IS THE JEEP GLADIATOR STILL THE BEST OVERLAND PLATFORM??

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Жыл бұрын

Today we start a new 4XTRAIL build! The platform? Our 2022 Jeep Gladiator Overland. We have some big plans for this JT and are excited to bring you along on the journey.
In today’s video, I'll take you on a tour of the new truck and share why this vehicle made so much sense for our new “Rocklander” build. From towing capacity, to the massive off-road capability and even (dare I say) the “comforts” of this Overland model - the Jeep Gladiator was our number 1 choice for our next adventure vehicle. We hope you will join us in the garage (and maybe invite some friends to watch along too!) as we launch into this brand new build series.
What are you hoping to see in this upcoming build series? Let me know in the comments!
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@twsmith221 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club!

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

🙌🏼👏🏼

@BackcountryPassport Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the best overland platform! My gladiator has never let me down. You’re doing it right with your build. Can’t wait to see it come together!

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

That’s good to hear! Appreciate the comment, thanks 👊🏼

@ajkirksey91 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to follow along on this build! Love the Sarge Green 😍

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Let’s go! Thanks guys, have you recovered from your 8 week overland trip yet?? 😅

@hmlifewithdoublesj6178 Жыл бұрын

Brand new Jeep Gladiator!! Congratulations~ That is great color^_^ I'm looking forward to it a great build!!

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thanks bro, if you’re ever in PHX you’ve got to hit us up! Would be fun to wheel together.

@rxmonkey5946 Жыл бұрын

The build sounds beefy!! Can’t wait to see the progress. Love the channel. Cheers!

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

👏🏼 yes! Thanks so much 👊🏼

@ArbitraryVlogTube Жыл бұрын

Dude!! So excited for this build. Lets go!!!!🎉🎉🎉

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 can’t wait to hit some trails again soon bro.

@asylumjk Жыл бұрын

Congrats man, Super excited for y’all! Hope to see it around town sometime👍🏻

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and same here!

@875fps Жыл бұрын

Huge congrats on the new toys! Can’t wait to see the build progress. I’m in the process of putting one tons and 40s as well on my JKU so this is perfect timing.

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Thanks 875fps 🙌🏼 and that’s great! We’ll be on a similar track it sounds like. Parts are rolling in but probably still four weeks out from starting.

@srod2 Жыл бұрын

Duuuuude!!! Can’t wait to see the build!!! Thinking about getting a gladiator myself..

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Can’t wait bro 👏🏼

@spacemunkey777 Жыл бұрын

i just bought my overland and love it! already taken it out multiple times and i bought mine from the same dealership lol

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@bibismith5240 Жыл бұрын

Got a 21 sarge green jt, love it - you made the right decision in switching over !

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Bibi! Thanks for the comment 👏🏼

@resqcon7594 Жыл бұрын

Love the color! 👊

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

We almost match!

@stuartisaacharrier Жыл бұрын

Come on bro!!! This is freaking awesome dude!!

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Bro I miss wheeling together man! Hope you guys can come out to AZ sometime real soon.

@TrailExpedition Жыл бұрын

You’re going to love the gladiator platform! Love my 22 JTRD!

@TrailExpedition Жыл бұрын

Also, I’m running the 4” long arm Teraflex Alpine lift with the adjustable 3.3 Falcon shocks on my JKU. It’s been a solid upgrade.

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! 👏🏼 If you’re ever in PHX you’ll have to hit us up!

@TrailExpedition Жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL same to you guys if you find yourself in the Mitten state.

@Jackal_Blitz Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Gladiator! Super important thing to know before you begin: Gladiator owners don't Jeep Wave - we Gladdy Horns! 🤘

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Haha and I’ll try to remember that! 😅

@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын

You deserve way more subscribers Caleb! Very well put together video! I look forward to watching this Jeep Build

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment! Thanks 👊🏼

@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL no problem man! Keep it up 👍😎

@VisualOverland Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the gladiator! I went from a jk to a 21 Willys gladiator. That longer wheel base makes it a more comfortable smooth ride on and off road! Felt the difference in anza borrego !

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! 👏🏼

@mike5981 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new Gladiator! Just subscribed to your channel.

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike! Glad you’re along for the ride with us 🙌🏼

@TimmyCramer Жыл бұрын

Heading back to San Diego this Friday for week 7 this summer of beachside camping! Timmy C Arizona

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@AustinH7 Жыл бұрын

Great color! I have an ultimate Dana 44. It’s beefy!

