Jeep Gladiator Off-roading With 37” Tires

Its time to test out the Jeep Gladiators Offroad Performance with 37" Tires and a few Offroad upgrades!
The last trip Cassie and i took, we were on the same trails with this Jeep on 35s. • Jeep Gladiator Off-Roa...
Previous to that, we had tested it completely stock; • Taking Our New Jeep Gl...
Current Jeep Specs and Parts:
Vision Manx 2 Wheels: amzn.to/2Q1oZq0
37" Yokohama X-AT Tires: amzn.to/2Q5TJGm
1.5" Leveling Kit: amzn.to/2rU7psj
Falcon Shocks: amzn.to/2qkwj3U
Warn EVO 12S Winch: amzn.to/386osIs
Front Bumper: www.7slotcustoms.com/collecti...
Tire Deflator: amzn.to/2RkOIIR
Bestop Sunrider: www.bestop.com/jeep/2020/wran...
We headed down to Uwharrie National Forest to get some trail time in with the 37s. We started off with one of the hardest trails at the park (Daniel). It has some very steep climbs as you can see. The first rock ledge was a little too much without a lift, the JTs belly was not agreeing with the rocks. Sure i could have gave it some momentum and bumped up it, but without skid plates i didn't want to chance it.
Luckily our jeep is a rubicon, equipped with front and rear locking differentials which helped out a ton in this terrain.
We then continued to Dickey Bell, another one of Uwharries harder trails, the Jeep tackled it without any issues at all.
Overall, the Jeep gladiator works well with 37" tires. It is still comfortable on the road, and doesnt give the Jeep a "sluggish" feel. Offroad, i would say they are a preferred size to hit some of the more difficult trails. With the addition of 37s, i will be upgrading and strengthening up some components including steering upgrades and axle upgrades to ensure the jeep can handle the trails and the larger tires.
The Yokohama XAT all terrains did fantastic, and im excited to test them out in some muddy/wet offroad terrain in the future.
Like i mentioned, a 3/3.5" lift kit will be in the future, and we will do more offroad testing and review videos up at Rausch Creek or AOAA in PA. Im excited to explore and test the limits of this Jeep Truck, because it keeps surprising me each step of the way.
Like always, thanks for watching! Please give the video a thumbs up and leave a comment!
Stay tuned for more Jeep videos soon.
-Ben
JKGG

[@1978JWJ]

I'm waiting for the JT with EcoDeisel, Rubicon with 2" Mopar lift and 37's is the plan.

[@jimschmidt4089]

Awesome video you guys, thanks for bringing us along. That seems pretty capable!

[@BenandBrandi]

awesome job man! love your videos. keep up the great work!

[@MrPBurkett]

You are correct, the lift is a must. Then again, a Gorilla Glass windshield is a must also.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Waiting for them to make replacement glass for the JL/JT.

[@JdA210]

Great video! It’s so refreshing to see folks who have nice rigs actually wheel em. Keep it up y’all and we want more Cassie!!...hope I spelled that right.

[@migwheels]

I love the Gladiator stuff!!! 🇨🇦

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

always enjoy your videos friend, stay safe on the trails

[@Cmatt1605]

Heyyyy my broken Samurai got it's 30 seconds of fame!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

What happened?

[@Cmatt1605]

JK Gear and Gadgets I snapped a rear axle shaft just past where it was parked. Good news is I was able to drive it out at the end of the day and upgraded chromoly shafts are on the way 😉

[@patrickjamesmcb]

Awesome video Ben! Makes me want a JT

[@tedrenz7053]

I would love to go wheelin with you guys in PA. Keep us posted. Love your channel. Keep up the great work!!

[@jasondevereaux3369]

Those all terrains did ok out there. Decent tires for all purpose driving good stuff👍👍 idk about rausch creek tho, kinda tight for that wheel base 2dr heaven up there! But I'll definitely watch...do rock creek!!!😁😁😁

[@aggressivekrawlerstj2407]

Our local group S Carolina Trail Stalkers wheeled Uwharrie Thanksgiving weekend. They mentioned they got to see a JT run Daniel. Now I see it was your JT. It's a small world. Congrats on the awesome weekend.

[@ajphillipsjeeps]

Was up there and saw you guys, but didn't realize it was you guys. It looked on the trails, keep up the videos.

[@web3036]

Awesome video man thanks

[@bennelson9826]

Great video as usual ben. The Jay Tee did great: condolences to your XJ. I wanted to see your plans for that one

[@StormbornJKU]

Saw you out there in the parking lot. Gladiator looks sick! Very excited to see it lifted. Hopefully next year we can do some wheeling together.

