What can a Mojave on 35s NOT do?

[GladLad]

The gas cans are 1 gallon RotoPax that sit on top of the Rockslide Engineering Step Sliders is a special mount that they made just for the 1 gallon Rotos.

The flag is armor from MEK Magnet. Since the JTs are mostly plastic and aluminum, they are made of a sticky silicone material that is much better than the magnets I had on my JK

Thanks. That's a neat addon to an even neater step. Expensive step, but most useful it seems.

That MEK is cool too. I was worried I'd have to avoid a lot until I was ready to let go of paint perfection and scratch it up. Not that it's 100% protection, but hey. Looks real sticky to the point I wondered how it was stored, but then saw the storage roll.

Yep, this site is a danger to the wallet.

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[Rocksalt]

here is what: 500 inches of snow in California... that's what

 

[steelponycowboy]

Thanks. That's a neat addon to an even neater step. Expensive step, but most useful it seems.

That MEK is cool too. I was worried I'd have to avoid a lot until I was ready to let go of paint perfection and scratch it up. Not that it's 100% protection, but hey. Looks real sticky to the point I wondered how it was stored, but then saw the storage roll.

Yep, this site is a danger to the wallet.

I don't store the armor, I leave it on all the time. Too much of a PIA to take it off, store it and put it back on. Also it can be damaged taking it off so best to keep it on. Now don't worry about keeping it on all the time. I've left it on for nearly 2 years and just too the flag one off. Hard to take off but paint is pristine underneath. It protects and does not affect the paint. Why did I take it off, Midland Radio is sponsoring me this year so they had a custom set of MEKs for me.

I'll post pictures with the new MEKs and the new 4 Wheel Camper from the Baja next week.

 

[Wilber7]

“1. Open question, what can a non-lifted Mojave on 35s NOT do for non-hardcore wheeling?”

The only thing mine has NOT been able to do is disappoint me. I do a lot of off-roading and it’s still stock. I’ve written multiple trip reports here:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/forums/trip-journals-reports.99/

Some defensive accessories that have been a big help are lower bed rock rails and a hitch skid plate.

I have never been disappointed with my Glad Rubi. It is a hell of a truck!

 

[PGTB]

I've been spending weeks reading to decide on a Gladiator purchase, but sometimes you just want to converse. Leaning towards a Mojave left stock or put on 35s to slightly raise and fill it out a bit more. Other options are to lift/re-wheel/35s a max tow or Overland, but this is mostly a Mojave thread.

I live in suburban SE Michigan, so don't have need for 37s on my daily driver. I would like to take it off-road and overlanding with some local regularity, and use it as an excuse to take longer trips out west too. More likely to hit pot holes, trails and dunes than rocks locally, but certainly want to be ready for courses/trips within reason. Won't have the locale to develop skill for the really hard stuff.

I also don't have a garage, driveway, many tools, etc. so I won't be able to wrench all my own upgrades and will keep things mostly stock mechanically. Changing gears, adding front locker, etc. not currently interested in. I'll be getting tow package, and 6k tow capacity is plenty.

Not all Qs are important, just some thoughts that have popped in my head or fun to discuss.

1. Open question, what can a non-lifted Mojave on 35s NOT do for non-hardcore wheeling?
2. Do '23 Mojaves still creak in the cold, or not all users have this problem?
3. Shock service would probably be fine well beyond 50k miles, but is there any other special maintenance for Mojave?
4. I'd like to Fluid Film (or equivalent) the entire undercarriage for long term rust protection from salty Michigan roads. It's pretty much sprayed wildly all over, gets on everything. Would this cause any problems with Mojave's suspension or seals?
5. How does its suspension/ride change under an overlanding load compared to a non-Mojave suspension with a lift? It's got less payload than a max tow, but I imagine a lift changes that for the max tow as well, even if not on the sticker. Unfortunately, I have no way to test drive a lifted max tow.
6. Can't fully choose based on hypothetical vacations, but I assume it's well capable for trips to Moab, White Rim Road, etc. Even I have to avoid certain routes based on skill or lack of lift.
7. Can sway bars be disconnected on 35s and still have no rubbing without a lift?
8. Important, will it make me look cool?
9. If not, when will the Mojito or other fun colors be available again so it will make me look cool.

We purchased a new Mojave in 2021. We live in NC and make multiple trips to the OBX. We have found that the stock setup works great in the sand and have over 40,000 miles on the factory tires. The tires on the truck are very quiet and I am very happy with their performance.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Umm…… leap over tall buildings in a single bound, outrun a speeding bullet, stuff like that.

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