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Ken Cooke
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Quote: Originally posted by chippy  | | Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke | | I have the Viair Extreme (2 Viair 350c compressors with a 2 gallon air tank) on the TJ Rubicon. I bought an inexpensive Harbor Freight portable
compressor for the JT Rubicon. When I go to 37" or 38" tires, I may upgrade to ARB twin compressors. |
Hey Ken what motor did you get in the Gladiator? |
I have the 3.6l Pentastar - the 3.0l diesel hasn't been released yet.
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Would you even want a diesel, Ken?
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I would! High torque at low rpms, better fuel economy, longer engine life, more stable fuel if it sits for a while, and oooh the aroma!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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David K
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Noise, smoke/ smell, diesel fuel costs... are things to consider, aren't they?
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Ken Cooke
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Exhaust smell is horrible - it's punishment for other drivers. The cost will be $6,000 more. I would need to carry DEF on long trips. Different
spring rates for suspension coils on a pickup with an already heavy front end. I'm not completely sold on having the diesel. I am sure they will
sell like crazy next year for their towing abilities off road utility.
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Smoke, smell? Cost more at the pump?
I see some posters here haven't driven a diesel since the 90's.
But they are driving trucks that you buy for your kids in HS, so not surprising.
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Just my opinion after driving diesels for many years.
Diesel No any more for me.
Cost per mile is poor per gas. DEF is a pain. Service cost is much higher than gas.
The only attribute is towing ability and would be only a little better than a comparable gas rig.
Ken got the correct motor.
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Ken Cooke
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On the last leg of my Copper Canyon run, Bill handed me the keys and I drove his 2000's F250 diesel from Phoenix to Riverside. It had choked all of
the Jeep drivers for two weeks but it had serious power on tap. For a Jeep with it's top off, I prefer gasoline.
High school pickup? I don't know many kids receiving $65k trucks, do you?Haha
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I guess the higher the monthly payment the more of a man you are? Must be the neighborhood he lives in, nothing but Jones'. Or, small manhoods.
John
[Edited on 10-14-2019 by John Harper]
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Ken Cooke
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Look at what Gladiators have been doing. Does anyone know a good body shop?
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/pinyon-moun...
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Ken the reason I asked is because you want to spin some big a$$ tires in the future si? That motor gonna be up to the challenge?
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: Originally posted by chippy | | Ken the reason I asked is because you want to spin some big a$$ tires in the future si? That motor gonna be up to the challenge?
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37's are not a problem with the 8 speed automatic and 4:1 transfer case gear reduction. The rear axles are from a Ram 1500 truck and have better
reported stopping power than a JK with the Big Brake mods. Heavier axle tubes than a JL, better cooling than a JL. Guys are running 38" Patagonias
without any issues - completely stock (w/Tazer). As a matter of fact,The Gladiator Rubicon was designed to run 35's completely stock.
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chippy
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| Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke | | Quote: Originally posted by chippy | | Ken the reason I asked is because you want to spin some big a$$ tires in the future si? That motor gonna be up to the challenge?
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37's are not a problem with the 8 speed automatic and 4:1 transfer case gear reduction. The rear axles are from a Ram 1500 truck and have better
reported stopping power than a JK with the Big Brake mods. Heavier axle tubes than a JL, better cooling than a JL. Guys are running 38" Patagonias
without any issues - completely stock (w/Tazer). As a matter of fact,The Gladiator Rubicon was designed to run 35's completely stock.
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Well it sounds like you´re good to go !
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