2020 Jeep Gladiator Owner's Review (Rubicon w/ 6 speed manual) | Truck Central

[@JTRSpartacus]

What is your favorite or least favorite thing about the Jeep Gladiator? OlllllllO

[@rauschcreek4887]

Break over is long and the departure angle could be better. Its great how much space and towing it has vs Jeep Wrangler.

[@JTRSpartacus]

@@rauschcreek4887 still nothing from any other manufacturer that can beat the JTR offroad and does decent as a truck too

[@JP-nisu_2]

The Least favorite thing about a jeep gladiator with a manual transmission, is not having one in my garage!

[@JTRSpartacus]

@@JP-nisu_2 lol!!! it is a lot of fun! Barely fits in my garage and mostly lives outside. Need a bigger garage.

[@MidKnight2142]

Just got my own JT Rubicon with a manual. I completely agree with the clutch being too vague, I'm also not a fan of the gear lengths and how it really doesn't seem to like being in 5th or 6th gear on any type of slope (referring to on the road). I am super excited to own one though, as it opens so many options for me that I couldn't exactly do in my 01 Mustang GT, like being able to put more than just one medium/small box in it without taking up ALL the storage. I feel like I can almost do anything I want with it; daily driver (check), off-roading (check), moving cargo (check), towing (check). One of the only things I REALLY wish it had was a Cummins Diesel with manual (I learned to drive on a '99 Ram 2500 diesel). I also wouldn't complain about a 392 with a manual.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

I'm disappointing the diesel doesn't come with the manual transmission. If it did, I would pony up the cash and buy one.

[@JTRSpartacus]

agreed- I'd find a way to buy 2!!!!!!! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@jonathangreen6177]

As much as I so badly want to HATE Chrysler...I adore this truck

[@JTRSpartacus]

Join the Gladiator obsession OlllllllO!!! It’s awesome! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks to Truck Central for hosting! Please post questions or comments. #JTRSPARTACUS

[@dougdaledimmadomeownerofth4105]

You’re jeep gladiator is looking nice

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks! Lovin in it. Please like 👍 and subscribe for more Gladiator content!

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

play at 1.25 speed or 1.50 ,,,lol WoW 50k damn i ant getting one unless my boss started paying 50 an hour .lol i guess it wait till it gets older and or wrecked ..i will be Get an HP tuner its the best to fix tune and 300.oo dollars`s it seems to do way more than even a snap off diagnostic tool

[@JTRSpartacus]

They are pretty pricey! Been great so far. Thanks for watching! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@TruckCentral]

*This is a Jeep Gladiator done right. Who else agrees?* Make sure you subscribe to JTR Spartacus and Pristine Auto Detailing!!

[@LarryRichelli]

Auto stop/start will not work while my clutch is pushed in so it never bothers me. I am sad you didn't mention how much of a dog this manual is with 37" tires!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Been driving it mostly like a 4 speed. I’m going to 5.13 gears ⚙️ soon to address that! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@PristineAutoDetailing]

Awesome Review!! Keep on muddin and we will keep on washing!! 😂

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks!! You guys do a great job!

[@SmudgyContent]

Yep all I drive is manual transmissions... when I drive my ole impala I forget park and turn it off in drive a lot... sometimes I try feeling for the clutch and shifting it lolz

[@JTRSpartacus]

I hear ya. My wife’s Charger is auto and I stomp on the dead pedal and grab the shifter like I’m doing something...lol

[@TruckCentral]

The worst feeling in the world is going for a clutch that isn't there. Phantom clutch.

[@jbann4300]

Cool jeep love what you did to it

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks so much ! More to come. #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JTRSpartacus]

#savethestick

[@rauschcreek4887]

Nice. Love the manual. Getting harder and harder to find manual transmissions. Mostly have to special order them! #SaveTheStick !

[@SmudgyContent]

First

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks for watching a d commenting.

[@RamandChevyOwner]

You can turn the auto start stop off forever

[@JTRSpartacus]

I used the Tazer Mini programmer to turn off. Factory setting resets every time you turn it off and on again. Best mods video coming soon shows the Tazer mini. Thanks for watching! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@RamandChevyOwner]

@@JTRSpartacus your welcome

[@GeckoGreenJL]

so you can actually disable auto start 100% with tazer mini?

[@JTRSpartacus]

Yes you can disable start stop with taser and much much more. Checkout my Tazer video on my KZbin channel. Hit me up with questions. #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JTRSpartacus]

Still loving this truck! Just did a 5,600 mile road trip from PA to Yellowstone in it. Performed great! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JTRSpartacus]

Over 6k views! nice. Jeep Gladiator is a relatively niche vehicle. Ford probably sells more F150s in a week than Jeep sells Gladiators in a year. #JTRSPARTACUS #JeepTruck

[@JeepingMo]

Good review. I have thought training in for a gladiator. Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍

[@JTRSpartacus]

You have a great looking rig. Gladiator is a lot of fun! Thanks for watching!

