Jeep Gladiator Truck WAYALIFE Build EVO DTD 40" Nitto Tires Dana UD60 High Performance Overlander

[@burkhart5150]

My favorite gladiator was Mels after he had built his. This one is now my favorite. Best looking gladiator hands down. What an awesome build! Mel and his guys are masters at what they do.

[@wayalife]

They really do amazing work and as Mel eludes in this video, this is how he wants his to be built :)

[@wayalife]

Okie Rider cool dude, whatever you say 👍🏻

[@entwineryche]

Wayalife do you happen to have any measurements of the bed clearance to to the top of the inside of the bed rack?

[@jeremiahgoldsmith9527]

You know you did right when Mel Wade says: "I'm kinda jealous cause this supposed to go on my rig"!! This is epic Eddie and I cannot wait to see it in action. Great insight on your choices and like hearing Mel discuss the overview.

[@wayalife]

LOL - Trust me, he'll have something even better on his. :)

[@Markitdown37]

Can't even imagine owning something like that. You are truly blessed. Great build. Can't wait to watch in roll.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We do feel fortunate to have a dream build like this :)

[@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt]

True, I can't imagine a puny 280 horsepower engine pulling six tons worth of steel and tires around. Its clear Jeep had no intention of people turning their car into a Frankenjeep monstrosity. Those massive wheels and added tonnage belong on a 600 hp raptor, not a g.d. tiny jeep motor

[@jacman619]

So cool to see this excellent JT build Eddie and Cindy! Mel and Lisa have an awesome team to go with excellent upgrades! I can’t think of a better looking and fully capable JT than yours! Thank you once again for sharing.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really do appreciate it :)

[@NanoPwee]

Im blown away!!! Best Gladiator ever!!! I cant wait to see out there.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@scott_b]

Perfection. Incredible story and thank you for taking us on the journey. I live vicariously through you.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@thomasjouinot5092]

Good morning Eddy, my name is Thomas and l follow you from France. It IS Always a great pleasure to see your videos and to discover the USA through your adventures. I drive a Jku Rubicon 2010...thank you for the consideration

[@wayalife]

We're so glad to hear we have people from France who enjoy our videos :)

[@jimwhitman5805]

Between your truck and Mel's getting out there and wheeling them and showing people how they work off road. I can see plenty of online orders coming in. Mels truck looked so cool in black but your truck just makes everything stand out. Lets not forget those tires!! They really make that rig stand up and challenge just sitting there. Love the look enjoy the truck and the fun trails it will bring.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Mel and his guys do great work :)

[@jimwhitman5805]

@@wayalife Nice write up on your truck. www.motor1.com/news/374205/jeep-gladiator-extreme-suspension-build/

[@stephan5026]

Good grief, what a monster!! 10/10, I don’t think it gets much better then this right here. Great job on everything!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@jeffrypresutti3139]

What a ride. Best looking JT I have seen on the web.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@jrb.squirrel]

What a beauty Eddie! Mel and all the guys did a fabulous job in your jeep gladiator. Now it's time for you & Cindy to go have some fun with it. Look forward for more vids to come. Be safe out there. Squirrel 🤠

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Heading out the the JL/JTX so videos will be coming soon :)

[@jrb.squirrel]

@@wayalife Awesome! Will be looking for them. Y'alls videos are always wonderful enjoyable to watch. I love my trucks, lol but you and some other youtube channels I follow are kinda leaning me toward a jeep. Have fun out there. Squirrel 😀

[@719_overland]

🤯🤯🤯 Jesus Christ, that is way more than I expected!!!! On 40s and nasty, good job Evo Manufacturing and nice choice Eddie and Cindy... Just finished watching all the videos amazing work and excellent choice of equipment! Enjoy guys!!!

[@wayalife]

LOL - Thank you. We're glad you like it :)

[@mikeday5017]

Wow!!! Amazing! Those bronze wheels look great! Nice seeing Tessa!

[@wayalife]

Thank you and we're glad that you enjoyed seeing Tessa in this one :)

[@johnstup4479]

Mel and his team at EVO did a fantastic job with Eddie's Gladiator! Mel's and Eddie's make two Gladiators that I love now.

[@wayalife]

Thank you - we're glad you like what you're seeing :)

[@johnstup4479]

@@wayalife Eddie, when I saw a stock Gladiator for the first time, it really didn't trip my trigger. But seeing what you and Mel did to your's, that really got me tripping my trigger.

