The MJ got a “little” sister

[AeroNautical]

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

[fiatslug87]

Congrats, all that matters is you like it.

[Pete M]

congrats! 

 

 

 

 

[JMO413]

Congratulations it's beautiful.

[amsuco]

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!

[Eagle]

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.

[Kickin’Chicken]

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:

 

 

[AeroNautical]

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. 

[Jeffery Starn]

Man that is a sweet gladiator, one day I’ll be able to afford one lol

[Zambeezy]

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! 

[AeroNautical]

Yet another MJ JT size comparison for those curious. 

[fiatslug87]

So that's what a 137" wheelbase looks like.

[eaglescout526]

"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.

[Pete M]

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. 

[AeroNautical]

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. 

[MiNi Beast]

I like the brick work.  👌 

[AeroNautical]

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

[JMO413]

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.

[AeroNautical]

This is an auto, the manual has a significantly lower tow rating. 8 speed auto helps i suppose over the 6 speed manual.