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The Philistine thread - non-lifted Gladiators and not likely to be, either

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It's all about how you plan to use your Jeep. Best to carefully sort all that out BEFORE you make your final model selection. I think it's fair to say that the vast majority of Rubicon models never get close to being driven in places that they are designed to handle. Most Jeep owners would be shocked to see where you can take a dead stock Jeep, if you are a reasonably skilled driver with a good spotter.
Agree with that. To many get caught up in the look, the gear and the specs rather than what it is they are trying to do.
 

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I totally thought you were at one of my favorite spots above Prescott AZ. Same view, minus the lake.
 

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Not gonna lift it. Been there, done that. Rubi sized tires are good enough. I’m getting old and stiff. Anywhere I can’t get with the truck, I’ll just take an atv. I drive to get to a certain spot, not for a challenge or pleasure. If the truck won’t do it, it’s atv time.
 

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$200 for the rubi take offs. Got JKS disconnects. Adding a Terraflex spacer to the front to negate the tiny bit of rubbing I get while flexed. Running a 33 mud tire. I'll take my Philistine comments.




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Not only is that a killer color (especially on your wheels) but the "Rat Patrol" call out takes it to an even better level!!!
 

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Thanks man. Call out to the show and the song by one of my favorite bands. Song was about the show.

Not only is that a killer color (especially on your wheels) but the "Rat Patrol" call out takes it to an even better level!!!
 

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not sure if this will kick me out of the group but picking up Rubi springs and shocks next weekend and have a 3/4 spacer for front and rear . Will be putting on my base sport , will decide on rear 3/4 spacer after I do the front. Have almost 2" rake currently at pinch welds.
 

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It's all about how you plan to use your Jeep. Best to carefully sort all that out BEFORE you make your final model selection. I think it's fair to say that the vast majority of Rubicon models never get close to being driven in places that they are designed to handle. Most Jeep owners would be shocked to see where you can take a dead stock Jeep, if you are a reasonably skilled driver with a good spotter.
Most people thought I was nuts because of the places I’d take my Taurus Limited AWD.
With the Gladiator I’m practically unstoppable!
Why bother with expensive modifications when it meets my needs just fine as it is?

Kevin
 

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Yeah I had a 71 Bug that was my go everywhere beast for years.

Most people thought I was nuts because of the places I’d take my Taurus Limited AWD.
With the Gladiator I’m practically unstoppable!
Why bother with expensive modifications when it meets my needs just fine as it is?

Kevin
 

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shhhhhhhh....it's been nice and empty
I went up there a few months back and we got some low level clouds...made for some cool pictures. And I won't be saying where it is. lol
 

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Mine got me here for lunch.
Day trip and 4wd to get to a nice empty spot.

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And that right there is the best part of my Jeep. With the kids, no place special, but special none the less. The Jeep gets us where we wouldn’t otherwise be able to go.
 

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Yup. This all day.



And that right there is the best part of my Jeep. With the kids, no place special, but special none the less. The Jeep gets us where we wouldn’t otherwise be able to go.
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