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I can totally relate to that. Unfortunately I drive too much and if Jeep never puts a diesel or a 5.7 in the JT this will sadly be my last one 🤷‍♂️
A 5.7 would fit fine. But you’ll need to do it yourself. I’m not getting rid of a vehicle because of the wrong engine. An engine is way cheaper than a new jeep.
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A 5.6 would fit fine. But you’ll need to do it yourself. I’m not getting rid of a vehicle because of the wrong engine. An engine is way cheaper than a new jeep.
You know it 😜 😏 dang alot of people would have got rid of mine over the fact I replaced the transmission but it was way cheaper to do that than buy a new Truck 😂
 

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You know it 😜 😏 dang alot of people would have got rid of mine over the fact I replaced the transmission but it was way cheaper to do that than buy a new Truck 😂
500 percent. It’s the norm to repower boats. Why is it weird with cars and trucks?
 

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Tearing it down now install the PSC hydro assist setup. While I'm at it I need to flip the front lower control arms and install some shorter front bump stops.

Great job on the quality control, Clayton. Guess I'll just use hockey pucks.

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Thats some reL work right there Bubba 👏
 

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Well we all know mine ain’t a classic, so there’s that part 😂

by the time I sell, it should have 150k plus miles on a diesel engine that seemingly nobody ever wants. I’ll take what I can get. Plus it’ll have a really cool aluminum camper shell on it by then to bring the value back up 🤣
150k on a diesel...crap just got broke in real good.
 

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Just put a mini Cummins in it when the engine goes.
I've been watching a few videos on swapping the TJ 4.0 out for a Kubota mechanical diesel. It's pretty cool! I bet a 4bt would be nice in the gladiator
 

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I've been watching a few videos on swapping the TJ 4.0 out for a Kubota mechanical diesel. It's pretty cool! I bet a 4bt would be nice in the gladiator
So unique. I love things that others don’t do.
 

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Got my front tube doors and installed them. Rears won't arrive until Tuesday. Took a long ride after I installed them. I love open air driving. I traded a convertible for my gladiator and forgot how much I love having the top down.

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Dude, this jeep looks so clean it looks either fake, AI generated, or a remote control car. LOL. Kudos!
 

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I've been watching a few videos on swapping the TJ 4.0 out for a Kubota mechanical diesel. It's pretty cool! I bet a 4bt would be nice in the gladiator
Do it ..do it !!!
 

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Dude, this jeep looks so clean it looks either fake, AI generated, or a remote control car. LOL. Kudos!
Pavement princess .
 

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