New Shocks & Full Jeep Gladiator Exhaust, Are they a Noticeable Improvement?

[@taylo795]

This perfectly sums up the Falcons shocks. 20 minutes to install, a lifetime trying to justify the purchase.

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

You need a tune for exhaust mods to make a difference in performance. MPG might be better and sound will sound louder. But you have to tune to get the engine improvements.

[@Highlandwhitetails]

Best Jeep content on KZbin hands down!

[@evan1238]

You have a super supportive wife in terms of your passion/hobby. She obviously enjoys it, but mostly/ultimately because you do. you're a lucky dude. Great video as always. ✌🏻

[@brucemartin835]

Sneaky Ben “Awww, no now I can’t hit you” 🤣 There are support groups for that Ben...thanks for the laughs!

[@skipdippity]

She is a total keeper..!! She noticed the shocks by seeing them. And also noticed the pep...wow..!

[@betweenthepines4000]

I have the AFE y pipe paired with the AWE Tread single exit exhaust. Its a match made in heaven for the 3.6 Gladiator. AWE already has a great tone and the AFE y pipe made it slightly deeper and snappier up high in the revs. I can attest that the mid level torque bump is real and day to day driving feels improved. Also have the mishimoto intake. Unfortunately with 22’ Mojave no simple dealer friendly tuning yet.

[@poopooplatta9575]

My wife would never notice. The only thing she notices in the bank account..

[@thatmand4542]

......yup thats what i did when i bought the aluminum belly pan from artec industries......and my truck is still stock,but its my baby so i gotta protect her for what's later on coming for her XD

[@boldrbangr9834]

thus the reason I do the bank stuff 😜

[@dk12811]

The exhaust sounds really good. I like the MBRP exhaust I installed on my 05 Liberty and I will have to compare AFE options when I upgrade my 2016 JK. You can't get much passed your wife and her expressions "priceless". Keep having fun and be safe.

[@travelingman340]

Hahaha - I've watched three videos in the last hour. I like the way you guys are doing them. Finding out tomorrow if we are driving twelve hours to pick up a Gladiator :-) haha

[@shadowlm315]

The computer could still be adjusting to the different exhaust and cats

[@poopooplatta9575]

shadowlm315 hmm

[@JKGearandGadgets]

That’s what I’m thinking.

[@shadowlm315]

Try it again after some decent amount of driving and post in it. I’d be curious.. about

[@foihdzas]

@@JKGearandGadgets It probably needs a tune. The factory ECU doesn't know you've added those mods, fuelling and timing dont match the upgrades.

[@slickrock1371]

Maybe disconnect the battery?

[@AUSSIEGARAGE_YT]

Love that you are modding it instead of replacing the windshield

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No point I putting in another factory one. The JL and JT factory windshields suck.. this is very common. I’m waiting for an aftermarket company to make a high strength replacement. No point in spending $600 on something that’s probably going to break again in less than 10k miles.

[@peartreeranch]

Ah the sneak attack, nice work! Happy Mother’s Day

[@streetstomper]

I love that you covered why you chose to go with those specific shocks and why you are removing the Fox ones. great video and into great detail...love it.

[@keifermorken2974]

I have been waiting for a video to come out about the AFE twisted metal stuff for the JT! Excited to hear about power and MPG once it all wears in and ECU learns or gets reprogrammed

[@sassinator21]

Cool to see you upgraded to the falcons. I got the same ones and really enjoy them. I have the front set to 2.3 and rear to 2.4. I also have the sp2 set to soft due to being in Colorado and sometimes driving to North Dakota in the winter time. Enjoy the upgrades!

