Thank you! They added flavor to my somewhat dry delivery to the camera. They're only young once so I'm rolling with it. Plus, they get a big laugh out of it because they're playing a joke on their dad, which is worth it to me.

Great video man.. I have one 2 love it.. like the wheels and tires..🔥🔥

Pro trick : you can watch series on Flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

@Justice Patrick definitely, been using flixzone for months myself =)

Thanks. Between their cameos and the busy suburbia background, I've learned to just make the best of it and keep moving forward. Otherwise, I'd be there all day waiting for that perfect moment.

They enjoy being a part of the process and love watching videos of themselves from over the years. They bring me great joy and focusing on quality outdoor time with them has been a boon for our family. Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words!

Thanks, Seth! I often find myself pitting my build ego against other rigs. Then I remind myself I want my rig to last for years.

Thanks man! I appreciate you watching them.

Thanks for the heated wiper tip! This is my fifth Jeep and it still has a lackluster windshield defroster, resulting in aggressive ice buildup. I just checked out their product video- wholesome and makes me want to buy a set. www.everblades.com/

Thank you! There's plenty in the works.

Thanks! I still have a few things I want to change.

Thanks! I have a lot coming up for the channel. And the kids are proud of their cameos and try to get into all my videos now.

I assume Jeep engineers knew what they were doing when they designed the Gladiator, so why mess with it unless it's necessary.

Especially with Jeeps it's expensive making mistakes or building wrong. How is the Softopper working for you? Bestop just released a soft canopy cover and I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks!

@@Berserkeroffroad at the time I ordered my Softopper Bestop didn't have anything on the market for the Gladiator. Some issues I have with other softoppers is I don't care for the clear side windows and sometimes the canopy does not come all the way level with the top of the cab. I have a friend with a softopper for his full size Chevy pickup and it does not come quite to the height of the cab and looks a little funny. The softopper has none of those issues and looks really good on a gladiator which is why I chose it.

Thanks! I appreciate the support. It was a slow year for me content-wise because I decided to set my camera down on my trips and just enjoy them with my family.

My son has made an art out of sneaking into my shots. I truly didn't notice he was there until the edit. And the Gladiator is a spectacular platform, but it comes with off-road sacrifice. You do some of the gnarliest obstacles I've seen for a JK built like yours and you'd have to tone it down in a JT (unless you dropped a wad building is massive, which I'm trying to avoid).

Thanks! I'm purposely keeping the rake so the Jeep is level when it has a heavy load.

unless there are reliability issues, Select Trac is available on all models, that and when properly spec'd it will run 35" tires. Crushes the Tacoma, until at least their redesign.

Thanks, I'll check it out. I still need to be able to keep the fridge out of the elements when on trips. Such a silly problem to have.

@@Berserkeroffroad Yeah, Jeep didn't help by making the bed so shallow. Nuthouse Industries makes a raised tonneau cover that clears a fridge. Just be prepared to shell out some coin as there items are custom made. You can see a walk around of all there products with the raised tonneau featured around the 4:50 mark here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqt5ptSC2LHcYJc.html

I haven't seen their products before- thanks for doing some legwork and sharing. I like their somewhat different approach to the bed over other manufacturers. I'll check them out.

Thanks to all the squats and deadlifts I do I have a natural phone book built-in.

You need seat slammers from desert does it.

Thanks for subbing and sticking around with me through the years. Reverting to my old ways is always a possibility. All it takes is that first scratch and then it's, "Hey Honey, I'm lifting my Jeep again. I'll be on the computer looking at 40's."

Thanks for the tip. Part of the issue is caused by the truck's rake. When loaded it's easier to see out of.

Thank you. While fun to watch, some bigger KZfaqrs are so sponsored that their builds are unobtainable for many and that sets unrealistic goals. The Katskin was around $1,400 and the dealership did it. The factory leather option also includes the leather-trimmed dash and a fold-down cup holder/armrest in the rear bench seat. So it's a tradeoff going the route I did. Thank you for deciding to stick around!

Thanks! They're firehose pants from Duluth Trading Co. Incredibly durable and they're sized right (no skinny jeans here).

Did you see the leaked base price on a 392 JL Rubicon? $75k!

