Jeep Gladiator Truck WAYALIFE Build by EVO Manufacturing Nitto Trail Grapplers KMC Machete Tazer

Day 4 of our Gladiator build was a busy one that took us down the home stretch toward its completion. To kick things off, Buddy began the long process of mouthing our new 40x13.50 Nitto Trail Grapplers onto the set of KMC Machete beadlock wheels that we had brought down with us. As he was doing that, Ricky started cycling of our King coilovers and bypass shock suspension system to maximize travel before zipping bolts on and burning everything in. With the hopes of answering a few of the questions that I'd been getting all week, I asked Mel to share some of his thoughts regarding the pros and cons of Dana UD60 axles. Working well into the night, we got the rest of our PSC ram assist steering installed, front and rear JE Reel driveshafts bolted up and our computer programmed for all the changes we've made using a Tazer Mini. Last but not least, we were able to get our Gladiator standing on his own feet again and just in time for us to head out to Jeep Bash. We hope you enjoy and hope you'll tune in again to see the finishing touches.
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[@BottleJackBuddy]

Great video! Loved hearing Mel's input on the new UD60 axles.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed hearing Mel's perspective on things. Being that so many people were having a hard time with why we decided to try something new, I figured an explanation from him would be helpful :)

[@scott_b]

Speechless is correct...this is the best looking Jeep I’ve ever seen. Amazing how this turned out. Congrats on the build.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad to hear you're liking what you're seeing :)

[@JustinKingOffroad]

burnout on 40's before you take possession!! I love it!

[@wayalife]

LOL - that's Mel :)

[@FrankMaree]

WOW, that is crazy... love the Gladiator man.. looks awesome on 40's...

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@FrankMaree]

@@wayalife you're welcome, I am working editing a video I took today. I have had my first 2017 JK unlimited Sport for about 5 months now. Took it out here in Arkansas on Car Wash Trail today. I will post later.

[@jaredmonez6373]

Absolutely amazing build, love hearing Mel’s thoughts on the 60’s and man his shop rocks it! Loved watching the build up, true craftsman, can’t wait to see you on the trails!

[@wayalife]

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed hearing some insights from Mel :)

[@muhammadnimji4626]

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!! These guys are something else in their knowledge and craftsmanship! Damn, I'd still be on page one, diagram 1 of the instruction booklet. Awesome work and great build!

[@wayalife]

LOL - yup, they sure are amazing.

[@GoatOffroad]

This build is so AWESOME!!! Love watching all the fabrication. Just learning to weld so it’s so cool to see the EVO guys go at it. Mel is so knowledgeable! ❤️🐞

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Congrats to you on learning how to weld :)

[@jorgelrod]

Amazing, Mel is such a trove of information that I would gladly pay for a Masterclass from him any day...

[@wayalife]

LOL - it's has been nice to have him as a friend :)

[@flexhoncho6272]

Great choice with the bronze KMC Machete's. Needs a dash of red on the beadlock's or somewhere else! I always enjoy hearing Mel talk about stuff too.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. They came out nicer than we thought :)

[@thaddeuskish2398]

Wayalife did you have those powder coated? If so can you share the color???

[@thaddeuskish2398]

Also I assume those are 17. What offset ?

[@michaelgragg8932]

Really love this build and kudos on the wheel color. It really sets the JT off!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad you like it as much as we do :)

[@jacman619]

Frickin awesome build Eddie & Mel! I would be speechless too watching her come down off of the lift and out of the shop!

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you :)

[@OnMyMemoryCard]

Beautiful!!! Outstanding build, checks all the boxes. Love the wheel choice, sets it off perfectly! Congratulations!

[@wayalife]

Thank you thank you :)

[@evintacy7272]

Just one beautiful ride there! Those wheels omg 😲 Mean the Jeep itself words can not say how bad ass it looks !! Love the videos,, keep em coming hahah 👍✌️😁

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@frb821]

WOW what an awesome build. Never had an opportunity to appreciate the amount of work and detail required to have such a fantastic end finish. I concur with Scott Bocanegra ..... Speechless by far the best Gladiator that I have ever seen. Looking forward to your review once you get a couple of runs in off road. Congrats. Mel and the boys deserve special recognition for a superb job done.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnstup4479]

DAMN! That Gladiator looks good! Love it! Thanks Eddie for showing us it's awesome transformation.