[@sun_wucon8972]

The ECM is still sending out the same fuel and spark etc. You need a tuner.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

In your case u r trying to align the pipe geometry & they used a water slide method to hve gentle curve & end up where they need the pipe to tie n. The other way is a coaster barrel roll like a jet plane. A straight run would b to tie a curve & limit flow but if piping was flex kind, see dryer vent flex vs ac duct tubing, & can do a barrel roll a twist to get the end pipe tight run u need.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

If the exhaust rated flex piping could twist to make the run in tight space w/out any sharp curves, then u rap the flex piping w/sealant painting or taping your done, no water slide odd custom piping for every blood car make & model engine & diff yrs of engines. Way easier, faster, twist flex piping to plumb damn near any make or model, & just rap it up to finish it off,simple. Again not just your job, but every car made or already made straighter run more power, better performance, easy cheap up grade, & we save fuel guess pollution too(who cares). Tech will save planet what ever engine u drive.

[@adamaldinger6960]

Just in time for mother's day. Nice little surprise. Now that she is so into jeeps it's going to be harder to get things past her.

[@erikbrown8289]

Lol watching that makes me so glad I put a LT1 in mine

[@stephenwitham]

Best part is when Cassie hits Ben and the word Assault!!! Pops up.

[@papegregpape83]

Not gonna lie, that was entertaining! Another great video guys!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you 🤟

[@TXswampdonkey]

I hate moving BUT I'm happy about where your moving!

[@ut_punkn1859]

Awesome video. Of course she noticed the Shocks she is a Jeep Girl and mechanic. Good luck on y'alls move. I hope you got a big shop.

[@duoglide69]

Awha the old lets taker for a spin in the woods trick . Giddy up. 🤪

[@PaulKaiser42]

Good luck on the move!!! As always awesome video!!!

[@TheREALTripleT]

You got to get that window fixed! lol yes, I know you got it fixed but I've seen it in several videos. I liked that video

[@VictorVectorJKU]

Assault!!! 😂😂 and Cassie... what a party pooper! Noticing the shocks before you got on the road. Guess your gonna have to do a camouflage next time so she won’t notice before hand!

[@parrotheadnw1529]

You two are great. Keep up the content!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you for your support!

[@jeeplimpan795]

That was a fun one!! Keep it up!!

[@JeproksOffroad]

Cassie is awesome!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I have to agree!

[@adamharriger5193]

Now that it has more sound anyways seems like the Rock Basher exhaust would have been the best way to go... Inexpensive and as I remember had the best 0-60 in your previous video. Have one on my JT and love it!

[@ShaunsJeep]

I love this channel. Thanks guys !

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks for your support!

[@chrishanmer7988]

Good afternoon, I love all content you guys are posting! Thank you so much I have a shock question for you if I may have your opinion I would greatly appreciate it. I have a stock gladiator Rubicon on 35s and am looking to upgrade my shocks to the Falcon adjustable 3.3. I know you ran them for a good amount of time and wanted your on-road opinion. Most of what my family and I do now is 90% on the road and 10% on the trail. I’m looking for the best on-road ride and hanging I can get. In your opinion will upgrading these shocks improve my on-road handling thank you again so much for your inspiration. Have a great day. Regards, Chris

[@supercharged00gtp]

engine needs time to make adjustments and "relearn" the new normal. You may need a custom tune with the new cats as well or even tune out the last 02 if the efficiency of the converters is too much less.

[@jordanvinski3601]

It’s funny you say the fox shocks are loose, my Jeep joy had a 3.25 rough country lift installed on it with their shocks thing rode like a bobble head, I ended up putting on fox 2.0 performance shocks and I love them, ride perfect for me

[@jordanvinski3601]

Jku*

[@junwang4314]

1:18 I am pretty sure you coordinate with the biker ride by to make a point about exhaust!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha, bikers and diesel trucks always gas it by my house. I think they like showing off 😂

[@jonathane8585]

Thanks for the video. I guess I'll be upgrading to the Fox performance 2.0 shocks at 1/3 the price of those Falcons 3.3.

[@joem6010]

Ben, Plug that Scorcher module in and see what what happens. Should compliment the other upgrades.

[@pparks72]

Great video, good luck during your move...

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@scotttorchik1832]

These videos make me want to do so much to my JKU

[@austinpyatt]

Awesome video!

