Thanks so much Sam! I really needed this because all of the different models have so much options. You did a great job going through all of them and I really appreciate your added corrections. Thanks again!

@SamkoWorkShop

4 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. You will love the gladiator! Such an amazing truck

Aloha Sam. This is an excellent comprehensive analysis for many potential consumers in choosing the best Gladiator to fit their needs. Plus, you provide great depth for each trim model for the best package features to add. I'd go with the Sport or the Sport S. Keep up with the great work 💪 👍 👌 👏 🙌 🙏 ❤😊.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you for the breakdown.. it help me a lot what to look for when I start shopping for a new truck in few months.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Mojave also has a thicker frame and frame tabs and larger shock bolts axles are a different part number than the Rubicon could be wrong had a dealer check and he said it is different its also one inch taller than Rubicon different transfer case for higher speed in 4 wheel drive and more I'm forgetting

@is6566

2 ай бұрын

Correct. The frame actually has extra weld points to make it stronger (AFAIK doesn’t have thicker frame just more welds). It also has cast iron lower arms and/or (forgot which) knuckles to make it stronger. You should be able to add a locker for $2k including labor on the front. Adding manually disconnecting sway bars can be as cheap as $0 because you can grab a wrench and disconnect the sway bar up front at the beginning of an off road session and connect them back at the end. Or there are a few hundred dollar quick connects (still manual).

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

@is6566 spot on! I do believe I saw a jeep video that showed some extra gussets and plates welded to the Mojave frame too. Wish the Mojave came with a factory front locker. I would of bought it in heart beat if it did

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

There are some differences to make the Mojave handle jumps better and hold up to hard core bumps.

I just purchased a Gladiator Rubicon X. It has very few options because everything is standard. It has better M/T tires over the Standard Rubicon, Steel winch ready bumper standard, Tows 6750 lbs. The only options I could have added was the cigarette lighter and the half doors which I wouldn't want. It has all the tech features, safety features available to the Gladiator.

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

Fantastic and congratulations on such a great truck. Something to look into though. I don't believe the rubicon can tow that much because of the lift and suspension. I'm pretty sure all rubicons can only tow 4500 poinds

@fchrisb804

4 күн бұрын

Hey Chris, what do you think of the 4x4 all the time? Is it reall all time 4 wheel drive? Thanks.

Test them both. The soft top is as quiet 😊

@SamkoWorkShop

17 күн бұрын

Both have pros and cons.

Honestly I think the Mojave is best for those looking for a great look and performance wirhout modding. The suspension makes it feel so smooth on the road as well. Personally I dont really find myself in situations where I need the front locker but thats me.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Agree the Mojave is the perfect combo of everything.

Gotta get the maximum tow package.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

It's a good idea to. Even for resale later

I still in love with my 21 diesel overland but if I do decide to change it will be for basic sport Max tow.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

Sport with a max row package is a perfect foundation to do anything with

Informative. Thank you. I am considering a Gladiator as a tow vehicle for our small camper (2,900 lbs) and I would like 1500 lbs of payload. Thank you for clarifying that the max tow package can be ordered on the Sport S. The Sport S with the max tow package would be the sweet spot for me in terms of comparing it to other mid-size trucks. I don’t need hardcore off-road capabilities and I would like a few more amenities than the Sport. Sport S with max tow, hmmm, nice!!! Hoping it has more payload than the more off-road oriented Gladiators.

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

The sport s with max tow sure is a sweet package. I would imagine the payload is more than the rubi or mojave

@deanmay338

2 ай бұрын

@@SamkoWorkShop Yes, I definitely need more payload than available with the Rubicon and Mojave (plus too pricey for me). Looking forward to researching it some more; hoping, the Sport S with the Max Tow Package can compete with the GM Twins, Ranger, and Ridgeline when city comes to payload. I like both the Tacoma and Frontier, but they don’t offer the real world payload that I need.

@phillipjohnson5053

2 ай бұрын

@@deanmay338I have added air bags to help with payload and towing and it has been a great edition. The biggest worry is braking, and I’ve had no issues when loaded to max capacity and towing max capacity (no Mr insurance company I would never overload it 😅). I do not have the max tow package and if I hadn’t found the deal I did I would’ve held out for it.

Jason, As far as I know (and I might be wrong but I checked the official spec sheet of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator trims) ALL Gladiators come with Rubicon HD axles. I see that the Max Tow Package says HD Wide axle. So it might be that the Max Tow widens the axles a bit but all Gladiators have standard Rubicon Dana 44 axles both front and rear. This is different (or at least it was different for Wranglers) because they had much weaker front and rear axles in Sport and Sport S. Unless you got the manual transmission because then you got the Rubicon axle in the rear and weak axle up front. I know for sure because I have a manual Sport Wrangler and I upgraded the front axle to a stronger than Rubicon aftermarket axle but kept the Rubicon rear.

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

Yep they are all Dana 44s front mand back on gladiators wranglers got the 30s on some trims. But the sport and sport s have the narrower axles compared to max tow, rubi or Mojave and Willys (I think Willys is same too)

Is the adaptive cruise control that comes with the 2024s include stop or stop and go.

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

Sorry don't know that answer.

@chrisgill7824

2 ай бұрын

It will stop and go if the person in front of you starts moving within 2 seconds. If they don't move you will have to put your foot on the brake as the system will disengage.

I heard heard the front facing trail camera is only available in the X. But overall I agree. I say Y to the X. 😂

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

Didn't know that. Never had a front camera before😂

900 is just about my mortgage payment. Too bad so sad for me.

@SamkoWorkShop

2 ай бұрын

Sure is alot of money

It’s Willy’s not Willis

@SamkoWorkShop

27 күн бұрын

actually it is Willis. can look it up of you want to.

Come on man. No locker, rear locker and front and rear locker. Everything else is suspension.. Which is the exact reason why these things are not selling. For instance, how come I never see a comparison between the rear locker willies and the rear locker Mojave?? And the reason you don’t see it because it’s going to be very difficult to justify a $15-$20,000 premium for fox shocks.

@SamkoWorkShop

Ай бұрын

They are selling and like hot cakes right now. Because the deals are good. But huge difference between no locket, rear and both.