[@lesszabo5625]

An awesome looking Gladiator without a doubt. Mel and his team did a fantastic job. You should have no problem getting anywhere you want in style. Thanks for the great video work Cindy, It was great to see the work done.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad you like what you see :)

[@mikef5716]

That is sick! Between your JT and Mel’s JT I don’t know who would win that one. Both are to aspire for. Very nicely done. Love Evo stuff the more i see it.

[@wayalife]

LOL - this one would if only because it's how Mel wants to make his now :)

[@bobbyrob2008]

Just absolutely amazing, truly an off road work of art!!! I am speechless, really, just beautiful! Wife and I are amazed at this Awesome Build! Congrats to you and Cindy and hats off to Mel his wife and crew for an amazing build!!! Cannot wait to see it in action...Have Fun!!! 👍🍻

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're glad to hear you like what you see :)

[@GoatOffroad]

WOW! that is by far the most bad ass Gladiator out there! Y’all have to be so excited. I loved Mel was jealous of your Jeep. However, I have a feeling it won’t be long until he has his the way he wants it. Very happy for you two. Can’t wait to see it off the pavement!! ❤️🐞

[@wayalife]

LOL - oh, you can count on Mel getting something better for himself :)

[@GoatOffroad]

Wayalife - He is the man! 😂

[@nachovalenti]

Wow! You have a very good taste Eddie. Your Gladiator looks awesome. Congratulations.

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you :)

[@birdmanthereal1]

I love the white and black look. Awesome build Eddie

[@wayalife]

Thank you :) People always ask why we like white and it's because of this :)

[@donnymazinga5295]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Your videos are still some of the best out there...👍🏻

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really appreciate you saying as much :)

[@1dumpedviper]

Such a sick build! Gladiator has really grown on me!

[@wayalife]

LOL - they look okay like this :)

[@1dumpedviper]

@@wayalife Understatement of the year!:)

[@ryannewazada2102]

Aloha and Good Evening. This is one terrific-looking beast that you processed for your Jeep Gladiator. The transformation is truly unique and unbelievable. Nicely done.🐶🐕🤜🤛👌🤙👉🏼👈🏿👍🙌

[@wayalife]

Thanks 👍

[@andymckane7271]

Great job, Eddie. This is the first time (part 3 of your 3 part series) of mods you've had done to one of your Jeeps where you yourself and Cindy did not do the work. Great job and wonderful modification work on this Gladiator of yours---just as you always do with your own work and modifications. Thanks for sharing! Andy McKane now living on Molokai, Hawaii.

[@wayalife]

Yeah, for a build like this, it helps to have a trusted shop like Off Road Evolution do the work :)

[@garthhayward9581]

Congrats Eddie thanks for sharing the build progress and here's to wishing you guys many safe and happy smile miles.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really appreciate it :)

[@robertquiles5347]

You guys killed it crazy thumps. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Now that's how it should look absolutely awesome

[@wayalife]

Thank you. So glad you like what you see :)

[@pedrowatkins6167]

Looking better and better every day!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@wayneeden98]

Well ,I've been doing a lot of research watching on the internet thru my cell phone ,ever since I discovered the jeep gladiator on the TV show auto week, studying all the wheels ,tires, n lift kits,,,,the jeep has been able to give me a much better view of an idea ,of what the change over modifications are really seriously actually all about ,I'm still an admirer of chevy,dodge,n Ford, And JEEP GLADIATOR, all 4 are all American made ,but now I'm in love with my dream Jeep Gladiator Truck

[@wayalife]

Awesome :)

[@mrbxv]

Looks great! That is a lot of hard work and a boat load of $$$ to get there. Makes me really appreciate all that goes into these types of builds. Congrats, Eddie.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@stealtheli]

Ricky from EVO is one talented guy! Nice looking jeep.

[@wayalife]

We always love having Ricky work on our Jeeps :)

[@victorlewis3409]

That is one beautiful gladiator.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@DJjosher]

The tubing on those shocks are insane. Nice job! 👍🏻

[@wayalife]

crazy expensive too LOL

[@DJjosher]

Yes I agree. 😬

[@Frostytravels]

Getting my Gladiator this month, ordered, looking forward to the build. Great content.

[@wayalife]

Awesome and congratulations to you.