[@wayalife]

We're not done yet. Please check back for the finishing touches :)

[@kyridgejumper]

Very cool to see Mel in the shop definitely big respect for a man like that

[@wayalife]

Mel is the guy for sure :)

[@bbdoco7053]

Another great video! That gladiator is a beast now. Can’t wait to see it wheel👍

[@wayalife]

Coming soon :)

[@wbyrnell]

Thats exactly how I want my white JT to look. Awesome build!

[@sdechc_jku2900]

Love watching all y’all vids! Incredibly informative and step-by-step on installs and everything you do an awesome job buddy keep it up. Love the JT

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad to hear it :)

[@benjic4589]

Great choice on the wheel color! Gladiator looks amazing!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're really happy with the way everything turned out :)

[@TheSilentdeath123]

I know it's just mig but damn those welds are pretty.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Yup I was thinking the same thing.

[@michaelchargualaf6415]

That is one great modifications done on the gladiator. But, safety tests still needs to be done to meet all safety requirements. Other than that, your crew are doing an outstanding workmanship on modifications. Keep up the great work, and please show more of other modifications on trucks. It will be appreciated by off road enthusiasts. GREAT SHOW!

[@wayalife]

Not sure what tests you're referring to but so far, everything has been working great for us.

[@HighFiveTeam6924]

Great job! You really hit a HOME RUN on this Gladiator build!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@jerylarcher6487]

I have been a fan since Moby was knee hi to a set of 40’s. You and Cindy do an amazing job of promoting the brand the sport and the country. Your videos are easy to watch, entertaining and educational at the same time. This latest build is over the top Mel and his crew at EVO ROCKED IT !! I have to believe that there’s an engineer or mad scientist somewhere at Jeep who couldn’t wait for this platform to be placed on 40’s it looks so baddass!! Thanks for sharing the build and keep the great vids coming.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're truly flattered that you would say as much and we're so glad that you enjoy our videos :)

[@KolarStrengthClub]

Another really great video and an amazing rig! Looking forward to seeing it in action, how you’ll utilize it, and future videos!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Hope you're a subscriber so that you'll get notified when we post up those videos :)

[@KolarStrengthClub]

Of course!

[@ScottyLo]

Nice looking Gladiator. The crew know their stuff.

[@wayalife]

Thanks! The guys at Off Road Evolution and EVO really do know their stuff :)

[@ortiz73caify]

Beautiful build and with the wheel base I definitely agree with 40” tires.

[@wayalife]

Yeah, anything less is really not enough.

[@JCx13]

Congrats Eddie! Man I wish I had you guys and Mel shop around me....nice to see guys who know and love jeeps do the work ( hard to find sometimes)

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@nachovalenti]

Amazing work and awesome result. Very well build. Congrats Eddie.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're not even done yet :)

[@carguyg35]

Looks awesome! Like the bronze wheel color on your rig. Evo does amazing work.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@markwh668]

Great work; I guess we’ll have to wait for the first drive!

[@wayalife]

Actually, we have one more episode coming your way and it highlights some of the finishing touches we had installed. First drive will come after :)

[@milspecrider]

You killing it with this build. It’s a dream to get to get a Jeep and then get it to this point.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We figured it'd only make sense to pick up where we left off on our JL :)

[@daltonniel7514]

Wow! This is so exciting. I love your videos. You guys are great. Can’t wait to see what guys do with it.

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@lesszabo5625]

Speechless is an understatement to say the very least. Damn that's a fantastic looking Gladiator. The crew at EVO are awesome. I'm jealous as hell, and I'm still waiting for delivery of my jt. Really looking forward to seeing that beast on the trail. Thanks for sharing this awesome video.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We'll be heading out to the JLX/JTX on Tuesday so trail time videos are coming your way soon :)

[@highwaykev4903]

This JT is awesome love the finishing touches. Can't wait to see it on some trails.

[@wayalife]

Actually, there are more finishing touches coming in the next video :)

[@highwaykev4903]

@@wayalife looking forward to seeing what's next. I always believe a vehicle really truly never finish we always find new things to add.

[@bajamedic]

It’s cool seeing that you are going with UD60. Recently got them on my JK and they have been fantastic.

[@wayalife]

Awesome :)

[@stefanosemisa9288]

Art.. simply art... another masterpiece is completed....

