What's the best way to determine if my Gladiator is level?

[Josh00333]

Angle meter zeroed out on garage floor reads 0° on side step.

Sounds like you have it. Of course when you load the truck up you'll be nose high. Just my .02$ Trucks should have rake to them.

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[Splenda]

try a level on the window sill

Level placed on window sill reads perfectly level. And to think I was worried that the front end would sag from the bumper and winch!

 

[Splenda]

Sounds like you have it. Of course when you load the truck up you'll be nose high. Just my .02$ Trucks should have rake to them.

I agree. Maybe a 1" Teraflex spacer for the rear is in my future. (Or air springs)

 

[Jteakus]

Park on a level slab then throw a 4' level on those rock rails and see where the bubble sits. You can use a floor jack to raise up front bumper until bubble centers. Before and after measurements from ground to front flare bottom at center of front wheel (center of coil) shoult give you an idea of what spacer to use if winch drops it too much.

 

[Splenda]

Park on a level slab then throw a 4' level on those rock rails and see where the bubble sits. You can use a floor jack to raise up front bumper until bubble centers. Before and after measurements from ground to front flare bottom at center of front wheel (center of coil) shoult give you an idea of what spacer to use if winch drops it too much.

The rear is what looks lower to me, not the front. I love the way it rides now. I may not mess with it. I'm anxious for the stock Wildpeaks to wear out. The last time I bought a new truck, I had a blowout on the interstate and replaced all four tires.

 

[RobbertCole]

everyday this forum's members astound me.

 

[Splenda]

everyday this forum's members astound me.

Don't feel alone. Every day, the rudeness of people on the Internet astounds me. I was just happy to find that Jeep people are much nicer and friendlier than any other group of car owners I have experienced. Coming from a long line of BMWs, I had grown accustomed to the rudeness that you seem to embrace. Fortunately, most of the people on this forum are friendly, helpful, and encouraging. I'm 55 years old, and my mother taught me that if I didn't have anything nice to say, then I shouldn't say anything. I scroll past a lot of posts and don't feel the need to try to make others feel bad. Have a happy new year and I hope something in your life makes you happy.

 

[RobbertCole]

Don't feel alone. Every day, the rudeness of people on the Internet astounds me. I was just happy to find that Jeep people are much nicer and friendlier than any other group of car owners I have experienced. Coming from a long line of BMWs, I had grown accustomed to the rudeness that you seem to embrace. Fortunately, most of the people on this forum are friendly, helpful, and encouraging. I'm 55 years old, and my mother taught me that if I didn't have anything nice to say, then I shouldn't say anything. I scroll past a lot of posts and don't feel the need to try to make others feel bad. Have a happy new year and I hope something in your life makes you happy.

I've been a member of bimmerfourms since 2005.


anyway...how do you tell if literally anything is level. hell the truck comes with an inclinometer. Get a level out and check a few flat areas. Look at the truck. At 55 years old you should be able to operate a level and use your judgement. If you cant figure that out, maybe ask your mom?

 

[Blade1668]

The rear is what looks lower to me, not the front. I love the way it rides now. I may not mess with it. I'm anxious for the stock Wildpeaks to wear out. The last time I bought a new truck, I had a blowout on the interstate and replaced all four tires.

It appears to be taller in the front in the pictures I looked at, that's due to being a Mojave. Personally opinion is the key for you.... your opinion of what you think and want. Have it parked on a level spot walk back and see if front and rear control arms are about the same angle or same part of tires / rims.
I agree that a truck needs a front rake with rear slightly higher so it's level when hauling stuff. But it's a optical illusion with Mojave front fenders. It would drive me nuts probably. Otherwise it looks good.
FYI; I thought being a member of a BMW or Mercedes club requires you to be a egotistical sob.

 

[Camaroboi13]

If I were you I would upgrade those 29" tires sooner than later to something just a hair bigger like 37s or 38s.

-Former ClubLexus member

 

[Splenda]

If I were you I would upgrade those 29" tires sooner than later to something just a hair bigger like 37s or 38s.

-Former ClubLexus member

Lol... they're 33s, and I'm looking every day. I was dead set on 37s, but now I'm thinking 38s. I'm sure my 4:10s will struggle.

 

[Splenda]

It appears to be taller in the front in the pictures I looked at, that's due to being a Mojave. Personally opinion is the key for you.... your opinion of what you think and want. Have it parked on a level spot walk back and see if front and rear control arms are about the same angle or same part of tires / rims.
I agree that a truck needs a front rake with rear slightly higher so it's level when hauling stuff. But it's a optical illusion with Mojave front fenders. It would drive me nuts probably. Otherwise it looks good.
FYI; I thought being a member of a BMW or Mercedes club requires you to be a egotistical sob.

Yep. The hood is much higher on the Mojave, making the back look low. A level placed on the bed rack, steps, window sill, and pinch weld all read level. I kinda like that my headlights point where they used to, before I installed the heavier bumper and winch. Right now I'm focused on new tires and wheels.

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