[@ashtonmariefranklin1981]

The ECM is gonna need to relearn the increased Flow. Or you might need a Tune.

[@joshuatyson3497]

super sick!! i have the 3.3 falcons on my JK. i Actually enjoy setting 3 more than all the other settings additionally i have Magna Flow rock crawler cat back and love the sound of that. not the same as the JT but comparable

[@Jeeper-zq5lu]

Nice video Ben. Your jeep sound awesome!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you! It has a nice growl to it for sure now 🤟

[@Jeeper-zq5lu]

@@JKGearandGadgets for sure! I see you finally got the Falcons on your JT. 👍

[@josephtyburski9422]

Sounds good... Best wishes on the move

[@jeepzentoks542]

Of course she was going to notice, you tought her well. 👍

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Shocks are velocity sensitive. They resist movement with more force as the shaft speed increases. When you are complaining about the side to side sway of the Fox, I think that comes down to low speed damping. When you say you hit a bump and they firm up, now you are in high speed damping. I think mid speed is more in the brake dive/chassis roll during evasive maneuver territory, but I could be wrong. I does sound good. Jeep actually went to the trouble to equalize the length of the tubes for each bank. If the flow has increased the ECU might take some time to adjust to the new exhaust. The change in exhaust can affect multiple ranges of RPM differently. This might be why it feel more torquey at low to mid RPM, but it timed slower on 0-60 because you are up in the high RPM range there and the ECU needs to adjust the air fuel ratio to the increased airflow. Who knows what is really going on in the ECU. Tuning it might be the best way to make sure it's running how you want.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Your correct with all of that! The fox shocks are a progressive valved shock, like you said they dampen depending on velocity. I’m just not a big fan of the valving of them on this Jeep.

[@moabwheeling]

Sounds amazing guys . I have the Banks exhaust on my TJ ( 4.0 ) and I love it . My next move for the exhaust is high flow cats . I have to agree with you on the Fox shocks , I have them on my TJ and it kinda jostles you around . Until next time take care .

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I think Cassie is looking to do a new exhaust soon. How does the banks sound? Loud or mild?

[@moabwheeling]

@@JKGearandGadgets Its mild . Not loud at all. I think your Gladiator is louder for sure. Just has a mild tone .

[@smorris2993]

You change the air filter? Also remapping it should help.

[@spencergaither8660]

Great video. Cool upgrades. 😎🇺🇸

[@poopooplatta9575]

Do a supercharger on the JK

[@williambeckman6900]

You could always add a blower if you need performance.

[@tallmike6598]

6:43 sounds good !

[@4LowConcepts]

Thank you Ben. Moving is a pain in the A$@... good luck!

[@jaysuttle1269]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 👍 👍

[@riggitywrecked9442]

The stock ecu will compensate for any parts you put on a car. You have to get it tuned to see any real world gains unfortunately. But it's looking good and sounding great with the full exhaust!

[@JohnBamban]

I'm now going to hang my soft shackles on the sport bar... great idea for easy access when mall crawling

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I thought they were grab handles?? 🤯

[@johnthibodeaux5189]

On the 0-60 times might have to wait till the computer readjusts the settings for the new input. After that might get better time

[@rareearthfab5511]

A BBQ grill beat you off the line at the intersection🤣 With today’s engine controls to feel the full gains of any performance mods it’s probably going to require a warranty crushing tune.

[@yoyartube]

If you wan to take advantage of better air flow you need to tune the engine with a tuner program.

[@adawg1203]

I really enjoy your content please keep it coming even during your move! LOL

[@JKGearandGadgets]

So far its presented a challenge! But hopefully we will have a video out soon... Moved out of the house a week ago, and dont have the new house until the middle/end of June. Thanks for watching and your support!