[@xcard1313]

What supplemental rails are you using? Looks like the work with the Rock Rails - great review

[@JTRSpartacus]

They are Ace Rock rails. Love em! Checkout my Ace install video on my KZbin channel. THANKS for watching! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@johnkraft5640]

good video. Try driving the diesel. Perfect power/torque combo. 6500 lb towing capacity. and this number is way underrated as well. I have put 37 inch tires, 2 1/2 inch lift with tereflex shocks and have an air bag set up as well when towing. Easy 8000 lbs. The weak link is the brakes without a trailer brake controller and larger brakes. Mopar has larger brakes and the aftermarket as well. Not sure why Jeep has not made the trailer brake controller standard as part of the tow package.

[@JTRSpartacus]

If they made a manual Diesel, I'd find a way to buy 2 of em. I like the Curt Spectrum brake controller but I agree that a $50k + truck should have this available from the factory. Thanks for watching! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JTRSpartacus]

also -thanks!!!!!

[@rlovell383]

How do you like those tires? Wear? Noise?

[@JTRSpartacus]

The Mickey Thompson AtzP3 ride great, they aren’t too noisy. I just did 12 hours of highway driving at 80mph and they ride great. They are awesome offroad too. Thanks for watching! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@WOODZMAN]

Great setup you have there, you use the truck like it should be.

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks so much for watching. Trucks are meant to be used. Right back at you for your channel and hauling dirt bikes, exploring, etc!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Still loving this Truck/Jeep! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@bryanmiller5692]

Did you regear after throwing the 37's on? That'll reduce your towing and power greatly if you didn't

[@JTRSpartacus]

I did not regear. I probably will in the future. But it’s acceptable for now.

[@bryanmiller5692]

@@JTRSpartacus I'm in the same boat. I have a 15 jku with 35's and stock Willys 3.73 gears. Hoping to get 4.56 gears in the next 6 months. Anyways your gladiator is looking good man. Some 4.88's would be perfect combo with your 37's.

[@JTRSpartacus]

In the shop now for 5.13 gears. Can’t wait to get it back! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@vr4787]

very thorough review, I was really considering a Jeep Gladiator when replacing my old Dakota, but I needed something with a bigger bed so I ended up getting a Ram. Anyway great review! Hope they offer more variants in the future!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks for watching! The bed is pretty small. Same as other midsize trucks but definitely small compared to a full-size. I make it work and have a trailer for big stuff. People are clamoring for a 2 Door variant. Don’t think it will happen but would love to have one if I had unlimited budget to have multiple vehicles.

[@rauschcreek4887]

for off road, the Gladiator is bordering on huge for East Coast, tight, twisty forest trails.

[@JTRSpartacus]

@@rauschcreek4887 It is a bit long. I manage to stay with all the Wranglers. Sometimes have to do 3,4,5 point turns lol

[@DerrickOil]

Very comprehensive and equitable review. Consider displaying metric conversions in addition to your SAE specifications on screen for the global viewers.

[@TruckCentral]

Good point. We're likely going to start doing that shortly (in the captions and on screen when possible). To be implemented soon. Thanks for watching!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Good feedback. Sorry about that. Thanks for watching.

[@JTRSpartacus]

Passed 5k views! Thanks for watching ! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@terrelwhite307]

Great video! I test drove a manual Mojave and fell in love. Have you tried towing any vehicles? If so, how did it do being a manual transmission? When rocking crawling or beach running, did it give you any trouble being a manual once again? Thanks in advance.

[@JTRSpartacus]

I've been pulling about 3,000 lbs - ATV trailer usually about 30-50 miles at a time. I do this all the time and there are Zero issues for the manual. I pulled 5500 or so twice for short trips - loads of stones. This was a bit more of a struggle and really had to aggressively downshift in advance of hills and build RPMs up to keep momentum. Zero issues at the beach. IT just goes... Rock crawling in a Rubicon is fantastic. It just crawls over anything I point it at. Thanks for watching -sorry about the delay in responding - been doing home renovations and my real job!

[@terrelwhite307]

@@JTRSpartacus thanks for responding

[@MrJustinWheeler]

The Jeep looks great!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks so much!

[@TruckCentral]

High Mileage Ram replacement?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

@@TruckCentral lol not yet! But I almost bought a Gladiator when I got the Ram. I like them a lot.

[@JTRSpartacus]

@@MrJustinWheeler fingers crossed for a hemi Gladiator!

[@bbannongmu]

Looking good!

[@JTRSpartacus]

15k views and still some discussion. I see a ton of Gladiators on the road now - pretty much everyday. #JTRSPARTACUS

[@jonathangreen6177]

Chrysler's computers are junk. If the computer goes, you have NO VEHICLE! Chrysler doesn't take good care of their premium customers. That said, they make pretty cars

[@JTRSpartacus]

So far, so good.

[@crabblike]

Great rundown man. Jesus that auto start/stop is a definite no go for me.

[@pamelabannon-miller7231]

Nice

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks 🙏 #JTRSPARTACUS

[@chainsawcharl1e677]

Jeep recalled the Gladiator for bad clutch components. Maybe the recall will result in better clutch feel and better towing.