[@jansen6699]

Have fun with this awesome Gladiator! The kmc wheels looking so great! Greetings from Germany!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@scottfletcher199]

As usual, another great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@chispagiddings]

The rim choise is awesome!

[@wayalife]

Thanks! We weren't sure if people would like it but we think they came out great :)

[@donzkiflores1123]

All i can say is a big WOW!!! 👍👍.. great works boss... can wait for the review of this Gladiator...😍

[@wayalife]

Thanks - more videos coming your way :)

[@99stomperjccollins54]

Again, just WOW! That Gladiator looks unstoppable! Congrats, I guess! Jealous as hell! Maybe someday. Can't wait to see the wheeling videos comings soon!

[@wayalife]

Wheeling videos are coming soon for sure :)

[@MikeCurtis7663]

Wow.... Going to put my 2.5 lift in my JLU Sport S this week, hopefully. Not as impressive as your JT, but it will be mine and get me into places my stock JLU couldn't go before. I will be happy, but still loving watch what you do with yours! :D

[@wayalife]

What we got installed is far from what most would ever need. A 2.5" lift is a great setup and one that will take you far. Enjoy it :)

[@CrispyOkra]

Perfect timing, I just finished the other videos on the Gladiator.

[@wayalife]

LOL - awesome :)

[@terrystotzheim9719]

That is one awesome rig! I wouldn't be able to sleep at night I would be so jacked! Lol

[@wayalife]

LOL - it really is a dream Jeep :)

[@stevetabor4447]

Again dam an wow absolutely crazy super big shout out to Mel an his crew at evo when seen the black gladiator Mel an them did awhile back I was lost for words now kinda stutter 😂😂 congratulations 👍👍👍👍👍

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you :)

[@desertfox3860]

Wow, there are no words. I'd love to drive it. Very nice!

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you :)

[@guidok3762]

Congrets with the build, looks amazing, what a beast! Want one !!!! 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸✌️💪🥇

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@dudestoneking]

i liked this video as soon as it opened and i don't regret it! So nice!

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you :)

[@ameyers67]

Looks great Eddie.

[@AndrewTurner251]

That’s really cool, One nice JT.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@akawazzupwitdat1543]

That thing is a beast such a DEADLY trail weapon!

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you :)

[@rickwatson1000]

One of the top 3 I have ever seen !Congratulation

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@adisonwhittaker1765]

Love the rim colour looks amazing!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We weren't sure if people would like it but glad to hear they do.

[@roberth3277]

Sick build!!! All the anxiety I got from seeing a new JT get cut, chopped and welded on, was worth it. Can’t wait to see all the great content you make using this Jeep. Hopefully I get to wheel with you in the future.

[@wayalife]

That would be awesome, thank you :)

[@bobbyrob2008]

Amazing Production and what a Beast!!! Bad Ass Gladiator Truckasaurus!!! 👍🍻

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're so glad you enjoyed seeing this and hope you'll check back tomorrow to see the finishing touches :)

[@aaronwaldschmidt]

WOW! That came out great. I love the wheel choice btw!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're glad to hear you like the wheels too :)

[@tinafurtek4079]

Can't wait to see these new videos.Talking Sibling rivalry.

[@wayalife]

Hope to get a video of that soon

[@03TorchRedMach1]

That thing looks amazing!

[@wayalife]

Thanks! :)

[@kitjeep]

Incredible can't wait to see this beast in action !!!

[@wayalife]

Coming soon :)

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

Mel,Eddie you both rock

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@upwings]

Can't wait to see more!!

[@wayalife]

Cool! More is coming your way :)

[@stealtheli]

Love it. That is a nice ride

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@g-ohgutierrez9466]

That thing looks amazing 🙌

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@billybastar4022]

Hellcat engine swap...what a nice parting gift surprise 😂

[@boldrbangr9834]

Like everyone has said, bad ass build, love the bronze wheels with the machined lip; she's gorgeous!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@aaronjoyner602]

wow turned out amazing

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@FrancoisTX1974]

I want the same! Like always, great video and contents. Thank you for your hard work and to let me dream.

[@jasondevereaux3369]

But those wheels!!! Badass! How awesome to gave the know how to create new parts, and the confidence to cut your buddies jeep apart. Lol. 4000 mile warranty! Shortest new vehicle warranty ever! Great series👍👍 one more for you to just stare at in the driveway...you know you do. We ALL do. Hell ya! Beautiful truck

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you.

