I was searching for medium size truck and I was about to buy a Nissan Frontier 2024 but I went to jeep Deeler in the Chicago area and find a Willys Gladiator but I chose to buy a Mojave instead because I got a great deal and boy the ride was so smooth.. I glad I pick a Mojave over the Willys Thank you for sharing your thoughts
Great video, I do wish you mentioned some of the hard ware that’s on the Mojave that differs from the Rubicon because that’s what really makes the Mojave a better rig. I sold mine for a JL392 but I would have never gotten rid of it, if it just had more power. Even the 5.7 hemi would be perfect
Appreciate your thorough reviews, rather than just repeating spec sheet figures like most channels. I have always been more attracted to the Mojave (interior bits, hood scoop, stance, daily drivability, etc.), and this just further solidified how I think it would better suit my lifestyle. Is the pentastar 3.6 enough, or would you hold off for a potential hurricane power train in the near future? I really wish they offered a reliable ecodiesel in the Mojave trim (cough, cough, baby cummins). Thank you!
@@jamesrock3443 Thank you! I don't know if the hurricane motor is coming to the Mojave or not. There's no guarantee. I would just buy buy one now if you could find a good deal.
Great review! Only the Tacoma and Gladiator come with manual transmissions now. And I’m not too pleased with the new Tacoma. I think the Gladiator might be my choice and I think you helped me decide on the Mojave.
Love my '23 Mojave. IMO for the average person it's the better choice. Has a better look. The factory lift, suspension, and frame are better. It has a more comfortable on road ride quality. Personally I'm not gonna be rock crawling a $60k vehicle so what the Mojave is built for better suits the type of off-roadinig I'll be doing.
I agree that Mojave is the way to go even as a daily driver in pot hole riddled cities like unfortunately I travel in the Mojave ride is 100% better as far as a rubicon but I’m not taking anything away from the rubicon I wish I can insure both LOL, but it comes down to what it suited for your purpose 👍🏼
@@CrateCraftedArms The motor struggles and screams going of small hills just towing my ATVs so I wouldn't tow to maximum tow capacity anyway regularly once in awhile may be fine but if you're going to tow that much weight you really need a half ton truck
Great, great video. I'm at this decision point right now. I've had Wranglers, always kept them stock (or minor upgrades) , but I am leaning heavily toward the Mojave after your vid.
100% agree, Just bought a 2023 brand new for a killer price. I drove by the lot for about 4 days and the only Gladiator that caught my eye was the Mojave. I looked at the Rubicon but the Mojave just kept calling my name. I love the Mojave trim, the comfortable interior and the ride, I really mean the ride. Just the best choice I could have made. Im not an off road guy the Mojave rides great on the road.
Food for thought for those in the market. I went with Mojave for the better frame, suspension (ride quality), interior details, and look. It is not a daily drive for me but I have taken a few trips. Most recently to Moab and did Fins & Things, Hells Revenge and did Hells Gate stock with the exception of 35s. I learned on the trail that I do want a bit more capability in the suspension. Not for extreme rock crawling but for some more technical trails. I am currently looking at Metalcloak since they are a local company. Overall, I am into more of a hybrid trail & crawling but each to his own. Let your use determine what you need. Cheers.
@@Sw00per_actual It seems for your use a Rubicon would have been a much better choice. I’ve done those same trails. The lower geared transfer case and electronic disconnect sway bar would have been a game changer for you!
Great video and good point about the Mojave. I personally would pick the Rubicon for the 4:1 T-case, front locker and disconnecting front sway bar. The Rubicon has a much thicker front sway bar to keep in flat in turns. But you’re right the Rubicon usually gets lifted with bigger tires by most people so the Fox shocks would be a waste of money. 🍻
Save yourself $15-20,000 and get yourselfs a Willys. My 2024 Willys came with Dana 44 front and rear axles at a 3.73 ratio, a Rear Differential Locker, 32X10.5 Mud Terrain tires, Off Road Plus Mode, the 4 Aux switches, Regular cruise control, Adaptive cruise control, 4 wheel Low cruise control (Hill Decent/Accent), Heated seats and a Heated steering wheel, a class 4 hitch, 12.3 inch screen with view rear camera with the zoom in on the hitch feature, the same 8 speed auto transmission, the same 3.6 V6 motor, etc. for $18,000 less than a Mojave that test drove. It did NOT have a fancy orange name on the side of the hood and orange recovery hooks (just Black ones).
