Why I Bought A 2020 Jeep GLADIATOR

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5 жыл бұрын

It was bound to happen...
I've been eyeballing the Jeep Gladiator truck ever since the day it was released. This Jeep will be a perfect fit for offroading with the family. I have alot of videos and mods planned for this Jeep, but dont worry, the Wrangler mods and videos will continue!
A few months ago i was torn between a few choices... After finishing the One ton swap video series, i wanted to start a Junkyard V8 Engine swap series. However after a few weeks of planning, and pricing out parts, i realized the project would take me months to complete. Even with another Jeep as a daily driver, the V8 swap series would take up almost all of my free time in order to film an easy to follow and informative DIY video series. Dont worry, that project will still happen in due time, just not this year.
Since the V8 swap wasnt going to happen, i started thinking about getting a JL Wrangler to make videos on. The JLs are becoming very popular, and there is a ton of misinformation on the internet about them. Even then, i could not justify a 3rd Wrangler...
Then the Gladiators start hitting the dealerships... Im hooked, these things are amazing! Dont listen to the internet crabby naysayers, this is a real truck, and a real Jeep, all in one. And in future videos you will see that!
This Jeep Gladiator will allow me to enjoy more offroad and camping trips "Overland and some moderate rock crawling" with my family, and in the end thats what matters.
This Gladiator will also allow me to start making videos that pertain to JL owners as well, since they are practically the same from the bed forward.
Stay tuned for more videos on all the Jeeps- JKU, LJ, and the Gladiator!
Let me know in the comments what you want to see on the new truck! And thank you everyone for your continued support, make sure to hit the thumbs up button and subscribe.
-Ben
Here is the link to the Freedom panel storage bag that i recommend- amzn.to/2lAf6Rm
Since i love you guys... heres some upcoming mods :
amzn.to/2loWAev
vectoroffroad.com/collections...
Undecided on 35s or 37s... help me out!!!! Want to see this Gladiator built in stages to test its capabilities? Or just jump to 37s?
More stuff planned.. but thats a secret

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@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

When this video gets 5,000 Thumbs ups, ill throw some 37s on! And if anyone in VA or NC has a wakeboard boat let me know!!!! I need to do some towing testing, as well as see if I can still rock a 360 and backflip.

@ColinAverill 5 жыл бұрын

*Creates 4,500 new accounts to give a thumbs-up to this video*

@brostein6 5 жыл бұрын

I think the gladiator wheelbase warrants 40s or 42s, even if you have to wait for 10k thumbs up

@Yaboi1788 5 жыл бұрын

I got a wakeboard in North Georgia ;)

@krasnaludek298 5 жыл бұрын

35s are fine unless you plan on rock crawling that thing. I had 35s on my JK & now 35s on my JL & they look beefy on a 17” wheel. I run light trails - minimal to no rock action; sitting on a 2” lift. Have zero desire to go higher nor bigger tires.

@GYMGUYFE 5 жыл бұрын

What’s your favorite of your 3 jeeps? I’ve owned JK’s for years, gladiator on order and just bought an LJ rubicon in electric lime green! Looking forward to the LJ!

@JRudd 5 жыл бұрын

Stop lying, that’s not your gladiator. It’s your wife’s.

@JeepGearGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

You said my name at least 3 times. I feel the love. Excited to see where this build takes us!!

@Matt_Iifts 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the gladiator, should be a lot nicer for the family. Also, we need more LJ videos!

@the_black_jeep 5 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or did I come back to civilization to a twilight zone? I go out in the wilderness with my daughter in our Jeep for 5 days. Camping and wheelin’ and visiting hot springs. Then come back to the KZfaq subscription world and it’s been turned upside down. Ben from JK Gear and Gadgets is now in a silver Jeep and Brad from Trail Recon is in a red Jeep. They did a switch-a-roo on us guys. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@michaelmurray2592 5 жыл бұрын

I’m extremely happy for you Ben. You deserve this Jeep from all your hard work. I am waiting on my Gladiator to come in and almost can’t stand it anymore! Lol! Can’t wait to see what you do with it brother and keep the videos coming. Thank you for all the content that you bring to us.

@jacman619 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new Gladiator Ben! Looking forward to seeing how you build it up.

@TrillNGR 5 жыл бұрын

Dang dad I’m still out here driving this 1990 Honda Civic

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Son... I had a new Jeep for you, but since I haven’t heard from you in forever then I decided to keep it for myself.

