Ken, are you doing the EVO lift as a kit or making your own with parts they make? I see you listed a lift but also have the arms listed? Do you know
if a 35 will fit the stock spare location under the jeep?
I bought the EVO 4.5" Enforcer Overland kit. But, if you look at their lifts on the Northridge 4x4 site, there are a number of combinations that you
are allowed to buy.
I am going to run just the front lower control arms and rear upper control arms to set the caster and pinion, respectively. You can shoehorn a 37 in
the stock spare location, although it is better to fit as narrow a tire as possible with regard to your clearance. Interco makes 10.5" x 35" x17s
which might be the smart choice as their 35's measure a true 35" in diameter.
Wow, I was thinking 35's so I could keep it under the jeep, but if you can fit a skinny 37, that might change my mind? I did see that EVO has a bunch
of options, is anyone doing a long arm kit? I'm just getting up to speed on the Gladiator.
Wow, I was thinking 35's so I could keep it under the jeep, but if you can fit a skinny 37, that might change my mind? I did see that EVO has a bunch
of options, is anyone doing a long arm kit? I'm just getting up to speed on the Gladiator.
No long arm systems yet, although they may eventually go into development.
Front coilovers are available, however at a $3,000.00 price tag. The Gladiator, like the JL and the JK all have mid arms. If you examine the EVO
lifts, they tend to be the tallest on the market, and they feature geometry correction brackets which function similarly to the long arm, improving
the ride and drive.
As for pickups, I don't see people having this much fun in anything other than the Gladiator!
Seems to me with my lack of research that a Gladiator should have 39s in order to compensate for the extra wheelbase. Put the spare in the bed or on a
rack on the back. IMO a spare underneath is asking for critical damage.
Seems to me with my lack of research that a Gladiator should have 39s in order to compensate for the extra wheelbase. Put the spare in the bed or on a
rack on the back. IMO a spare underneath is asking for critical damage.
That is a very wise assessment of the Gladiator, Paul.
The most trailworthy Gladiators run 40's, but require the Dana 60/80 equivalent from Dynatrac, Dana or Fusion to do so. Price tag = $15,000 including
2.5 ton steering and front/rear axles.
Links not working for me? I've been very happy with my Currie rock jock 60 and other parts from them, I'll have to checkout the lift kit. I don't
think I'll go over 35's for my use, so maybe just a spring and shocks for me, on the Rubicon model? Looking to make it more of a camping rig to tow
our Aussie offroad trailer and hopefully some of the Baja runs you guys do? I've run Rubicon and four dice for years and don't see myself doing a lot
of that stuff?
Links not working for me? I've been very happy with my Currie rock jock 60 and other parts from them, I'll have to checkout the lift kit. I don't
think I'll go over 35's for my use, so maybe just a spring and shocks for me, on the Rubicon model? Looking to make it more of a camping rig to tow
our Aussie offroad trailer and hopefully some of the Baja runs you guys do? I've run Rubicon and four dice for years and don't see myself doing a lot
of that stuff?
Maybe a 2" Daystar coil spacer lift is all you would need for added clearance. From the factory, the Rubicon Gladiator was made to run 35" tires
without *any* modifications.
What is the factory lift that you can buy, 2 inches? Like you said before the diesel will be heavy in the front, plus winch and bumper( maybe GR
aluminum) and I hope to improve the high speed ride over clearance. I think the whole overland /camper/RTT look is taking over everything! I'm just
looking for a hard shell to cover the bed and keep everything dry. I don't want something to hang every tool and gas can off of for everyone to see.
What is the factory lift that you can buy, 2 inches?
Reread message #16 for info on the Mopar lift
My build list shows your best, most current options for track bars both front and rear.
Look at the Quadratec catalog for info on tannou covers..
I see what you said before. I will keep an eye on your build and I follow the Gladiator form, a lot of stuff came from SEMA on there. Some of it not
so good, you have to wonder what some of the builder were thinking of. I'm not looking at a tannou cover but a hard shell, I'm sure someone will start
making one.
I see what you said before. I will keep an eye on your build and I follow the Gladiator form, a lot of stuff came from SEMA on there. Some of it not
so good, you have to wonder what some of the builder were thinking of. I'm not looking at a tannou cover but a hard shell, I'm sure someone will start
making one.
4 January - Install Steer Smarts Tie Rod, Drag Link, Trackbar
4 January - Install 4.5" EVO MFG Enforcer suspension w/Fox shocks
8 January - Service 4WD system at dealership - Swaybar Disconnect malfunctioning
8 January - Mount/Balance new 38" Milestar Patagonia MT tires
9 January - Align front end to Steer Smarts specifications
I should be right about level with this guy when we're all finished
I see what you said before. I will keep an eye on your build and I follow the Gladiator form, a lot of stuff came from SEMA on there. Some of it not
so good, you have to wonder what some of the builder were thinking of. I'm not looking at a tannou cover but a hard shell, I'm sure someone will start
making one.
4 January - Install Steer Smarts Tie Rod, Drag Link, Trackbar
4 January - Install 4.5" EVO MFG Enforcer suspension w/Fox shocks
8 January - Service 4WD system at dealership - Swaybar Disconnect malfunctioning
8 January - Mount/Balance new 38" Milestar Patagonia MT tires
9 January - Align front end to Steer Smarts specifications
I should be right about level with this guy when we're all finished
Looks like the spare tire fills entire bed of that toy pick-up truck
Interesting that jeeps are so unreliable that you can forecast malfunction occurring on jan 8
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Looking good Ken! After driving the one we talked about on 37's I think I'm sold on that as my minimum size. Looking at options for the spare now and
hoping some one will come out with a solid camper shell soon. Keep us posted and the pictures coming..
Looks like the spare tire fills entire bed of that toy pick-up truck
Interesting that jeeps are so unreliable that you can forecast malfunction occurring on jan 8
MTN Goat crudely touched on an important theme of my build - where to store the spare. I believe this will be my answer although this carrier is only
dates for a 35" tire and I will nudge this truck up past the zone of daily driver reliability from a 37" tire to a 38" tire for .5" of better trail
clearance. Here is what I am looking at for trail use.
The Hitchgate Solo (High clearance) by WilcoOffroad
Put the tire on the hood (like land rover)
Put tire on roof (like hillbilly)
My spare on my stock 4wd fits nicely out of the way under the bed
Woke!
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