Really nice truck. I like the way you are organized ... really nice. The Diamondback cover is soo nice. I am looking to buy a Gladiator I the next year. I have owned several Wranglers and loved them all- 2011, 2015 and a 2021 all great vehicles. I also was thinking about an overland but now it seems like the Willys is the one in the middle. I have subscribed and will look forward to your videos. Kevin in Edmonton AB Canada
Thanks yeah I'm big on organization. And I love that diamondback but yeah if you're going to buy brand new, unfortunately the Overland is out of the question which, as mentioned is kind of sad because it's a very great trim to have. Willies is a good option I guess and pretty close to it although I'm sure even with a willies if you were to add in all the creature comforts that the Overland generally has is going to be slightly more expensive. But I agree it's probably going to be the closest trim to compare. Unless you can find an Overland in the next year that is slightly used up into 2023 prior to discontinue.. in any case good luck and thanks for the subscribe
Agree on the creature comforts. I am debating going the High Altitude route and dealing w/suspension and tires later vs getting a Mojave or Rubicon. Can't stand orange/red interiors and not gonna rock crawl so no Rubicon for me. I like the idea of 4.10 gears already and all the frame upgrades in the Mojave though and that 37's fit on the Mojave's w/no lift. Good enuf for street driving but would need something for any off roading. The color matched stuff on the HA's looks killer though and finding a Mojave with that and a bed liner is proving difficult.
Overland comes with 3.73 gears standard. Going to 35s I personally didn't and don't think you need to regear. Going to anything larger I'd definitely recommend. That's why I didn't go larger. In a perfect world id like a 37" but don't want to regear right now
I tend to be in agreement with you. I had a similar logic. And I like the clean look like you are doing. I think it is interesting that Jeep has gotten rid of the Overland trim and replaced it with the "High Altitude" formerly a variant of the Overland with the wide axles, some safety stuff. I got a Freedom Edition as a result of my approach but would have taken an Overland if it checked a few more boxes or High Altitude. I like it because it has the steel "winch ready" bumper and I'm getting a hoop. At first I was all for an after market bumper, but since I got the steel on it and after looking, I find I like that look very much and will save some bucks by using it.. I like the Overland side steps. I'm actually putting some MOPAR knock off side steps (300 bucks/look just like OEM) on as I like em and even if I whack em, I can get some sliders/steps... In 2024 the new Willys with a 3.73 rear end AND a rear locker and the wide axles, I believe, is the real change up from previous models. BUT, if I want a rear locker I can do it. And since I do NOT intend to do the chute or other Moab tests, ever, I don't need all that. I will be doing more than any other vehicle except a jeep can do like Montana 4WD trails, but an Overland, even a basic Sport can do all that... The only box unchecked on mine are the Aux switches. I think you got those on your edition if I am not mistaken. But I can gulp and have them put on if I choose and likely will. I actually would have preferred the "non-painted" fenders but not a biggie... The painted ones look good and my top is the non painted version. I also got the spray in bedliner factory and after four Ram trucks, two with factory spray in, two without, I'm convinced the OEM bedliner is the best. Not that the others are not OK...just sayin. I have a granite crystal and it lends itself well to the "blacked out" "night edition" look. You pay 2500 bucks for it on a Ram 1500 (not payin that much for a cosmetic package) and get it for free with a Gladiator in certain colors. I'm going with a Truxedo Lo Pro tonneau as it will allow me to put the Truxedo "Elevate" rack on with their rail system AND the tonneau. I'm in for right at 1400 total and installed. I could do it myself, but decided to go with my after market installer. The good thing about this system is that I can "elevate" the rack from 18 inches to like 27 and it is easy to remove when not engaged in Overland types of runs. I'll likely get a clamshell tent to mount on it. I like your bed storage system. realtruck.com/p/elevate-rack-system/ I'm also going with a roll up tonneau as I've had a three fold and find they eat up too much real estate in the bed even on a full size truck. I had to bring home appliances a couple times and having to pull the whole tonneau is not worth it and I don't like how they generally close. I'd get a hard one that slides, but I'm not gonna spend that either. www.truxedotonneaucover.com/truxedo-pro-x15/
@@dhall5661 exactly my point. I've manually disconnected many times besides, there are a lot of aftermarket options to make disconnecting even that much more simpler like the Apex auto lynx that I want to get eventually for example. Much more easier and affordable to build to your liking.
I had a choice between twins, one firecracker red and one granite crystal. I waited too long and the red one was gone... My wife has a 2019 granite crystal Cherokee Trailhawk elite package that basically is a blacked out night edition similar to mine and yours in the impression it gives. I love the way that thing looks... But, thirty minutes after you wash and wax it, it's dirty and looks dirty. So, I will deal with it. @@sarge502jeep
My Man, dope look str8 bad ass..Triple Black, wicked.....Rubicon X here....if u ever in the ATL let Jeep it up ✌....great review
Appreciate it man. I'm all about the simple sleek and practical feel. Must be nice with the new Rubi X! Stay up!!
Really nice truck. I like the way you are organized ... really nice. The Diamondback cover is soo nice.
I am looking to buy a Gladiator I the next year. I have owned several Wranglers and loved them all- 2011, 2015 and a 2021 all great vehicles.
I also was thinking about an overland but now it seems like the Willys is the one in the middle.
I have subscribed and will look forward to your videos.