[@gutajo01]

Nice performance .... thanks

[@richardthomas1531]

Well since my new gladiator won't be my daily, You've convinced me to go with Mud tires.It looked like that trail was made for grippers. Thanks for the video.

[@davidbutler5114]

Wheeled there 15 years ago on 35”. Was a walk in the park, now it would be challenging with how dug out it looks.

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

Ugh. I'm not happy I found your channel cuz I hate binge watching for hrs on end ...LOL Great vids man. And a 4" Evo suspension lift with 35" Nitto Mud Terrains down to 10lbs was unstoppable in my JKU 4dr.. I just high centered a lot with the longer wheelbase like the truck.. Fantastic vid and trail showing exactly what to expect!!! The pretty codriver doesn't hurt either!!

[@dozeru1]

Good to see you guys out on the trails. Hopefully next time there wont be a 25 minute wait up Dicky Bell.

[@nieernewman]

I've only driven this in my dreams. I wish I could afford it. For now I'll drive my JKU. It's really nice. Can't wait for your update videos on the mods and upgrades

[@christophermartinez5314]

Good testing

[@Ibanez2005gio]

Really like the new Gladiator... hopefully one day $$. Keep it up Ben!

[@bthompson1767]

Dont waste your money

[@jakobwest4811]

Front side of Daniel is no joke. Couple of buddies and I went out 2 weeks ago and did it at midnight, I wussed out in my Jeep. The JT is performing awesome.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Camera doest really do it justice either

[@jakobwest4811]

@@JKGearandGadgets Not at all. I watched some videos to prepare myself and thought "oh its not that bad". When you see the first two sections, man, its so different in person. The second section made me rip the leather on my buddies JL with my clenched butthole.

[@johngeorge6528]

Jakob West I go to the first ledge and that’s it. I don’t have the driver mod installed yet 😀

[@jareth7456]

Thanks guys you all just gave me the confidence I needed to go ahead and buy the gladiator...and ill put 37" under it ....but I'm going with a 4.5 inch lift maybe even a 6" depending probably go with the 4.5 " , im setting it up as an overlander with the pop topper and cargo rack , snorkel, winch and led bar ect.

[@michaelkirkwood5393]

Looks like fun!!

[@glenngore6609]

To make a Gladiator useful as a boulder-hopping machine, you are going to have to trash everything except the body, the entire suspension and drivetrain, and go with something like the EVO setup. That’s what all the other KZbinrs have done, Wayalife did it and shot a multi-episode video series about it. I’m sure it will be expensive, Eddie never disclosed how much.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

For sure, but i dont plan on this being a rock crawler, i just want to test its limits and see what all it can do.

[@vipermonkey7]

Uwharrie is so much fun, did my first trip there Friday after thanksgiving.

[@krashnpa]

Good stuff Ben, if you head to RC, I'll bring our Gladdy and ride with ya's!

[@danhambrick6331]

The Gladiator is looking awesome Ben...

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@johnmcwade222]

Finally a off-roading video, other then your trip, need to make more off-roading videos of all your Jeeps.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I have a few wheeling videos. I’d love to make more, but with both Cassie and I both having full time jobs with twins, it’s hard to find time to go often

[@caroleertel2961]

Good video 👍🏻

[@bkzimmerman]

Thought I saw you out there! My buddy had his gladiator with 37’s as well.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It was white wasnt it? Overland setup? I remember seeing it, i wanted to track him down and get some footage of it.

[@Chief_Chavo]

that front bumper is badass

[@garthhayward9581]

It's a hugely capable platform and I agree with the 3" lift. As its purpose is a family vehicle it would be great to see you build this out with a canopy camper, kitchen and sleeping arrangements then see how it wheels. Could be interesting as your JK is setup for rock crawling etc you could tow it behind for family adventures?

[@stevea3936]

I see the JT Gladiators have the same windshield issue the JLs have. Jeep needs thicker or stronger glass. That color of your Gladiator is perfect. The bumpers match perfectly.

[@bigarb69]

Wonder if you can apply those cell phone protector on the windshield

[@thatmand4542]

cant wait to buy the 7 slot customs bumper on this friday or the next cause my job is FINALLY gonna pay my hours back that they forgot to give me so im super excited to get that bumper for my JT especially with that 15% and the other 10 with the discount from this channel

[@redan87]

I was there on black Friday. So close!!

