But, it has a better platform, by far, than either the Tacomo or Colorado ZR2...Better interior than the Tacoma, and better off road (except sand running) than the ZR2. Like its been said, you get what you pay for.
yup... the new Rubicon comes with Mopar High TOp fender flares stock..the flares are higher than the Sport / Saharah / Overland. You can fit 35s stock..so + 2.5" gets you 37's . . . IMO this truck / lift / tire combo is perfect...
I finally drove the Gladiator in Rubicon trim. Down to deciding between that and a Ram Power Wagon. Not exactly apples to apples but close in a lot of ways. Driving a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hardrock 2-door. Love the nimbleness of my Jeep. And I loved it in the Gladiator. Power Wagon was a blast but, I find myself leaning towards the Gladiator more and more. Curious of your thoughts on these two.
I totally agree with the two wants. Im in the same boat. I was waiting on the gladiator. But they priced it out of the market for me. The power wagon i am leaning towards because you get everything the gladiator has plus so much more at a cheaper price. loaded. Haul more. the only thing is you cant fold the windshield down and take the doors off the ram power wagon. But its the exact same underneath where it counts to get you to where you need to go. I drive two JKU's 2015 and a 2016. love my Jeeps. but the gladiator is 10 to 15 to high for a mid size truck. cheers
Scott Symons hey man, I’ve narrowed it down to those two likely vehs also for my next ride. The Power Wagon gives you a big bang for your buck. Putting aside price for now, what are the pros and cons for each, how did they ride compared to each other? I haven’t test driven either yet and would love to hear your thoughts.
I just got through driving a Gladiator Rubicon and a Unlimited Rubicon back to back. Loved the ride and drive of the Gladiator. Smoother on highway and city streets. Nimble as the Unlimited. Quiet. A blast. Power Wagon.........fun smooth and powerful. Hemi.........need I say more. But, the Gladiator just does the job, as of right now, easier. Not towing much of anything. I love the Power Wagon but the thing that dings it is fuel mileage and 89 octane fuel. And yes according to Ram and two Ram techs the engine was designed to run the most efficient on mid grade fuel. Going to make my decision in the next 30 days. And I will custom order it.
Cross Chrysler Jeep Fiat what really??? So with a stock rim you fit a 37x12.5r17 spare underneath in the spare tire location? If that is true, that changes a lot of people’s game plan for modifying the vehicle.
The mark up on that Gladiator is probably so high with the lift and 37” , I bet it’s in the $70’sK range. It doesn’t even have a spray in bed liner or the driver assistance package. Crazy prices that Jeep has gone to .
Good video. Did you level the Rubi or add a new lift front and back altogether? Also Wirth the 37s, any rub turn to turn or during articulation? Thank you- awesome Jeep.
sorry for the slow reply, we did not need to level anything, the lift handles it perfect and we see no rub with the AEV rims. They are set up with a deeper offset so you don't need spacers.
JT is the product code, for example the new wrangler is the JL and the older style is the JK. A ton of jeep people end up calling models by their codes.
GoFast Campers make one for it. It is a lockable cab with a popup on top. Not a full on camper but cool. With top down it looks pretty normal. Check ‘em out. Not sure on wait times though.
I think I need me a Gladiator for my first overland vehicle.
Looks good, but overpriced for a midsize.
But, it has a better platform, by far, than either the Tacomo or Colorado ZR2...Better interior than the Tacoma, and better off road (except sand running) than the ZR2. Like its been said, you get what you pay for.
37s on a 2.5 lift...Wow!
yup... the new Rubicon comes with Mopar High TOp fender flares stock..the flares are higher than the Sport / Saharah / Overland. You can fit 35s stock..so + 2.5" gets you 37's . . . IMO this truck / lift / tire combo is perfect...
does the roof still leak?
You can buy a Ram Tradesman with the PowerWagon package for about 50K. It has all the PowerWagen off-road goodies without the graphics.
But it's not a Jeep. 😁
Over priced..
What offset were the rims? Looks good!
Great look, hope to order me one within the next couple of weeks.
I finally drove the Gladiator in Rubicon trim. Down to deciding between that and a Ram Power Wagon. Not exactly apples to apples but close in a lot of ways. Driving a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hardrock 2-door. Love the nimbleness of my Jeep. And I loved it in the Gladiator. Power Wagon was a blast but, I find myself leaning towards the Gladiator more and more. Curious of your thoughts on these two.
