Your videos really helped me get a lot of the things fixed on my 2020 JT Rubi. Thanks for putting these together!

Been keeping up with the build since before I got my Gladiator. Keep up the great and helpful content. Looking forward to part 2!

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

This weekend.

One of my favorite builds on island! Even cooler to be able to watch it come along! Keep it up brotha -Jade, Cars Plus

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Cars Plus is the best dealer I have ever dealt with!

Thanks for the good review. Appreciate the things you have pointed out, I will keep an eye out for them on my Gladiator.

Thanks for sharing. Had the steering box TSB and so far so good.

Just bought a Nacho Clearcoat Sport S. Many new parts including wheels and tires coming this weekend.

Just as a FYI I have a ‘20 JLT Rubicon that I got in January of last year. We have 9,215 miles on the clock and all we have had was the steering TSB and a driver’s side sun visor fall off. We are in AZ. Love our Gladiator and really enjoy your channel! Thanks for the updates.

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

So far I'm lovin my 2021 Gladiator! Steering definitely isn't the best lol. I've had a couple JK's before and it was similar as far as I can remember. I just got rid of my VW alltrack and that was a driver's car for sure. But I knew the Jeep would be a change of pace. I ended up going with a Willy's addition manual transmission. So far no complaints.

Dang i applaud you for keeping your JT, I'd be on the fence if I had that many issues. I'm on month 7 and my JT is over 10k. The only issue so far I've had is the input shaft seal for the transfer case sprung a leak. Here in TX i paid 49k for my JT Rubicon pretty much loaded minus all the "safety " add ons. Leather, 8.4 info, heated seats and steering wheel, alpine system, LED headlamps, aftermarket it's on the mopar 2", 37 km3 ,mopar steel bumper with KC lighting..Good info on the video, cheers from TX.

Great video on the Gladiator. I’ve had mine for 5 months without any problems “knock on wood” but I’m not worried about it if something goes wrong. I like Jeep’s and this diesel Gladiator will be the last vehicle I own.

I have had my jeep gladiator sport s for 16 months now with 9,000 miles on it and I am 0 free of any problems. I have 35's on mine with a 4" lift. So far I love mine.

16 months, 22000 miles. Super salty area and cold winters. Mine has performed great. I also was not satisfied with the steering, a year ago i i stalled the synergy brace, that aline fixed it fir me. Otherwise, all well. I have upgraded the bumper , wheels and tires to 34” on the sport S. Yes, i would buy again, especially after jeep has worked any bugs out over the past year

Just received a recall bulletin in the mail. I believe it's the clutch issue being addressed again for us manual owners. 6000 miles on my 2020 Gator.

Second owner of my JLU 2018, bought at 15k. Three trips to the dealer, one for brake fluid leaking bushing needed replace, second was for alternate battery replace and last trip was steering box replace. Made a big difference after the steel box. Now I’m at 35k and seems to be doing just fine. Every now and then the radio acts up but I just restart the Jeep and it’s back to normal. I hope nothing big happens in the future because I enjoy my Jeep a lot, first time owner

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

I think it will be good too once we get it all ironed out.

Fantastic real life review 💪🏻 thanks !

I'm around 18 months - 16k miles. Four trips to dealership all steering related, concluded with new steering box. Been golden since then. Just noticed rear window leak last week - so back for at least two rounds...one for a leak test and then they will call in 3rd party to replace window. Still love my Gladiator.

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Still love my too brother. Good to hear. I think overall we are doing well with it being the newest model. Good luck to you with the window.

@Aceinfinity-le8zc

3 жыл бұрын

Still good ?

we got our Max Tow Aug 1., over 12000 miles since then. I've had the steering box and dampener replaced via the TSB. Also had the tailgate realigned and front windshield rubber replaced as it had cracked. Also had rear bushings replaced as it squeaked. Yes, also love my dealer and have great relationship with my service manager.

@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467

3 жыл бұрын

Kind of sad you bought it 7 months ago and already have a relationship with the service manager.

@gvsukids

3 жыл бұрын

@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 issues from the factory fixed by the dealership

@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467

3 жыл бұрын

@@gvsukids and?

@gvsukids

3 жыл бұрын

@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 it's great and very happy with the service department

Thanks for sharing! Great info.

Great info on the Track Bar and Frame Brace. I can see that this is a huge improvement in limiting the amount of twisting that the steering box can do to the frame rail. So far I have been happy with the handling of my 2022 Rubicon. How much did your Fox Steering Damper help or did you do that at the same time as the Synergy mod?

