Can The Jeep Gladiator Handle Extreme Off-road Trails?

[@107jackdaniels]

Just joined the Jeep community this year with a JT, never thought i would drop the bow tie, but hands down this has become my dream truck! Thanks for the videos and welcome to Texas

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Awesome! JT and LJ are my favorite hands down!

[@jdetermann4674]

14:00. “You’re my husband, still don’t trust ya” Y’all are the best. Love your vids. Subscribed.

[@lonniet.2816]

i have an XJ and love it because it is what i can afford. It works great for what i do! Love you two . Stay safe.

[@matthewspencer7037]

The Gladiator is by far the most versatile rig I have ever owned! Towed a JKU on a car hauler from Mt. Home, ID to Richland, WA! Towed my RV, wheeled in Moab with my mini bike in the back of the truck! Haul my Honda Foreman 500 pretty regularly! Definitely my fav!

[@topgun2877]

BEST jeep channel, love how you guys do all your own work and explain while doing it.

[@richarddrombetta6926]

Favorite jeep is a toss up. We have a JL and a YJ, but at the end of the day the Old School on the YJ is my favorite since I can work on and fix everything on it. With that being said, the luxury of the JL is sure nice with the AC and smoother ride. Getting ready for a 1 ton swap on the YJ!!!!!

[@holton345]

2003-2004 and 1998-1999 TJ are all I have ever really loved. I have a 2013 JK, too - no comparison.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

1974 CJ 5 V8 stick shift dad had one duel exhaust chrome wheels soft top . Rode to school and mountains trips doing Jeep wave 🚙✌️. Awesome place rock crawl nice park .

[@robbie8931-x5k]

It’s so much fun watching you two! Pure entertainment 🤣

[@Jeepsterrick0131]

I have a Tj jku and recently purchased a JT and I have to say the JT is my new favorite. But will always love my TJ

[@jessebvideos4578]

I like the TJ, it is a little older I have a 1997. The reason I love it is because it is old and needs tender loving care. Which I think makes me care for it more. If I had a new Jeep I could add things to it but it would not need any care, just a bunch of upgrades. So as the old saying goes, love my baby!

[@emilyhayton8392]

Good job Cassie you Killed it!

[@StormbornJKU]

I only have personal experience with 2 Jeeps. That’s my first one, the JKU, which I love but definitely wish some things were different / improved upon, which they did with the JL it seems. And the MJ, the only Jeep Comanche for those that know / don’t know. I love that little truck! Always been a small truck fan, and a Jeep fan, so it hits both of those for me and is just a classic vehicle to drive.

[@robinweiger6504]

I have a 99 Jeep Wrangler back a few years ago

[@reafkennedy3069]

For my next one I'd love to track down an LJ. Probably won't be able to and will end up with either a tj or jk. Currently have a CJ7 wide track.

[@trfoster86]

I had a 05 TJ and was a die hard TJ fan and swore I would never own a 4 door but a wife and 2 kids later I now own a '17 JKU. with all the features and room I have to say the JKU is my favorite. I can load up all the supplies for a week of camping and wheeling and wife and kids and still be comfortable. Like the idea of the JT but having owned big trucks before it would be hard for me to own a JT and not be able to tow what I want. Plus im not crazy about them unless there set up right like yall's so far, eager to see how the build goes.

[@timpsencik]

JKU is the fav mainly bc it’s the only one I’ve owned. But, my first love was the og Rubicon a neighbor of mine had when my now wife and I lived in College Station, TX.

[@GatorGreenGladiator]

Took my JT sport offroad today. We went through a spot called "the rock garden". It was no garden. All I did was scrape and sit on the frame. 35s are not enough lol. 3.5 and 37s is a must. This thing is like a school bus on the trails. Everyone was shocked though, and so was I. Lets just say I won't be back there till it's lifted.

[@Datdudetc22]

Hey guy Todd here from Waco Tx my favorite jeep is the TJ

[@billykennedy2265]

My favorite Jeep is TJ because it has the undeniable reliable 4.0l, and it has coil spring suspension front and rear so it aint stupid stiff when you lift it unlike the yj and cj's.

[@TOPGUNMPD08]

Easy does it. Almost crashed on the outro. So glad you didn't edit it out. That's why I love your channel, you keep it real. Guess my favorite Jeep is the JL (Only cuz that's what I own). However, your LJ is pretty awesome.

[@jamesnichols187]

LJ Rubicon hands down. Best jeep ever made!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

AGREED!