Kevin in Edmonton AB Canada
Thanks yeah I'm big on organization. And I love that diamondback but yeah if you're going to buy brand new, unfortunately the Overland is out of the question which, as mentioned is kind of sad because it's a very great trim to have. Willies is a good option I guess and pretty close to it although I'm sure even with a willies if you were to add in all the creature comforts that the Overland generally has is going to be slightly more expensive. But I agree it's probably going to be the closest trim to compare. Unless you can find an Overland in the next year that is slightly used up into 2023 prior to discontinue.. in any case good luck and thanks for the subscribe
@sarge502jeep Slightly used is definitely an option for sure and perhaps an Overland may be available. Take care
Nice gladiator.👍
Appreciate it
Agree on the creature comforts. I am debating going the High Altitude route and dealing w/suspension and tires later vs getting a Mojave or Rubicon. Can't stand orange/red interiors and not gonna rock crawl so no Rubicon for me. I like the idea of 4.10 gears already and all the frame upgrades in the Mojave though and that 37's fit on the Mojave's w/no lift. Good enuf for street driving but would need something for any off roading. The color matched stuff on the HA's looks killer though and finding a Mojave with that and a bed liner is proving difficult.
It looks good and clean!
Right! We can get arb lockers, if we really want them in the future! Love your build bro!
Exactly. Besides the Overland is actually very capable off road as is. I was very surprised even without lockers. Thanks too!
😎👍 Nice rig, subscribed and looking forward to more videos. Thanks for sharing and taking the time.
Thanks much appreciated
Have an overland too.. and I don’t regret it one bit. This are beautiful made. I love how it look you making so awesome
Thank you so much!
Looks great! With the 35” wheels did you have to re-gear? What gear size do you have? Thx
Overland comes with 3.73 gears standard. Going to 35s I personally didn't and don't think you need to regear. Going to anything larger I'd definitely recommend. That's why I didn't go larger. In a perfect world id like a 37" but don't want to regear right now
I tend to be in agreement with you. I had a similar logic. And I like the clean look like you are doing. I think it is interesting that Jeep has gotten rid of the Overland trim and replaced it with the "High Altitude" formerly a variant of the Overland with the wide axles, some safety stuff. I got a Freedom Edition as a result of my approach but would have taken an Overland if it checked a few more boxes or High Altitude. I like it because it has the steel "winch ready" bumper and I'm getting a hoop. At first I was all for an after market bumper, but since I got the steel on it and after looking, I find I like that look very much and will save some bucks by using it.. I like the Overland side steps. I'm actually putting some MOPAR knock off side steps (300 bucks/look just like OEM) on as I like em and even if I whack em, I can get some sliders/steps...
In 2024 the new Willys with a 3.73 rear end AND a rear locker and the wide axles, I believe, is the real change up from previous models. BUT, if I want a rear locker I can do it. And since I do NOT intend to do the chute or other Moab tests, ever, I don't need all that. I will be doing more than any other vehicle except a jeep can do like Montana 4WD trails, but an Overland, even a basic Sport can do all that... The only box unchecked on mine are the Aux switches. I think you got those on your edition if I am not mistaken. But I can gulp and have them put on if I choose and likely will. I actually would have preferred the "non-painted" fenders but not a biggie... The painted ones look good and my top is the non painted version. I also got the spray in bedliner factory and after four Ram trucks, two with factory spray in, two without, I'm convinced the OEM bedliner is the best. Not that the others are not OK...just sayin.
I have a granite crystal and it lends itself well to the "blacked out" "night edition" look. You pay 2500 bucks for it on a Ram 1500 (not payin that much for a cosmetic package) and get it for free with a Gladiator in certain colors.
I'm going with a Truxedo Lo Pro tonneau as it will allow me to put the Truxedo "Elevate" rack on with their rail system AND the tonneau. I'm in for right at 1400 total and installed. I could do it myself, but decided to go with my after market installer. The good thing about this system is that I can "elevate" the rack from 18 inches to like 27 and it is easy to remove when not engaged in Overland types of runs. I'll likely get a clamshell tent to mount on it. I like your bed storage system. realtruck.com/p/elevate-rack-system/
I'm also going with a roll up tonneau as I've had a three fold and find they eat up too much real estate in the bed even on a full size truck. I had to bring home appliances a couple times and having to pull the whole tonneau is not worth it and I don't like how they generally close. I'd get a hard one that slides, but I'm not gonna spend that either. www.truxedotonneaucover.com/truxedo-pro-x15/
Agreed.
The downside to the overland is no lockers, and offroad plus and sway bar disconnect other than that is a good jeep to take to moderate trails
Agreed. I will say my Overland has still performed surprisingly well off-road in moderate settings.
Not difficult to manually disconnect your sway bar. Lockers you can always get aftermarket.
@@dhall5661 exactly my point. I've manually disconnected many times besides, there are a lot of aftermarket options to make disconnecting even that much more simpler like the Apex auto lynx that I want to get eventually for example. Much more easier and affordable to build to your liking.
Very nice build so far. I've had a black truck before impossible to keep looking clean. Too many ducks tho lol
Agreed. Makes me second guess black. Constant struggle but when cleaned so nice!
link for the side steps? @@sarge502jeep
I had a choice between twins, one firecracker red and one granite crystal. I waited too long and the red one was gone... My wife has a 2019 granite crystal Cherokee Trailhawk elite package that basically is a blacked out night edition similar to mine and yours in the impression it gives.
I love the way that thing looks... But, thirty minutes after you wash and wax it, it's dirty and looks dirty. So, I will deal with it. @@sarge502jeep
Percent on front windshield?
Sorry not exactly sure. I got the rears to match the already tinted front. Then they did the windshield slightly off from that I believe.
You local to East TN?
Not exactly, but not terribly far. Louisville Ky. (hence the 502 in the user name)
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