no sense at all. I drive at very fun speeds fully loaded in the Mojave in all types of terrains and it swallows it up similar to my previous Raptor. If you're interested in rock-crawling, TRUE rock-crawling, keep/get a Rubi Wrangler. I took my Mojave out on a trail in SD county this past weekend and the Mojave suspension articulated over all obstacles the same way a heavily-modded JLU did. Neither vehicle was held up by any obstacles...
Congrats!! Fantastic choice/ color/ options!!Thanks brother! You helped make my decision an easy one.