Make sure you watch the overhanging trees and rocks with all that nice camper setup.
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
Oh, I am! The Mits bed is a bit wider than the original one. So, there's a bit of a re-learn process off-road for sure.
@niclucca7104 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your wheeling video. I have a JT on tons and 40s with a gfc camper. I ran the rubicon 4+ times this summer in it. These gladiators on 40s do work.
@DrivingLine Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish I lived close enough to run it frequently. Such an awesome place to wheel.
@efibendor1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ali. I’d love to see a video about stock JT rubicon doing the rubicon trail
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
I know it can be done, but I don’t want to be the guy that does it! 😂
@chavez4lsuable Жыл бұрын
Watch DED where Dave takes a stock 3/4 ton chevy lwb over the Rubicon and you will get a taste of low and long wheeling 🙂
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
@@chavez4lsuable I was actually texting with Dave yesterday. He’s a great driver. They did a great job with DED.
@robertyoung8289 Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. Thank you
@jasoncongdon3185 Жыл бұрын
You should double think about adding skid plates. One of the best investments I have made on mine.
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
If I wheeled more technical rock trails, I could see the benefits. For now, the stock setup is working fine.
@Silver_sen7inel Жыл бұрын
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor i agree completely. I use the oil/trans skid from M.O.R.E. in aluminum to cover vulnerable oil pan, trans and trans lines the rest is stock... and i wheel very technical rock stuff. best advice is to also get Rusty's Off Road rear frame side lower control arm skids... must have for the gladiator!
@nathanklemm179 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Teraflex has a kit that relocates the rear sway bar and gets it fully out of the way.
@DrivingLine Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll have to check that out!
@theredpilllion5922 Жыл бұрын
I got a TJ for my wife. It’s the best trade I’ve ever made! 👍😃
@DUNEATV Жыл бұрын
LOL
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
😂
@DUNEATV Жыл бұрын
Great video…as usual! Thx!
@armandocardona6975 Жыл бұрын
people greatly under estimate how capable the stock rock sliders are. You need to be in between cliffs to benefit from upgraded sliders that go up right underneath the doors
@chavez4lsuable Жыл бұрын
Me here agonizing over trying to find the cheapest Glad in US and I realize you have two?! 😂 I mean...its for the job content right? Great Vid as always. Awesome to see the kids enjoying the "break" from wheeling (pun intended). Take care.
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
It’s sort of a strange story how I ended up with two. My wife thinks it’s silly as well.
@tomshunpiker4554 Жыл бұрын
Thats a great run down of your trip. Im not up to speed on the Gladiators specs but what does the Mits set up do to your GVW? Curious about how the frame stands up to those beds. Ive watched a lot of the Aussie about stretches and GVW upgrades etc. Great truck and great videos!
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
The tray and bed together weigh around 750 pounds. I’m guessing I removed around 350 pounds (maybe more) pulling the stock bed, rear bumper, corner guards, and stock receiver hitch. I haven’t done anything to reinforce the frame, but it is something I’ve looked into. I do have a full-float rear axle and high-capacity springs, so the load carrying portion of those areas are fine. When it’s loaded down with gear (and the spare on the back) I’m easily nearing or possibly exceeding the original payload numbers.
@tomshunpiker4554 Жыл бұрын
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor I see. Great build man. Fine looking ride!
@lindamoser2532 Жыл бұрын
We've had some fun times on The Trail
@andresrivera2124 Жыл бұрын
Great content ..how far are you from Uwharrie ?im located in Raleigh nc
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
I live in Wilmington. So, it’s a little over three hours from my house to the outpost.
@Reuben_rmr Жыл бұрын
Great recommendations mate!
@Good-luck-Jonathan2 ай бұрын
If you’re real careful is body damage avoidable?
@jimt2316 Жыл бұрын
Ali. Love the evolution of this rig. What amber lights are you running on the front?
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
Thank you! They are 7-inch driving lights from GG Lighting. Those are covers that come with the lights. You can swap them out for clear and green as well.
@jordanmeredith7654 Жыл бұрын
Ali thanks for the recap video. Any more thoughts on 72.5 vs 68.5 was axles? I’m about to copy your build with an inch more lift and would like the more narrow wheel base. Is the width worth being forced to run 5.5bs?
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
I still like the 72.5’s. It drove so nice even without the hydro assist. It always feels very stable as well. I’m going to swap in 4.5 inch springs at some point. Everything else, I am very happy with.
@jordanmeredith7654 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the quick reply. Love this series as well.
@HarrySituations Жыл бұрын
I know you are asking Ali but I like the idea of the wider axles with more backspacing to get you the same track width. It will be easier to steer and less stress on the ball joints. And if you want it wider in the future it is easier to change wheels than get new axles.
@jordanmeredith7654 Жыл бұрын
Harry thanks a ton for the info as well and also thanks for the content. You guys at DL are badass. Yeah may as well go wide and mask it with higher BS. You guys rock.
@1gx619 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quality video and information! I do have a question though that you might know. Lately when I turn my gladiator left or right it feels like gravel and makes a squeaky rubber sound. Seems to just be getting worse. It sort of feels like trying to make a tight turn when in 4 low. The gravel feel is felt in the steering wheel. I’ve checked the fluid level and it’s full. Any suggestions?
@DrivingLine Жыл бұрын
I would start with looking at the ball joints, then make your way out to the wheel bearings. The ball joints are a common wear point on the Gladiator more so than the tie-rod ends and unit bearings.
@gvellas Жыл бұрын
I made it the whole way with both taillights in-tact!!
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
Nice! I wasn’t so lucky. 😂
@Good-luck-Jonathan2 ай бұрын
Did you get anybody damage?
@robertkoch1327 Жыл бұрын
What roof rack are you running on the cab?
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
It’s from Ujoint Off-road.
@phillyb4588 Жыл бұрын
Do u have 2 gladiators
@Ali_Mansour_Editor Жыл бұрын
Yes. I do. My wife thinks it’s ridiculous as well. I swear there’s a good story to why (and a way I justify it!). 😂
@chrismarinock520 Жыл бұрын
Will you ever run the Rubicon with the cab on the gladiator? I'd like to see that.
@DrivingLine Жыл бұрын
It's possible. It's just a really long drive and time commitment. Not sure when it would happen.