@jkustockaphobia2421 5 жыл бұрын

That thing is sick! Nice addition to your Jeep collection bro ! And by the way I enjoy all your videos ! So can’t wait for all the new videos soon to come

@bennelson9826 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats Ben! I’m excited to see what you do with it. I’m sure it’s not going to stay stock long

@ricksscalerc2222 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new Jeep Ben!!! I’m super jealous!! I like the silver I think it’s really good looking I like what ya got!! Good luck with it bud can’t wait to see what ya do with it!!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

@RubiconUnlimited 5 жыл бұрын

Excited for you guys. Congrats on the purchase, what an awesome machine

@co4x4 5 жыл бұрын

Holy chit!!! Wow congrats!!! I'm jelly!!! Looking forward to the future vids.

@davepletscher1129 5 жыл бұрын

I'm kinda disappointed you didnt get a red one haha

@jimquigley2382 5 жыл бұрын

When the 4 door Jeeps came out I thought it was an abomination. I hated them, but then they grew on me and I actually love them. I think the same thing is happening to me with the Gladiator. Congrats on the purchase and great way to open the video BTW!

@kristythibodeaux2236 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Love your vids. Finally was able to buy my first Jeep (2018 JLUS) 🤙🏻 can’t wait to see what you do with the gladiator! Thanks for educating a newbie on all the things 🙌🏻

@analoguekaosmedia7412 5 жыл бұрын

I bought mine yesterday. I can't wait to take delivery.

@MSTrishRN 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Ben! Anxious to see what you do with it Stock first.

@roadhouzz4275 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Ben!! I think you made a great choice with going with the Gladiator in silver with the red accents.

@BOONEHOUND1 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new ride. Even though I'm still not a conplete fan of the Gladiator i have to say the paint match roof makes it look sooo much nicer. Can't wait to see what you do to it

@jamiskimbo4705 5 жыл бұрын

I bought that exact Gladiator mid May! I love it and drives awesome.

@mssammielowe 5 жыл бұрын

First ROCK STAR status with your Old Town Road parody, now not only a Gladiator, but a RUBICON! Ben you and the family deserve something as awesome as this Jeep. Both you and Cassie put out great vids, and we know they take a lot of time and work. I don't believe $54K for that Jeep.... That's spec'd out at $61K, so that's $7K off MSRP when other Stealer'ship are adding to MSRP. Good luck keeping Cassie and the kids from making this their daily driver! LOL LOL Congrat's on an incredible Jeep! BTW, as someone called out, you are the 4th Jeep You Tuber in the last couple of days to present their new Gladiators. All Ruby's BTW.. Litebrite didn't get a JT, which they should have, but dropped in a Hemi... Dennis Collins's shop/dealership just listed his Hemi JT for $129K... Oh my! It's insane, including the price!... Looking forward to seeing what you do... We have a LJ, like you, TJ, JK (2013) and a Black on Black JT.. I think we got you covered! Smile.

@marcin4497 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats !! I also like the Gladiator so that could come next. Happy new Jeep owner for over a month. Cheers

@NickRayford 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Gladiator Ben! Congrats on the new Jeep!

@jamieewing3401 5 жыл бұрын

At boat ramp, waving at trucks. Ok not filming here. Lol ive saved so much time navigating through all the mod videos and learned alot. Thanks

@megans1178 5 жыл бұрын

Omg I’m so excited for you!!! It is stunning. I wish I could afford it. I have a 13 JK. Jeeps and Crocs 😎✌🏻

@danhambrick6331 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Ben,That is one beautiful Jeep...

@TexaSteven 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Gladiator it looks awesome. I’m counting down the days till I get one myself, hopefully in the Gobi Sand if possible. So looking forward to your mods on it.

@jasonf1340 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new Jeep. It looks great.

@RedRockCrawlers 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky guy! I've been dreaming about ways i can pick up a gladiator. I'd love one but its just not in the books right now. Looking forward to seeing more about it!

@Matt_Iifts 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the gladiator! I had to laugh a little when you pulled it up between the LJ & JK, it looked so small. I’m sure that’ll change soon though. They look great with bigger tires.

@dpost82 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats buddy, I feel like the should you wave at a gladiator comment was a hit at me for what I said on the enthusiast page lol. Love the gladiator btw

@IB08Sahara 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats pal! Good for you! Enjoy it in good health

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So far i am in love with it

@patfinley3491 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new rig!

@Jeepsterrick0131 3 жыл бұрын

Finally got ours a little over a week ago and love it!