[@SBulldog2727]

"It's all downhill from here," but with some big rocks on it... Looks fresken awesome you guys. Great job Mel, and the EVO team. You guys Rock literally...😎👍🇺🇸OlllllllO

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you. We're so glad you like what you see :)

[@Magilla480]

Badass man! Absolute beast of a build. Great job by Mel and all those at EVO. Many safe and awesome travels to you in the future, can't wait to see what you'll accomplish with this.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really do appreciate it :)

[@mssammielowe]

Eddie, Absolutely love the "almost" final project! Once it's complete and listening to Mel run through the mods and additions, it doesn't seem as much as when they are doing all the work. THAT was some serious work.. I had to smile when drilling a hole in the body almost brought a tear to your eye, but taking a plasma cutter to the frame was Ho Hum... LOL It looks like you could have kept the rear bed rock sliders in place? They bolt to the frame and the rear bumper, but I think you could get away without the 2 bolts connecting the rail bracket to the bumper. This might look a little better and provide some protection. I going to get one of the bed rail systems from EVO... They nailed it on design and function. The best out there at this time. Looking forward to the feedback on how it drives on the road and off... Thanks for sharing this incredible transformation with all of us!

[@wayalife]

So glad you enjoyed see the transformation of our JT :)

[@stevetabor4447]

Awesome build super clean not to much enough to bring out the looks of the gladiator Mel an his crew at evo did outstanding job top notch congratulations to you an Cindy enjoy it as always be safe

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really do appreciate it :)

[@Gbeard94]

JEEEEZZZZ. That thing is a BEAST!!! Looks amazing!!! Cant wait for some offroad vids!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you and hope to bring those videos to you soon :)

[@miken9484]

Best JT I’ve seen so far. I especially like the bomber sliders. Those guys at the shop did an awesome awesome job 👍👍.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. I know there are a lot of builds out there and a few that are even bigger than this but we were going for function over looks.

[@bikeryder757]

Wow! It looks fantastic!

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@Thundercat68]

Glad to see Warn got the emblem in the right spot this time, lol. Cant wait to see a real world offroad test on this beast!

[@wayalife]

LOL - seriously!! Glad to see you've been watching our videos for a while now and carefully :)

[@Thundercat68]

Wayalife 😆 . Haven’t missed a video since 2012. 👍🏻

[@mobgma]

OMFG this is the most comprehensive JT build i have seen to date BUT, it needs the hemi now.

[@wayalife]

LOL - maybe someday but for now, we're happy with what we've got and don't have to deal with heating and programming issues. :)

[@sdechc_jku2900]

Looks AMAZING!! Can’t wait to see it crawling

[@wayalife]

We're heading out to the JL/JTX so soon :)

[@manny1584]

Wow these one got to be the cleanest and baddest JT out there. 👍

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@mariodesmo]

Your JT is the stuff dreams are made of as they say! All it needs now is a V8 swap! Beautiful rig!

[@wayalife]

LOL - Thank you. While a V8 would be nice and maybe something we do someday, the all new 8-speed automatic makes it so you really don't "need" one. At least, not like the JK.

[@OnMyMemoryCard]

That is one of the most beautiful Jeeps I have ever seen! It’s a 10! Magazine cover & centrefold material. Those custom bronze powder coated wheels with aluminum rings.....you nailed it!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. You're too kind and we're glad you like what you see :)

[@guidok3762]

The most beautiful Gladiator on the planet, bring it to Sema and show it to the rest of the world..... 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸✌️💪👍🥇

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you. We'll see how things go at the JL/JTX and will consider it.

[@garrettscott4094]

I was trying to figure out why I didn't like the Gladiator, but now that you have fixed it I totally see it. The stance is too low. Really nice job!

[@wayalife]

LOL - I'd be the first to say that they look kind of funny stock. This is how they should come from the factory.

[@mattmcdonough707]

Superbadass ! Wow can’t wait to see the lobstah experience !

[@wayalife]

Thank you and we're hoping to bring you coverage soon :)

[@jackhook4192]

Awesome build my friend can't wait to see it in action.

[@wayalife]

Coming soon :)

[@saschahensen5991]

Your conversions look really great, but why aren't holes drilled in the bodywork treated with rust protection?

[@wayalife]

LOL - I suppose it's because we live in Nevada. Rust simply isn't a thing here.

