Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

[plumber78]

Welcome, Willys looks good. I have a '24 grill waiting to get painted and once it's done it's going on when it warms up. Mine is black too and your pic just reassures me that my new replacement grill will look good.

Thanks for the welcome! Glad to be a part of the community! I was not aware that the '24 grill was different lol. You have a good-looking setup!

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[Mad Jasper]

I'm Dave. I purchased a 24 Gladiator Sport S over the weekend. I've been in Xterras or Frontiers for the last 11 years or so ( last truck was a 2024 Frontier ProX), but I was ready to try something different.

First thing I did was replace the Mom's minivan tires with BFG K03s. A bed cover and steps for Shawty are next on the list.

 

[LatLong]

Hello all - Greetings from NW Montana.

First time on the site but bought my 2023 Gladiator Mojave in August 2024. It was used with 3k miles on it and a few extras done. Mostly just a fun car, just hit 5K.

So far added:

• Nokian Outpost nATs 315/70/17
• Oem Rubicon steel front bumper
• Warn VR EVO 12 Winch
• Baja Design LP6 Combo Lights
• Go Rhino Trailline full width rear bumper
• Go Rhino RB20 running boards
• BAK Revolver X4s tonneau
• Tazer JL Mini
• Front matching tint
• Smoked lights all around

Thinking about adding:

• Intake
• Exhaust
• HP Tuners MPVI3 - GPEC5 just cracked
• AEV 2" lift
• AEV Geometry Brackets

Super dirty due to winter in Montana, so the first photo will need to do for now. (Those are 285s) Will probably start a build thread as I like to do my own work.

And as a proud dad - the daughter's low mileage 2018 Willys JK

 

['51WillysCJ3a]

I'm selling my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins with 54k miles on it and getting a used 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon eco-Diesel with 11k miles on it. I'm not new to Jeeps, my first was a CJ7, then a YJ, have a 1951 Willy's CJ3a now! Furthermore, I'm a retiree from General Motors, too bad they don't have a Jeep, I get an excellent discount!

Well my buy fell through, the dealer wanted more than posted, looking at a 2024 Gladiator or a Wrangler now!

 

[rhaney02]

Hey guys, joined last June but haven't posted any. Had my first experience with Jeeps with my brother's '91 Wrangler. Have been hooked since and have only owned and driven Jeep JKs since 2010. June of last year, with the crazy discounts, I traded my 2016 75th Anniversary Edition JK in on my 2023 Willys Sport S JT.

 

[jsturges18]

Nice to see forums still going. Got my 2023 gladiator sport S in December 2023.
I’ve added:
- 35% window tint
- K&N drop in filter
- Course motorsports phone mount
- 1.5 level spacer front, 3/4 spacer rear (slightly raked)
- kenda klever 35x10.5 on oem wheels
- led bulbs all around (non-led package)
- JScan (some settings changed like amber running lights)
- Amazon dash cam hardwired in
- kicker speakers
- random soft bed cover
- Auxbeam 7inch bumper lights on Quadratec mounts
- Auxbeam 4inch lights on Amazon “c” windshield mount
- rubicon/willys OEM rock sliders

I’ve had/removed:
- KC daylighters
- Redrock intake
- 12mm wheels spacers

next up:

- Best top sunrider
- Wheels. Hard to find positive offset wheels that aren’t black
- 2inch/2.5 inch lift with springs/shocks
- bumpers. (Someone swiped my bumper in a parking lot and took off) I really like the ORC bumpers but no rear is offered yet and I do like Stinger hoops.

https://offroadconcepts.com/products/explorer-series-for-jl-jt

 

[Avrgmike]

ok let’s kill some time at work…….
I’m Mike l, live in the Philadelphia area and purchased a new White 24’ Willy’s this past October. I’ve had many a vehicle from big turbo import to v8 American muscle and a bike or 2 in between, always end up wanting a toy to play with so back to Jeep I came. Admit I have never wheeled or done any off-roading ( purposely that is ) but plan to do some moderate stuff in the future hopefully. Not looking to go crazy but definitely like to tinker and play. Currently I have upgraded the entire horrible stock stereo With all new speakers and 2 amps. Will get more into detail down the road on a build post. Ordered new wheel’s and 35” tires, currently waiting for delivery. Originally purchased 2.5” front level kit but now the “Itch” has begun to just do full 2.5” lift kit with shocks and be done. Nothing crazy, but a clean and smooth setup that can handle some trails down the road and still maintain drive ability on the road. ( leaning towards Clayton 2.5” ride right or overland kit with falcon mono tubes ) We all know once you start something it’s hard to stop…… especially with these drivable Lego machines we own. Who knows what the future will hold, definitely a lot of reading and research to be done. Looking forward to meeting people and attending local stuff ( once I find it ) lol. I’m always lurking around sites reading so feel free to drop a message if local. Take care all.