@@michaelcady1945 No it doesn't struggle at all the air conditioning is very very good. I'm in Arizona and it's 110 in the summer. Once it's cooled off I find myself lowering the fan to like 3. And thank you I appreciate you watching the videos. There's some other Mojave content on the channel as well.
Can you lift the Mojave a bit without having to mess with the suspension that comes stock ? I'm still learning what the reservoir fox suspension is about.
@@lundysgarage No no problems I enjoyed it and then I kind of bounced back and forth between a few trucks and went back to it. I recently just got rid of this one also LOL
Great video on which one to buy. I wanted a rugged Rubicon but I've decided a Mojave is a better fit. I rarely go off road. Thanks again!
@@Kilokato24 no worries even if you go offroad the Mojave is great! Congratulations.
Thanks! So the Mojave has the better on road drive. Just what I wanted to know!
I was searching for medium size truck and I was about to buy a Nissan Frontier 2024 but I went to jeep Deeler in the Chicago area and find a Willys Gladiator but I chose to buy a Mojave instead because I got a great deal and boy the ride was so smooth..
I glad I pick a Mojave over the Willys
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
@@donjuanjo1000 thanks for sharing and congrats on the Mojave!
Great video, I do wish you mentioned some of the hard ware that’s on the Mojave that differs from the Rubicon because that’s what really makes the Mojave a better rig. I sold mine for a JL392 but I would have never gotten rid of it, if it just had more power. Even the 5.7 hemi would be perfect
@@blakemarchand6650 The V8 in a Mojave would be ultimate!
Got it! The Mojave for me. Thank you
@@MADOG-o8r glad to help!
Love my Mojave!
@@gmenelson 💪🏻💪🏻
Appreciate your thorough reviews, rather than just repeating spec sheet figures like most channels. I have always been more attracted to the Mojave (interior bits, hood scoop, stance, daily drivability, etc.), and this just further solidified how I think it would better suit my lifestyle. Is the pentastar 3.6 enough, or would you hold off for a potential hurricane power train in the near future? I really wish they offered a reliable ecodiesel in the Mojave trim (cough, cough, baby cummins). Thank you!
@@jamesrock3443 Thank you! I don't know if the hurricane motor is coming to the Mojave or not. There's no guarantee. I would just buy buy one now if you could find a good deal.
Great review! Only the Tacoma and Gladiator come with manual transmissions now. And I’m not too pleased with the new Tacoma. I think the Gladiator might be my choice and I think you helped me decide on the Mojave.
@@chrisdakins2010 thats terrific! Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment 🤘🏻
Love my '23 Mojave. IMO for the average person it's the better choice. Has a better look. The factory lift, suspension, and frame are better. It has a more comfortable on road ride quality. Personally I'm not gonna be rock crawling a $60k vehicle so what the Mojave is built for better suits the type of off-roadinig I'll be doing.
@@wusaint 100% me too. Glad you enjoy yours as well. Thanks for sharing!
I agree that Mojave is the way to go even as a daily driver in pot hole riddled cities like unfortunately I travel in the Mojave ride is 100% better as far as a rubicon but I’m not taking anything away from the rubicon I wish I can insure both LOL, but it comes down to what it suited for your purpose 👍🏼
Hoping they put a full float rear axle. Maybe that will up the tow and payload
Honestly i towed 4k with it and wouldnt tow any more than that.
@ I see. Do you say that because if no brake controller, tow mode or brakes? Or stability in general
@@CrateCraftedArms The motor struggles and screams going of small hills just towing my ATVs so I wouldn't tow to maximum tow capacity anyway regularly once in awhile may be fine but if you're going to tow that much weight you really need a half ton truck
Great, great video. I'm at this decision point right now. I've had Wranglers, always kept them stock (or minor upgrades) , but I am leaning heavily toward the Mojave after your vid.