@PiranahRentals 5 жыл бұрын

One of the better Gladiator videos i've seen. Still a little long, but very informational. THANKs!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Taking it Offroad this weekend! Stay tuned to see how it does while it’s still stock

@PiranahRentals 5 жыл бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgets sick, I've seen the rough country leveling kit is a decent price, and 35s... That's my plan if I end up in one. I've subscribed and am interested to see what you do. I'll be buying in November.

@briabbriboski59 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats, you deserve it and will make JEEP proud

@makeyourownadventure1653 5 жыл бұрын

Grats on the JT! The silver looks sweet!

@Odin_View 5 жыл бұрын

Classic case of, "I need a new daily driver" :D

@milspecrider 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, awesome buy. Excited to see what you do. I want to get one too.

@dozzie161 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Great truck for the family👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@jaredfrazee2401 5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man!! Good job!

@HoloHoloAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. We picked up an Overland a few weeks ago.

@JsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thought about one of these. Can’t give up the space of my half ton Ram or the ability to tow my JK. Nice Gladiator have fun man! JLU diesel hopefully in my future.

@SirskiZ 5 жыл бұрын

That thing is sick man, congrats on that purchase you deserve it after busting your ass in all these videos. The channel is awesome gotta give me some pointers I’ve been trying to get a first video for 2 months now 😂

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Bro you know what to do! Just keep a consistent upload schedule and keep grinding

@jimmynicholson4376 5 жыл бұрын

I went and test drove the truck and loved it. However my two girls are just entering their teen years. For the same price of the Gladiator I ordered a loaded 2019 Powerwagon. Now I will tow my Rubicon with it so I can go wheel out west.

@allong5602 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Gladiator! Looking forwards to the junkyard V8 swap on the JK!

@dazzatek2369 3 жыл бұрын

I was planning on buying a JT white in color but after seeing some of your videos, you twisted my elbow, and I am going to buy one that looks exactly like yours.

@superneo123 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool, cant wait to see all the new gladiator videos. But still like the jk stuff, especially since i have not had my jk a year yet, and your videos help spend my money lol.

@jaxgsxr 5 жыл бұрын

Sick!!! Totally unexpected move, Ben! Congratulations on that new ride!!

@alexhudson6451 5 жыл бұрын

The Wanderer *sarcasm I hope.... Every Jeep youtuber is getting a gladiator

@jaxgsxr 5 жыл бұрын

@@alexhudson6451 Yeah, it sure as heck seems that way doesn't it? Wish I could get a JTUR!

@SevenSlotSociety 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats my dude!

@jackrabbitjeep5954 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, we really need to get together I have an '08 JK on 35's with all kinds of upgrades and have a year pass to Uwharrie for 2019. Just watched you take the new Gladiator there and have done the same trails (in the opposite direction)😎 need to go up them with an experienced off roader. Love the 3 Jeeps btw. Keep up the good work. I live in Granite Quarry. NC.

@310to703 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing Rig..... love the new Gladiators

@fourlowadventures3921 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I want to get one so bad but... I need to finish my JK first. Maybe next year. Can't wait for future videos though.

@emilyhayton8392 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve never clicked on a video so fast! It’s so pretty 😍

@BuiltForDirt 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you got one. I just got one a while back. I think 37s are the minimum for the Gladiator because the belly is so long. I think I’m going to put 38s on mine. I plan to actually wheel it. Everyone said the 4 door JK was too long when it came out and they say the same about the Gladiator but I think it will perform great

@tommywainst7171 5 жыл бұрын

TJ Mitchell Films exactly, all the TJ owners laughed, and now look at all the JKUs on the trails.

@JeffLenney 5 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic, fantastic video - you need like 100x more views - ty for doing this :)

@romanzhitenev 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!! This is awesome!!! Enjoy!!!!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m excited to see what it can do 🤘

@MOTOWNN 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! didn't see this coming......Congrats!

@stars-and-stripes 5 жыл бұрын

🤣😂 you have so many videos to do 👍 can't wait!

5 жыл бұрын

Hey congrats bro, looks amazing

@rvboyett 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't driven with the Falken Wildpeak M/Ts. But the latest ATs are damn good and not any louder than the stock tires were on my JLU Sport S. Most impressive to me was how well the ATs did on snow covered pavement. We had a bit of a blizzard and I had no issues 'carefully' getting around in 1 foot of snow.