[@00badcompany90]

Took my JK Rubicon with A.T tires and they preformed great better then the mt I use have on them and it was really wet . Wanted to go back before they close don't think going get chance.. thinking about getting gladiator,look forward to seeing you out there

[@stevefendelet2871]

Great content.. just subscribed a few weeks ago as I’ve been researching the Gladiator as potentially my next truck (with the diesel ). I’m a bush camping quad & SxS guy that loves spending my time in the Canadian Rockies ( Alberta). All that said, how do those tires perform on the highway and would they still do well pulling a 5k or so load. It takes a couple hours too get to these spots from where I’m at. Really starting to fall for this truck. For me the added low end torque of the diesel is the icing on the cake. I will be using it as my daily to, so I’m watching your channel carefully as it seems that is your intent as well. Keep em coming!

[@TheCharleseye]

Reminds me of wheeling my 'Burban. So long. Much scrape.

[@kernalclink77]

My JT is sitting on 2.5" lift in the front and .75" in the rear with 35s. I wheel Uwharrie with it as well but the day you were there I was in Windrock Park in TN. It performed great and went everywhere I wanted to go. Very capable machine right out of the box but the lift and tires just do so much more for it. Videos of my truck wheeling on my channel

[@reafkennedy3069]

Great video. As far as upgrades go that thing NEEDS skid plates with the break over angle.

[@jimmierpadgettjr]

Love your build! Looking to maybe get a diesel when it’s available! You will love raush creek!

[@rlam1999]

37s look great on your gladiator. Hope you guys get to lift it soon and post some videos on this same trail. The long wheel base is definitely an issue here. I wonder how my 2 dook JK rubicon would do. I have a 2.5 in lift with 35s. As I live in FL i don't get to experience many of these places.

[@insaine123]

Took my stock Rubicon Gladiator on Fins n Things in Moab and it was not challenged. A little scraping here and there but not as bad as i thought. I think im gonna give Hells Revenge a shot here soon.

[@alaminalamin1618]

Nice video

[@dy1837]

just bought a JT and hello from VA

[@mikekosar6135]

Rubbing is RIDING..!!! In a JT..!!! Skid plates are necessary..lol.. Sweet video.. happy holidays..!! Oh.. 37x12.50 fit factory off road rims? Got rough country 2.5 inch spacer lift.. Yet to be installed..!!👍

[@Aldoperez1]

Hey man your channel is been a blessing since 1 year ago when a star dreaming to have my gladiator! Thanks for all the great video and knowledge! I learn so much! I have a question I have a rubicon JT 2021 and is lift to factory with mopar 2” with 37”, winch warm 10,000 , rock climbing step etc is getting little heavy one think a noticed was when I put the winch, steps. I have also the superchips. That I need to regear? gonna put rack and tent also, not looking to do overland full time put pretty similar setup that you have in your JT Used the supechip f 5 is awesome, one of the thinks I noticed was the diameter in the tires was 35.25 for my tires which is the correct number put feel heavy, I try to change the size diameter to 37” and work incredibly amazing. Almost like factory, I don’t know if this is good or bad in the long run. This is a JT family friendly the most I going to put is rack, tent and few accessories like hat tank etc.I forgot to see I have terablex 1.5 front and track bar and quick disconnect sway bar from JKS and 1000 air suspension to put :) let me know what you think.

[@tommywainst7171]

It looks like it did pretty well. Then again, 37s are a big tire

[@bradcallander7789]

I have same goals with my JT

[@pssita]

Loved the broke down Toyota jab..

[@seanfluck2121]

Ben, let me know if you want another JT there when you come to RC in Pa. I’m still stock but would love to wheel with ya.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Nice Ben, it’s cool to see you wheeling your gladiator. Mine is on a 3” Synergy MFG lift and 38s and it wheels great. I’m really happy with how it performs. I do mainly rock crawling here in CA so I really want to get a nice full belly skid. I might take a crack at building my own. The belly gets hung up a lot that’s the only thing. If your going to stay at 3” of lift get some nice skids.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Ro Baas I might have to take you up on that

[@spencercupit]

Im about to sell my JK, 6.0 ls wrangler and go with your set up, i think. How well is it performing with 38? What gears?

[@BuiltForDirt]

spencer cupit I’m still rocking the factory 4:10 gears actually. The 8 speed auto is amazing.

[@camronbay1]

TJ how does it perform rock crawling I’m thinking about getting a gladiator do you have any input you would suggest.

[@BuiltForDirt]

Camrahnbay Camrahnbay It crawls great actually. I’ve taken it through a few trails, one was pretty tight and technical. I’m not trying to promote my channel on Ben’s channel but i have some videos on my channel rock crawling it

[@fabiosancini2596]

Hi, I am Fabio and I think tour Jeep is Fantastic and inarestable!!! I love Your Gladiator!!!

