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

[ShadowsPapa]

Outside of a possible front end level in the future, mine is staying as is. I like the look of the 33’s, & I don’t do any heavy rock crawling, just getting to hunting/fishing spots & light trail riding. Besides, with a double hip replacement & arthritis in both knees the less climbing the better. Makes it easier to get the grandson in & out of his car seat too.

Excellent use of these trucks - and, when you two are done, I've got two Jeeps here that need that grandfather and grandson team touch.
That brings back very fond memories of me and my grandfather in my early years. Except back then I stood on the front seat beside him - and when I was 4 or 5, he used to let me shift the car when he pushed the clutch (column shift)
We were "buds" and seeing that picture - it's just so cool.

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[BAT]

Just yesterday had another person in a jeep pull alongside me at the gas pump. Commented he really liked the truck. Then the next sentence out of his mouth was "When are you going lift it and put bigger tires" . I just politely told him no plans to lift and will possibly move to 35's once I wear out the current tires. His next comment was "Ah man you need to lift that thing". He then drove off. Now I can't say one way or the other as I don't know the guy. But from the looks of his jeep and him I don't think he has done much of any rock crawling. That however is just an opinion formed that his jeep was in pristine condition and did not look to have any scraps, dents, etc. No winch (Not saying its necessary to rock crawl or other). It was lifted on what appear to be 37" tires. All I could do was just shake my head and keep pumping gas and crying at dollar signs kept ringing up on the pump

 

[jjdustr340]

Not lifted, but leveled and riding on 34’s.....

 

[Jason Oliver]

Not lifted, but leveled and riding on 34’s.....

So, you did what - lowered one end to "level" it?

 

[jjdustr340]

So, you did what - lowered one end to "level" it?

Teraflex 1.5 leveling kit in the front
It’s more of a play on words, since it’s not actually a “lift” ?

 

[StitchGrau]

No plans to lift. But, will upsize the tires when the time comes.

 

[pcrawfordpt]

Not sure if this counts, but I put the TeraFlex 1.5 leveling kit and Daystar rear .75 spacer to keep a little rake for towing/payload. I think it’s the perfect combo. New wheels, but stock tires.

 

[jcarbs]

Not sure if this counts, but I put the TeraFlex 1.5 leveling kit and Daystar rear .75 spacer to keep a little rake for towing/payload. I think it’s the perfect combo. New wheels, but sock tires.

Love the wheels - may I ask which ones they are?

 

[Darel]

Joining this crowd proudly. Just ordered my '21 JT Rubi. I don't have time to devote an entire day to fourwheeling, let alone a weekend, let alone a month getting lost in Utah or Montana and having to fix my daily driver for weeks after. Been there, done that. Had more lifted / wheeled Jeeps and Scouts than you can imagine. I might put 35s on it because they fit stock, but at this point in my life that warranty and a cushy interior is more important than anything else. I don't have time or money for a d&*k-measuring contest, I just want the last truck I'll ever buy, and this is it.

 

[Sarge502]

Probably not lifting. Probably doing a Teraflex leveling kit at most I’d imagine. Will be getting the equivalent of 35s put on the stock wheels soon though.

 

[pcrawfordpt]

Love the wheels - may I ask which ones they are?

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[El Guapo]

No plans to lift….stock Rubi gets me anywhere I have a desire to go. Might go to 35’s when the stockers wear out, but that’s all.

 

[PDiddy]

I was just browsing through this thread and am now wondering… am I a Philistine?

I thought my 1.5” leveling in the front and .75” in the back was enough to put me in the lifted category, but I see others on here have added pucks to theirs. I did add 35s too, but they fit stock so.. maybe?!

Side note, Goliath was a philistine.

 

[slim chance]

been reading this thread, NO major mods for me... go look at this site ( https://tiresize.com/comparison/ )

to get an idea of what the different tire sizes change....

 

[whiteglad]

I am satisfied with 33" tires and no lift. I have no desire to create a faux-monster truck to please the mall rats.

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