[@saschahensen5991]

Ok, then I can understand that ;)

[@akawazzupwitdat1543]

You must be a proud Papa....your new born baby looks awesome!👍🍺

[@wayalife]

LOL - I am proud indeed :)

[@MIOffroadCustoms]

Badass JT guys... great work Evo & WAYALIFE!! Hands down cleanest/ my favorite Gladiator build to date!!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad to hear you say as much :)

[@bayerasperin08]

my guy!!!! I love that winch set up and actually seeing them install the body armor! That air tool is incredible

[@FreedomWarrior2000]

Truly epic, competent, and beautiful rig. Really enjoyed watching every one of the professionals involved in this build be a master of their craft to turn out an extraordinary and memorable Jeep Gladiator!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad you enjoyed seeing all this :)

[@jonerikgreene1175]

Evo does such good work. Rig is looking awesome Eddie!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@Lesn-1]

Can't wait to see what it can do!

[@wayalife]

Well, we'll be testing it out at the JL/JT Experience next week :)

[@leroymoore76]

really a good looking Gladiator. and really enjoy the process on the build. good job guys

[@wayalife]

Thanks! We're so glad you enjoyed watching the transformation :)

[@vgullotta]

Man that truck is epic! That stance is so perfect and it's so functional, unlike all the brodozers you see on the street, this thing can run in the desert, crawl the rocks, tow, overland, work truck, you name it, and look sexy the whole time! If you wanted to do something really trick with the spare tire, you could use the factory raise/lower thing that is mounted underneath the Jeep, on the rack. I've never actually seen the mechanical piece under the JT, but I bet you could unbolt it and relocate it to the roof rack to get that same sorta feature. Then you put the tire in the bed and attach the cable and raise it up underneath the top of the roof rack. Would make getting the spare down a whole lot easier and gives you the top of the rack back for a roof top tent or something.

[@vgullotta]

oh if you do decide to do that, I would recommend lowering the tire into the bed of the truck before getting into the RTT. I'm sure the truck could handle the weight of the tire/rtt, but that plus a couple of humans might be too much weight.

[@paulhudson6138]

Wow! What an incredible rig my friend!!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@highwaykev4903]

Love the functionality of this rig all that travel the rack and all the other goodies. You and Mel has the best looking JTs on 40s. Hopefully I get to see them someday when I come out west on vacation.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. I sure hope you can make it out this way some time and see it for yourself :)

[@lostarrowoverland4067]

You kid's have done it again. Its not even finished and it looks fantastic! I don't think I heard a name yet? That tells me there's more to come when you arrive home. This is Justus by the way. I've been watching ...

[@wayalife]

LOL - been waiting for it to be built up before giving it a name. Maybe soon :)

[@2jeven]

Looks badass, can’t wait to see it on the trails!

[@wayalife]

awesome :)

[@Raiders1917]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm planning on getting a Gladiator, and well I'm planning on getting it modified into something similar to this, and Mels. Also I won't be surprised if alot of Gladiators like this pop up, of course though that is a sign of a good build.

[@wayalife]

Awesome, I think you're gonna love it :)

[@chrisb7999]

What a beauty!! . Congrats on that build 🤙 Hope you’ll be videoing that upcoming trip

[@wayalife]

You know it! :)

[@kerrybeth1]

The thought of drilling into my Jeep’s body to install sliders gives me major anxiety. Those sure do look great, though. Whole truck looks great. Congrats!

[@wayalife]

LOL - I hear ya. Thank you :)

[@project-5724]

Nice looking build. Well Done!

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@codyshann]

Dang I need to hit the gym more coz I can't even lift my 37"s to the bed of my 7" lift Colorado. But I want this Jeep in my life. Awesome build. Congrats!

[@wayalife]

LOL - thank you and glad you like what you see :)

[@glaubermacedo2910]

Great video! Fantastic JEEP! Congrats from Brazil.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@andreipretorius92]

Beautiful truck. With great products that are high I quality. Great build. Can’t wait to see it on a trail

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@mattclark8483]

Hey, you guys will be coming through my home area on the JL JT X. We have a lot of good trails to offer for you guys!

[@wayalife]

Very cool :)

[@jamesbrede8700]

That's one of the best JEEP SCRAMBLER builds I've seen yet !!!! Now if you want to do a gladiator build why don't you do mine ? I got a real gladiator j20 a 19 and 82 model with only 42k miles on it ! No rust with original paint that looks great !!! You should see it one of a kind !!!

