New Member from MN

[MNhunter1]

Just wanted to say hello. Just joined the forum after spending several weeks/months pouring over all the threads. In the market for a new Gladiator and trying to gather as much information as I can. Kids are finally out of car seats and the miniature van is ready to find a new home. Was looking at full size trucks, but came back to the Gladiator as a much more enjoyable and practical option for me. Used to drive a '95 YJ and have always been a big fan of the M715. Going back and forth between the Mojave(adding the AEV 2" spacer and 35's) or Max Tow(adding either AEV or Clayton 2.5" and 35's). Located in Rochester, MN

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[Gvsukids]

Have you driven either? Both built for different purposes, but you can't change the tow rating.

 

[Gvsukids]

Going back and forth between the Mojave(adding the AEV 2" spacer and 35's) or Max Tow(adding either AEV or Clayton 2.5" and 35's).

Have you driven either? Both built for different purposes, but you can't change the tow rating.

 

[MNhunter1]

Have you driven either? Both built for different purposes, but you can't change the tow rating.

Have yet to sit in one. Only two Rubi's on our local lot and every time I stop by it's after hours and no one is around to provide access. I do have a co-worker with a Sport S Max Tow that is open to letting me take it out for a drive.

Not as concerned about the tow rating as I am the axles and 4.10. Just know I won't be able to live with the stock stance on the Sport S and will be going with a conservative lift and 35 AT's. My aluminum boat is well within the tow capacity of any model. This will be a daily driver with ~90% road use. I hunt, fish, and live in MN, so occasional off road and seasonal snow driving.

 

[Dryfly24]

Have yet to sit in one. Only two Rubi's on our local lot and every time I stop by it's after hours and no one is around to provide access. I do have a co-worker with a Sport S Max Tow that is open to letting me take it out for a drive.

Not as concerned about the tow rating as I am the axles and 4.10. Just know I won't be able to live with the stock stance on the Sport S and will be going with a conservative lift and 35 AT's. My aluminum boat is well within the tow capacity of any model. This will be a daily driver with ~90% road use. I hunt, fish, and live in MN, so occasional off road and seasonal snow driving.

Get one. I don’t think you’ll regret it. From the day they announced they’d be making these things, to the day I drove one off the lot, I knew I wouldn’t be happy till I had one. My favorite truck in the forty-four years I’ve been driving.

I live in NM, but my son lives in Waconia. I drive it up there often. My grandkids love it as much as me.

 

[Broccoli]

Welcome. I’m a single Father of 3 in Bemidji. Got a Mojave last summer and love it.

 

[saintpauljeff]

Welcome from another Gladiator Minnesotan ??

 

[MNhunter1]

Welcome. I’m a single Father of 3 in Bemidji. Got a Mojave last summer and love it.

I have two boys, ages 9 and 10. Been driving a minivan since they were babies, now its time to get back into a truck. Had a '84 K10 before I need a back seat.

 

[Broccoli]

I have two boys, ages 9 and 10. Been driving a minivan since they were babies, now its time to get back into a truck. Had a '84 K10 before I need a back seat.

Your boys will love it! Especially in the summer!

 

[Pat2Alaska]

Welcome! I’ve had two JTs now and can definitely recommend them! If you want the best deal close to you contact Spencer with Motor Inn in Spirit Lake, Iowa. @spenchey

 

[spenchey]

Glad you're here!

Reach out to me if I can ever be of assistance!

 

[ReverendZ]

As others have said Welcome from another MN Gladiator out of Brainerd. I got Mac's Toe Nacho Cheese. If you don't need the towing then I would go Rubi or Mojave. I would have gone Rubi 6spd but need to tow sometimes.

 

[MNhunter1]

Glad you're here!

Reach out to me if I can ever be of assistance!

Sent you an email last week. I'll be back in touch when I'm ready to pull the trigger.

 

[Willpower1]

welcome. This is a fantastic resource for you. I had a ‘19 JLR that I traded for my Mojave. Absolutely LOVE this truck. You can’t go wrong with a Gladiator imo. You’ll love it!

 

[IRQ]

Welcome. I’m a single Father of 3 in Bemidji. Got a Mojave last summer and love it.

Do you have an Oakley sticker in your rear window?

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