@@MoviesSam glad to help. If you're plan is to leave it stick or close to stock the Mojave is the way imo.
For me, Rubicon .
100% agree, Just bought a 2023 brand new for a killer price. I drove by the lot for about 4 days and the only Gladiator that caught my eye was the Mojave. I looked at the Rubicon but the Mojave just kept calling my name. I love the Mojave trim, the comfortable interior and the ride, I really mean the ride. Just the best choice I could have made. Im not an off road guy the Mojave rides great on the road.
Congratulations, the Gladiator is such a cool unique vehicle!
@@NAVIETVET72 congratulations that's great to hear you made the right decision for you! Enjoy the new truck!
Food for thought for those in the market. I went with Mojave for the better frame, suspension (ride quality), interior details, and look. It is not a daily drive for me but I have taken a few trips. Most recently to Moab and did Fins & Things, Hells Revenge and did Hells Gate stock with the exception of 35s. I learned on the trail that I do want a bit more capability in the suspension. Not for extreme rock crawling but for some more technical trails. I am currently looking at Metalcloak since they are a local company. Overall, I am into more of a hybrid trail & crawling but each to his own. Let your use determine what you need. Cheers.
@@Sw00per_actual metalclok is a great company i had there stuff on my jk and it rode like on a cloud coupled with fox 2.0 shocks
@@Sw00per_actual It seems for your use a Rubicon would have been a much better choice. I’ve done those same trails. The lower geared transfer case and electronic disconnect sway bar would have been a game changer for you!
Great video and good point about the Mojave. I personally would pick the Rubicon for the 4:1 T-case, front locker and disconnecting front sway bar. The Rubicon has a much thicker front sway bar to keep in flat in turns. But you’re right the Rubicon usually gets lifted with bigger tires by most people so the Fox shocks would be a waste of money. 🍻
Thank you
Save yourself $15-20,000 and get yourselfs a Willys. My 2024 Willys came with Dana 44 front and rear axles at a 3.73 ratio, a Rear Differential Locker, 32X10.5 Mud Terrain tires, Off Road Plus Mode, the 4 Aux switches, Regular cruise control, Adaptive cruise control, 4 wheel Low cruise control (Hill Decent/Accent), Heated seats and a Heated steering wheel, a class 4 hitch, 12.3 inch screen with view rear camera with the zoom in on the hitch feature, the same 8 speed auto transmission, the same 3.6 V6 motor, etc. for $18,000 less than a Mojave that test drove. It did NOT have a fancy orange name on the side of the hood and orange recovery hooks (just Black ones).
@@jamesdumas6602 great option for a lot of people for sure! Congrats on the new rig
Really appreciate the two Mojave videos. Very informative. How strong is the air conditioner? Does it cool quick or struggle at all?
@@michaelcady1945 No it doesn't struggle at all the air conditioning is very very good. I'm in Arizona and it's 110 in the summer. Once it's cooled off I find myself lowering the fan to like 3. And thank you I appreciate you watching the videos. There's some other Mojave content on the channel as well.
How many miles on her now? And have you had any concerns, repairs? I’m curious if I can get 250k out of one.
Can you lift the Mojave a bit without having to mess with the suspension that comes stock ? I'm still learning what the reservoir fox suspension is about.
@@MoviesSam yes companies make shock extensions/relocation brackets. AEV makes a specific lift for Mojave
why did you get the second mojave? problems with the first one or?
@@lundysgarage No no problems I enjoyed it and then I kind of bounced back and forth between a few trucks and went back to it. I recently just got rid of this one also LOL
I’m 6’2” and the Mojave is 10 times more comfortable to sit in than the Rubicon.
Real fast - Mojave's are made to go fast💨 over rough 🏔️ terrain ... Rubicon's are made to CRAWL over rocky terrain. ⬅️DONE !
What happened to your first one?
@@bobertst21 traded it in a few years ago.
The Mojave needs the 392 engine.... not the Wrangler Rubicon based on platform purpose.
Would be nice for sure but then they would charge 100k for it lol
Neither, get a grenadier.
@@jamesbudd9987 🤣
YES and buy a bunch of bags to cover your face as you drive it! The most BUTT UGLY vehicle ever built!