2019 Jeep Gladiator

LBarr2002 said:
I'm sure it can do it, and local smaller trips I probably would. I don't know that I'd want to use it to Harlan/Windrock.

We just got back from Moab and did a 27 hr stint on the way out and a 21 hr stint on way back. My truck handled it like a champ but I certainly wouldn't want less truck.
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Forgot to mention he has a featherlight trailer too. Yes short stints would be fine. No way I'd haul in the mountains with it.
 
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My BIL recently towed a 30ft camper with his to Boone. He said it did fine.
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ncsutj said:
My BIL recently towed a 30ft camper with his to Boone. He said it did fine.
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Did he start in Blowing Rock?
 
NCJeeplover said:
This is quite impressive to me....
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I'm usually pulling about that on mine with 37's, I didn't run the stock tires long enough to know what I'd get on those dinky things...
 
Like mentioned I'm interested in what the diesel will do.....
 
You mean, like this one?

N3UZ and I were out there and while he was careful (seeing as it had about 200 miles on it) he didn't buy it as a mall crawler.
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And he looked at a Mojave, while it was sharp looking, it was missing too many things that it should have had, like a front locker and the swaybar disconnect.

Jim got that Rubi for less than a Mojave and ok, it didn't have the 8.4 radio or the leather seats, it has everything else he wanted.
 
cranbiz said:
You mean, like this one?

N3UZ and I were out there and while he was careful (seeing as it had about 200 miles on it) he didn't buy it as a mall crawler.View attachment 326960

And he looked at a Mojave, while it was sharp looking, it was missing too many things that it should have had, like a front locker and the swaybar disconnect.

Jim got that Rubi for less than a Mojave and ok, it didn't have the 8.4 radio or the leather seats, it has everything else he wanted.
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I've never felt like I needed more tcase reduction in an automatic, so not getting the 4:1 isn't really a downside to me. The front locker and disconnecting swaybar is. I also like to bomb dirt roads any chance I get. Would make the decision difficult.
 
CasterTroy said:
@Joe J.and I took his fool size superdoodie out on the trails saturday and we passed 3 of them :eek:

I can't believe how many there were at URE
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Yeah, but we were getting quite a few looks as well taking the super dirty through there. But at least it's paid for lol. And I could buy 4 of these to one of those.
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cranbiz said:
You mean, like this one?

N3UZ and I were out there and while he was careful (seeing as it had about 200 miles on it) he didn't buy it as a mall crawler.View attachment 326960

And he looked at a Mojave, while it was sharp looking, it was missing too many things that it should have had, like a front locker and the swaybar disconnect.

Jim got that Rubi for less than a Mojave and ok, it didn't have the 8.4 radio or the leather seats, it has everything else he wanted.
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Joe J. said:
Yeah, but we were getting quite a few looks as well taking the super dirty through there. But at least it's paid for lol. And I could buy 4 of these to one of those.
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Props to both of you for different reasons.
 
It seems like, for the price, a Sport with the Max tow package is the way to go.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Towing and Payload:
Transmission Rear Axle Ratio Payload Max Towing
D478 6-speed manual 3.73 1,600 lbs. 4,000 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto 3.73 1,105 lbs. 4,500 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto (Max Tow) 4.10 1,535 lbs. 7,650 lbs.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland Towing and Payload:
Transmission Rear Axle Ratio Payload Max Towing
D478 6-speed manual 3.73 1,140 lbs. 4,000 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto 3.73 1,120 lbs. 6,000 lbs.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Towing and Payload:
Transmission Rear Axle Ratio Payload Max Towing
D478 6-speed manual 4.10 1,200 lbs. 4,500 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto 4.10 1,160 lbs. 7,000 lbs.

Edit - The Max Tow Package comes with the following:

Max Tow Package with 4.10 Axle Ratio
$1,245
  • 240-Amp Alternator
  • 245/75R17 All-Terrain Tires
  • 4.10 Axle Ratio
  • Trac-Lok® Anti-Spin Rear Differential
  • Class IV Receiver Hitch
  • Heavy-Duty Dana 44 Wide Front Axle
  • Heavy-Duty Dana 44 Wide Rear Axle
  • Daytime Running Lamp System
  • Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling
  • Trailer Hitch Zoom

Get that, throw a lift on, some bigger meats - and drive it.

I used the 'Build Your Own' and ended up a touch under $40,000. Only splurged on the Cold Weather Group. (Cause the wife likes a hot seat.)
 
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Atla said:
It seems like, for the price, a Sport with the Max tow package is the way to go.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Towing and Payload:
Transmission Rear Axle Ratio Payload Max Towing
D478 6-speed manual 3.73 1,600 lbs. 4,000 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto 3.73 1,105 lbs. 4,500 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto (Max Tow) 4.10 1,535 lbs. 7,650 lbs.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland Towing and Payload:
Transmission Rear Axle Ratio Payload Max Towing
D478 6-speed manual 3.73 1,140 lbs. 4,000 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto 3.73 1,120 lbs. 6,000 lbs.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Towing and Payload:
Transmission Rear Axle Ratio Payload Max Towing
D478 6-speed manual 4.10 1,200 lbs. 4,500 lbs.
850RE 8-speed auto 4.10 1,160 lbs. 7,000 lbs.

Edit - The Max Tow Package comes with the following:

Max Tow Package with 4.10 Axle Ratio
$1,245
  • 240-Amp Alternator
  • 245/75R17 All-Terrain Tires
  • 4.10 Axle Ratio
  • Trac-Lok® Anti-Spin Rear Differential
  • Class IV Receiver Hitch
  • Heavy-Duty Dana 44 Wide Front Axle
  • Heavy-Duty Dana 44 Wide Rear Axle
  • Daytime Running Lamp System
  • Heavy-Duty Engine Cooling
  • Trailer Hitch Zoom

Get that, throw a lift on, some bigger meats - and drive it.

I used the 'Build Your Own' and ended up a touch under $40,000. Only splurged on the Cold Weather Group. (Cause the wife likes a hot seat.)
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Yes, but no lockers.
 
LBarr2002 said:
Yes, but no lockers.
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I built the exact same vehicle, except off a Rubicon platform, and the cost ended up being $50,400.

The 10k price difference doesn't seem worth it for factory lockers. (And Remote Start - That's all I could tell is different. Well... and a sexier hood and 33" tires..)
 
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Atla said:
I built the exact same vehicle, except off a Rubicon platform, and the cost ended up being $50,400.

The 10k price difference doesn't seem worth it for factory lockers. (And Remote Start - That's all I could tell is different. Well... and a sexier hood and 33" tires..)
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Yeah, Quality Jeep in Greenwood SC did 2" Mopar lifts and 35" KO2s on several sports. They look pretty good. Not max tows though...
 
Atla said:
I built the exact same vehicle, except off a Rubicon platform, and the cost ended up being $50,400.

The 10k price difference doesn't seem worth it for factory lockers. (And Remote Start - That's all I could tell is different. Well... and a sexier hood and 33" tires..)
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Out of the loop a bit, does the Rubi not still have the special tcase?
 
Ron said:
Out of the loop a bit, does the Rubi not still have the special tcase?
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Yeah, rubi gets 4:1, Majave does not because it's supposed to be able to run like 50 mph in low range across the desert.
 
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