Mojave Build: 21 Sarge Green

[3oi]

Hey Everyone. New Gladiator owner and returning to the Jeep family. Previously had a Grand Cherokee, JKU Sahara, and even an original Scrambler (miss that one!).

After lots of debate on trim, diesel or gas, driving quite a few, and even briefly considering a JL4xe, I kept coming back to the Mojave as my favorite. I like the idea of going fast on trails more than rock crawling, so the Mojave is the ideal choice for me.

My goal in mods is to have fun, keep an eye on practicality and usefulness for my purposes, and still make allowances for creativity.

Installed Tracker:
Oracle Vector Grill
Nitto Ridge Grappler 35x12.5R17
Fuel D723 Militia -12mm offset
Diamondback HD Tonneau
AEV 2" Mojave Lift Kit
AEV Geometry Correction Brackets

Pending and On Order:
ADD Mojave Stealth Fighter Front Bumper
ADD Stealth Fighter Rear Bumper
Iron Cross Sidearm Steps
Fox ATS Steering Stabilizer


Original options list included as per window sticker:

Leather–Trimmed Bucket Seats with Sport Bolsters
Customer Preferred Package 24D
Trailer–Tow Package Class IV Receiver Hitch Trailer–Hitch Zoom
8.4–Inch Radio and Premium Audio Group Uconnect® 4C
Auxiliary Switch Group
Hardtop Headliner by Mopar®
Trail RailTM Management System
Truck Bed 115–Volt AC Outlet
Lockable Rear Underseat Storage Bin
Interior Assist Handles by Mopar®
Windshield Tie–Down Strap by Mopar®
8–Speed Automatic 850RE Transmission
Selec–Speed® Control
Transmission Skid–Plate
Selec–Trac® Full Time 4WD System
Windshield with Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Remote–Proximity Keyless–Entry
Body–Color Freedom Top® 3–Piece Hard Top
Heavy–Duty Rock Slider with Step Assist by Mopar®
Body–Color Fender Flares
Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker
17–Inch x 7.5–Inch Low–Gloss Black Polished Wheels
Remote–Start System
Locking Lug–Nuts
Spray–In Bedliner by Mopar®
Jeep Trail–Rated Kit

Stock photos: Showroom, Sun, Snow

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[3oi]

First set of mods:

Oracle Vector Grill
Nitto Ridge Grappler 35x12.5R17
Fuel D723 Militia -12mm offset

 

[Just_Joe]

I got close to the same spec. Ive had mine a few weeks

 

[willhonkforparts]

Hey Everyone. New Gladiator owner and returning to the Jeep family. Previously had a Grand Cherokee, JKU Sahara, and even an original Scrambler (miss that one!).

After lots of debate on trim, diesel or gas, driving quite a few, and even briefly considering a JL4xe, I kept coming back to the Mojave as my favorite. I like the idea of going fast on trails more than rock crawling, so the Mojave is the ideal choice for me.

My goal in mods is to have fun, keep an eye on practicality and usefulness for my purposes, and still make allowances for creativity.

Options list included as per window sticker:

Leather–Trimmed Bucket Seats with Sport Bolsters
Customer Preferred Package 24D
Trailer–Tow Package Class IV Receiver Hitch Trailer–Hitch Zoom
8.4–Inch Radio and Premium Audio Group Uconnect® 4C
Auxiliary Switch Group
Hardtop Headliner by Mopar®
Trail RailTM Management System
Truck Bed 115–Volt AC Outlet
Lockable Rear Underseat Storage Bin
Interior Assist Handles by Mopar®
Windshield Tie–Down Strap by Mopar®
8–Speed Automatic 850RE Transmission
Selec–Speed® Control
Transmission Skid–Plate
Selec–Trac® Full Time 4WD System
Windshield with Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Remote–Proximity Keyless–Entry
Body–Color Freedom Top® 3–Piece Hard Top
Heavy–Duty Rock Slider with Step Assist by Mopar®
Body–Color Fender Flares
Wireless Bluetooth® Speaker
17–Inch x 7.5–Inch Low–Gloss Black Polished Wheels
Remote–Start System
Locking Lug–Nuts
Spray–In Bedliner by Mopar®
Jeep Trail–Rated Kit

Stock photos: Showroom, Sun, Snow

Welcome back!! Good choice, the Mojave is a great rig.

 

[3oi]

I got close to the same spec. Ive had mine a few weeks

Very nice. Looks like the tri-fold tonneau cover on yours as well.

Welcome back!! Good choice, the Mojave is a great rig.

Thanks. Jeep drives are fun drives!

 

[3oi]

Excited with this delivery!

 

[Just_Joe]

Very nice. Looks like the tri-fold tonneau cover on yours as well.



Thanks. Jeep drives are fun drives!

Yes, it came with it. I wasn't crazy about it at first because I like to haul gravel and such in the bed, but I guess it comes off easy, so it stays for now.

 

[3oi]

Installed this week:

AEV Mojave 2” Lift
AEV Geometry Brackets - huge difference in steering and wander at highway speeds (80+). Nice!
Diamondback HD Tonneau Smooth

 

[pmh076]

How hard was the Diamondback install?

Installed this week:

AEV Mojave 2” Lift
AEV Geometry Brackets - huge difference in steering and wander at highway speeds (80+). Nice!
Diamondback HD Tonneau Smooth

 

[3oi]

How hard was the Diamondback install?

Took me about 4 hours in total, but I did not rush it. Hardest/longest part for me was the initial prep-work of removing the trail rails and bed caps. Once the prep work is done, the actual installation of the cover was smooth and very straight forward. I took my time here and tightened, adjusted, and re-adjusted to get the fit just right, at least to my eyes.

My recommendations:

1. If doing again, I would buy the replacement bed caps ahead of time and do the rip-n-replace method. It's a frustrating endeavor and there will be curse words.

2. I did not have a second person at home at the time of adjusting the locking mechanism, so I used 3 of my kettlebells above the panel I was working on. That added about 140 pounds in total and helped get a very tight seal.

 

[pmh076]

Thank you! My biggest concern was removing the bedrails and how much of a pain that would be. I was debating on buying them and then just replacing, but its been hard to gauge if that was easier or not.

Took me about 4 hours in total, but I did not rush it. Hardest/longest part for me was the initial prep-work of removing the trail rails and bed caps. Once the prep work is done, the actual installation of the cover was smooth and very straight forward. I took my time here and tightened, adjusted, and re-adjusted to get the fit just right, at least to my eyes.

My recommendations:

1. If doing again, I would buy the replacement bed caps ahead of time and do the rip-n-replace method. It's a frustrating endeavor and there will be curse words.

2. I did not have a second person at home at the time of adjusting the locking mechanism, so I used 3 of my kettlebells above the panel I was working on. That added about 140 pounds in total and helped get a very tight seal.

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