[@robbie8931-x5k]

Best part was the end! She isn’t easily dooped haha

[@Tryssfg]

Will you do a review on the Route 66 Mods Jeep windshield hinge screw set I’ve seen two videos on KZbin but want to know your opinion on them!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I talked about them some in the video I did about lightbars. I installed them on my JK, they are amazing! Highly recommend

[@MrMe1280]

You sound kinda paid for. Yes falcon shocks are high quality parts But so are fox. 3.3 are a major upgrade from factory fox shocks but they ain't that bad.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I just didn’t like how the Fox shocks rode on this jeep. With the added weight, the Fox shocks made it handle like crap.

[@MrMe1280]

@@JKGearandGadgets hmmm. Thank you so much for that. I'm looking into purchasing a JLU for my next ride and I was thinking the mopar lift with 35s would be good but I have plans for a rtt So I may need a better lift.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

The JLU will be a great choice! But if you plan on a RTT I would skip on the mopar lift with the Fox shocks. You’ll get a lot of body roll.

[@5150MotorSports]

Love all your toys and great videos...

[@MotoxxNick125]

Great Video. How is the durability on the falcon shocks how often do they need a rebuild? Why not go with king shocks or icon?

[@michaeldurling793]

It's not nice to fool with mama bear, she can come back and bite you. You 2 are a hoot.

[@jeepthis1257]

Nice. Like the shocks I’ve been looking into upgrading mine have you ever tried the Rancho 9000 adj. shocks just curious to how they compare to falcons.

[@oraivan1]

I love your wife she is not a wimp girl , she notices everything on the Jeep ,awesome🙂 👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@max28197]

TY so much for quick answer . as i m a french jeeper, could u gimme another advise on what kind of oil to use on the 6 speed manual gear box.NGS370 jku 2011 2.8crd. somepeople told me there is a copperfork inside and i can only use the "overprice MOPAR MS-9224 kind". im sure there is some brand that meet those specification. any brand recommandation for 6speed gear box LUBE? TY. Keep doing great vid.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Penzoil synchromesh

[@ms.karihart2983]

Hell yes she’ll notice she’s a mother & a wife !!

[@johnsenn03]

Hi, did you find the setting (both shaft and click adj) on the Falcon SP2 3.3's that best suited your daily driving style without being too harsh? Curious if you felt like these paired better or worse than the Fox 2.0's with the Clayton Springs? Thanks!

[@edwardstone5018]

Where are you guys moving? I hate to lose good Virginian’s!

[@poopooplatta9575]

Edward Stone looked like Mexico

[@RoadHardRoadhouse]

Off topic, but did you move away from teespring.com for your merch? Just showing a decal on there now?

[@roguebishop]

PaloDuro Canyon up north of where your going is nice.

[@hoosierangler210]

I may have missed the video but where’s you get that dash mount that holds your phone?

[@ronniesontag4679]

I have the Clayton 3.5” lift as well. Did you use the Falcon 3.5-4.5 as mentioned in the video? Or the Falcon 2-3 that is linked in the description?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

They must have updated the link or something! I used the 3.5-4.5

[@leonmayhem21]

Enjoy watching the videos, looking forward to doing some of the same mods on my rig. Swing by OKC on your way to Sam Houston? and we’ll go wheelin and get some BBQ.

[@dealy9268]

NC shout out! Come to Uwharrie in NC.

[@alexanderdavila4087]

I Love it 😻 when she drives

[@connorreed2465]

@JK Gear and Gadgets @12:17 is that a crack on your windscreen

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yes, it’s been cracked for a while. The new JL/JT windshields suck

[@connorreed2465]

@@JKGearandGadgets that's a shame. hope you get It fixed soon

[@litoornelas6409]

Do you think the 3.3 shocks will work with keep OEM stock springs?

[@evan1238]

Recently bought a JK. Super fun, but I have come to understand the meaning behind the saying "Just Empty Every Pocket"

[@JKGearandGadgets]

My one recommendation. Take it slow and enjoy every minute! Hit the trails, have some fun, install stuff yourself, and don’t stop learning!

