20K Mile Review - Gladiator w/ 40's on STOCK AXLES

Kim and James review the last 3 years and 20k miles with the Neon Gladiator JT. We discuss all the good and the bad along with all of the road trips and off roading we have done since we bought it. Come along as we recap all of the fun!
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[@jeffbirmingham861]

Had both JL and Gladiator and i'm keeping my Gladiator.

[@williamh6547]

You know , after yrs and yrs of running 40s on stock Dana 44 axles with absolutely no problems, it makes you wonder if anyone of these people whom comment on such things even owns a jeep 🤷🤷. I beat the hell outta mine, from deep mud holes, running power lines, acting crazy on trails, etc. 97 % of people are not professional rock crawlers, hell we don't even live anywhere near such places, all this sales hype, uneducated verbage is just plain wrong, if you don't know what your talking about then don't comment. Great looking gladiator 👍👍👍👍 keep running them 40s you can't run bro😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@shockerracing]

😂😂😂 thank you!

[@Primal_fx_bandit]

Agree!

[@ShaunKjar]

Fantastic review! I love the shots of the various trips you were on and some of the obstacles. This is the first video I’ve seen of your channel and can’t wait to watch more!

[@gopolanglekoto]

I found this video very insightful. I’m looking to get a Jeep Gladiator and put it on 37s or even 40s. I’ve been worried about 40s because everyone keeps saying you need 1 tons.😂 I live in South Africa, so getting Dana 60s costs half my country’s GDP and it’ll probably take forever to arrive🤣 It’s not as simple for some of us to do axle upgrades. So I’ll get the 40s on stock axles and wait for them to break (if they ever), then get the Dana 60s😂

[@HTSS8]

Hopefully you've been updated by now that the gear change was a Huge impact on not impacting the whole driveline, not just the axles, with the 40's torque loading the system. It releived torque load pressure. Because most don't mechanically know all that is impacted and why by OEM changes.

[@qhughes4555]

i love how understanding she is but ended up loving the Gladiator in the end !!!!

[@shockerracing]

She’s the best!

[@qhughes4555]

@@shockerracing Happy Wife, Happy Life!

[@Kikakeopele]

I love my JTR and have been debating 40s with gearing, chromoly shafts, trussing, ball joint deletes, and steering upgrades(no hydro).

[@DoitintheDirt74]

Should pull the rear axle shafts out and see if they are starting to twist. I left mine to long and snap a shaft.

[@alexkuehne3822]

Traded my 2018 JL Sahara for a 2022 Mojave gladiator and couldn't be happier with it. Just a lot more versatility with the bed.

[@shockerracing]

You gotta love the Mojave!

[@joshbown3106]

Great review guys!

[@shockerracing]

Thanks man!

[@JuanGonzalez-bf8eh]

Yes, keep the hood... keep up the good work on the videos.

[@shockerracing]

Thank you!

[@tacotots_132]

Great video!!! The bobbed look would be sick!!

[@shockerracing]

Thank you!

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

Bring that thing out to the Rubicon! A fantastic trail and camping here.😃

[@shockerracing]

It’s on our bucket list

[@emilcanchola]

I am routinely running my gladiator as fast as I can over some knarly whoops and am currently on 38" tires.. I did end up bending my stock Dana into a happy face with and bent back.. so when I keep hearing it is fine with 40" it just leaves me wanting to try... So my question is do you drive fast offroad and greatly appreciate all your posts

[@shockerracing]

We do fast on the sand dunes, and slow over rocks.

[@gerard0l6569]

GREAT video, truck is badass! Im going to do 40's on my truck also! WHAT is the exhaust??? Truck sounds RAD! I'm IMPRESSED you guys wrapped it yourself!! Looks GREAT

[@shockerracing]

Thank you! It’s the AWE Exhaust.

[@chrissantana2484]

Great review and video…can you put a link on the suspension?

[@shockerracing]

www.evomfg.com

[@smartnugget8226]

GLADIATOR!!!!!

[@tamanko21]

I just got a Mojave. Do you guys want to swap out the parts for the hood swap? My Mojave is black just like your rubicon

[@shockerracing]

Hmmm where are you located?

[@fernandoharo1661]

Love your review guys and yeah the wrap did fade heaps, do you think it was bad quality? I mean neon colours are hard to keep bright 🌞

[@shockerracing]

We had to sign stating that we understood that neon colors fade fast, so we knew what we were getting ourselves into when we chose it. I honestly was really happy to get 4 years out of it.

[@fernandoharo1661]

@shockerracing yeah ok that's fair enough I could completely understand that

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Need to get to Texas and Hidden Falls in Marble Falls, Tx 🇺🇲💪

[@maverick_jl]

Yes!! Let’s GO!!!!!!!!

[@maverick_jl]

Good stuff!!!

