Why the High Altitude?

[Wheelin98TJ]

Interesting. Some back of the napkin math shows that a 315/70-20 will be about 37" tall with the same height sidewall as any other 315/70.

I do think the diamond stitched leather is sexy as hell.

Lift and tires can make anything cool. ?

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[ShadowsPapa]

That Eagle is awesome! I always wanted one of those back in the day. Looks clean.

Thanks. I bought it out of California in about 2007. Had it trucked to Iowa. It had been sitting in a field in CA for over a decade. No paint left, interior was trashed, 3 springs were broken, had 152,000 miles when I got it. Over the years I went over every part of it except for the front differential - that's next as it's got almost 200,000 miles on it now. Started as a daily driver, turned into a show car.

Seriously though, my last Jeep was a while ago - a CJ7 - and I totally get the minimalist approach to a Jeep also.

Agree totally. I can see that side of things with a lot of respect. I'd love to have one of the legacy Jeeps like that with power nothing, simple drivetrain.

However, as a person married to a woman born with some serious limitations to her arms and hands - I even converted my SX4 to power windows and locks. If she had to drive it, I'd have to convert it to automatic transmission, too, because of her license being restricted to same. She "can" drive a stick and has done so, but if she got caught or was in an accident due to the license restriction they'd likely pull her license. She drove my Comanche all over - with the 5 speed but her right arm can't easily reach a floor shifter without her leaning over.

So - those who "strongly dislike" any of the power options or "nannies" as the most macho of guys like to call it - back up and bit and think outside of your own perfect world with a perfect body, no birth defects, no limitations due to age, illness or having served in the military and please stop blasting people for having a choice and in some cases, NEEDING that choice as otherwise they'd be stuck at home with no way to go anywhere.
People with no limitations or restrictions seem to believe the world is also perfect, and all people have all of their arms and hands and feet, no one has any back troubles due to many decades of manual labor in a shop working on cars or heavy equipment, no one has arthritis or any other issues.

Sort of funny, even for those trying to talk the talk as if all is ok, choices are fine - they still then later insult over how something looks...........

So on that bit - I think tiny wheels with 40" tires look like the Co-op fertilizer spreader on flotation tires LOL.

 

[wveddy]

Lift and tires can make anything cool. ?

Thats a good looking truck! I think its funny all the hating on painted bumpers, when people are color matching aftermarket bumpers on jeeps pretty regularly these days. I do like the color matched mirrors. that looks nice.

 

[Sarge502]

Bout’ to hit dem trails ya dig…HA style

Just clowin at this point. Don't take me serious(I know some of yall probably will). Buy what you like. To each their own. But that's seriously what I think of with the HA's.

 

[dcmdon]

Thanks. I bought it out of California in about 2007. Had it trucked to Iowa. It had been sitting in a field in CA for over a decade. No paint left, interior was trashed, 3 springs were broken, had 152,000 miles when I got it. Over the years I went over every part of it except for the front differential - that's next as it's got almost 200,000 miles on it now. Started as a daily driver, turned into a show car.




Agree totally. I can see that side of things with a lot of respect. I'd love to have one of the legacy Jeeps like that with power nothing, simple drivetrain.

However, as a person married to a woman born with some serious limitations to her arms and hands - I even converted my SX4 to power windows and locks. If she had to drive it, I'd have to convert it to automatic transmission, too, because of her license being restricted to same. She "can" drive a stick and has done so, but if she got caught or was in an accident due to the license restriction they'd likely pull her license. She drove my Comanche all over - with the 5 speed but her right arm can't easily reach a floor shifter without her leaning over.

So - those who "strongly dislike" any of the power options or "nannies" as the most macho of guys like to call it - back up and bit and think outside of your own perfect world with a perfect body, no birth defects, no limitations due to age, illness or having served in the military and please stop blasting people for having a choice and in some cases, NEEDING that choice as otherwise they'd be stuck at home with no way to go anywhere.
People with no limitations or restrictions seem to believe the world is also perfect, and all people have all of their arms and hands and feet, no one has any back troubles due to many decades of manual labor in a shop working on cars or heavy equipment, no one has arthritis or any other issues.

Sort of funny, even for those trying to talk the talk as if all is ok, choices are fine - they still then later insult over how something looks...........

So on that bit - I think tiny wheels with 40" tires look like the Co-op fertilizer spreader on flotation tires LOL.

