Diesel Gladiator on 40's walk around

[@ruben25900]

Very cool build

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thank you

[@patan77]

I got a daily driver eco also I'm in love with but left it at 315/70/17 to stay around 25 mpg highway. But they look great with bigger tires.

[@gladiatoradventures]

If that meets your needs, I say stay with that tire size....you cab always go bigger down the road.

[@gamecock2465]

Very cool build. Looking to do a JT on 40’s just need to figure out the lift and make it fit in a parking garage. The plastic fender liners are something I will certainly add to the build list.

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thanks for comment, so I have an EVO 6.5 inch lift, and with my Nitto mud grapplers(40x13.50x17) fully inflated (30psi) the tallest point of the roof line is under 82 inches

[@gamecock2465]

@@gladiatoradventures wow video just doesn’t do it justice. Thanks for the measurements. With the 7’ clearance of the parking deck at my work I may need to be looking at less lift or just start parking in the visitor lot. Either way I’ll be watching more of your videos.

[@Jeepers_creapers702]

Nice job man it looks good.

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thanks, work in progress!

[@iamblaineful]

I'm on the same wheels, different tires. Same springs, just a full MetalCloak set of control arms and adj. trackbars. I ordered the Teraflex front trackbar relocation bracket, just like the one you held up, it's junk, barely lifts the trackbar and doesn't fit without cutting their welds in certain spots. I'm on 37's , LOD Front bumper, GenRight rear bumper, Adams Driveshafts 1350s front and rear, Rebel roof rack, tent, and Warn Evo VR 10s. I'm also running the '21 JT-R Diesel and haven't re-geared yet, but I'm doing a truss on the front axle this winter and will re-gear to 4.56 and 40s then. I live near the Rubicon Trail, it was a frequent run for us in the summer until the forest fires. 37's and a 6.5" lift are good on the Rubicon, 40's will be better.

[@gladiatoradventures]

Sounds fantastic! Last time I did the math on the gear ratio's, I thought 4.88 was the sweet spot for the diesel and 40's. I could be wrong. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for comments 🙂

[@jram0001]

Nice, I didn’t see any scratches on the skid plates

[@gladiatoradventures]

They are there, I touch up once in a while to prevent rust

[@jenlvjim]

Great looking jeep

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thank you

[@modelb9332]

Good video, sold me on the KMCs, thanks.

[@cruzsanchez3548]

Have you ever look into getting the banks tuner and pedal monster ?

[@gladiatoradventures]

I have, its way down the list for me. Performance for me is fine around town, trail to trail. I do utilize the off road setting when on the trail, it helps with vehicle response

[@terrymcguire6478]

So no re-gear needed at all? Thats good to hear. You can still hit 8th gear? I'm putting 37s on my diesel so that will save thousands. Sweet looking truck by the way.

[@gladiatoradventures]

So no gear change. Yes I hit 8th gear on flat highway. It will drop to 7th on slightest incline. 4:56 would be ideal for 40’s and all around. I’m still 20+ mpg on highway, 18mpg around town

[@SuperSam7777]

Good work open minded. Appreciated.

[@onebridge7231]

Love the 40’s, but I’m not as advanced in my journey as my V6 2020 Rubi JT is only my 2nd Jeep. Had a stock 2dr sport when I was younger way before the 4 doors were a thing. I was going 38’s, but will get 37 Nitto Trail Grapplers because I heard I can keep the 4.10 with 37’s and the stock axle should hold up after upgrading ball joints. Is this true?

[@gladiatoradventures]

To be fair, anything can break at any time, with that said, most have been running 37s on the stock Rubi axles, and if they are not to hard on them, they can survive....for a while. Go with a good high-end metal on metal type ball joint, most are lifetime warranty...most. Go have fun with it, and if or when it breaks, then upgrade. No need to throw a bunch of money at it if you don't have to.

[@onebridge7231]

@@gladiatoradventures Thanks. I’m right there too on trying to save money and not replacing until something breaks. I am starting a Jeep Repair savings account for the future!

[@jimmierpadgettjr]

Love it! Twin to mine! Except I’m on 35s definitely going to lift probably 38s for me! But great video!

