RUBICON REMORSE? Finally off-roading our Jeep Gladiator Mojave!

[@TheBevo67]

i have a 23 Mojave - my mods: i installed rubicon-style rock sliders behind the rear wheels, apex autolynx and 35s. i absolutely love my rig. i was just on a cross-country trip from Virginia with a couple of weeks stop-over in WY and MT, then onto Washington state and back. The entire trip was awesome.

[@LookitThisReview]

@@TheBevo67 that's awesome. What was your average mpg on that trip?

[@TheBevo67]

@@LookitThisReview 18-ish .. more or less

[@darthvollmer]

off-road+ performs different adjustments, for 4hi or 4lo; you shifted to 4lo and then talked about the adjustments for 4hi! Arg!!!! In 4lo, that button will engage the front brakes, and using BLD, will enable "rock mode" and give you a simulated-front-locker. In 4hi, that button will give you "sand mode" ( that you described ). While those button features are pretty awesome and fun, for the places that I've been, 4hi/4lo w/out that button, have been just fine, and mostly preferable. Honestly, I've only pressed that button for fuzzies, or just to see what happens for certain situations. For example, in 4" of slick snow ( or less ), I would probably be in 4hi and NOT press that button ( if I wanted traction ) to help keep the engine detuned. Same situation, for doing donuts, I would absolutely press that button in a heart beat and go rippin. ;-) I've had only 1 case, slipping on some slick rock in 2hi, where 4lo probably would have got me up and over, but 4lo w/ OR+ engaged didn't even spin in the slightest - it did way better than I expected.

[@LookitThisReview]

@@darthvollmer hold up... How have I never heard all of this? Time to break out the owners manual 😅

[@americanrambler4972]

Basically we have 3 different vehicle configurations for the Gladiator. We have the sport/willis, Rubicon/Rubicon X and Mojave/Mojave X. (The other models are just slight variations of these 3.) the sport is the base package that actually does everything good overall. The Rubicon is the specialized trail stump jumper and rock crawler that is absolutely great out of the box for that. The Mojave is the whoopie go fast cross country version of the Rubicon with some of the specialized rock stuff switched out for the go fast off road stuff. I wonder just how much value and general all around goodness and usefulness people are giving up when they step down away from the specialized more expensive models. In short, are the $20,000 plus in upgrades buying you buying you $20,000 more goodness at the end of the day for most folks? I have been digging around for vids on the sport model end of these jeeps to see just how much you are really giving up with the more entry levels. Not every body goes to the extreme ends of the hard core off roading bash and thrash. Many only go to up to the level 5 to 7 and do less crazy and wild.

[@LookitThisReview]

@@americanrambler4972 that's a great point and I actually have a video planned that speaks more about this subject, using vehicles like the VW Golf/GTI and Ram/TRX as examples similar to the Jeep lineup! I'm writing it now and shooting soon so stay tuned!

[@BisonTrackGear]

Look at that Bison livery!

[@LookitThisReview]

It definitely turns heads! 😉

[@mblake0420]

I think with the 8 speed transmission, the 4 to 1 transfer case isnt a big deal. With tracton control either is front locker. You have a stronger front axel as well. Its an ok trade.

[@LookitThisReview]

Agreed 100%! In fact I talked about the traction control factor in my "sub zero" video. I figured the reinforced frame, cast iron front end parts and 4-HI diff lock suited my needs better than the Rubicon stuff. I could always add a front locker later anyway!

[@mblake0420]

I have the max tow sport with the auto. I pulled a 1990 v8 firebird with a uhaul trailer (hard top required) and that was very close to maximum legal weight rating. I pulled it for 4 hours and it did great, i pull things professionally btw.

[@LookitThisReview]

Max Tow is the one to have if you're planning to tow anything. I did a video towing with an auto Overland Gladiator on our sister channel and I have a Mojave towing video coming soon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqiqn4SAibKUm9E

[@mblake0420]

@@LookitThisReview yes 1650lbs payload has rubicon axels minus lockers, gets lsd and 410 gears.

[@mblake0420]

@LookitThisReview it's basically a rubicon/mojave without the lockers and 4to1 xcasewithout lockers and tighter rear springs

[@wusaint]

Had my Mojave now for a year. Only 16k on the odometer and much like you haven't taken it off-road yet. Eventually I will.

[@LookitThisReview]

@@wusaint I'm sure it will impress you like mine did for me! Very capable vehicles! Enjoy!

[@wusaint]

@LookitThisReview been to the beach multiple times. It's super fun there lol