Jeep Gladiator Nighthawk - Best Bang for Your Buck?

[DarthAWM]

The least they could have done is supercharged or turbo charge it add some horsepower. Ohhh big deal it's got some black accents.....boring just a 3.6 dressed up and nowhere to go

Seriously why does any manufacturer offer a car with less than 600 hp?

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[Alpine Warthog]

Seems like its a good set up. Posi in the back is the only thing I regret not getting in my sport.

 

[JerseyMark]

Thanks! I've seen some things listed as limited spin differentials, is this the same as limited slip?

Yes, I believe that is the same. Other synonyms for a limited slip differential are a Trac-Lok or Posi Differential

 

[rjley]

I think the only thing that the Nighthawk doesn't have over the Sport S (besides the option for max tow) is adaptive cruise control.

 

[Blaine]

unless you really want the adaptive cruise control, I'd say avoid it. The camera is up behind the review mirror, which means a windshield replacement requires a camera calibration, which is not cheap. If you know anything about jeep windshields, it's only a matter of time before it needs to be replaced.

 

[rjley]

Thank you for all the advice! I'm waiting to jump on a Nighthawk as soon as I can find a dealer to go for the price I want. There's a High Velocity that's tempting me...

 

[Pliny]

Seriously why does any manufacturer offer a truck with less than 600 ft. lbs. of torque?

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[flipmode]

I'm not planning on running more than 33s so I think 3.73 should be fine, and if I decide to go up that price is considered in the price as the NH is cheaper than other packages besides the Sport. From what I could tell, I don't think you get adaptive cruise control with the Nighthawk. I've never had it so I can't tell if it's worth it or not.

I've got 33's on my factory 20's and the 3.73 feels just fine- very nearly stock and I get to 8th all the time. The problem is the 20" rim wants moar rubber around it. So the itch to go 35" will get you, and then your talking a gear swap. Just my opinion.

 

[rjley]

I've got 33's on my factory 20's and the 3.73 feels just fine- very nearly stock and I get to 8th all the time. The problem is the 20" rim wants moar rubber around it. So the itch to go 35" will get you, and then your talking a gear swap. Just my opinion.

I plan on picking up some 17s from FMP and selling the 20s

 

[JeepNightHawk]

The nighthawk is what the Willis was 3 years ago. A Gladiator with dana 44s without a lock diff. However, it has tru-lok. You kinda of get a locking diff.

 

[BlackRuby23]

Seriously why does any manufacturer offer a car with less than 600 hp?

4 mpg around town ain't pretty.

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