Thank you! I'm due for another build update. The Rigid lights throw more than enough light down the trail. I like their small package, too. I found a small a-pillar mount on Amazon. There are dozens of them, so pick one that best suits your build.

@@Berserkeroffroad Thanks brother!

It cost the same, but you don't get the leather dash or fold-down armrest in the backseat.

Thanks! Matte. That makes rattle-can touch-ups easier when I inevitably scratch them.

Berserker Offroad good point. I had not thought of that. Thanks!

Agreed! It's so much easier on the rig when it has less bulk to drag around. I haven't decided if I'm getting a lift. I have two week-long trips over the next two months. They'll give me a better idea if a lift is necessary. The weight of my gear will be the major deciding factor- if it compresses the back enough that my rear tires rub on the trail, I'll know.

Love my Willies with eco diesel.

The red light? That's a magnetic color-selectable RGBWW LED light made for video production (NANLITE if you're curious).

Midland GMRS, GXT1000VP4

I didn't have to remove anything to clear these on a Rubicon.

I haven't measured but it easily fits in a standard garage.

AEV Pintler. I talk a little more about them in my previous video where I discuss 35s.

They're load range E and are quite comfortable. I think the ride is smoother than the 33" version that it came with because more lugs are in contact with the ground. I keep them at 37psi.

@@Berserkeroffroad Interesting. I'm interested in buying a Gladiator and was curious what Jeep recommended for tire pressure on the factory LT tires. Usually LT tires are Load Range D or E and have maximum pressures of 65-80 pounds. Thanks

I used to do that and kept a set of MTs for wheeling. It added a few hours to my pre and post-trip work on the rig, including reprogramming the exact tire sizes. It got old after a while (and expensive- two sets of tires and a set of wheels aren't cheap). I wouldn't worry about a leveling kit unless you don't like the rake. But if you have a massive bumper you might have to.

@@Berserkeroffroad What did you use to reprogram?

Get a Superchips Flashcal.

Black matte

Thanks for the trackbar tip. Where do you work and on average how many miles on them before you see issues? And thanks for stopping by and checking out my video!

@@Berserkeroffroad no problem. Been following you for a while, I work at Americas most wanted 4x4. If you ever need a v8 swap call us up. For the trackbar I would say it depends on the use, people who've wheeled a season or 2 usually have good wear starting. But then again I've even seen stock ones where the small bushing is just cracked and has tons of play. Along with whatever that flex joint they use is. I'm sure you can run it for a while, but if you start having any issues, or are doing a quick inspection of your jeep it's a good thing to keep your eyes on. IMO they're cheaply made, and they're a very crucial part of your suspension. But I'm a big fan of the rubicon gladiators axles and transfer case, both can take some serious abuse. Same with the driveshafts, but if you have to replace them down the road I would definitely recommend Tom Woods. My stock wrangler rubicon driveshaft lasted 60,000 miles of hard wheeling before it needed an upgrade. Also swapped out my rear shafts for chromolies, dana44 has had no issues even on stock shafts with 37s, then again I'm not as heavy as a gladiator. Wishing you many happy miles ahead, Cheers!

The tires are 35x12.5r17".

It's a tight fit but not a deal breaker (yet). I'm saving my Jeep fund for a soft top, which will give me more headroom. It wasn't this hard to see out of the JL. I suspect it's because of the truck's rake, which is possibly more aggressive than the JL. An egregious load of camping gear will solve that.

@@Berserkeroffroad i love your gladiator and wish you the best of luck with it! i will watch all your videos for sure!

+25mm www.aev-conversions.com/product/pintler-jeep-jl-wheel/

I'm glad I can help. The heigh issue is partially due to the truck's rake. When the it's loaded and the bed sags it's easier to see out of.

Off-road capability is still my priority. I only traded my JL in for the JT because I needed the higher payload. If I do another bulk then I might have to...

Ha! I'm glad to see someone recall my experience with that thing. I'm looking at the AEV snorkel.

@@Berserkeroffroad i love the concept of both AEV and XHD make an AEV snorkel with the capabilities of the XHD. Including a drain. Mud sucks man lol.

Ha! Dang Cliff bars!

@@Berserkeroffroad hahaha

Yea, he enjoyed making cameos!