[@evan1238]

@@JKGearandGadgets Couldn't agree more! Unfortunately, i bought this thing for $10k, and have already put about $6.5k into it haha, and luckily it did come with a 4 inch lift. So far just bumper, lights, gas cap, soft top, wheels, tires, touchscreen/speakers etc. It is so damn addicting, but I smile every time i drive her. Thank you for reviewing all of these awesome products! I am on a student budget, so it has been mostly Amazon upgrades for me, so who knows the life expectancies, but it has been so much fun installing things with my Dad who has been gracious enough to open his home garage to me for these add-ons. It is an 07 JK, so when you order a bumper that says it is only 8 bolts, we were thinking 30 minutes- not 3 days, a blow torch, and three trips to Home Depot... but that almost makes the end result more satisfying. Can't wait to watch more videos. ✌🏻

[@betweenthepines4000]

Two mods Im seriously considering. I tow at 4000lb travel trailer, would you say the Falcons would help with body roll while towing? I find the Fox Rubicon shocks a little on the soft side. Any updates on the downpipe/y pipe? Thanks

[@danarteritano1340]

Sounds great, so how much better will the power be off-road? Like she said, she could feel the power in the low end! Are you going to install an iDrive?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I think it will be an improvement. The low end will be nice on the trails. Hoping to get out and hit the trails soon!

[@brandondefeo9781]

Where did you get the metal mount bar you have on your dash? I love it!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s a vector Offroad e dock

[@brandondefeo9781]

JK Gear and Gadgets awesome, thanks!

[@djuell01]

So what are you going to do with those old Fox shocks? Would they fit on a 2011 JKU? Dude your wife is the greatest! I wish mine was in to the Jeeps like yours. Good luck with your move!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

They won’t sadly. Right now, they are packed up with all of our other stuff to move lol

[@gregrankins991]

Great video

[@anthonynespoli117]

Just purchased the Clayton off-road overland kit. 3.5 inch. Do I need to rush right out and change driveshafts. Are you experiencing any vibration. Thanks Anthony

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Nope!

[@anthonynespoli117]

Do the instructions come with measurements for all the control arms. Did you use them or did you have to make your own for alignment and pinion angle. Thanks again.

[@renecarmona6747]

Hello I have a question what suspension do you recommend for my Jeep jk 2015 2 doors MT and thanks for you videos👍

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Hey there! Sorry im just now seeing this. Alot depends on what lift height you want. I suggest staying around 2-3.5", and the companies i would recommend would be Clayton Offroad, Rock Kralwer, Teraflex, or MetalCloak

[@max28197]

always great vid man. any recommandation for new tie rod and drag link END?? most reliable and beefy brand? Im currently workin on a jku stock 2011. TY

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I always suggest the 7slot customs aluminum setups!

[@dc5631]

I'm really wanting to know more about the ride I was going to order the shocks too

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Its a great ride, very stable and controlled!! Highway manners are amazing. They are a tad stiffer than the factory Rubicon shocks as well as teh Fox 2.0 shocks, so no more head bobbing or drifting around on the road. I hope to get some offroad time behind them soon and talk about it in a video.

[@noelmontejano9266]

What do you think about the new gladiator that’s about to come with the new engine from diesel ? Nobody better than you that could answer this question

[@sethosche364]

So no comment on the cracked windshield? How that happen.

[@LeSedici]

Haha why did you speed up the part where she said "I wasn't going to help I would've just supervised"? 😂

[@stevea3936]

Will the ICECO 3 in 1 refrigerator that Cassie is trying fit in the JT with the DiamondBack cover on?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep! About 1” to spare

[@theonepugonepug4707]

Been looking into a jeep gladiator. Saw that you have small kids how is the back seat for car seats and I just can not decide what one to get overland Rubicon my price point is 45k

[@JKGearandGadgets]

So far it seems like they have plenty of room. They are 3 years old, so can’t speak for older kids

[@theonepugonepug4707]

@@JKGearandGadgets did you order yours I cant find one I want. That tent is sick.

[@mohnster4000]

Have you tried any windshield protection to prevent cracking?

[@rodrigorojas7169]

Saludos desde Chile amigos..