I Lifted My Jeep Gladiator! (3" Lift and 38" Tires)

[@BuiltForDirt]

What do you guys think of the Gladiator sitting on 38s?

[@xiahmia15]

Looks like a monster!

[@BuiltForDirt]

Yes it’s so much better looking over stock that’s for sure

[@LoserDonaldC]

Has a good stance.

[@Nick-cx2vn]

What offset is your rims?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Nick www.4wheelparts.com/p/pro-comp-69-series-vintage-wheel-17x9-with-5-on-5-bolt-pattern-flat-black-7069-7973/_/R-BKBQ-7069-7973

[@JKsouthwest]

Gladiator looks great! The folks at Synergy are awesome!

[@MH-gy6qv]

The Gladiator looks awesome. Been running Fox 2.0's up front on my '14 F-150 for 4 years, and Fox 2.0's in the rear for about 3 years. Can't say enough good things about them.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Glad to hear! It’s my first time running them so good to know they hold up great. Although I haven’t ever heard anything bad about them

[@revenantjeep]

That is one outstanding gladiator. I'm planning to check out the gladiator myself next week I hope. Good stuff.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Thanks! If you have any questions about the Gladiator let me know I would be happy to help if possible. Test drive one you will like it!

[@xiahmia15]

This is EVERYthing!

[@JoseOrtiz_1416]

Looks good my guy! Keep it up !

[@BuiltForDirt]

Thanks man! I can’t wait to get this next video edited

[@jerryberumen4430]

I'm looking at there website and don't see 3in lift for JT

[@mclovin2011]

When are these kits going to come out?!?!? Nothing on their site...

[@BuiltForDirt]

Been out for a while now I believe with the exception of the rear control arms. www.synergymfg.com/jeep-jt/

[@FloridaMan0561]

VERY NICE!

[@BuiltForDirt]

Thanks!

[@campNcrawlR]

Lookin' good! Are those the ProComps with 4.5" of backspace?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Yes they are

[@taylorblake5548]

What’s the overall height of the truck with the lift and 38’s?

[@BuiltForDirt]

The highest point on the soft top sits right about 79.5”

[@keithlea6804]

Im thinking 40s would be about right for this truck.

[@BuiltForDirt]

I totally agree, although i think I’m already pushing the limits of the Dana 44s with the 38s I’m running. I would love to have one tons and 40s eventually

[@xiahmia15]

I can see that

[@nouser2110]

Can you drive 80 90 on the hwy with your setup? Comfortable?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Yeah of course. It drives great. I usually cruise around 70 though, the speed limits around where I live are all 65.

[@rd9865]

I’ve got the gladiator rubicon I’m looking at a 4.5 inch lift with 38’s. I’d like to know if I’ll have to change my axels or drive shaft??

[@BuiltForDirt]

No it’s not necessary to change the front driveshaft until you approach about the 6” lift area

[@JackMacc2]

how high does the truck sit with the lift and tires?

[@BuiltForDirt]

It sits about 6" higher from both the lift and the increase in tire size.

[@JackMacc2]

TJ Mitchell Films cool. I’m 6’2” and want to own something that’s taller than me lol

[@chrisprice279]

Did you get any tire rubbing at all?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Nope none. Got quite a few videos rock crawling and flexing it out on the channel and no rubbing issues at all.

[@spencereyes235]

Is Synergy going to offer this as a full kit?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Yes it will be available later this year I believe

[@babyjaetae7361]

Looks awesome on 38’s!

[@BuiltForDirt]

I know right!!!

[@slimaszmatrs]

How much trimming was needed? For these specs ...possible with a non rubicon

[@BuiltForDirt]

No trimming required at all. I would guess on a non Rubicon that you would just need remove the lower part of the fender and get a light/brace kit from adventure labs or something similar. If your only street driving though you could run 37s on a non Rubicon with 3” of lift just fine. You can see me get really flexed out in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Suq4qsa9dsftk

[@Khaled-tx5xj]

Are those true 38s or more like 36s

[@BuiltForDirt]

They measure out to 37.8” actual height.

