The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:39 pm
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The Gladiator returns...
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:08 pm
I watched the reveal today, and I'm in love with this thing. Really in love with it. Going to be a hard choice between this and the Wrangler after we move this summer. Either way, I know we're getting back into a Jeep.
The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:03 pm
Are they going to weld the frames with the same far-sighted robots as the Wranglers?
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:45 pm
I like it. Not for me but I like it.
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:43 am
Chrysler has blessed us with two trackbars; only one is truly necessaryLow_Sky wrote:Are they going to weld the frames with the same far-sighted robots as the Wranglers?
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:32 am
Surely if they're going to give this 33" tires and an option for 35's, they have to come out with a bigger stock tire and lower gears for the PW.
This is going to wound the competition.
This is going to wound the competition.
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:22 am
Wonder if it will come with a 2 door cab, and a 2 door extended cab?
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:16 am
That Gladiator Rubicon model with 35's, and the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel turbocharged V-6 engine with start/stop and 8-speed transmission is a sweet little truck. Perhaps a little easier to maneuver on switchbacks and tighter trails than our bus-sized Power Wagons! 
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:57 am
Well, it has a truck bed and that's something I guess.
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 am
These trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 am
Just like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:05 pm
Theres really only one way to fix that. Shorten the bed up to about 2 feet long. Or extend the wheel base another 2-3 feet.Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 amJust like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pm
I don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.olyelr wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:05 pmTheres really only one way to fix that. Shorten the bed up to about 2 feet long. Or extend the wheel base another 2-3 feet.Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 amJust like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:29 pm
What I would have bought if this was 10 years ago. Alas, this time of my life has passed, but I still have my LJ!Bill2014 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:16 amThat Gladiator Rubicon model with 35's, and the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel turbocharged V-6 engine with start/stop and 8-speed transmission is a sweet little truck. Perhaps a little easier to maneuver on switchbacks and tighter trails than our bus-sized Power Wagons!
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:37 pm
And stick a 3 foot long bike carrier in the rear receiver...Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pmI don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
It will scrape just leaving the driveway!
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:21 pm
God damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pmI don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
It's the best departure angle in the mid-size lineup.
Colorado ZR2 - 30 degrees of approach and 23 degrees of departure angle
Tacoma TRD Pro - 29 degrees of approach and 23.5 degrees of departure
Jeep Gladiator - 40.8-degree approach angle, a 25.0-degree departure angle
So what it's not 37 inches like the Wrangler. What's the departure of the Power Wagon again???
I'm going to change your username from ReloaderGuy to GrumpyCat as it suits you better.
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:42 pm
Change my username to "GetOffMyLawn".
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:09 pm
How's this for departure angle????
Does your ass end rub on your Lawn when you exit your driveway?
Gotta love a ride with a lil junk in the trunk
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Does your ass end rub on your Lawn when you exit your driveway?
Gotta love a ride with a lil junk in the trunk
(I do not own this picture - lifted it without permission)
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:18 pm
lol... and don’t forget to update the avatar!!!BoldAdventure wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:21 pmGod damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pmI don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
I'm going to change your username from ReloaderGuy to GrumpyCat as it suits you better.
- Grumpy
Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:48 pm
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:30 pm
GM already figured that out.olyelr wrote:Theres really only one way to fix that. Shorten the bed up to about 2 feet long. Or extend the wheel base another 2-3 feet.Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 amJust like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
I stole that pic from somebody but I’m using it for editorial purposes.
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:46 pm
Hahahahahahaha. Looks like they chose the two foot box option instead of a long wheel base.
Thanks to whoever updated my original post with pics and video links (Mike?)
I tried to put in a pic or two, but the forum said they were too large
Thanks to whoever updated my original post with pics and video links (Mike?)
I tried to put in a pic or two, but the forum said they were too large Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:16 pm
Too late! You've been tagged!
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:17 pm
Yep! That's him.AlaskaTRX wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:18 pmlol... and don’t forget to update the avatar!!!BoldAdventure wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:21 pmGod damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pm
I don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
I'm going to change your username from ReloaderGuy to GrumpyCat as it suits you better.
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:18 pm
RustyPW wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:17 pmYep! That's him.AlaskaTRX wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:18 pmlol... and don’t forget to update the avatar!!!BoldAdventure wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:21 pm
God damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?
I'm going to change your username from ReloaderGuy to GrumpyCat as it suits you better.
ED83E931-027A-4272-9452-D8ADBEE58ED6.jpeg