[@kougan3126]

Christ Eddie, Awesome build!! Enjoying your channel for some time now. Very envious of your revenue stream, resources (Home Garage) other builds (Moby is my fav), connections/relationship with all the vendors like Mel at EVO/PSG/Synergy, and overall ability to afford/execute a new build like this in what appears to be short/fast timeline.

[@wayalife]

Thank you and we're so glad that you've been enjoying our videos :)

[@Elprez69]

Literally the coolest truck I've seen. Very nice

[@wayalife]

Thank you. :)

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Final product looks amazing!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@andrewcrane6020]

Very very nice! I love it!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@Hmong-m7r]

Just amazing!!! Can't wait to see the east coast wheeling videos.

[@wayalife]

Hope to bring the to you soon :)

[@MrHaggy07]

Damm thats one sick looking gladiator

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@maybach300c]

Keep control arms parallel to the ground without changing the instantaneous center is fabulous !

[@TahoeMtnMan]

Other than crying for a bigger engine, this rig is a thing of beauty! Love it! If I were a rich man.....

[@wayalife]

LOL - actually, the 3.6L with the all new 8-speed automatic does a pretty good job. Unlike the JK before, there really is no need for a bigger engine.

[@wayalife]

LOL - actually, the 3.6L with the all new 8-speed automatic does a pretty good job. Unlike the JK before, there really is no need for a bigger engine.

[@Crestedrested]

“This is working out really b****in’ for us” I love how subtle that was! That truly is one b****in’ rig!

[@wayalife]

Thank you , glad you like what you see :)

[@Crestedrested]

Do you know when Evo MFG will have fender liners available for the JL?

[@LJordan1997]

The stuff dreams are made of. Very very nice JT.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@brianaustin1328]

Visually, the Gladiator looks perfect with the 40" tires!

[@joshleal9811]

Wow guys, that beast looks amazing. Now just need a good set of lights and done.. congrats.. 👍

[@wayalife]

It's on our to do list, we just ran out of time.

[@Rynsey]

Holy crap man. Awesome.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@boldrbangr9834]

Glad to see Tessa was along to supervise!

[@wayalife]

LOL - she's the best :)

[@sonnicman]

Mel did amazing work. Looking forward to you guys doing some wheeling in my backyard.

[@wayalife]

On our way :)

[@kevintopasna7854]

that is bad ass i want one but with 37 and all the EVO parts. that is very nice.

[@wayalife]

Be a solid setup on 37. You wouldn't even need the UD60s :)

[@ryanz76]

Very impressive! Top notch build.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@onememories8523]

What a beautiful build. Gotta love it ! Great EVO! Can't wait for next off road video with it !

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@rickfeemster2387]

Such a nice build can't wait to see in action

[@wayalife]

Hoping to bring you videos of that soon :)

[@CrispyOkra]

Epic... Can't wait to see it on the trails.

[@wayalife]

Coming to you soon :)

[@PhatboyHD88]

Eddie I see a lot of Gladiators and they put a rack on the back and it’s always like level with the top of the cab then they put a roof top tent on it and for me I don’t like that look plus making it top heavy “But” yours is absolutely perfect ! Ya put a fiberglass shell roof top tent on there and it will be nice and level with the cab , how perfect is that ! Save on gas more aerodynamic plus keeps the weight nice and low , I mean Eddie it is awesome.. the whole Jeep is a overlanders dream congrats on the absolute best Gladiator build I have ever seen ...

[@wayalife]

EVO does make a taller rack but for the reasons you stated, this is why we went with the lower setup.

[@hartmancrest]

that is BAD ASS Eddie! I think I want one now!!!

[@wayalife]

LOL - these things really are nice... like this anyway :)

[@MrMhachey]

Absolutely awesome! Beautiful build.

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@310to703]

Man this rig turned out amazing

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@jeepsterc104]

Dream truck and set up... Congrats man!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@shawnbon9629]

Great build guys. 👍 I just got mine first week in October. Traded in the 2016-Wrangler for the 2020-Gladiator. Can’t wait to start the build getting some good ideas.

[@wayalife]

Congratulations!

[@anthonyprice693]

That is awesome can't wait to see it in the Mountains

[@wayalife]

Coming soon :)