TAKING DELIVERY OF A DREAM BUILD! - JEEP Ecodiesel on Teraflex 3.5"

If you had the chance to build your Epic Jeep Build, what would you do?
We purchased a stock Ecodiesel Jeep Gladiator Sport S and brought it to Epic Adventure Outfitters where we customized this Jeep to attack all types of off road trails as well as be able to overland.
Depending on your budget, offroad experience, and style, Christian and Paul from Epic Adventure Outfitters will help navigate you to get the best off roading build.
We went with the Teraflex 3.5" lift suspension with Falcon 3.3 Adjustable Shocks. We might upgrade the lift to help with towing our travel trailer; more to come regarding this.
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[@ismileatdeath27]

Literally doesn’t make sense to buy anything other then the sport or sport s model if you plan on lifting it. Glad you pointed that out man!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Resale value, sway bar disconnect button, 4 to 1 transfer case, and the higher fenders add up pretty quick as well. But I can live without some of those lol

[@trevinated]

I wonder if there was any price saving when you add cost of getting lockers and disconnect added on top of the new lift.. How about gearing in sport diesel vs Rubicon? is it the same gearing with the eco diesel?

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@trevinated ecodiesels only come with the 3.73 rubicon or not. Not much savings once you add all the extras. I do believe my locker setup is more reliable... Hard to say. At the end of the day a rubicon will sell for more than a souped up sport.

[@trevinated]

@@UnwindingRoads Good to know, thanks.!

[@Escape.Idiocracy]

The e-disconnect is great for most. Our last two rubicons they have crapped out and we switched over to SwayLoc. The diesel with the 4:1 is outstanding. The high line fenders are another thing that is really clean… are these worth the cost? Guess it’s all in how you use them. Probably 90% of Jeeps ever even use 4-low anymore… New to your Chanel looks good so far. Hope you can stay rooted. 🍺👍🏼

[@jameswheeler3727]

I have the same gladiator. Next time look into Clayton Offroad. I have their 2.5 inch kit and love it

[@UnwindingRoads]

Very cool!

[@overlandoverspenders]

Looks sick!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Thank you! See you out on the trails!

[@overlandoverspenders]

@@UnwindingRoads not if I see you first. 🤣🤣

[@Venture2Roam]

This was a really fun video to watch. Makes me wanna to go see the guys at Epic.

[@UnwindingRoads]

If you do, let's go wheeling while you're here!

[@Venture2Roam]

@@UnwindingRoads absolutely.

[@JendellOverland]

I had the same sag on the back of my Gladiator. I ended up installing 4.5 inch EVO springs just in the back, and left the Teraflex 3.5 in the front. Sits perfectly level

[@UnwindingRoads]

That is definitely an option!

[@TheUnexpectedOffRoad]

Epic build looks so good!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Thank you Mike!!

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Glad to see your new project coming along!! Great vid

[@UnwindingRoads]

Thank you very much!

[@4estadventureclub]

Great points and an awesome rig Teddy! I went Mojave and a 2” spacer lift with 37s kept the factory suspension no point in paying for high trim jeep and getting rid of everything you pay extra for

[@UnwindingRoads]

That would be an awesome setup!!!!!! Congrats!

[@robottaway]

Falcon is so good. They rip off road and on road are nice and tight. Pair em with those TF springs and its a better than stock combo. Went same route with a Sport S penta. Teraflex 4.5" lift, Falcon sp2 3.5s been running it over a year and love it.

[@UnwindingRoads]

That sounds perfect! I think 4.5 is the way to go

[@adventureoffroadx]

It’s looking pretty epic..lol I had the same problem with rear sag when I was fully loaded. I put air bags in the rear to get me by and they work great until you need to flex out on a trail. So now I’m looking into the HD spring instead. Great video ✌️

[@UnwindingRoads]

I was thinking air bags for when I tow and then deflate them...but I think loaded I'd still be too heavy. Keep my posted if you get the hd springs

[@mcwendel8066]

I don’t think there is an uglier truck out there than a stock sport gladiator. What a transformation!! Looks great! I own a Rubicon Gladiator for the record 👍🏼

[@UnwindingRoads]

I agree. They are so ugly stock!! Haha

[@cowelk]

I am new to your channel but have seen you with Shaun and others. I subscribed. I am looking forward to more of your builds and adventures. I agree with you the Sport is a good way to go especially with the EcoDiesel. I have a Wrangler EcoDiesel. I paid $42,000 for it 2 1/2 years ago. I have upgraded to larger tires and a Terraflex 2.5 inch lift that actually got me 3.5 inches. I have always wondered if they made a mistake. The tires and lift cost me $3800 so I am way ahead of a Rubicon for what I use it for. Yet, the EcoDiesel has the Rubicon axle and the 3.73 differential. No lockers and no sway bar disconnect but I can add them, if I decide to do it, and still be under $50,000. The other Rubicon features are icing on the cake but then I wouldn't use most of them.

[@UnwindingRoads]

You nailed it! And welcome to the channel! Thanks for checking us out

[@Carfleet]

nice ride bud

[@UnwindingRoads]

It gets me from point A to point B lol

[@pjfan173]

Just bought a 2023 gladiator rubicon. It’ll mainly be used to take the grandkids for ice cream and slurpees. I’m having the AEV 2” spacer kit and going 35-11.50R17 Falken A/T 4W on black fuel wheels.