[@edward3342]

Nice vid man .What front bumper is that?

[@BuiltForDirt]

It's a custom bumper that I built. You can see some more info on it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6Wrq5qimMymg6M

[@victorquispe6450]

What are the specs on you rims?

[@BuiltForDirt]

They are the pro comp 69 series, 17x9, 4.75 backspace, with -6 offset.

[@Jaugie2200]

Can the Dana 44 handle the 38 without an axel swap

[@BuiltForDirt]

Been though quite a few trails including the Rubicon with no issues

[@Jaugie2200]

@@BuiltForDirt that’s awesome! I’ve always been told 35 was largest on that axel

[@friedmanrealestate2869]

what rock rails are those?

[@BuiltForDirt]

Factory with added tube. I have a video about them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF6aeXuXgNakpJo

[@awdgsx415]

What lift kit were you running when you made this video?

[@BuiltForDirt]

It’s a 3” kit from Synergy Manufacturing (www.synergymfg.com). I did say in the video what brand it was. Great kit, I’m really liking it. Should be available soon.

[@TJ-po9ol]

You hitting 8th gear?

[@BuiltForDirt]

It hits 8th but doesn’t hold it very often. It holds 7th pretty well

[@toddschultzandkaysar3530]

Show the jeep next time

[@BuiltForDirt]

I have tons of videos showcasing the Jeep. Wheeling, rock crawling, etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Suq4qsa9dsftk kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZmZcq1uhLyfq5o

[@peoriafd0378]

What’s your overall height

[@BuiltForDirt]

Do you mean the top of the truck?

[@toddschultzandkaysar3530]

It would be nice if you get out of the way and show the jeep ..

[@BuiltForDirt]

Tons of footage of the Gladiator rock crawling and off road in these videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Suq4qsa9dsftk kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZmZcq1uhLyfq5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqrHoHean5yEp7s

[@haroldsegur9524]

Not a mall crawler,....yeah!

[@BuiltForDirt]

No mall crawling here that’s right!

[@davidfrost5568]

Nearly every shot of the Jeep, has it in the background while showing the guy front and center...lol I just want to see the overall stance of the Jeep

[@BuiltForDirt]

Plenty of other videos with the Jeep wheeling on the channel

[@hill160881]

We want to see it doing the trail not you jabbering about it. I had to put together my 2.5” lift from several sources. It’s a rubicon and I run 37s and it is fantastic. I ran rough country 2.5” coil lift front with Clayton adj upper and lower control arms. Then a spacer kit in the rear. Rock krwler spring correction pads up front and fox 2.0 front shocks, and stock shocks rear.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Then watch the next video where I’m wheeling it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Suq4qsa9dsftk

[@hill160881]

TJ Mitchell Films oh damn I did not see that one!

[@BuiltForDirt]

All good, also this kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZmZcq1uhLyfq5o and I think there are a few others I have wheeling it.

[@hill160881]

TJ Mitchell Films the wheelbase May be long but they are so stable and confident in the rocks I was shocked. I was not expecting this. Surprised many in the group I was with. While there keeps fell right into the holes other jeeps had made I went through them with ease. The trail was not difficult and the only issue was turning radius.

[@phillyb4588]

37 r better it’s built for 37

[@BuiltForDirt]

Nah. I need the ground clearance. This thing is long

[@biginufm4264]

Disappointed in the choice of wheels.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Why is that? I’m on a budget here, will be upgrading to bead locks eventually but this was all I could afford at the moment. I couldn’t use the factory wheels because they weren’t wide enough

[@mike1158d]

Good thing is...IT"S NOT YOUR TRUCK A**BAG :-)

[@BuiltForDirt]

Thanks Mike 👊🏻

[@toddschultzandkaysar3530]

Show the jeep next time