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Oh yeah. I use the exhaust brake every time I go anywhere. Speed limit on most mountain roads is either 30 or 35. The road I live on is 35 with a 6% grade (and more in one spot according to the inclinometer). Once I crest the top of the hill, I hit the tow mode button, drop it to low (which...

Re: altitude. Since I drive all the same roads you will be driving, I can tell you with absolute authority the turbodiesel is great up here. I recall reading specifically that when they brought the 2.8L diesel to the US, they did a good chunk of their testing specifically in Colorado for the...

Ignoring the manual is fine. I'm all for it. But I don't yet understand why slide in campers are vorboten... I know the tailgate is at a slightly positive angle when it's down, but that seems like such a zero issue that it's hard to imagine that's all it is...

I was able to special order my Bison for under invoice. That was pre-pandemic, so your mileage may vary. I shopped dealers all over the country based on recommendations from people who had done fly-n-buys trying to find the best deal. I called my local dealers as well, because why not, and was...

Most of the trails I know close seasonally. When I go off roading, it's usually to get to a camp site. I'm not a huge fan of winter camping. There are people that go snow bashing, but I've not tested those waters (other things going on over winter).

I was strictly a classic car guy for many years. I got in a really bad accident in 2016, and have been in more modern cars since. I was always a big fan of the VW-esque philosophy where you have everything you need, and not a hp more. Clever engineering beats features every time. I have to admit...

Agreed. If you're buying new, no reason not to take the time to thoroughly assess all options. It's a lot of money. You may be surprised. I know I was. I initially thought I was going to buy a Tacoma. Then I was sure I was going to buy a Gladiator. Colorado won out in the end. I don't disagree...

Well then, pre-welcome to the neighborhood. I'm just outside Conifer, below you a bit. I'm sure I'll see you around Aspen Park! Check the link in my signature, and you'll know me when you see me around town. There's also a link in the first post of that thread where I do a pretty comprehensive...

I've driven both, but not off road. If you consider a JKUR a reasonable facsimile, then... Well, I still haven't driven both off road because I got my Bison just a week or so before my wife had our baby, then there was this whole pandemic thing... I have driven a Gladiator on road, but only...

That bumper is also just a photoshop render. Comparing the 2020 and 2021 fascias, it doesn't look like angles should be any different. Painted things are lower and more exposed though. I saw one on a dealer lot the other day. Doesn't look any better in person. I also think the black bowtie is...

Link to the ZR2 zone post?

The payload case only holds up if you count only what's printed on the sticker. The payload reduction in the ZR2 is due entirely to the lifted suspension. If you lift a Z71's suspension as much, or more, you end up with at least the same payload reduction and likely more depending on how far you...

The specs on the diesel Gladiator came out recently too. ZR2 to Rubicon, I was a bit surprised that the ZR2 beats out the Gladiator in payload and towing despite the significant differences in engine output, while the EPA combined mpg on the Gladiator is exactly the same that I get in my ZR2...

How do you like the skid steps?

1- I was actually working on developing an aftermarket switchblade keyfob before the pandemic broke out. All the Chinese suppliers completely disappeared while they were dealing with it initially, then everything shut down everywhere else. It's been moved to a back burner, but will probably be...

2020 Bison diesel owner. I picked my truck up from the deal just a few days before my wife gave birth to our daughter. New babies are supposed to be more or less under quarantine until they're vaccinated (2 months), so we hunkered down. Once we got the all clear, the world ended... So... That's...

I've only read a single article so far that just laid out all the basics from the same press release every other article is regurgitating, but I believe they figured out the key to the Jeep magic by letting enthusiasts do the design work and actually executing. The key piece of evidence to my...

I'm not sure it'll even make it that long. They've already sold the Rayong facility, and I imagine production will stop some time this year if it hasn't already. 2020 will likely be the last model year to come with a diesel from the factory.

It lives behind the passenger seat. I'm short @5'6". The seat is still very usable, but not something you'd probably want to endure a road trip in. It's a lot like the rear seat would be in a 2+2 setting with a short driver; doesn't require amputation, but still not the most comfortable for long...

I have a rear facing seat in my Colorado. Works fine. We also have one in my wife's JKU (should be reasonably comparable to the Gladiator), but it's not gotten much exercise since it was installed.