[@UnwindingRoads]

That's the perfect setup!

[@pjfan173]

@@UnwindingRoadsDo you take your truck in after a little while and get everything retorqued?

[@UnwindingRoads]

@@pjfan173 yes I do. But I'm bouncing off the rocks more than most I'd say....

[@blueman5924]

Nice rig. Being that you have the Krakken, it would be handy to have an air lift setup just for the flat tow weight situations. Like a purpose-built second rear shock that simply hangs around for the ride when off roading, but gets charged to lift when needed. Little side project for the Ginger. 😉 🤙

[@UnwindingRoads]

Ooooo good idea!

[@trevinated]

Well then you might as well go with an AccuAir lift! You can also drop real low, or raise to the 5inch mark to help keep from high centering.

[@J.Young808]

Those 245’s are the same size as my Dad’s 2017 SR 4x2 Tacoma DCSB

[@UnwindingRoads]

Oh geez. Lol

[@trevinated]

When you hook up your trailer, are you using a weight distribution hitch? It make a huge difference with my wrangler. Keeps it all level and actually drives better without the back lifting the front up. More control.

[@UnwindingRoads]

That might be a good option as well! My trailer is pretty light. I've had the wdh for heavier trailers. What's the weight of your trailer?

[@trevinated]

@@UnwindingRoads My Trailer is 2700lbs dry, but 3500 GVWR. I would guess I usually pulling it at around 3000-320lbs. I even found it feels more stable in the wind than without the trailer. LOL For me the control is much better, and I really like how it keeps that front end down. I'm thinking about changing to a Diesel Gladiator too. Regardless of the lift springs and shocks, I would still use it myself.

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

I never realized the Ginger had a Christian name. Was wondering if Paul hired some new help to do epic sh1t with. Love the mirror ball on the forklift, must add at least 2-3 more hp!

[@UnwindingRoads]

Fastest toyota in town! Hahha

[@bryanstaten5585]

Nice rig build! I want one but im in the southeast US so i would have to find capable shops like those, especially if i get the eco diesel. Im hearing '23 might be the last year for those if jeep puts the hurricane motor in the gladiators.

[@UnwindingRoads]

Might be worth it to hold out! Love the power of ecodiesel but mines not stock...

[@HB-ji8lh]

I have the stock diesel sport but if I were to go this path, I would just get a Mojave.

[@UnwindingRoads]

But they don't make diesel Mojaves.....

[@mikehubbatd3355]

M E A N M A C H I N E

[@UnwindingRoads]

Lean and not so green....

[@GladiatorJourney]

Teddy, Do you have a link to the "Gladiator" tailgate badge you have on your Gladiator? Or do you remember which one you got? I have been looking but, can't settle on a particular one

[@UnwindingRoads]

I used pixeldecals.com

[@GladiatorJourney]

@@UnwindingRoads thank you!

[@shawnperepelytz6397]

Would air bags help? The Kracken can take care of that no problem.

[@UnwindingRoads]

Yes they can. I might try that first!

[@bryanstaten5585]

Can you explain exactly what the Krakken is?

[@drepagaming]

Aftermarket exhaust on that? Sounds much louder.

[@UnwindingRoads]

Yes it does. Posting another video now about it all. Late upload it looks like...

[@dp7795]

Should you get the drop brackets if you're putting on a 3.5 terraflex rt3 lift, or is it not necessary? For a wrangler

[@UnwindingRoads]

Yes to the drop brackets for sure.

[@dp7795]

Thank you

[@Escape.Idiocracy]

So, terraflex doesn’t change the spring rate to match the weight of the diesel? Their resolution is to add a spacer? 😑

[@UnwindingRoads]

They do have hd springs now. I've also heard of people putting the 4.5 inch spring in there instead of the 3.5. I can't really comment on either, since I haven't tried them... I do hit the front bump stops pretty often so going to have to look at the options.

[@Escape.Idiocracy]

@@UnwindingRoads for sure. Having a spring rate that is matched to the weight is really important. Adjustable shocks can only account for so much…. Especially since most lack specific dampening AND rebound adjustability….

[@bajamedic]

If you went 4.5 you would still sag. Get HD springs or go with a timbren or airbags

[@UnwindingRoads]

Cheers! I appreciate the input! Sounds like hd springs are the answer. Thank you!

[@trailtothevoid]

Question... Regarding the tune... Do you have a Tazer installed, and if so do you have any insight on the point made that live features can't be used? (Tried to message directly, but couldn't find a place)

[@UnwindingRoads]

best way to get a hold of them is [e-mail] I have had NO issues with switch on the fly and the tazer. One requires you to be on the brake and the other requires you to be in the radio menu. That said, he has told me multiple times that he can not support this because there has been too many complaints with them not working together. I believe this is user error but unfortunately it's EOC that has to deal with the consequences of it... Hope this helps....

[@trailtothevoid]

@@UnwindingRoads makes sense

[@knownothingrc9335]

What aprox did the lift cost?

[@UnwindingRoads]

Good question. I don't remember. I rolled some of it into the financing of the truck. But I will say with the ecodiesel, over loaded, this setup was not enough. I'm making a new video with the teraflex 3.5 hd springs as soon as I can get them in.