New gladiator diesel owner- suggestions for budget oriented overland build

[BlueScapegoat]

40s ? Looks good

Yes. Ran 37s on the same setup without the gutted fender for a couple years. Worked equally as well.

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[Vtur]

AEV HD diesel coils, plus 3/4" coil spacer in the front. In this configuration with the weight of the winch, rack, rtt, etc, it measures a 4" lift. I run the Fox 5110003 (3.5-4.0) shocks and I think they pair quite nicely. Those shocks fully drooped in the front are right at the limit of the factory front driveshaft.

I also run Core4x4 arms with Johnny Joints and a triangulated Rock Krawler rear which requires making certain aspects of the vehicle... lighter.

I drive it across the country, tackle some pretty hardcore trails, and drive it back no problem.

It's not budget overall but it's pieced together and I did it over time, buying a little here and there. The approach was surprisingly budget.

That's one good looking Jeep

 

[sparks702]

AEV HD diesel coils, plus 3/4" coil spacer in the front. In this configuration with the weight of the winch, rack, rtt, etc, it measures a 4" lift. I run the Fox 5110003 (3.5-4.0) shocks and I think they pair quite nicely. Those shocks fully drooped in the front are right at the limit of the factory front driveshaft.

I also run Core4x4 arms with Johnny Joints and a triangulated Rock Krawler rear which requires making certain aspects of the vehicle... lighter.

I drive it across the country, tackle some pretty hardcore trails, and drive it back no problem.

It's not budget overall but it's pieced together and I did it over time, buying a little here and there. The approach was surprisingly budget.

finally decided going to be running a similar setup. Decided to go with running a similar setup core 4x4 arms, evo diesel 4.5 springs and bilstein 5160‘s ( might return these as I can’t find anyone that has the rears in stock). How do you like the Fox’s ? Would you say you do more crawling or fire road type of trails ? While my last build was more of a crawler, I found myself really enjoying desert running at a reasonable speed.

 

[BlueScapegoat]

finally decided going to be running a similar setup. Decided to go with running a similar setup core 4x4 arms, evo diesel 4.5 springs and bilstein 5160‘s ( might return these as I can’t find anyone that has the rears in stock). How do you like the Fox’s ? Would you say you do more crawling or fire road type of trails ? While my last build was more of a crawler, I found myself really enjoying desert running at a reasonable speed.

Definitely more of a crawler. The Foxes pair really well with the AEV coils, imo. I've got no complaints. They were only $755 total through Clayton when I bought them. I would think you'd want ones with external reservoirs at a minimum if you're looking for higher speed driving and washboards.

I had considered those 5160s as well but being in the north the steel body scared me away. Rusty shocks are ugly and don't last long. I've heard they ride great but rust quick.

Could just go all out with some Kings!

 

[Trail_Limo_Tim]

I 've had several lifts in the past (EVO. MC) and this time did the same as RustyPW on my JT. Went with Clayton diesel springs / kit 2.5" in front with JKS adjustable hydraulic bump stops so that I can adjust the lift and level everything and 3.5" HD diesel springs in the rear. Trussed the front axle, RCV's chrome/moly axles in rear. Really like the ride and handling.

Do you carry much extra weight in the bed or did you just want to keep a good rake? Any pics?

 

[Tulbox]

@ Bluescapegoat

I tow an RV and plan on a lift as well as 37" tires. What gears might you be running with yours and do you tow anything? Thanks

 

[Stan H]

@ Bluescapegoat

I tow an RV and plan on a lift as well as 37" tires. What gears might you be running with yours and do you tow anything? Thanks

Is the RV your towing a class A or Class C ? Which I don't know of any gearing that can help that .
Now if your speaking of a Camper or Trailer what is the length and weight of said item ? I if your towing & going to 37's then possibly consider 4.88 or 5.13's which will give back some torque and aid in the pulling if you dont then you probably won't see the last few gears of you transmission .

 

[Chance575]

Stage 2, 37s, 4.88s on 4.5 evo lift, I tow a 19’ 5500 lbs single axle travel trailer. It squats the rear pretty good and ive added the black air bags to help. No power problems and trans is happy, oil temps do get high and I’ve gotten a P00af code several times. Just added methanol injection and oil cooler is on the way. Gonna replace the actuato on the turbo to fix code issue.

also DD 20 miles to work everyday and would change anything

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