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

What a beautiful functional beast!!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. It really is beautiful because it's built to be so functional :)

[@Th3unknownuser111]

I've always been a fan of bronze wheels... Good choice 👍

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad to hear you like our choice :)

[@HawjFood]

I'm speechless, Eddie. Seems like you just got the Gladiator yesterday and it's on 40s. Just awesome. Can't wait to see you and Cindy wheel it on the rocks.

[@wayalife]

Well, we'll be heading out to the JLX/JTX on Tuesday so you'll get to see wheeling soon :)

[@HawjFood]

@@wayalife Can't wait to see it. Keep up with the great content. 👍👍

[@wayalife]

@@HawjFood We'll do our best :)

[@mayamaya2068]

Awesome modification Brilliant

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed seeing it come together :)

[@SomeBlackGuyKC]

Well done! What a gorgeous truck! The wheel color, and that setup is just out of this world! Amazing they got it done so quickly. Mad props to Mel and his guys! Can't wait to see that hellcat swap, right ;) ?!

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Dang that’s a massive beast!!!!

[@anthonyprice693]

Thanks for Another mazing video that's the best Rubicon I have seen

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're glad to hear it :)

[@Magilla480]

Almost there ;) looking to be an absolute beast!

[@wayalife]

Yup, just have some finishing touches that need to be installed and then we're off to the JLX/JTX :)

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Yesss been waiting all day for this. :)

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it and check back again for the next installment :)

[@mvilla235]

Omg what a perfect wheel.

[@wayalife]

Thanks! Glad you like it :)

[@scottm6125]

Can't wait to see the video when you get it on the dirt.

[@wayalife]

Heading out to the JLX/JTX in a couple of days :)

[@user-io3hw7hx7q]

Awesome outstanding job have a great time thanks

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@jkuspider9032]

OG40, Exodus Jeeps and your Gladiator are my favorites!

[@wayalife]

Thanks! Glad we could be included in the line up :)

[@jim6682]

I have a JK with the UD60's, 40" Nitto's and Fox coil-overs. Only problem I've seen with the front UD60 is that you can't get sufficient positive caster for good highway handling and still have a reasonable pinion angle. They didn't allow for enough separation angle for that much lift. Otherwise they've been bulletproof. Love your videos !!!

[@GYMGUYFE]

This is the best looking gladiator I’ve seen! Curious to hear your review after you’ve had it for a while VS your JK and JL.

[@wayalife]

I hope to share some initial insights soon :)

[@burkhart5150]

😮😮😮🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 awesome build Eddie and Cindy! Looks amazing and I’m sure it’ll wheel as good as it looks! The bronze machetes look 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 on white.

[@wayalife]

Thanks! We're really happy with how they came out :)

[@reynaldomarcos8679]

Wow! ! ! How i wonder those parts were welded for an excellent suspension of that thing...i 'll rate it a perfect 9 .

[@groundzero270]

Looks amazing!

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@djuell01]

Next time on Way A Life Jimmy and Cindy do the baja 400! :) Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@ronanderson9960]

Wow! What a beast!

[@wayalife]

Thanks!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Holy S...I didn't catch this was an EVO build... This is the best...whatever the camera you were using is 100% badass..

[@wayalife]

LOL - EVO is the best :)

[@ronanderson5736]

It had to be agonizing on your trip back home to riding on pavement! Haha! Awesome rig! I finally got rid of my truck and got 2020JLU Rubicon! Happy! Happy! I may need to pick up some items from you!

[@wayalife]

LOL - fortunately, we got to head back east soon after the build and wheel it hard across New England.

[@ronanderson5736]

@@wayalife judging from all of the cool stuff you installed, she probably performed like a dream! Definitely a sweet jeep!

[@310to703]

Simply amazing

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@djgoliday]

Goddd man looks so sickkk

[@pedrowatkins6167]

Freaking awesome dude!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@newellrobinson9072]

Totally badass!!!! Can't wait to see videos of it on the trail. Have you contemplated any names for it yet???

[@wayalife]

LOL - not yet but now that it's built up, I think it'll be easier :)

[@dantheman9395]

WOW! That's awesome

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really do appreciate it :)

[@Lichor2369]

The New color beadlocks really set it off.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@kevinharris6725]

Beast mode!

[@jeffboyd5412]

Absolutely beautiful! I wish I could do that to my JK.

[@wayalife]

I a large way, you can. Just need money :)