[@delcotrailriders6738]

Hey jeep looks great. Just found your channel. I had an 06 Rubicon unlimited (lj) that I kept for 10 years. Had dana 60's 5.7 hemi long arm suspension. Always went to Rausch Creek. Sold it in 16 and just bought a Rubicon gladiator 2 weeks ago. Missed the jeep. Looking to do a small lift as with the old jeep I raised it up right then at the end lowered it and stayed on 37in tires. Let us know when you go and would be cool to have a bunch of gladiator's all together

[@medicdan5981]

Those 37s look like they should be stock .. crazy

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I agree

[@JKGearandGadgets]

This truck on 37s is similar to a jk on 33s lol

[@PaulKaiser42]

Awesome Video!!! I don’t know if I’d wheel a JT....

[@JeepinNation]

Nice, i'm needed up there probably sometime in April in my JT. I'm running KO2s in a 315 70 17 but looking hard at a set of 37's. I'm down to Milestar Patagonia's M/T In a 37 12.5 17 or cooper ats-3 xlt In the same size. Also got 2.5" ReadyLift spacer lift and Rubicon front take off springs and shocks. Two questions, how much lift you got on the Rubicon and would you if gotten a M/T if you could do it over again. I like you daily drive mine with occasional towing. Thanks for the video by the way, love your stuff. Also could you measure the height of your rig and let me know ground to middle of fenders in the rear and front. I know you got the highline fenders and I have a Max tow but I'm just trying to get a idea of fender clearance on mine with the current lift.

[@michaelhood8458]

Great video regarding the COR lift. I have looked at several kids and as a result of your video I am strongly leaning to the COR. I will have 37s bfg ko2 and plan to go no bigger. Do you still recommend the COR. What height. I will mainly be around town and on highway but will drive to Colorado a couple times a year. No hard core rock crawling but some moderate and difficult trails. Do you like the fox shocks or the falcons.

[@Sdibble2000]

Hey Ben when are you heading to Rausch? Im in winchester va and go up there a few times a year. We are actually going to the cove this Saturday which is in gore if you haven’t been there you should definitely check it out. Over 3000 acres of trails right here in northern va

[@Mizzoumike000]

I love everything about the gladiator except the departure angle

[@NEBBOUCHADDNEZAR]

Which bed cover are you using? I love it.

[@henryblen334]

Sweet 👍

[@rufus2160]

Like your gladiator. Can you guys do a review if water goes inside when it rains? Thank you.

[@gooddays2484]

I’m sure you all have some real tires on there by now. Lol it was fun though I’d say doin burn outs on rocks. You couldn’t have air’d down much though- tires didn’t seem very “mooshy”. I have the Yokohama geo mt’s (37) on my diesel gladdy. Very kool video thanks

[@mikerobbins5049]

I just put 37’s on my JL but havent had it on a trail yet. We were hoping to get to Moab in Sept but family matters prevented us from going. I have a early build JL that had some of the steering issues. I was afraid the 37’s would make it worse but I would say that it hasnt.. I still have some steering issues I want to address and think that the Falcon Stabalizer might help the on-road characteristics I am having.

[@gogriffs2541]

Hi Ben. Do you think I could get away with this same set up with a 17x9 wheel w 4.75 backspacing ? Love your channel!

[@moabwheeling]

Great video again guy's . Love your Gladiator and where your going with it . Do you guy's have any new videos coming on Cassie's channel on her LJ ? Until next time take care .

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Oh yeah!!! stay tuned

[@7CitiesVapesHampton]

Let ,me know when you go next time id be down to see how my JK does off road. My draw back is gonna be lockers though, due to the fact I have none as of right now.

[@garymolony8880]

What is it with Jeeps and cracked windscreens? Im in JK here in Aus but only 2.5in lift on 33s because of our super tight restrictions on mods. Makes us pick good lines i guess. Great vid as always. #1 Aus fan.👍

[@evintacy7272]

Man that be sick to wheel with you Ben!! Idk if my Jeep keep up ,,,2 Door jk on 315s!! Have Winch ,,,also bumpers!! It's Rubicon as well!! I am Not to far from There

[@RyanRKJ]

EVIN TACY that setup should keep up with this Gladiator.

[@mikexanders6652]

Let us know when you head to Rausch! Would be cool to get a group of JT guys going through

[@nwatkins176]

Following. I know that park pretty well, looking for an excuse that would get my wife out in the cold weather. This might be it.

[@jeffbreault4441]

Rausch is on my todo list also. Still mostly stock rubicon but I think I could still have some fun!

