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The indications on this thread are the press is starting to drive them but are under a gag order until March. I would think the press wouldn't be able to give a first impression write up without a price to go along in the article, so hopefully we'll see pricing in March...
My comment was just hopeful regarding the price. Mining the hashtag for pics, many of the writers saying the embargo ends March 31. It sounds like they take them home and use them as daily drivers for a couple of weeks. That would make sense: they can run through three cycles that way.
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My comment was just hopeful regarding the price. Mining the hashtag for pics, many of the writers saying the embargo ends March 31. It sounds like they take them home and use them as daily drivers for a couple of weeks. That would make sense: they can run through three cycles that way.
I wish they'd loan me one. I need to pick up some plywood.
 

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Looks like none of the Gladiators being driven are late availability colors.
 

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Jeepinsider on YouTube claims the paint code for gator is the same as Deep Beryl Green Pearl Coat that Jeep has used in the past.
He laid out a good case... and then pics of gator Gladiators on the factory floor started showing up. I think he's wrong. It's definitely more OD than a sparkly forest green.
 

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That is a most interesting picture. It looks like this Gladiator does not have the trail rail system on it. But I can clearly see 2 D rings at the front of it. And you mention that it has a bed power outlet on it. Do you have any other pictures of this bed? I would love to see them as I have never seen a picture of a bed of a Gladiator without the trail rail system on it. Thanks to post more pictures if you have more. And do you have any pictures of the rear bumper of this truck? Oh and where did you see this one, what show?

Those D rings have to be standard, right? I'm hoping they are not part of the package.

Also no bedliner. First I have seen like that. Looks more like a truck!

I missed the bed plug pic somehow. That would be great stand-alone with no power doors.

Is this a JT Sport?
 

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Jeepinsider on YouTube claims the paint code for gator is the same as Deep Beryl Green Pearl Coat that Jeep has used in the past.
Yea, that video is old news now ! Me thinks HE is about to quit his Jeep Job - so he has hinted, and do Youtube (?) full time or something ? He needs to be careful what he says - they just might Fire him before he can quit ! to be fare, he has had some GOOD info. up till this Paint color thing .
 
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Can't wait until TFL gets a hold of it!
Me to sorta . The TFL gang are pretty much part of the Jeep/Ram Fan Club ! They scratch each others backs and the symbiotic relationship seems to work ! They ARE "entertaining" at least and put out some good info. when it suits both parties . A general search on YouTube for gladiator info. usually gives other nice video options as well as TFL . . . which makes for a couple hours of fun viewing, and more angst over the delays ! Fun Times . . . :rock:
 
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Those D rings have to be standard, right? I'm hoping they are not part of the package.

Also no bedliner. First I have seen like that. Looks more like a truck!

I missed the bed plug pic somehow. That would be great stand-alone with no power doors.

Is this a JT Sport?

D rings are standard. Plug is part part of the cargo management package. What pic are you looking at, and why do think sport? If it’s cause there is no bed liner that is a separate option and not standard on any trim.
 

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did anybody else know the grill was bigger than the JL? So does that mean grills aren't interchangable? What about hoods, fenders, bumpers with JL?

hmmmm

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Those are equal in size. The screening is different however....

EDIT: Responded when I saw this, now that I am at th end, I see it was quoted 4 times.... LOL
 
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did anybody else know the grill was bigger than the JL? So does that mean grills aren't interchangable? What about hoods, fenders, bumpers with JL?

hmmmm

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Actually, from what Ive seen/read/heard the front end is the same (fenders, flares, hoods) HOWEVER, as far as the grill is concerned, if you look VERY VERY closely, the grille IS different. Same size perimeter but the slots are wider, strips in between the slots are a tiny bit thinner (for said extra air flow and cooling). SO.... a JL grill would fit but JT would probably run a little hotter from the loss of air flow on radiator... This however brings up another question...Could a JL owner throw on a JT grill and get better cooling while crawling???
 

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Actually, from what Ive seen/read/heard the front end is the same (fenders, flares, hoods) HOWEVER, as far as the grill is concerned, if you look VERY VERY closely, the grille IS different. Same size perimeter but the slots are wider, strips in between the slots are a tiny bit thinner (for said extra air flow and cooling). SO.... a JL grill would fit but JT would probably run a little hotter from the loss of air flow on radiator... This however brings up another question...Could a JL owner throw on a JT grill and get better cooling while crawling???
Well good, I wasn't thinking the grill slots could just be bigger. Lol, oops
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