Purchasing a Diesel Gladiator - what to look for

[Pliny]

It may have the Mopar lift on it. So everything looks stock.

Zooming in it looks like there is the "Jeep Performance Parts" logo on the shock, so that seems likely.

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[Jefe1018]

Looks great. Congrats.

 

[LOL WUT]

Zooming in it looks like there is the "Jeep Performance Parts" logo on the shock, so that seems likely.

Good eye! That’s exactly what it is!

 

[Pliny]

Ways to be more sure of which lift you have are to see if your rear axle has the 2" bump stop extensions as shown at the top of this image:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/attachments/1000002591-jpg.391891/

For the fronts not sure that the diesel lift has the same bump stop extension as the 3.6, but if there is something installed inside you front spring at the bottom on the axle that has a "cupped" top surface with a Mopar logo that would also be a good clue.

The coil springs should have tags with part numbers on them, can search for those and see if they are included in the diesel lift kit.

p.s. I have diesel envy.

p.p.s. Is she going to let you drive it?

 

[Camaroboi13]

The drive home was enjoyable at 75mph for about an hour while the lie-o-meter on the dash said I got 23mpg.

Curious to know why you think that’s a lie? Definitely your first Jeep diesel I see

 

[LOL WUT]

Ways to be more sure of which lift you have are to see if your rear axle has the 2" bump stop extensions as shown at the top of this image:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/attachments/1000002591-jpg.391891/

For the fronts not sure that the diesel lift has the same bump stop extension as the 3.6, but if there is something installed inside you front spring at the bottom on the axle that has a "cupped" top surface with a Mopar logo that would also be a good clue.

The coil springs should have tags with part numbers on them, can search for those and see if they are included in the diesel lift kit.

p.s. I have diesel envy.

p.p.s. Is she going to let you drive it?

The springs definitely have the cupped bump stop extension! Thanks for the heads up!

And yes she surely will let me drive (occasionally ). I have a very tolerant better half. The only reason we got this is because my other car became “too racecar” to work for us in a practical sense and I couldn't buy a daily driver that I didn’t love. I am certainly a lucky guy.

 

[LOL WUT]

Curious to know why you think that’s a lie? Definitely your first Jeep diesel I see

With the 37s I was thinking upper teens max. Low 20 mpgs is just a cherry on top! I guess historically the dash vs hand calculating usually gave me results with the dash over reporting MPGs. However, I will absolutely not argue with it!

 

[Camaroboi13]

With the 37s I was thinking upper teens max. Low 20 mpgs is just a cherry on top! I guess historically the dash vs hand calculating usually gave me results with the dash over reporting MPGs. However, I will absolutely not argue with it!

I’m on 4.5” lift with 37s and I’m 21.5-22.5 all day. If I get out on the highway it will continue to climb in mpg. Get used to it, you accidentally bought the greatest Jeep of all time.

 

[Tom C]

I’m on 4.5” lift with 37s and I’m 21.5-22.5 all day. If I get out on the highway it will continue to climb in mpg. Get used to it, you accidentally bought the greatest Jeep of all time.

He’s not exaggerating. Mine has no lift, all season tires, my average mpg is 26, and I regularly hit 30 mpg on the highway.

 

[JTRDistraction]

Another thing to check would be tire calibration for your mpg/tach. Tazer, J-scan, dealer, speed match with a buddy, etc... Otherwise, your hand calculation would be off unless using gps.

 

[Jefe1018]

With the 37s I was thinking upper teens max. Low 20 mpgs is just a cherry on top! I guess historically the dash vs hand calculating usually gave me results with the dash over reporting MPGs. However, I will absolutely not argue with it!

I average 22mpg highway with your identical set up. I wouldn’t say it’s too far off at all.

 

[Redfour5]

Update in post 10.

I have a deposit on a 2021 diesel gladiator rubicon that I intend to purchase tomorrow so long as its condition and operability checks out. I haven’t seen it in person yet as it’s a bit of a drive away from where we live. But we are hoping to give it a thorough look over tomorrow and hand over the funds.

I am pretty well versed with vehicles but outside of the normal Items to inspect, is there anything specific to gladiators and the diesel that I should be looking for? It does still have 2 years 5 months and 70,000 miles left on the powertrain warranty.

What to look out for... The check engine light?

 

[LOL WUT]

What to look out for... The check engine light?

Thanks, you’re only 8 months late with this stellar advice.

 

[Redfour5]

Thanks, you’re only 8 months late with this stellar advice.

Oh, you already found it.

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