[@gladiatoradventures]

40's 😁

[@guidok3762]

Can you make a list for us people in Europe to see what we must buy for the same kind of build. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@gladiatoradventures]

Suspension: 6.5 Evo enforcer lift. www.evomfg.com/ Tires: Nitto Trail grappler 40x13.50x17 www.northridge4x4.com/part/n205-980-nitto-trail-grappler-40x13-50r17-tire Wheels: KMC beadlocks Grenade www.northridge4x4.com/part/km23579050738n-kmc-wheels-km235-grenade-crawl-series-beadlock-wheel-17x9-5x5-satin-black Front bumper: www.amazon.com/Poison-Spyder-Customs-19-58-010dbp1-Spydershell/dp/B07HCQSBR1 Rock Sliders: www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-80106.htm Winch: Warn www.amazon.com/WARN-103253-Standard-Winch-Synthetic/dp/B07SJHVQTJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=77571669316&gclid=CjwKCAiAtdGNBhAmEiwAWxGcUv_hXT09NHIzdvyvEnKOJnUuyLSH_vAynWq8pmjVygJS5GnyptpJDxoC8WoQAvD_BwE&hvadid=410006456790&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9029951&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10108990484604859789&hvtargid=kwd-838463629878&hydadcr=5431_10989740&keywords=warn+evo+10s&qid=1639216323&sr=8-3

[@guidok3762]

@@gladiatoradventures many thanks for the list. I can use the information for buying these products here in Europe. Want to buy a gladiator 80th anniversary edition in diesel. Do I need the lockers from the Rubicon for normal use here in Europe. Would love to put on a 6.5 lift with 40” tires.

[@gladiatoradventures]

@@guidok3762 if your not going to off road heavy, then you don't need the lockers. They are a nice option from the factory, and you get the electronic discount sway bar, and 4 to 1 transfer case.

[@guidok3762]

@@gladiatoradventures thanks for the quick answer. Here in Europe they don’t sell the gladiator in rubicon edition, only sport and overland. The Wrangler is only in 4xe for sale. Here in the Netherlands they don’t even sell the gladiator, I have to buy one in an other European country. And if this is not enough, for the high taxes here in the Netherlands i have to take out the rear seats to avoid a tax bonus from $ 45.000 US dollar. The gladiator as a truck will have no extra taxes like a normal car🤪. Crazy over here. The gladiator overland diesel will cost approximately € 60.000 euro / $ 70.000 US dollar. I owned a CJ, YJ, TJ, JK, JL, all in red……. Now it’s time for a JT ✌️

[@guidok3762]

Subscribed, greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸💪

[@klm404]

I haven’t considered the Paramount finder liners until I saw it on your Jeep - Looks good. Are you running them on the rear also?

[@gladiatoradventures]

just the fronts, they look stock. At the time I purchased the fronts, they did not have rears. I currently still have the stock rears, I rub very little, only because I have Teraflex long travel kit in the rear, with no rear sway bar.

[@christophermartinez5314]

Great video

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thanks!

[@Maximus_CaliforniaAdventures]

Looks awesome 👌

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thanks

[@DOBICONJT]

Where did you get the coil isolators for the front coils?

[@gladiatoradventures]

Metal cloak

[@brandondiebold9741]

Nice build. What is the offset on your wheels?

[@gladiatoradventures]

www.northridge4x4.com/part/beadlock-wheels/km23579050738n-kmc-wheels-km235-grenade-crawl-series-beadlock-wheel-17x9-5x5-satin-black?gclid=CjwKCAjwve2TBhByEiwAaktM1N3uuN7It0otSyIF5j_ayS7n0MLfzutNDe-_O9fLGCGBp4oH9o6_eBoCzg0QAvD_BwE

[@gladiatoradventures]

-38mm

[@gilbertsusana2160]

When you say daily driver, what are your thoughts on using it as a daily 20 mile commuter. And then wheeler on the weekends? Love your build!

[@gladiatoradventures]

It's been a great daily for me, long road trips, and everything between. If your a vertically challenged individual, climbing in and out can be a challenge, but those all can be resolved with slider steps. I don't think one needs a 6.5 inch lift, like I have, I think an Evo 4.5 inch with a fender chop would be perfect for an all around adventure truck.

[@gilbertsusana2160]

@@gladiatoradventures Forgot to ask, but are you using the beadlock wheels daily too? Wondering how that's working out for you. Thanks!

[@gladiatoradventures]

Yes beadlocks used daily

[@JoseAmberLopez]

Any axle issues with 40s? I've been eyeballing a few builds using 40s on stock axles. Tempting me with my JLUR

[@gladiatoradventures]

I don't worry as much about the rear, especially after I put chromolys back there. I have broke the disconnect coupling, but not the axles or even ujoints, and I push it hard. With a good pair of RCV's and common sense you will be fine.