[@1972mercurycougar]

This Rubi, is killer!! Maybe your next one could be ordered with OEM, dual door group!! Seen one yesterday, with top off & factory half's!! Good color match! Was surprised how much it changed the look!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks. I’d love the dual doors but they are very pricey. I went with @bestop Element half doors. Please checkout my KZbin channel for the video or watch for #JTRSPARTACUS. THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!!

[@AlanTrades]

Have you actually tested 23mph on the freeway?

[@rauschcreek4887]

Good, fair review. Looking forward to seeing a long term, high mileage review. Wanna know - how do these things hold up over time to the abuse?

[@JTRSpartacus]

Time will tell... thanks!

[@AlanTrades]

Does the clutch ever burn up going off road

[@jesuschristislord77733]

That's an absolutely gorgeous truck.

[@JTRSpartacus]

Thanks!!!! Appreciate the support! PLEASE checkout my KZbin if you get a chance #JTRSPARTACUS

[@beetfarmer8933]

You should focus on your experience with the truck. I don't need to hear all the stats I've heard from every other KZbinr.

[@JTRSpartacus]

Lots of experiences, mods, etc on my KZbin. After 2 1/2 years I’m still loving this truck. #JTRSPARTACUS

[@حسينعلي-د4ب3ت]

V8 with a manual. I wish everyone would let those manufacturs Know!!!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Agreed!!! Save the V8. #savethestick thanks!!!! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JF32304]

It would be so nice if there was a 4.7L V8 option. You couldn't keep these on the shelves if there were. Be an even hotter seller.

[@JTRSpartacus]

I’d love a V8 but not a fan of the 4.7l. It only had about 30lb/ft more torque and less horsepower than the 3.6 v6. Thanks for watching! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JF32304]

@@JTRSpartacus not the High Output. Throw that baby in these jeeps... Watch out.

[@scootypuffjr.]

5.7 Hemi should be an option

[@JTRSpartacus]

@@scootypuffjr. agreed. With a manual transmission!! Thanks! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@JF32304]

@@JTRSpartacus the hemi on a 6 speed... Wow

[@Blastable]

sweet truck man! i have a 2020 rubicon 6-speed as well! pretty much optioned the same as yours apart from mine having a hard top and leather seats. I use it for my lawn service and it tows my trailer loaded with equipment like no ones business. i do agree with you on the clutch being wonky. i've had seasoned manual drivers try to get in it and go and they've struggled, it definitely takes some getting used to.

[@RobCabreraCh]

I love the look of the Gladiator! I was dead set on getting one because of how cool they are, but in reality they are just not for me. I don't do any offroading, so it makes no sense for me, other than for the looks. I ended up with a RAM 1500, which I love and has some light offroad capabilities if I want to begin offroading at some point. But man, that Gladiator sure looks awesome!

[@JTRSpartacus]

Cool. Thanks! Definitely not for everyone #JTRSPARTACUS

[@KubanKevin]

I just got my ‘23 JTR 6 speed and it is my all time favorite vehicle I have ever had. I’ve had a c7 z06, two door wrangler, genesis coupe 3.8, all manual, and nothing matches the magic of driving this.

[@vicranger6876]

The Hurricane twin turbo 3.0L inline 6 with 500 hp is needed in the 2024 along with larger fuel tank. If the JEEP engineers can’t figure out a weak clutch, fire them and get better engineers . VERY SIMPLE FOR JEEP.

[@PotatoeJoe69]

Thinking about getting one myself. Really just wish the 3.0 diesel came with a 6 speed. The 3.6 Pentastar is a great engine by all accounts, it's just anemic for a truck.

[@JTRSpartacus]

I went with 5.13 gears and a Centerforce clutch and flywheel and it’s a lot better!!! #JTRSPARTACUS

[@manfree6543]

is the soft top on this hold a better sound dampening compared to a soft top Jeep TJ?

[@Ray-ho8dw]

Mine is a piece of junk hell I can't pull my 17 ft bass boat up boat ramp unless I put it 4 wheel drive dam thing just shuts off in 2wheel drive clucth slips and my Willy's only has 7500 miles on it and it sucks

[@pra3t0rian]

Sorry to hear that.

[@sluf1963]

Absolutely awesome input , thoughts , and points of view , I just got me a Sport , 6 speed , manual , and the sunrider top . I'm gonna make it a bit nicer as I go . Looking forward to some fun . Thanks , great review .

[@KTMcaptain]

Just with the options you listed, that gladiator costs $53,815 including the $1,495 destination charge.

[@JTRSpartacus]

Mine was under $51k sticker including the destination charge. Its a 2020. Maybe the 2021 have increased costs? #JTRSPARTACUS

[@sweetwolfasmraudio6726]

And an old clapped out small block 350 from 1970 makes more hp stock

[@TruckCentral]

Well that’s not true but I get your point 😂

[@sweetwolfasmraudio6726]

@@TruckCentral no it's true, they made 280 hp stock,

[@TruckCentral]

Gross hp

[@JTRSpartacus]

@@TruckCentral yeah. The 3.6 V6 puts out 285 horsepower net. #JTRSPARTACUS