AWESOME 👌 VIDEO! Trials and Tribulations of owning a Jeep let alone the Gladiator. Been Lucky so far w/the 2 JL's but here to, I have the Sport S Gladiator and same issues. Didn't wait for the Steering to get fixed, I went ahead with the Synergy Steering Stabilizer Kit. Have you tried getting parts from ARB? They're right below ya mate. Again, really appreciate your service and your videos. Learning lot. Thx

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I have called arb directly but in Australia they are primarily focused on Japanese and English made vehicles. I haven't seen a single Jeep on their Facebook page. I went thru us distributors for my arb lockers, pump, and accessories.

9,000 miles on my manual Rubicon in the 1st year. I routinely offroad with it, tow, haul. Just the clutch recall. The water pump thing sounds concerning. The rest sees like typical 1st production year and careless/unskilled technicians. #JTRSPARTACUS

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, only time will tell as things progress with a new model year vehicle. Thanks for stopping by brother.

Let’s hope the 392 wont have issues.

Looking forward to watching more from you surprised I haven't seen anything yet but you have a huge catalog, curious how you were able to do so much without voiding your warranty? Granted I haven't seen everything yet but I assume with the knowledge you purvey that a lot was done yourself. So any tips on how to not void your warranty while doing majority of the work yourself? Could be an awesome video as well

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Good point and great comments. The thing is I am not worried about my warranty. So if I do something, it's mine to fix. The other thing is warranty will cover what is wrong from the factory. You have to trust the dealer to make those things right.

@dyzard43

3 жыл бұрын

@@c130aviator makes sense, I'm in the process of deciding what I'll be going with, really looking at the ecodiesel probably just sport though and doing something similar with the lockers and shafts. Deployed currently so I have a lot of time to work on thinking about what all I want to do

Sweet Gladiator!!

Hey from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

I went to a FCA dealer 15 times in 2.5 years with my modded JLU for failed clutch that was replaced by TSB, failed batteries, stabilizer tsb, door sensor failure, radio issues, steering issues, steeeing box, popping ball joints, popping driver door that was replaced, leaking door seals that were replaced, 6 quarts of oil added by dealer and also went to an offroad axle shop for awful death wobble that ended up being bad ball joints at 27k miles. I learned there's more important things in life than wasting a bunch of a time and $ on a "cool jeep". I had spent countless hours modding it very similar to yours and finally was sick of it. I sold it and found a much less frustrating/expensive hobby. I recommend selling it, unless you have nothing else better to do or your jeep makes up an important part of your identity. FCA quality and service are bottom of the barrel. It's amazing how many issues jeepers are willing to accept. The bronco will be great for consumers if it forces Stellantis to improve Jeep. 8 trips to the dealer + leaking seals is absurd in the 1st year. Hope it improves..

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

I think Jeep got the truck right but they missed some things here and there. I wouldn't bail on them so easily as you. The convertible truck is very much a part of pride of ownership. I do have some problems but customer service has been perfect for me. Just have to willing to take it in when needed. Some people burn the ships and move on others fix the ship and start over. Just don't agree with you here.

@Strizzle81

3 жыл бұрын

@@c130aviator Spoken like a true jeeper for life. After about the 12th dealer visit, I started not wanting to "take pride in ownership" in a new pricey vehicle with that many issues. I didn't want to own it out of warranty with all the electronics and was sick of wasting time with subpar dealers...would rather invest that time in other things. It sounds like your vehicle/youtube channel is a bigger priority for you...I hope year 2 has less problems and dealer visits. 👍

@ourbills9999

3 жыл бұрын

I think your comment has convinced me not to order a Jeep. No disrespect to Jeepers, but it’s an expensive piece of gear and visiting the dealership on a regular basis...that’s insane if you ask me. Certainly, the first year of anew model sees issues, but I’ve been considering a Wrangler and it too seems to have many issues.

@Strizzle81

3 жыл бұрын

@@ourbills9999 Dont base your decision on my experience...the vast majority of people like their jeeps. IMHO...Jeep has done a stellar job marketing the Wrangler/Gladiator creating a cult following that is willing to pay $50k for a rubicon and accept going to a dealer 8 times in year 1. Jeep has capitalized on not being pushed by a major competitor to innovate, improve quality and service for some time...until the Bronco. I'm looking forward to the competition.

@Aceinfinity-le8zc

3 жыл бұрын

The Bronco will likely have the same issues my Ranger had which is built on the same platform.

Man that sucks. My warranty just ended. And I've had a few recalls and TSBs. But not the steel steering box. And my steering getting loose.

@luciddreamer6000

3 жыл бұрын

Recalls should be installed free even after the warranty is over. Not 100% about TSB though.

I was always told not to buy the first year or two models of a vehicle. It takes that long to work out the bugs in them..