[@JoseAmberLopez]

@@gladiatoradventures Thats good to hear!

[@Fit4Life921]

No hydraulic steering on 40s?

[@gladiatoradventures]

The Diesel has a better ratio gear box vs the gaser, I would compare it with a Jk on 35 inch tires.

[@jeepleon]

Hello, I'm the owner of Gladiacs living in Korea. We were supposed to tune in September 2021, but the parts waiting for King Coilover 5.5 still haven't arrived. Meanwhile, we decided to change it to Foxcoilover 5.5, but no one in Korea has Foxcoilover. So what I'm curious about is the difference between king coilover and fox coilover? Please give me your advice.~~

[@gladiatoradventures]

So I understanding you correctly. You have a gladiator, and you getting rid of the stock suspension(coils) and going with coilovers at all 4 corners? And you want to know the difference between Fox and King?

[@jeepleon]

@@gladiatoradventures That's right. There are four coils that go in. It's my first time buying a jeep car, so I don't have much knowledge. I'm curious about the difference between king coilover and fox coilover. Thank you. Please answer my question.Stand up~^^

[@jeffafa_70]

5 grand for a 6.5” EVO lift, KMC beadlocks, 40” NITTO’s and Tom Woods front and rear driveshafts? That’s an amazing deal. Please tell me how I can get a deal like that!

[@gladiatoradventures]

I believe I made a correction on the screen, it wasn't 5k. Also parts were bought pre pandemic, some things were sold off the JT, so my net was close to 10k. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[@kamikazekunze]

Really clean rig. Thanks for sharing. Are you still running stock axles with the 40’s? Sub’d.

[@gladiatoradventures]

Yes stock axles, we will see how long they last.

[@gladiatoradventures]

Yes stock axles and stock shafts

[@alamanako]

Just sub’d. looks awesome. Great job. Thanks for the info

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thank You, more to come soon!

[@TexasTroll-tc8bf]

1. you don't need a six-inch lift for 40's, that jeep will run 38's with no lift and a 3-4 lift will fit 40's with ease, 2. 6-inch lift says I'm a mall crawler, not a wheeling jeep. There is no reason to have that high of COG for wheeling.

[@gladiatoradventures]

Thanks for your comments, I did run 40's on 2 inch mopar lift, just got hung up too much on lower rated trails. All I can say is come wheel with me, see for yourself. Cheers 🍻

[@zhexihe3406]

What is the mpg on this big guy

[@gladiatoradventures]

Around town about 17, hwy 20ish. But let's be honest, MPG should not be considered when buying a jeep. If I want said benefits, I would buy a Honda 😆

[@thomassorenson6371]

Finally, thanks!! I’m going to use yours as a model for my 2022 JTRD Coming in December!

[@gladiatoradventures]

Excited for you! The 6.5 Evo set up has not disappointed. Let me know what height you go with, and hopefully you bypass 37 inch tires and go right to 40's 😉

[@thomassorenson6371]

@@gladiatoradventures I have the metalcloak 3.5” game changer suspension ready to go on. 40s are the plan, but I haven’t made that purchase yet, I will do that after the Jeep is paid for! I’m hoping I can get away with fender mod and rock slider trimming to run the 40s with just 3.5” lift!

[@gladiatoradventures]

You can fit them, I ran the 40's with the Mopar lift. I used a 3.5 inch bump stop. It rubbed bad, until fender chop.

[@thomassorenson6371]

@@gladiatoradventures My Jeep is all done if you care to check it out! I just posted a walk around video!!

[@jacobzirkle9153]

What gearing ratio?

[@gladiatoradventures]

Stock 3.73

[@MrJeepguy1974]

7k ?? give me a copy of your build sheet so I can start shopping!

[@gladiatoradventures]

Fair comment, most of the build parts were ordered pre pandemic, I was able to capture revenue selling the mopar lift and wheel and tires. It's easily 10k in today's prices and inflation, the JT itself is about 4k more. 🤯 sorry was not trying to be misleading.

[@fredmatthews2570]

that jeep never been off pavement its a mall crawler

[@gladiatoradventures]

Lol, you got me. 🤣

[@thomassorenson6371]

Also, you must be on stock gears yeah?

[@gladiatoradventures]

Yes, stock gears, 3.73. You don't notice the 40 inch tires with the diesel.

[@thomassorenson6371]

@@gladiatoradventures awesome, I’m excited!