[@shockerracing]

Thanks!

[@maverick_jl]

@@shockerracing I didn't realize yall sold Mojito!!!!!!!!!

[@shockerracing]

@@maverick_jl yep but it’s still in the family and we made the Mojito 392!

[@rodneywhetlow1996]

Hey guys if you do swap the fenders I would be very interested in your stocks

[@shockerracing]

I’ll keep you posted 👍

[@Bleda2002]

Splashin' the badges

[@shockerracing]

😂 she just had to throw them! 🙃

[@drrockf4d]

"For the channel" riiiiiight

[@shockerracing]

Lol, hey it worked! 😜

[@tonytone8070]

How has the windshield film held up in the 20K miles?

[@shockerracing]

It seems to last about 2 to 3 years before it starts to get hazy and ready to be replaced.

[@keithhayter3178]

what trail is that shot from in Moab

[@shockerracing]

That at Top of the World trail.

[@dealerslicenseops]

I can give you one piece of advice. Don't supercharge it. I've had nothing but problems with my Magnuson install. Had the install done by a licensed dealer. It is so herky jerky and unreliable we no longer drive the jeep anymore. both A-hole dealers here in Tampa have a "Two week wait" just to get the vehicle in. I've had the installer get the newest tune and still it runs like shit. The jeep is ruined. $130k later and I wish I never bought it.

[@shockerracing]

That sucks, sorry to hear that.

[@dc5631]

Look up the clip mod it's like 20 bucks for the visors. Will save you

[@shockerracing]

I need those for our new 392, they are so loose already

[@dc5631]

@@shockerracing amazon has them works for all jeep jls jt. Make sure you get the single side one not the 2 screw one it rubes with the 2 screw one. They work flawlessly. Best investment for that. Glad to help my friend

[@archietamayo76]

clicking under braking. re-torque the arms

[@shockerracing]

That was definitely on my list to check.

[@ShaunsJeep]

Don't do the bob chop just get a regular wrangler for that. Gladiator are unique and special ❤️.

[@robertquackenbush5547]

That color in fact is neon yellow

[@RocklanderUSA]

Sweet! Bed-Bob is basically making a Gladiator into a Wrangler. I prefer Wrangler ;)

[@shockerracing]

But is still keeps the longer wheel base, which has been a plus on some trails for us.

[@rockdblock1034]

Haha. “ they’re very luxurious…” 😂 ok. That not how I would describe the gladiator, but I also don’t say that my 40” Nittos are “quite “.

[@shockerracing]

Our Nitto’s were silent when we first put them on. And these Jeeps have every option that our Porsche Cayenne has(plus remote start, damn Germans) I’d call that luxurious 🤷‍♂️

[@rockdblock1034]

@@shockerracing haha ok 👌🏽.

[@FJBMAGAPatriotUSA1]

“Quite”… or “Quiet”?🤣

[@msmorales150]

Gladiator over wrangler for sure

[@Robstunner]

I’d say JL!

[@shockerracing]

You aren’t a fan of the Gladdys, are you?

[@Robstunner]

@@shockerracing no I like them but for off-road the JL is just a little leaner. That and I’m with you, I wouldn’t want to chop the frame just because resale.

[@shockerracing]

@@Robstunner yeah I never keep vehicles, so for me it’s probably not smart to cut the frame.

[@Robstunner]

@@shockerracing if you sold it privately I think you’d come out great on that thing bobbed.

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Sounds like it has a hemi in it

[@shockerracing]

I wish!

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Americas most wanted can preform a kool hemi swap a stroker version or a demon or a hellcat version or the big hellaphant 1000hp version

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Right, some people drive off a road, some people rock crawl, and some people are rough on equipment! Your results will vary. Obviously novice off roaders such as this couple just don’t have the experience to make a judgement on stock axles. Nor the mileage.

[@shockerracing]

We never will claim or have claimed to be professional off-roaders, but we have hit plenty of trails around the country that have had everything from rocks, to mud, and sand and have yet to have an issue. But yes, you are correct we don’t treat it like you Cherokee owners treat your vehicles.

[@jam23r1]

The clicking is the stock spring pads. Get Metalcloak Spring correction pads

[@shockerracing]

I never had an issue with clicking until recently.

[@jam23r1]

@@shockerracing the stock ones wear out fast

[@allautorepair406]

jl

[@JeepCherokeeful]

FYI: Moab, Utah isn’t a trail.

[@shockerracing]

Did you want us to list off every trail we did in Moab? Or should I have shown ever Badge we got?

[@phillyb4588]

Your mall crawling so 40s r ok

[@shockerracing]

We’ve had it on trails all across the country, but ok 👌! You clearly didn’t actually watch the video to see where we’ve taken it.

[@sarahstephens5966]

Rich girl whining about a shizzy Gernan car with no LS swap.