My Gladiator is my daily driver and has all the nannies and toys. I bought it that way because my wife likes the toys and the first time I got distracted and my wife's Volvo's automatic emergency braking saved my ass I swore I'd never own a car without it. (Mild ADHD)

However Would love to own a 2 door Wrangler or CJ for tooling around town on weekends. There is a joy in simplicity. However, there is something to be said for outright capability also.

 

[Drlangley]

Lift and tires can make anything cool. ?

What size/type of lift and what tires are you rocking? It looks fantastic!

 

[NIT4FUN]

I got my HA in December and love it. It has everything I wanted and things I didn’t care about like adaptive cruise control But glad I have it. I personally love the color matched bumper and love the way the 20 inch wheels look. I’m neither a dope boy or have ever used the stuff and don’t give a hot two cents on what others think. Since I’m not in to rock crawling and probably won’t do any off roading beyond the beach on occasion so the HA is perfect.

 

[4MOTION]

For me,

It had everything I would use, And Things that I didn't Need In A Truck.

The Monochromatic Paint is what drew me to the H>A.
I get Compliments Daily and Long Stares as I drove by.

This is what I would expect in a car, so I sought it out for my truck.

If your gonna spend that kind of money on a vehicle, "I want it all Painted"

Oh,, And It Had To Be Diesel!

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

What size/type of lift and what tires are you rocking? It looks fantastic!

Thanks! It’s a Clayton 2.5” with 35s.

 

[ChrisK]

New to forum and proud owner of 2021 JT Gladiator High Altitude.

Had it for about two months, but had been watching Gladiators since they released and fell in love with the High Altitude trim. Why the hate? It was tough to find any info about the trim and when you did, it was typically a gripe about a Jeep on 20s.

Looking for other HA owners to chime in on why it was the option for them for potential buyers.

I live in the city and plan to do little to no rock crawling whatsoever. I might hit a mild trail enroute to a camp site or outdoor activity (we do enjoy the Indiana Dunes from time to time), but 90% of my JTs use is a daily driver in the city. We get a fair amount of snow in Winter and I'm coming from a Challenger that took a BEATING on the street with potholes and lots of bottoming out on uneven pavement. I love the "rugged luxury" of the HA, and the ability to do/go wherever I need to. It's been the perfect "Dadmobile" for hauling all the stuff that also gets looks because its so polished. A few mods (MBRP exhaust, antennae, tonneau cover and a leveling kit) and I'm completely satisfied and love being in it. Can wait to peel off panels for the summer and beach days with the family. Why did you get your HA?

I know you asked for High Altitude is owners opinions and naturally I do not own one…but I do have the the sport s altitude with most of the options (no smart cruise or proximity). I almost bought the diesel HA but the 11k price difference at the time (44 vs 55) was the primary motivator. Regardless I would still take the truck off road with some minor mods. Regardless the HA is a Jeep and has all the same basic goodies that my rig has for capability. I think they are a nice looking rig and good on you for getting it. Nice looking rig.

 

[FloridaMan655321]

I didn't know there was this 'hate' for this trim. I also don't read a lot of peoples opinions. I like all the trims, but I went with the Mojave for my own reasons. I'd suggest staying away from social media and areas where anyone can voice their opinion. Just think about the dumbest person you know in real life, and realize they have access to the internet just like you

 

[BlackBessy]

Similar to other HA owners, I didn't go seeking affirmation prior to buying mine over the weekend. 1st time Jeep owner now, bought it because it looks amazing inside and out, not a fan of the chunky & cheap (IMO) look of the plastics (fenders/top/bumper/etc), and the interior quilted stitching is a nice addition as well. As others have said, I'm not going to be dragging it through ravines. Occasional minimal offroad, snow/ice (Oklahoma), but mostly I get the perk of having a semi-convertible truck that is smaller than what I've historically owned (full size crew cab Chevy's) that looks fantastic...again in my opinion.

 

[Binford]

I really like my HA, coming from 20 years of Mercedes Benz, its still upscale, but will go anywhere *I* want to go, but as a mtn biker, I just need it to get me to trailheads.. I put 35's on it and a level kit, with automatic steps, and a whole lot more mods and have it really how I like it now. See my showcase if you're interested in what all I have done to it.

 

[jonb06]

There are other ways of getting high without going to the mountains.

Dubs and subs are targeted at a certain market.


Lol

Guilty lol

 

[kooltoys]

if HA included power seats or power and ventilated seats i would have bought it over my rubi for sure.

Im working on just that. 2016 GC seat already installed.. wiring is the hold up!

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