Would Jeep ever off a 3/4 Ton Gladiator?

[ScottBeach]

As a pickup. With some overlanding focus. Could Jeep offer a heavy duty Gladiator?

Not a full size truck. A midsized truck with a slightly beefier frame/ axles to support a lot more load. So a camper and gear and people could be in the truck legally.

HD Gladiator with dana 60/80 axles. A high tq v8. And a 3000 lbs load rating i think would be a seller

I dont think trailering would help a lot but maybe get to 9500 lbs so a full sized travel.trailer or a car hauler could be pulled easy

Also would avoid cafe fuel targets.

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[Vincent]

In my dreams….
Cool tho!

 

[ecidiego]

This would cost $100,000.

 

[Deleted member 57233]

This would cost $100,000.

For the base sport lol

 

[EXSSIVE]

The main issue with the Gladiator platform is the packaging limitations associated with sharing the front sheet metal from the JL Wrangler.

The team responsible for the JL/JT cooling package was able to get clearance to extend and raise the hood which helped but there still just isn't enough airflow allowable with the current design language. Without this constraint, the current Gladiator would be able to tow more as is even with the current payload capacity available. This is why you see the 3.0L diesel, a more power dense engine, being limited to just 6,500lbs while the 3.6L is able to run at a maximum of 7700lbs.

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

I’d be happy if my Gladiator’s payload rating got it fully to half-ton…

 

[Vtur]

Highly doubt they will. That's what the Rams for.

 

[Gvsukids]

As a pickup. With some overlanding focus. Could Jeep offer a heavy duty Gladiator?

Not a full size truck. A midsized truck with a slightly beefier frame/ axles to support a lot more load. So a camper and gear and people could be in the truck legally.

HD Gladiator with dana 60/80 axles. A high tq v8. And a 3000 lbs load rating i think would be a seller

I dont think trailering would help a lot but maybe get to 9500 lbs so a full sized travel.trailer or a car hauler could be pulled easy

Also would avoid cafe fuel targets.

Better off building your own.

 

[ScottBeach]

Well building wouldn't change the gvwr of the truck. But short of that building is the way

 

[Rusty PW]

FCA already has one. It's called a Ram Power Wagon.

 

[Bjeepz]

Power Wagon with Prospector XL kit and some 42's will do the job!

 

[EXSSIVE]

GVWR's go out the window as soon as you modify the tires and suspension. Putting a set of LT tires and springs that can carry more load is enough to make the factory ratings meaningless.

GVWR isn't about braking, power, or cooling capability, it's all about suspension and tires. That's not to say that braking, power and cooling don't effect suspension choices when it comes to OE manufacturing practices. Knowing that, NVH or "noise, vibration and harshness" requirements have just as much effect if not more in some cases.

 

[lppd45]

 

[brsnow2585]

The main issue with the Gladiator platform is the packaging limitations associated with sharing the front sheet metal from the JL Wrangler.

The team responsible for the JL/JT cooling package was able to get clearance to extend and raise the hood which helped but there still just isn't enough airflow allowable with the current design language. Without this constraint, the current Gladiator would be able to tow more as is even with the current payload capacity available. This is why you see the 3.0L diesel, a more power dense engine, being limited to just 6,500lbs while the 3.6L is able to run at a maximum of 7700lbs.

Nailed it right on the nose. My 3.0L pulls as good or better than most 1/2 tons I've driven, aside from being a lighter frame, even better when it's cold out. The grill isn't great letting air into the radiator and other intercoolers that are stacked up there.

 

[MudderNuker]

For the base sport lol

And 31 inch tires, no bed liner and manual AC.

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