 

[Gladiator 4xe]

Better late than never... this is a place to introduce yourself and/or say hello to other members (new & old)

Thanks for this thread, I was looking for an actual section with the forum menus but instead found this. Well as the stage name implies, I both do not own a Jeep yet as it is not out yet, and also plan on ordering a 4xe JT either as soon as they're available or later this year after launch. That largely depends on pricing and incentives, and also my ability to sell off some of my other vehicles which I hope happens before launch. Anyways, I am currently residing in the southern california region and enjoy all things outdoors (shooting, archery, climbing, kayaking, diving, of course offroading and overlanding/camping), as well as machining on my lathe and mill, and a fair bit of gunsmithing. I do not have a deep past or experience in true wheeling, but I just enjoy the dirt. I currently daily a Yamaha T7, ride the 22' Busa usually on Fridays, and I have a 7.3 Powerstroke Super Duty flatbed and Scout Camper (currently for sale), a 2003 supercharged and exocaged quad cab tacoma (for sale) and lastly, a 7.3 powerstroke advancedtech4x4 converted and lifted 2003 E350 club wagon van (for sale). That was a mouthful. I love coors light, nerding out on all things mechanical, and I love to have a good time. I look forward to participating more on this forum! Should any of you also be on the 4xE forums, you can catch me over there too, same username! Thanks.

 

[Freddy Snazberry]

Just got my 21 Gladiator Overland! Had a Ram 1500 Classic Bighorn and a PT Cruiser GT Convertible that just sat in the garage 90% of the time. This Gladiator is the best of both of those. It's enough of a pickup for my use and it's also a convertible when I want it to be. Had a 1987 Jeep Comanche pickup way back when and it was a joy to drive.
Enjoying looking at all these cool Gladiators here, getting ideas, and looking forward to connecting with some new Jeep friends and doing a few mods to my Gladdy.
Freddy in SW Georgia.

 

[YGBSM]

Just got my 21 Gladiator Overland! Had a Ram 1500 Classic Bighorn and a PT Cruiser GT Convertible that just sat in the garage 90% of the time. This Gladiator is the best of both of those. It's enough of a pickup for my use and it's also a convertible when I want it to be. Had a 1987 Jeep Comanche pickup way back when and it was a joy to drive.
Enjoying looking at all these cool Gladiators here, getting ideas, and looking forward to connecting with some new Jeep friends and doing a few mods to my Gladdy.
Freddy in SW Georgia.

Hey Freddy! Welcome! This site is like having a Gladiator textbook with a sense of humor. Have fun and enjoy your Gladiator!

 

[Dare Devil Diablo]

Well, hello Gladiator Forum. I am brand new to the forum and do not yet own a gladiator.

I currently own 3 motorcycles: a 2019 KTM 500EXC-F; a 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR; and a 2023 Honda Grom. I have 2 cages, a 2003 Mazda Miata and a 2000 Toyota Tacoma.

The Tacoma, I tore down to the frame, white blasted, primed, and repainted the frame. While it was apart I replaced every ball joint and bearing with Toyota OE parts. I also replaced ALL of the bushings with energy suspension parts. I re-geared to 5:29 and put an e-locker up front (already had an e-locker in the rear.) And a bunch of other little things.

The plan is to get a Gladiator Rubicon, as cheaply as possible, and sell the Taco.

The problem is, I want a GREAT deal on a Gladiator Rubicon. Prices are right but I'm looking for that magic 0% / 72 months financing. Anyone think this is coming soon? I'm ready to go if it does.

I'm not new to Jeep. I had a 2000 TJ with a 4" lift and 32" Super Swamper TSLs. That thing was an axle breaker. Then I had a 2003 TJ Rubicon. LOVED that thing. It was a manual transmission and I enjoyed putting it in 4lo locking her in and letting her idle over anything in her path. That Jeep had reoccurring death wobble. Had to let her go.

So, I'm here in the forums, lurking. Looking for potential problems I should be watching out for. Trying to figure what kinda trouble I'm getting in.

 

[Artidemic13]

Hey all, Greg here.
Just joined the forum.
JLU owner at the moment, but on the verge of buying a JT...
You'll see me asking stupid questions in other threads on this forum any moment now...

 

[Einsteiger]

Greetings from Flyover Country. Not presently a Gladiator owner, but I'm seriously considering one. No interest in off-road, I just want a smaller truck with a high degree of reliability. This seems like a good resource to do the homework.

 

[Mr Miami]

2024 JTMX purchased 3 weels ago to upgrdae feom a 2020 JT sport. Florida is all sand. The Mojave is a better fit. Often in Ocala park playing in the sand

Prior JT

You are absolutely right about the mud here in Florida, especially during the rainy season (May-October). But then, as you know, any day of the year can have a day (or a few hours) where you get half a foot of water in a very short time. I was going to go with a Mojave also and would have saved another thousand or so since dealers seemed to have more of them on their lots back in December and January. But I needed the towing and the Rubicon gave me 7k on the Rubicon instead of 6k on the Mojave. Anyway, enjoy the Mojave and the mud!

 

[Ego_Jeep]

Hey everyone! Back in December 2024, I purchased a 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with 41K miles. Wife and I have tons of fun with this vehicle, and we started trying camping in our local areas down here in South Florida.

Here are some photos of the my Gladiator.

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