I totally agree with the two wants. Im in the same boat. I was waiting on the gladiator. But they priced it out of the market for me. The power wagon i am leaning towards because you get everything the gladiator has plus so much more at a cheaper price. loaded. Haul more. the only thing is you cant fold the windshield down and take the doors off the ram power wagon. But its the exact same underneath where it counts to get you to where you need to go. I drive two JKU's 2015 and a 2016. love my Jeeps. but the gladiator is 10 to 15 to high for a mid size truck. cheers
@@frogdog5604 I agree with you 100%. Gladiator is still in the hunt but losing ground.
Scott Symons hey man, I’ve narrowed it down to those two likely vehs also for my next ride. The Power Wagon gives you a big bang for your buck. Putting aside price for now, what are the pros and cons for each, how did they ride compared to each other? I haven’t test driven either yet and would love to hear your thoughts.
I just got through driving a Gladiator Rubicon and a Unlimited Rubicon back to back. Loved the ride and drive of the Gladiator. Smoother on highway and city streets. Nimble as the Unlimited. Quiet. A blast. Power Wagon.........fun smooth and powerful. Hemi.........need I say more. But, the Gladiator just does the job, as of right now, easier. Not towing much of anything. I love the Power Wagon but the thing that dings it is fuel mileage and 89 octane fuel. And yes according to Ram and two Ram techs the engine was designed to run the most efficient on mid grade fuel. Going to make my decision in the next 30 days. And I will custom order it.
Scott Symons thanks man. Have fun deciding- that’s a fun decision to make!
Looks good
first time i seen the tan interior. Looks great.
Agreed... I Saw a JL Sahara with it over the weekend... Looks Great + no BLACK leather seats in the sun
Awesome vid. Subscribed.
You forgot under the back seats
Yep that is one badass Jeep for sure
Did you fit the 37" tire in the stock spare location? I've heard that it "officially" only fits up to a 35" tire.
37 inch bfg km3 does fit with the factory provided steel spare
Cross Chrysler Jeep Fiat what really??? So with a stock rim you fit a 37x12.5r17 spare underneath in the spare tire location? If that is true, that changes a lot of people’s game plan for modifying the vehicle.
WOW !!!!! really?? GAME CHANGER
I love the truck BUT-If it was 30-35,000 then I would buy the truck. But at 50,000 + not going to happen. Its a mid size truck
The mark up on that Gladiator is probably so high with the lift and 37” , I bet it’s in the $70’sK range. It doesn’t even have a spray in bed liner or the driver assistance package. Crazy prices that Jeep has gone to .
A lot of broke people in these comments crying about the price 😂😂😂 get a better job
what's the total height from the top of room to the floor???
So 65 to 70k?
$68,780
Erik Iniguez some people have different desires but I see what you mean
Cross Chrysler Jeep Fiat I got mine for 50k. Where are you getting your numbers?
For the same money, I'd buy a Raptor.
Can't go topless in a raptor.
Good video. Did you level the Rubi or add a new lift front and back altogether? Also Wirth the 37s, any rub turn to turn or during articulation? Thank you- awesome Jeep.
sorry for the slow reply, we did not need to level anything, the lift handles it perfect and we see no rub with the AEV rims. They are set up with a deeper offset so you don't need spacers.
Profile looks ridiculous. I’ll stick with the wrangler.
Haha. So did 4 door Unlimited Wranglers when they first came out. Give it time.
lololol "built"
“Built”
Right? We bolted shit on that was designed for it. "Built".
At least they didn't say "custom"
Jt Gladiator? Is that what they are called
JT is the product code, for example the new wrangler is the JL and the older style is the JK. A ton of jeep people end up calling models by their codes.
Hey I have a question is it possible to put a camper on the back of this
It has a huge payload capacity, with it being so new I think the issue would be finding one for sale. You might have to make your own.
GoFast Campers make one for it. It is a lockable cab with a popup on top. Not a full on camper but cool. With top down it looks pretty normal. Check ‘em out. Not sure on wait times though.
for more info check out crossjeep.com
You guys did it right. It looks awesome! Mopar lift is worth the price.
Wtf EVO has a 6 inch lift that’s nasty af