Is The Gladiator THAT Ugly?

[Boston Bill]

Of you want something ugly, check out my first wife, now that's ugly

My 1st wife was beautiful. I love my truck more!

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[antwon412]

Ugly in most trims until they at least have larger tires.
Full topless they look terrible.

 

[MikeyK]

Love the Gladiator, but it reminded me of some words of wisdom

 

[Blucid]

Your friends are also probably those people who like chrome on everything inside and outside of a car. Which should be illegal IMO. But just like any car, wheels, tires and stance can make anything look good.

 

[SeattleJeeper]

I didnt like the Gladiator at first, like most have said, just out of proportion. Then I really took a look at a rubicon in person, it was much better up close. Gave it some thought for a couple days, the showroom model had sold, but they just took in a trade on a very nice 2020 certified pre owned Rubicon and I bought it right then and there...

Looked nice, but not as nice as it could be. 3.5" lift and 37s made all the difference to me. Still looks a bit goofy from the rear for some reason, I think the smartcap will fix that

 

[AwesomeDad]

I actually bought mine because one of my kids said they were "ugly" so of course I will take them everywhere in it...

JJ

 

[Deleted member 28696]

I didnt like the Gladiator at first, like most have said, just out of proportion. Then I really took a look at a rubicon in person, it was much better up close. Gave it some thought for a couple days, the showroom model had sold, but they just took in a trade on a very nice 2020 certified pre owned Rubicon and I bought it right then and there...

Looked nice, but not as nice as it could be. 3.5" lift and 37s made all the difference to me. Still looks a bit goofy from the rear for some reason, I think the smartcap will fix that

I went the smartcap EVO A route

 

[Tomahawk Daddy]

I put a GoFast on the back and I think it makes the truck look a lot better. Oh and a lift and 37s.

 

[JDChris]

Everyone's opinion is different, including mine. In the beginning I actually did find them ugly but once I started seeing more of them on the road, with specific configurations, I started to come around. To me, the top has to match the body or it looks funny. On the JLs / JLUs I prefer the black soft or hard tops but on the JTs it has to match. I just don't like the little bit of black. On the JLs / JLUs there is much more behind the 2nd row that distinguishes it from the rest of the Jeep.

 

[Jeepbreath]

Everyone's opinion is different, including mine. In the beginning I actually did find them ugly but once I started seeing more of them on the road, with specific configurations, I started to come around. To me, the top has to match the body or it looks funny. On the JLs / JLUs I prefer the black soft or hard tops but on the JTs it has to match. I just don't like the little bit of black. On the JLs / JLUs there is much more behind the 2nd row that distinguishes it from the rest of the Jeep.

I completely agree, and as others have said larger tires make a huge difference on the vehicle of this length. When I see the basic sport with those skinny wheels it looks horrendous and out of proportion

 

[JDChris]

I completely agree, and as others have said larger tires make a huge difference on the vehicle of this length. When I see the basic sport with those skinny wheels it looks horrendous and out of proportion

Yes! I haven't seen one with 33s that looks good. 35s (what I have) are okay, but it should really have 37s or bigger. It is probably the proportion thing, but JLs / JLUs look okay with 33s.

 

[The Crusader]

My wife insisted on a JL over a JT. A year later, I've divorced her cheating butt and bought the JT. She's driving an 8 year old Ford and not getting my money anymore. I'm not going to let her see it until I have lifted it and new wheels/tires. Our adult sons have probably told her all about it.

The only option I got out of spite to make her jealous was the heated seats/steering wheel.

 

[OngsterA]

That squared off cab needs to be balanced, all good comments so far on the 'utility' half rack, better yet with an RTT. Still on 35s but Mud Terrains help the look!

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