My 5.7L Hemi Gladiator Conversion

[USN_JeepJL]

Running Wilwoods all around.

I'm assuming you're running 18's to clear them? I almost pulled the trigger the day they released them but I didn't feel like replacing my brand new wheels and tires. It's a shame too since my last XJ had wilwoods and my current MJ will have wilwoods on its JK axles.

Also... I have alreay been contemplating selling my SRT and having AMW4x4 do a hemi swap. Unfortunately I'm in TX.

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[#HuckleberryJeep]

Yeah, buying a set of Dana Spicer Ultimate 60s off the shelf is about 15K, but subtract the cost of the axles you are not buying from that - because you are getting this from the factory (hypothetically) - and not replacing your factory axles with aftermarket ones. What do stock Gladiator axles cost? 3K? 5K? 7K? I have no idea. But you see my point?

Valid point.

 

[JTPatriot]

Also... I have alreay been contemplating selling my SRT and having AMW4x4 do a hemi swap. Unfortunately I'm in TX.

Exodus4x4 in New Braunfels TX is an authorized installer for AMW4x4.

 

[Mopar King]

I'm assuming you're running 18's to clear them? I almost pulled the trigger the day they released them but I didn't feel like replacing my brand new wheels and tires. It's a shame too since my last XJ had wilwoods and my current MJ will have wilwoods on its JK axles.

Also... I have alreay been contemplating selling my SRT and having AMW4x4 do a hemi swap. Unfortunately I'm in TX.

I am on 18s, yes. That was the minimum for Wilwoods as you sound to already know. That upgrade was worth EVERY penny.

Go to Bubba at Exodus. He is in TX and is a AMW preferred installer.

 

[cgflyer]

Yeah, that's what I would have thought. I asked because I thought they were 37s (bad eye), and some people on this forum say that they are running 37s with the 3.6 on Rubicon gears (4.10) with no problems. I had 4.56 gears in my 3.6 Wrangler on 35s, so I think 4.88 would be about right for 37s (with the 3.6). I have no idea about gears for the 3.0, so thanks for your reply!

Very little problems with my 37's on stock 4.10 gears with MT...I do have a Pulsar tuner though and am driving in the Tow tune vs the economy tune. I actually like 4th gear now better with the 37's than I did with my 35's...I will re-gear at some point but will go 4.56

 

[Mopar King]

The build got to costing to much......so there is a cover charge to live vicariously through me now. ha-ha, sorry couldn't help myself!

 

[shrinkhead]

I'm assuming you're running 18's to clear them? I almost pulled the trigger the day they released them but I didn't feel like replacing my brand new wheels and tires. It's a shame too since my last XJ had wilwoods and my current MJ will have wilwoods on its JK axles.

Also... I have alreay been contemplating selling my SRT and having AMW4x4 do a hemi swap. Unfortunately I'm in TX.

I am in MA and have my 392 swap done at RUBITRUX in NC in three weeks. They are taking care of the logistics as well in terms of scheduling pickup and really everything else. Plus they cover 50% of the transportation cost (which is not a lot overall actually). Give Jesse a call at Rubi (or AMW I don't think you can go wrong with either). My truck is going to go down in a couple weeks and I am pumped. I may start a competing 6.4L conversion thread ha ha. Point being no need to be able to drive to the shop. I had Wilwoods on my built Mustang and I loved them so much. Did not know they are an option for the gladiator!!!!

 

[JTPatriot]

I am in MA and have my 392 swap done at RUBITRUX in NC in three weeks. They are taking care of the logistics as well in terms of scheduling pickup and really everything else. Plus they cover 50% of the transportation cost (which is not a lot overall actually). Give Jesse a call at Rubi (or AMW I don't think you can go wrong with either). My truck is going to go down in a couple weeks and I am pumped. I may start a competing 6.4L conversion thread ha ha. Point being no need to be able to drive to the shop. I had Wilwoods on my built Mustang and I loved them so much. Did not know they are an option for the gladiator!!!!

How far is the haul and if you do not mind how much is it to haul?

 

[shrinkhead]

How far is the haul and if you do not mind how much is it to haul?

900 miles and 1800 bucks of which Rubi covers half so 900 bucks for me and that's roundtrip. It's also fully insured.

 

[Mopar King]

Looks like mostly suspension work today. Coming along nicely!

 

[shrinkhead]

Looks like mostly suspension work today. Coming along nicely!

Man those falcons are sexy. I am on the fence on those and it's a very low fence ha!

 

[Mac]

Surprised you went with the Falcons everything I have read says they ride very firm even harsh on the lowest setting.

 

[shrinkhead]

Surprised you went with the Falcons everything I have read says they ride very firm even harsh on the lowest setting.

They are adjustable no? And tuned for the weight of the HEMI. Rubi highly suggested to swap those in

 

[shrinkhead]

I’ve been running my 6.4L hemi equipped JTR for just over a year now. it has 37’s with the stock 4.10 gears and the only other drivetrain upgrade is the tranny. I think this combination is about perfect. I even towed my ‘64 Corvette from Atlanta to upstate NY about a month ago. Did 65 through the VA mountains in 8th most of the way.

I would be careful about characterizing an engine based on a single platform experience and extrapolating that experience into other platforms. Particular with different tunes, different exhaust and intake configurations, different chassis set ups, and different driver expectations.

I‘m very happy to hear that people are happy with their configuration. Variety is the spice of life and clearly there Is an engine for every appetite.

What lift are you are running?

 

[Mopar King]

Man those falcons are sexy. I am on the fence on those and it's a very low fence ha!

Thanks, I agree. From what I have heard (and AMW echoed) they are the absolute best on the market! I am coming off the Fox's from Mopar so I am expecting a pretty big difference!

Low fence, ha-ha! Check out Rebel Offroad's site. They have them at the best price I have seen. AMW matched them for me even though theirs are specifically built for the Hemi weight threshold.

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