[@unlimitedljadventure]

Agree James. Best Jeep ever made. Love my LJ.

[@rangethetrail]

i LOVE the jeep JK myself. however the ol CJ5 has a special place in my heart!

[@daveshellabarger6352]

My JKU because it’s the Jeep I have. Thanks for the great videos

[@bah5310]

I have a TJR and the wife has a JKUR. Each have their pros and cons. I see a JT in the future.

[@Stiffler6547]

JT is my favorite!

[@lenneighbors8261]

I have done the Rubicon and Moab. Also my wife has a 2013 Rubicon 4door but she doesn’t off-road any more.

[@Raydawg]

Well so far my Fav. is the JL 2 door only have owned a JKU and a JL "just wish I would have stuck with the manual trans". Never owned one but I bet I would really enjoy an old CJ with a v8 and leaf springs

[@ridesar]

Great video. Love the new JT, need a truck but as an old CJ guy I still love to get places most pickups won't.

[@southerngracelj]

BUMMER!! I was hoping to see how the LJ would perform, but then again, no AC in the heat wouldn't be good... I can't wait to get my LJ; four more day and I'm off to FL to pick it up and drive it back to AZ!!!! ***!!!CAN'T WAIT!!!***

[@O-PAC]

I have a YJ and a JLUR. Absolutely love both of them, but to favorite one, the JLUR, just because of the comfort level. The YJ has no AC but it can out run a T-Rex. So that’s always good.

[@Vik_ter]

my favorite is my jk. hasn't let me down yet and goes absolutely everywhere.

[@SeanOzz]

coming to austin and houston early oct with my new mojave. any suggestions in faster dirt style trails in either area? i get PLENTy of rocks up here in the rocky mountains so I wanna have fun in fast dirt

[@Rkbrown88]

I’d beg to differ on the JT not being able to the the “extreme stuff”. I’ve hit most the trails in Sandhollow with mine. It ain’t as easy as a Wrangler would be, but I wouldn’t underestimate it. It’s wheel base helps it out in many tough situations

[@tylerp9620]

Love both of you guys. Just move out here to Utah so you can join us on trails out here in the west instead of off-road parks and playgrounds.

[@kyridgejumper]

The LJ because of the WB and the simplicity of it and the 4.0 engine.

[@bunnyofdoom87]

I love my TJ. It's the perfect balance of older style Jeep but with key modern upgrades (coil springs, compact dash arrangement) It's old enough too that it's less expensive to maintain ourselves (the boyfriend and I work on our own Jeeps) and there's already a decent aftermarket support and community. I like that it's just new enough for some things but not so new that everything is controlled by computers and sensors. Plus I don't mind it being smaller because it's just me and the dogs usually and my boyfriend has his own Jeep (also a TJ,) what we can't fit in one, we split into two. :D

[@George71964]

Jk for me as it was the first Jeep I bought but no have a 2004 TJ as well and it is loads of fun to drive too.

[@billthope656]

Good job Cassie!

[@robinweiger6504]

The LJI think is the best short wheelbase very nice jeep

[@carlosiespinozab]

Loved this video! P.S: When winching, put it in neutral and step on the brake, that way you don't strain the transmission!

[@fxrs1982]

My favorite is your LJ. But I have an 04 TJ so I am biased.

[@MSTrishRN]

I say if you can have all 3, the best of all the worlds. Hard to pick, because each of them have their own purpose.

[@DeanJohnson67]

Awesome! just hit 11k on my JT! Was glad to get past the "baby it phase" and watching this just confirmed it's pretty capable for light to medium rock crawling! Can't wait to see the motor swap for the LJ down the road! ya know that would make a great x-mas present to yourself if you could get it done in the next 60 days!

[@JeepGearGadgets]

First time I took it off roading at uwharrie I definitely babied it. All I saw was money going down the trail. But after a few trips i said screw it, it was made for this! Worked on the LS swap yesterday.. Having it done by Christmas is quite possible.... new goal!

[@GoatOffroad]

Great driving girl ! I would hate to have to look for 🐍!! Jealous of the sun though. ❤️🐞

[@jonathanm1854]

I see you guys are at uwharrie, often. I live about 40 min from there and was curious if you guys were NC natives? Me and my wife are looking at possibly trading my Silverado on a wrangler or gladiator and would like some new trails to ride, besides uwharrie

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Yep! We are from Greensboro originally. Uwharrie is pretty much it for NC.

[@kidgokuxl]

06 fire engine red TJ! Is my favorite Jeep!

