Jeep Gladiator Truck Overlander on 40 Inch Trail Grapplers

[Watt maker]

The more I read about the gladiator, the more I’m liking it. Really like the fact that a large tire will fit with minimal work. I do agree that 40’s are overkill for most people but they seem to fit and work well in the video.

 

[Smileyshaun]

From what ive seen the evo setup on jks and JLs seem to function quite well . Look some Wayalife videos they squeeze those long rigs in some tight trails .

 

[Dalriaden]

I like how they mounted the RTT low; I’ve never liked them up higher than the roofline. And on 40s, there will still be a decent amount of headroom underneath! “Around $35k mark” in aftermarket parts, tho...

They only used a sport model Gladiator for the build though, so it puts in the competitive price range against a full factory option rubicon.

Here's the stock truck:

 

[Justincredible]

The great thing about the Gladiator is D44s front and rear (even on the sport when equipped with the max tow package) throw on the Rubicon flares and you can fit 35s with no lift. Put on a leveling kit or small lift and it won't rub disconnected.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

Not anything that I would ever buy or use... but it is nice eye candy.

 

[Dan Grec]

The great thing about the Gladiator is D44s front and rear (even on the sport when equipped with the max tow package) throw on the Rubicon flares and you can fit 35s with no lift. Put on a leveling kit or small lift and it won't rub disconnected.

I agree. It's amazing we can now get Wranglers and Gladiators from the factory that will take 35s, and 37s with only a 2 inch lift!

Think back to the TJ days... 35s was a massive undertaking, and 37s are still a big job on the JK.

-Dan

 

[Watt maker]

I agree. It's amazing we can now get Wranglers and Gladiators from the factory that will take 35s, and 37s with only a 2 inch lift!

Think back to the TJ days... 35s was a massive undertaking, and 37s are still a big job on the JK.

-Dan

That’s definitely something that appeals to me. It’s so easy to add big tires to this platform. 37’s look so right on there.

 

[leeleatherwood]

I agree. It's amazing we can now get Wranglers and Gladiators from the factory that will take 35s, and 37s with only a 2 inch lift!

Think back to the TJ days... 35s was a massive undertaking, and 37s are still a big job on the JK.

-Dan

2nd Gen Armadas and QX56/QX80's fit 35's no lift, 37's with 2" lift.

More and more vehicles are coming with 33s from the factory now adays it makes fitting 35's and 37's much easier.

 

[Josh_Smith]

I'm amazed at how well it crawls without the 4:1 transfer case.

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[Buliwyf]

I think I get where Billy was going. That's a Useless rock buggy. It's as big as a Powerwagon. And does not appear to be street legal with that rear bumper, that high. And D44's and 40" tires, I think I've been there before, lol. If you're going that big, why not start with a fullsize truck?

Anyone got a cliff notes version of that vid. FFS, get to the point. I can't watch ya'll blab for a half hour without any substance.

Nice trailer though. But if ya'll are cool about that, then my motorcross bike is the best overlanding rig here.

And I'm rolling about the stock welds bit. Head on over to the Jeep forums. Apparently Fiat can't weld for s#!+.

 

[camodog]

I could find a worse way to spend $70k.

If I was single, this type of Gladiator would be in my driveway. Sure as hell ain’t fitting my 120 year old garage.

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

Isn't a 120 garage really a barn?i run a jlu rubi with 35s no lift factory everything it works great with the gladiator i would go 37s to improve breakover angle 40s seem large but it does fill up thevwhell well nicely on my jkur i had a 4 inch lift to run 35s it worked well but at 175k the finish on the springs was disintegrating and that was about 4 years into it i would by a gladiator in a heart beat if i didnt already have a jlur

 

[2000LJ]

I own a 4 door Brute DC and I will say having wheeled and traveled with it on 35s then 37s and now on 40s. The wheel base and vehicle overall really benefits from the larger tire. I know most people will not hardcore wheel their Jt but for those of us wanting a do it all truck, 40s are the way. Yes you can still get the truck up and down most trails with 35s and a winch, i much prefer the ability to not pull cable.
Cheers

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

just a guess but I would say min 37 for a gladiator

 

[Bluegrassjku]

I think I get where Billy was going. That's a Useless rock buggy. It's as big as a Powerwagon. And does not appear to be street legal with that rear bumper, that high. And D44's and 40" tires, I think I've been there before, lol. If you're going that big, why not start with a fullsize truck?

Anyone got a cliff notes version of that vid. FFS, get to the point. I can't watch ya'll blab for a half hour without any substance.

Nice trailer though. But if ya'll are cool about that, then my motorcross bike is the best overlanding rig here.

And I'm rolling about the stock welds bit. Head on over to the Jeep forums. Apparently Fiat can't weld for s#!+.

They switched the axles to Dana 60s front and rear during the build.