The “Red Queen” -build and journey

[ScoGlad21]

Question for you... I have recently purchased the 3.5 MC Gamechanger for my 2021 diesel Gladiator. I've studied many photos of Gladiators with this kit. Some look very level and some look a little droopy in back (not sure if it's camera angle or ??). Anyway, I'm contemplating pre-emptively installing daystar 3/4" polyurethane spacers in the rear when I do the kit install (don't want to have to do thigns twice). I prefer level but I also prefer slight rear rake over slight rear droop. What is your take?

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[sass JT]

Personally I like some rake. Now I got my lift on early 2020 and it had some rake but about a year later I ran into a guy, that had the same lift and his was level… I have no idea of how it would change. But it’s personal preference, honestly which way you want to go. If it was me I’d probably do the 3/4 spacer in the rear. I have found I’m at max down travel but still have room for up travel.

I hope this helps

 

[ScoGlad21]

Personally I like some rake. Now I got my lift on early 2020 and it had some rake but about a year later I ran into a guy, that had the same lift and his was level… I have no idea of how it would change. But it’s personal preference, honestly which way you want to go. If it was me I’d probably do the 3/4 spacer in the rear. I have found I’m at max down travel but still have room for up travel.

I hope this helps

Thanks. Just ordered the spacers. I think the fender placements give an optical illusion so mild rake looks pretty level.

 

[sass JT]

Definitely true… worst case scenario if they are too much for you, you can sell em to another member or hold onto them if you decide to put a bunch of weight stuff in the back.

 

[sass JT]

The queen with all the driving she does needed to be a little lighter on her feet. So we changed out rims to black rhino sentinel’s. Also she was getting tired of waiting on the trailhead to get on the trails, so we made sure to add the apex rpv valves. And to keep style up, did some red lugnuts for now.

 

[sass JT]

Can you say Molle? My queen can… lol… she got dressed up with some Builtright industries side molle panels with thier rotopax and quick fist mounts. Got a fire extinguisher thrown in too.

got her soft top put on for da summer… gonna enjoy that flow through

ps… my rotopax was from a previous build… gonna carry gas with me. And I did make a YouTube vid… it’s short if you can stand it lol

 

[Zero_Accel]

I really shouldn't be on this thread man, you're making me want to spend more on my own money pit!

Looks great!

 

[sass JT]

I really shouldn't be on this thread man, you're making me want to spend more on my own money pit!

Looks great!

Thank you for the kind words.

Trust me… it doesn’t get any easier! Lol… I have a few more things going on because my queen is soooo demanding… and I’m going to Moab here in may

 

[Free2roam]

Can you say Molle? My queen can… lol… she got dressed up with some Builtright industries side molle panels with thier rotopax and quick fist mounts. Got a fire extinguisher thrown in too.

got her soft top put on for da summer… gonna enjoy that flow through

ps… my rotopax was from a previous build… gonna carry gas with me. And I did make a YouTube vid… it’s short if you can stand it lol

Is the sledge hammer to keep her in line? Or does she give you the attitude adjustment? ?

 

[sass JT]

Is the sledge hammer to keep her in line? Or does she give you the attitude adjustment? ?

Depends on the day! Lol ?

 

[sass JT]

After seeing soo many people enjoying their steel steering gear, I picked one up from @AllMoparParts.com. It’s now a pleasure to drive the queen.

 

[sass JT]

Sorry no pictures today… the queen got a little bit more toward vision today. Put in a z automotive front camera. The install wasn’t too bad

 

[ScoGlad21]

Personally I like some rake. Now I got my lift on early 2020 and it had some rake but about a year later I ran into a guy, that had the same lift and his was level… I have no idea of how it would change. But it’s personal preference, honestly which way you want to go. If it was me I’d probably do the 3/4 spacer in the rear. I have found I’m at max down travel but still have room for up travel.

I hope this helps

Finished everything up last week and a trip to the alignment shop later, here it is with the 3.5 Gamechanger and Daystar 3/4" poly spacer on rear only, 37" KM3's on 17x9 Black Rhino Arsenals. Just the stance I was looking for. Slight rake but "looks" level.

 

[sass JT]

I recently picked up a Subaru Impreza for my kiddo and spending some cash to make it nicer. Picked up a hood and wrx seat set with the queen today. She’s a great hauler for the little things in life!

 

[AXISJT]

Hey man. I wanted to see if you could tell me the space between your front Durosprings and the front bumpstops. I have them on my diesel with a Clayton lift and just want to make sure i am getting the correct spacing.

Beautiful build

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