[@andyhorenziak7025]

Great video love how you guys broke up the videos to Focus on each jeep great concept 😄

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

I bent my front drive shaft doing the “rock climb up and get stuck maneuver”. Lol

[@brucegarner6566]

JKU because that is the one I have but I LOVE the LJ.

[@theranoneil6699]

Oh yeah and I mentioned the 2-door wranglers also weigh at least a thousand pounds lighter with the same amount of power and you can put hemi LS3 V8 in them two it's 6 speed manual mate's up with almost V8

[@punknjl8722]

JL Rubicon. They get nicer and nicer, and as I am getting older I like the nicetys. I have owned a YJ, TJ, 2door JK, JKUR and now the JLUR.

[@darcymcleod3324]

mine would have to be the Cj7 that was my first jeep now I own a JKU

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Love the CJs!

[@RicWestGa]

JKU only because I currently have one.. then again I really miss my YJ.. If buying new.. JT over JL just because of the extra uses as a small truck.

[@trishalouonthedriveway6027]

My Favorite Jeeps are The CJs they're just so simple and rugged, we've had 3 of them. . I have an XJ because of what I need which at the time was 4 doors and cargo space for passengers and our 2 Labradors, also what I could afford. Weve had 3 of those too. My BF has a CJ-7 and has Always had a CJ-7 because his dad had 2 when he was growing up. I learned to drive stick in his first one. As Far as Newer Wranglers Go HANDS DOWN I would pick an LJ. To be completely honest If I could own one of Every Jeep, I would.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Absolutely love the CJ-7, hope to add one to our collection at some point!

[@davidbartlett5604]

LJ all the way!! I have an 06 Rubicon LJ and think that the wheel base is the perfect compromise for comfort and wheeling ability. I can not wait to see your series on the LS swap and how it performs once complete.

[@23briancovey]

What bumper do you guys have on the gladiator?

[@casperrudy2314]

All of above !!! It's a Jeep thing

[@DJPAULYS]

Great videos guys but when wheeling you should have a seat belt or harness on seen many people go over on "easy" trails

[@jonathane8585]

Have you experienced any bind with the front driveshaft of the Gladiator? Can we run the stock Front Driveshaft with the Clayton 3.5?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

You can run the 3.5 with the stock driveshaft. After a few years it will probably need upgraded however

[@irismercado1288]

Yes haven’t been able to get to the Chanel but I’m so happy for your move and new home and I love the Glad. I realize he lost a lot of weight keep up the good work and where are the girls

[@sirmaddogx2346]

Right now driving a BU, but would like to get a flat fender

[@allannoordhof4573]

Yes, yes it can!

[@rexbinns2019]

YJ is the best! Last of the real leaf sprung jeeps!

[@lizardkeeper100]

either the JL or the JT. Jl for off road performance and Jt for usability. if I could only have one though it would b the JT.

[@tazito1972]

Awesome video.. is Ben losing weight?🤔

[@VictorVectorJKU]

I’m a great spotter guys! 😂🤣

[@PhatboyHD88]

JLUR , is my favorite , i dont own one but its on my bucket list , i will someday..for now i got a jeep so im happy👊

[@autoblog3922]

Do you guys like the 3.3 shocks? I've heard that they're stiff. Am trying to choose between these and the Fox 2.5 race shocks. Your input would be greatly appreciated!

[@steveladd383]

jjk is my fave prob body style and interior

[@DickiesBeerReviews]

Nice! I wanna love the Gladiator but........ CHEERS

[@nikolasfinley8811]

my favorite jeep is the the gladiator sorry i am only nine so i do not know the jeep names

[@AlanTrades]

Is the jt lifted?

[@Junior-jw1bb]

I’ve been driving Jeeps since the late 70’s and I’m currently on my 8th, an ‘18 JLU RUBICON. I’ve waited years for them to come out with a pickup truck - and I don’t like it. There’s something about the cab design that I just can’t take to.

[@abeldiaz6717]

What doors are you running on Ben JKU?

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Bestop core doors

[@mercurials54]

How comes the jku has Alaskan plates?

[@OCo16]

and this is why 2 doors are king. 2 door jk is the best

[@schoolboy405]

Is there such a thing as a 2 door jku?

[@OCo16]

@@schoolboy405 No the U stands for unlimited or 4 doors.