[@redneck6pack]

I said the same thing in your last video! 3 inch lift and 37s definitely going to happen on my gladiator sport! I am still wanting to add gears... 533? I am going to loose some power on the tires! I am thinking my camper might over do it without some upgrades??

[@morningdrums]

I'm still undecided on getting a gladiator. I like the rubricon. I'd use it to off road and for hunting. I still hate the low gas mileage specially as a daily driver

[@MR-kc9xt]

How are the 37s with out regear? Thinking of going 35s

[@Whiskey12snakebites]

When did you crack your windshield?

[@roelfriasjr5976]

What are your thoughts on the New diesel jeeps

[@Matt49er1]

Did I miss you saying what type of tire these are and why you chose them?

[@msterpeter1]

Nice set up, my gladiator is on its way and already have the lift kit and tires .I think the tires you have on dont have the grip you need for rocks,not enought bite.Otherwise ive watched many of your videos and 1st class the way you do it.

[@michaelphillips3469]

See the classic windshield crack lol. Cracked my JL in under 10k.

[@raybates3119]

Is that from body flexing or something? Mopar windshields are usually tougher than a nickel steak!

[@scottcunni]

Dang looks like you have a serious windshield crack at about 3:20, but I just do a lot of 2 track back road off roading in the mud so I may stay at a 3 inch lift with AT 37’s or 2 inch lift with AT 35’s

[@davidcollins2219]

Do you plan on putting rock sliders on your JT? I've been thinking about either the ACE Engineering or ShrockWorks ones. What about 3.5inch lifts, is there anything you're sort of eyeballing right now? I've been looking at either JKS or the Metalcloak kit that apparently will be out Q1 2020.

[@harryhall5876]

I've been thinking of doing 37s and really want to run minimal lift. So it looks like you didn't have much rubbing with this setup? Do the falcon shocks provide any additional lift or was the 1.5in spacer and bumper stop all that is needed to clear and off road 37s?

[@NEWPL]

How did you get windshield crack body flexing

[@brentbondura7339]

Let us know when you hit AOAA or Rausch. I'm only an hour away and that's where I normally go.

[@ericktorres7747]

What kind of bed cover is that

[@seanbarnum7876]

Is that a crack in a brand new windshield? Nice Jeep, by the way. Looking at the exact same thing right now...

[@JsGarage]

Not bad. Definitely think a 3.5” lift and at least 37s are a minimum for people that like fairly difficult trails.

[@JeffLenney]

3.5 would not be too high? (new to jeeps, thanks) :)

[@FROSTY420692002]

Can u provide the slider on the rear bumper because I can’t find it online

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

LMAO, great job JACK! XD

[@syndicated85]

What happened to the windscreen?

[@nickclem8724]

Just wondering, are the Falcon shocks necessary or can I get away with my stock Rubicon Fox's and the leveling kit? Just subbed, awesome channel! Just got my 2020 JT 3 weeks ago! thanks in advance!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You can keep the factory shocks, just make sure to get shock extensions

[@madmike0012]

Great video..if you decide to wheel it at RC. Hit me up my JT is on 37s with a 3.5 lift. Does pretty good at RC.

[@RAMYSWAY]

Awesome video! Are you running the factory spare tire under the Jeep?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep, haven’t had time to get the 37 under there and make sure it fits

[@rubicon_mamba_3414]

I’m new to the Jeep community. I just just bought my JTR about 4 months ago. I thought it was good til I saw 37’s on it. after a TON of research I pulled the trigger on a 2” mopar lift, ko2 37’s and some wheels with back spacing at 4.5 and the offset at -12. I’m also doing alignment and programmer for my Speedo. I’ve been off roading 3 times in my life. And that with my new JTR. My very 1st trail was in Moab. The last trail I went in had a bunch of off shoots and I gave it a go for most. Anyways.... I’m wondering how the gears hold up with the 4:10 Dana’s and this set up. It looks like you have the similar set up minus the lift. Would you regiment wheeling in 4:10?? Or it best to wait til I regear to 4:88? And by the way- thanks for making these videos. It helps a lot of newbs like me out!

[@hill160881]

It’s amazing how 2” can make such a difference. Nice to see a true budget setup in action! As I said before you need a min 2.5” lift to run this tire size. Then a skid plate system. I have taken some damage already. I ended up with a 3.5” lift (skyjacker no spacers)and full adjustable control arms. I want to squeeze 40s eventually. Check out my video. It’s short but fun.

[@timgoerz5820]

Agreed....2.5 to 3", at a minimum

[@mattsullivan4318]

To Rausch we go!