Ha.. all of these comments and photos are making me want to keep both.. but then I have to get rid of my Z06. Tough choices and I go back and forth every day.
personally. I say put up that z06 for sale now before markets continue to go down. A jeep, in every way, is more practical than a corvette. Sure theyre cool but where in the states can you really use their power and performance without breaking laws and risking jail time. I can hit 80 in my JT with ease, and even my TJ will do 80 although I putz along at 60 usually. Maybe its my age talking but sports cars are overrated and kinda pointless unless theres a bunch of weekend car shows in your area.Ha.. all of these comments and photos are making me want to keep both.. but then I have to get rid of my Z06. Tough choices and I go back and forth every day.
The ride between the TJ and JT aren't comparable. I can tell a big difference with the JL. Much more stable and better on road. Offroad, there are places where a shorter wheelbase are better, but if you plan on having a built JT it won't be nearly as bad as some will have you believe.Been a Jeep enthusiast for years. Bought a built an 04 TJ 16 years ago and drive it often still. I do fewer trips to Moab and not as much rough crawling these days. Still do an Elk hunt every year and some camping which takes me off road and over some mediocre obstacles but probably no more trips up Escalator on Hells Revenge.
While I love the TJ and still enjoy her Im starting to get an itch for a new toy. Intrigued by the Gladiator. Would love to get some input from current owners - especially anyone that has or has had a TJ, 2 door JK etc.. How is it off road in comparison?
The JT would fit more gear and people much more comfortably. I assume the ride and power would be a major upgrade and Id be able to pull my 21' bass boat with it unlike with my TJ. Leaning towards the diesel for this reason. Any thoughts on the diesel vs the 3.6L V6 gas motor?
These gladiators swallow up tires like no other rig it seems. 35s on my TJ are about right. 38s on my extra cab Ram which is obviously a lot bigger are also about right. I don't think the JTs look right on anything much smaller than 37s. Its my understanding that 37s will work on the stock 44s ok if im careful. And that with the diesel I might not even need to re-gear. Any thoughts on that?
Trying to decide also on another build or buying built. I enjoyed my last build but I have less time (and more money) these days then I did 16 years ago. More than I want to spend but Im looking at one of these builds.
https://tveauto.com/2023-jeep-gladi...ifted,bumpers,nav-carrollton-tx-75006/7199513
Would greatly appreciate any and all input.
Here is my current ol gal