[@garretlewis4103]

Don’t have a Jeep. At this point, I would pick the Gladiator. It makes a good overland vehicle and it has good towing capabilities. Tow your small teardrop, the terrain gets to rough, you “drop” the teardrop and you still have your rack with the roof top tent. BTW...I am ready to hear my name for the “swag bag”. I think I picked the best tire for my Jeep. 😀😂😀

[@JackSmith-hd3kn]

The Gladiator might need 40's. The JK needs 44's and a LS conversion too! And you could have have a lot of fun there on your dirt bike too!

[@johnathonbaker1084]

My favorite is the Gladiator

[@johnathonbaker1084]

A gladiator can pull out another gladiator that gets stuck

[@cardenasrc51]

Could you flat tow the JK behind JT? Then you would both have AC!!😃

[@TJ-po9ol]

Are those true 37’s they look closer to 35’s 😲

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Yes. The JT is just so big haha. Even 40s look like 37s on these things

[@TJ-po9ol]

@@JeepGearGadgets I think it’s partly because of the wheel wells being so big. I just got a gladiator rubicon & debating if I want to do 38 or 40’s because it just looks right on these lol. I think a true 38 would probably be perfect. Sad nitto doesn’t make a 38 for the trail grappler. Only Toyo has a mt but 18” rim.

[@stevea3936]

Did you decide on a new name for your channel?

[@adamaldinger6960]

Don't have a favorite just enjoy jeeps in general

[@dyoutubechannel8218]

The YJ. Because it's Jurassic Parc's Jeep and will always be. Be sure to clean up your hands ;).

[@christophermartinez5314]

Awesome off-roading

[@oklahomawheeling4x4]

My jeep.....2011 JKU....started out as a sport....better then a Rubicon now.

[@trevernickerson3624]

My favorite Jeep is the JT because like you said it checks a lot of boxes. It’s a truck, family vehicle, and can still handle some difficult trails. Up in Alaska we don’t have much rock crawling but we have some pretty deep mud holes and with the longer wheelbase I can get through them a lot easier than a wrangler.

[@TrillNGR]

The answer is yes, it’s a Jeep 🤪🤪

[@jenniferbrush343]

JKU because it fits EVERY one of our needs with kids, off-roading, shopping....and it’s sexxxxxxy. Lmao!!!! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kowalski363]

Great video

[@J.Bradley.]

Favorite? Idk really. 2 door, 4, JT, they all have strengths and weaknesses. I guess it depends on your needs. I have 3 kids so no 2 door for me. My JK is great but that bed on the JT sure would come in handy alot. Can I pick three? Perfect driveway for me = JK 4 me, JL 4 wife and JT for us. 🤷‍♂️

[@JeepGearGadgets]

An almost PERFECT line up.... plus an LJ for fun. Lol it’s really hard to just choose just one🙈 the JT bed comes in handy alllllll the time. One of the big reason I like it better than the JK for family stuff.

[@J.Bradley.]

@@JeepGearGadgets An LJ for fun. Fair enough. If I had my way, I'd own many truth be told. A Cherokee chief would be awesome as well.

[@lizardkeeper100]

@@J.Bradley. Same though I don't have kids so a 2 door is what I would choose for pure off road performance.

[@theranoneil6699]

My two door 2015 JK Wrangler would have made it first try shorter wheelbase 95.4 in is best in most aspects but is less safe flips over much easier the be New

[@hooligantimes9132]

My JTR is Fan Bloody Tastic!!!

[@MM4X453]

What brand is that front bumper ? Is it aluminum ? It would look good on my JK. Love the vids.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

It’s from Barnes4WD. Plus the code Jkgear will get you 10% off. It is steel, but still pretty light

[@lenneighbors8261]

Your LJ and my LJ , mine 2006 nonrubicon . 5.5 rubicon express short arm, Rubicon front and rear diffs with 513 gears rcv axles in the front and chromoly in the rear. 35” Milestars Mud, Don’t tell your husband but, I love you and your LJ

[@LuisYax]

The carnage is insane. How much is that going to cost? That's what my wife would be saying.

[@nikolasfinley8811]

loved the video

[@RubiconSahara]

LJ - I have a 2005 Rubihara #605. I also run the Facebook group for Rubihara owners. Hoping to LS swap it eventually.

[@UntitledSpaghetti2]

Just found this channel. Has anyone ever told you that you look like Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

Lol first time!😂I just googled her, I see the similarity for sure!

[@ragnarocking]

Pffft. Jacinda could have taken those trails in a golf cart. 😁 the current U.S. administration has made me grow pretty fond of Ms Ardern.