Thanks for this. While I appreciate that you have a great relationship with your service manager, the fact that you know him so well suggests, in part, that Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers have some serious issues, IMO. I think I don’t want to know my service manager, frankly. A couple questions as I debate ordering a 2021 Wrangler Sport Unlimited or a Gladiator Sport. 1. Does anyone know if the steering issue you describe exists in the 2021 Gladiator or Wrangler? Has Jeep fixed this? 2. Quality and issue wise, is a Wrangler a better rig than a Gladiator? The more I read and watch videos,, I have serious doubts about both. Thanks for your great vids and your service. I’m a Canadian, a former Canadian Forces military pilot, and we Canadians have the greatest respect for the US military, despite having a federal leader who disdains military people. Thank you for what you do.

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I have been flying for 13 years. I worked directly with CA C130s on many exercises over the years. I know St Johns Newfoundland very well! 1. The 2021 has the steel box like I have in my TSB , its way better. I would say its fixed, but you can do better with a synergy brace. Check my videos for that install. 2. Quality wise, they have not been doing great but they have never left me stranded and with all the new tech on cars today, it just allows more room for errors, breakdowns, and quality control problems.

@MikeSmith-ey7ku

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had several wranglers. One time my horn broke, that’s it. They have been rock solid for me. Mostly Jk’s. I didn’t hesitate to buy a 46k gladiator sport. And I love it. Nothing but good stuff to say about all my jeeps. I haven’t driven anything else in over 12 years🤷🏻‍♂️

@ourbills9999

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeSmith-ey7ku as with any vehicle, one bad experience can sour a person. Glad you had great experience with the JK. It’s a different rig for sure, but I’m thinking a Power Wagon might be the route to go. It’s a 7000 pound beast, and won’t be found on a tight trail, but that mass suggests a reliable and solid piece of gear.

@ourbills9999

3 жыл бұрын

@@c130aviator It’s been a few years since I had the privilege of flying CF-18 for 410 Squadron, Cold Lake, Alberta. Should you ever find yourself on George Street in St John’s, I’d love to buy you a beer or 6. I’m going to get the Synergy brace should I buy a Jeep. Leaning towards the Wrangler at present.

Funny how it's always the wife, that makes the final decision. like your video thanks.

geez dude 80k for a JTR In guam, My jeep Gladiator Rubicon......sting gray was 47-46k sticker price got a 7% discount but yeah all i know is that i put 5k for my down and i pay 847$ a month and ive had the truck for a 1 year and about 4 months and i got 3 years and 8 months to go, But yeah and ive only had the steering box replaced,my water pump as well cause it was leaking ALOT and i was surprised since the truck only had 14k miles,but luckily those are the only problems ive had and surprisingly they havent complained about my mods done to the truck such as my oil catch can and aftermaket skidplates under the body and some welded to my control arms but yeah so far i am happy with my truck.........lets see if my dealer is still gonna be happy after i do coilovers and long arms from rock krawler 😂😂😂Wish me luck

Must be a lemon 🍋 I have one and no problems and tow 7k toy hauler

@c130aviator

Жыл бұрын

I got all the bugs worked out and reported them to jeep. Your truck model probably benefited from the year after year updates to these issues.

I’m looking at buying a gladiator real soon, but having never owned a Jeep, I’m worried how it’s going to hold up. I like keeping my vehicles long term

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

I think it will be good. Once all the bugs are worked out.

@MikeSmith-ey7ku

3 жыл бұрын

Wranglers are pretty solid, I just bought a gladiator after having great luck with a couple wranglers. And the trade in values are awesome

@00ninja00

3 жыл бұрын

My first Jeep as well, as far as buying brand new. As for the gas gladiator, I felt confident buying it as the whole drivetrain isn’t really new, it’s been in the wrangler since 2018. And the engine since 2012. I’ve had good luck, knock on wood, and I’m at 15k miles, bought mines in November 2019, so going on year and half now. Havnt been to dealer for anything besides oil change. Mine rocks side to side a bit too, but not enough to really complain too much, and been to dealer for the new steering box but they keep giving me the run around so that’s not taken cared yet. I say if going for a gas gladiator, go for it. They’re pretty solid. Mines a JTRubi gas 3.6, 8 speed.

I just bought a 2021 Gladiator and boy does it float around in the steering... So I should bring this up with the dealer?

@Aceinfinity-le8zc

3 жыл бұрын

I think that’s just what they do honestly.

So far my JLU has been fine and for mods well Jeep just empty every pocket

Looks like landrover is building jeeps now

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, it's not that bad yet. Jeep still runs.

Jeep are nice very capable off-road but if you like safe money get a Tacoma! Fiat Chrysler engineering

I would have just bought a used Rubicon.. and honestly 99% of people that buy these things will not use them for what they're built for✌🏾

You know there is a problem when you have your dealer on speed dial , 8 times with 3600 miles.....sorry but that’s not good enough for a brand new truck at that price point

@c130aviator

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point. It's also a good point in sociology. When you have people who love a brand like this and put up with the problems instead of moving on. There is nothing else like it, so you keep coming back for more punishment. Lol