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin! That’s awesome, yeah the front UD60 alone is almost 700lbs 😳😅

@borneorcfilm Жыл бұрын

nice car 👍🙏🏻🙏🏻

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! 🙌🏼

@athoutdoors9921 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new rig. New subscriber. BTW, I live in AJ

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for joining us! 🙌🏼

@chad4853 Жыл бұрын

Same here but I’m gonna keep it stock except the. Camping gear I subbed

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Fantastic - you can do a lot with stock. Sounds like a great camping rig!

@jumpersclerk9705 Жыл бұрын

I would get a drive shaft made at a local shop. My JE Reel had vibrations and was out of balance. This required me to go to a local driveline shop anyhow.

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that. Planning to do some designated driveshaft videos as we dive into it. We will see how well the JE Reel shafts integrate!

@stuartisaacharrier Жыл бұрын

The jeep that skipped leg day... HAHAHAHA😂

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Lol 😅

@BY-dq3mt Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new rig! In terms of towing heavy stuff, doesn’t the gladiator have the same anemic motor as the JL? With the weight of the build you described plus a heavy trailer, how will this work? Or are you going to swap motors in a separate video lol

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

That is the question I am asking myself as well 😂 I'm hoping the 5:38 gears will be enough and given that I'll be about 1,500 lbs under the max tow rating. This will be a fun experiment. But yes, 3.6 gas engine and 8 speed auto.

@BY-dq3mt Жыл бұрын

I’m watching with interest! The gladiator will be sweet. Have you seen the motobilt bob kit? So cool. Vector Offroad has a lime green bob version that is so cool

@delvinmorales9458 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any payload concerns with the Overland if you're going for a camper (tongue weight)? Isn't it the Sport with the Max Tow that has the highest payload capacity for the Gladiator?

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

I wondered how long until this question! Based on my research and talking with my rep at the dealership the only difference in the regular tow package and the max is slightly wider axles. The gauge of the axle is the same, brakes are the same, transmission cooler is the same. So because of the axle swap we’re doing I wasn’t concerned about it. Someone feel free to fact check that info! But that’s my understanding. Payload is also the same I believe. If anything, payload would be affected by spring rates in the rear which, again, is all part of what we are swapping out anyway. Hope that helps!

@delvinmorales9458 Жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL Thanks for the thorough response. Especially considering the axel swap. I think on the door jam it'll have the official payload for that specific vehicle. I'm about 2 years behind you on getting my own Gladiator and I'm in Arizona too. So, I'll be following your channel closely for ideas.

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

@@delvinmorales9458 Awesome!

@rm.builds Жыл бұрын

Might’ve missed it, but did you sell the JKU?

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

No, still have it! It needs a little TLC at the moment. Will do an update soon.

@TerraFirmaX Жыл бұрын

do they sell 7% under MSRP? Nice gladiator

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the comment. They didn’t go that low, but they were very upfront and easy to negotiate with!

@TerraFirmaX Жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL I’ll be in the market for a JT next year and have been looking at several dealers that do go 7%, one is right by you. But the bottom line is really the final “out the door” price. Thanks for the response.

@brandonmalin9736 Жыл бұрын

would you be willing to share the deal they gave?

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Hey Brandon! I’m not going to give the number but I’ll say this: it was a good deal but not the steal of the century by any means. I’m sure I could have found one cheaper if I looked hard enough, but high quality customer service and location also meant a lot to us. Hope that helps! Appreciate the comment 🤙🏼

@flatheadfletch Жыл бұрын

Dana 44’s work fantastic. People overspend but that’s ok, they can but Dana 44’s are flawless for the outdoorsman ! It’s a Gladiator not a one ton off road racer.

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

D44s are strong no doubt, especially the HD ones on the JT. I am still running a trussed D30 on my JK with 37s and it’s hanging in there. BUT when I figured up the cost of the parts that are included with the UD60s (gears, brakes, chromoly shafts, track bar, ball joints) and because of 40” being the minimum tire size for this build, plus the types of trails we are planning to do, plus towing w/heavy payload on longer overland type trails in remote areas with my family, UD60s we’re an easy choice. Not to mention the re-sale value of these stock HD D44s!

@flatheadfletch Жыл бұрын

@@4XTRAIL Oh I totally understand and agree ! My comment mostly for average joe that buys one of these. To many people get caught up in thinking they have to mod them ! I personally like the Detroit tru Trac over lockers, mine have been flawless ! Your rig is sickly sweet !!!!!

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

@@flatheadfletch I’ve heard great things about the Tru Trac! I think that’s similar to the helical diff I’m running in my Wrangler - works awesome!

@Gerbyq Жыл бұрын

It's a Jeep... You'd have to replace so much for it to be reliable.

@4XTRAIL Жыл бұрын

Ha! I’m about to do a video on this after owning my Wrangler for 4 years - looking at the long term reliability. But I get your sentiment, there was a time when that was very true!