AeroNautical Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I feel like I’m going to get flack for this, but I pulled the trigger on a new truck. I’d like to write a post about my thoughts on it, I’m actually very impressed with the truck. But a couple pictures will do for now. Gotta say, the MJ looks so much better, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Congrats, all that matters is you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Congratulations it's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsuco Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 While I'm not crazy about the Gladiator, if I was in the market for a similar vehicle I'd much rather have that over a Colorado or Ranger. So yeah...I'm a bit jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 6 hours ago, PFCLeist said: I feel like I’m going to get flack for this, but I pulled the trigger on a new truck. I’d like to write a post about my thoughts on it, I’m actually very impressed with the truck. But a couple pictures will do for now. Gotta say, the MJ looks so much better, haha So where's the new truck? All I see is a gussied up Wrangler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickin’Chicken Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Congrats. As long as you like it, who cares what others think, right? I'm gonna wait till they put either a diesel or a v8 in something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thanks, I ran the VIN, and even though it's a rubicon (less payload and tow) it's still rated for 7422lbs tow and 1300 payload. Not great on payload, the max tow allows 1700, but I assume it's because of the softer coils and fox shocks. I've towed 3200lbs with it on a damn near 30 degree incline at 60mph and it didn't skip a beat the whole way. Like I said, I'll write an abbreviated, yet interesting review in the near future. Anyone can look on youtube and get a generic review, I intend to take pictures of the axles, armor, actually have some numbers for you guys to compare. Despite popular belief, this is not a wrangler with a bed. It just shares part of the body tub. Honestly, it seems closer to a Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Starn Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Man that is a sweet gladiator, one day I’ll be able to afford one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambeezy Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Looks awesome! As Kickin'Chicken said, as long as you like it, that's all that matters! I like them well enough and have considered trading in the JKU for one. Probably won't, since I'd probably go with a Tacoma if I wanted to swap the Wrangler for a truck, but I'm definitely not a hater. Most of the Gladiator hate I see is either jealousy or contrarianism. Both are stupid. Enjoy it my man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 Yet another MJ JT size comparison for those curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 So that's what a 137" wheelbase looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 "Put the wrangler on a 1500 frame" vs a cheap but well thought out uniframe design. What I don't get is why the JT has rear half doors when it has a full cab. I understand why, better to use an existing door than to make a new full door but then it just takes away the "uniqueness" the JT has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 5 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: What I don't get is why the JT has rear half doors when it has a full cab. I understand why, better to use an existing door than to make a new full door but then it just takes away the "uniqueness" the JT has. money. saves some cash while unlikely to alienate any purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 15 hours ago, Pete M said: money. saves some cash while unlikely to alienate any purchases. Yep, a bit odd but understandable I suppose. I'm 6'5" however, and have no issue with the rear door OR legroom, it's incredibly roomy in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I like the brick work. 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 Some underbelly shots. I didn’t know it had a fully boxed frame until looking under it. Very nice On 8/30/2020 at 9:57 PM, MiNi Beast said: I like the brick work. 👌 Thanks, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 It's it a manual or automatic? Just wondering we've have a decent amount sold at work. In all of them I've only seen 1 manual. That I made sure to pull from the service drive into the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautical Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 This is an auto, the manual has a significantly lower tow rating. 8 speed auto helps i suppose over the 6 speed manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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