@philipnelson1104 5 жыл бұрын

You should use the diy raptor liner for the bedliner. Also maybe some rock trix rt105 wheels with Yokohama tires.

@e-pill 5 жыл бұрын

welcome to the JL family. nice color.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Im excited to start making some videos that will translate over to the JL community!

@e-pill 5 жыл бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgets well if id known that, id of told you to get a 2door rubicon!! well nowyou can tow all your jeeps or at least seven of em!! :D I was really wondering if you would ever break away from red. wished you got a Sting-Gray.. so you would match US!! :P how do you love the proximity doors or the hover wheels!! let us know!! oh there is a secret panel below the... oi find it yourself and paint your reds to BILLET SILVER!! okies maybe not.. but now realize THIS IS YOUR PARTY!!! do the moonwalk!!! I love your channel!! btw!! I bought a rubi jl 4.0L turbo!! change your youtube name to JL GEAR AND GADGETS [you know b4 its taken] :) YOU GOT a JAY!! so cool!!!

@hectorserrano7703 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with the new truck

@BTD53 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ride ! Congratulations !

@67wildwolf 5 жыл бұрын

I love the "stories" about the 3.0D. No one's seen it or driven it but they say oh this is bad or that is bad.Guess people have to spread rumors and hate on things. Nice truck...needs a v8 though. FYI those aux switches are programmable from the radio head unit

@markgosser9578 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber due to the gladiator. I have a 17 rubicon looking forward to see what you will do to the Gladicon. I will be getting a 2021.

@Officialshayne 5 жыл бұрын

2020 is gonna be another good year😎🇺🇸💪🏽

@rodwood693 5 жыл бұрын

I am hoping in about 4 years I will find a good low mileage gladiator. At a price I can afford! 🤔🙏🏻

@lcbateman3 5 жыл бұрын

Me too...Me too

@kidamere2408 5 жыл бұрын

@C B it is a fiat, and dont call me shirley

@kidamere2408 5 жыл бұрын

@C B haha

@ItzzTesta 5 жыл бұрын

C B crumbling auto industry in America? Lmfao who’s feeding you that information. Ford stock is at its highest ever. Chevy has been making leaps and bounds in the reliability grades. So on and so forth. Meanwhile Jeep made a vehicle that is the worst of the Jeep(shape, noise), and the worst of a truck(length)

@ItzzTesta 5 жыл бұрын

John A what happens when someone starts to lose an industrial war? Real war. What happens in a war that the us is in and commits to? Well they win easily. Also, yes trump is dumb, but the tariffs have had a small effect on everyone involved. The economy is fine. Not sure what tf ur talking about lmfao

@Jeep79 5 жыл бұрын

Dawm bro congrats 🎊🎉🎈🍾

@groundzero270 5 жыл бұрын

I seen one with 6.5 lift on 40s and it looked amazing!

@dannyspitery3152 5 жыл бұрын

Kick ass Ben!!

@mikem5831 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ride. Love the color

@stefeniedavidmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Ever since I had my little Tonka Jeep when I was a little kid in the 60s Still debating whether to buy a Gladiator. I need the towing capacity but the price is killing me. It would take all of my savings. Still thinking about it.

@cautiontext 5 жыл бұрын

I hate the gladiator off the assembly line but looks soooo nice lifted with 37s! I'm jelly and I'm still not waving at Glads.

@tylerm97 5 жыл бұрын

I want to finish off my payments on my current Wrangler really bad so I can afford one. 26 to go ahhhhhhhhhh!!!! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Congrats!!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Find a way to pick up extra cash each month! I used to install Jeep parts for extra cash, that helped pay off the Jk really fast.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Side jobs or small projects outside of your normal job is what helps bring in the extra cash! It does take your free time away, but find something for a year and you set yourself up for success for the next few years

@tylerm97 5 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I do !!!!!!and it helps for sure. It’s all good this gives me more time to plan what I’m going to do :-). In the mean time I’ll drool over your build hahaha. Thanks for the awesome content!!

@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome have fun

@thirstydarter2007 5 жыл бұрын

Looks good!

@MH-kv2hj 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations man!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mjravello1 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats brother, great video

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@1996cruz 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new gladiator! You should do a wrap ; red ofcourse lol jk Put a lift kit 4” plus , truck bed liner , 40s , skids , and new bumpers

@Scott_69HemiDart 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Congrats!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m excited for the build

@gingerbreadman5756 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a ZR2 Duramax owner.. enjoyed your video! Was initially going Gladiator but dealers in my area have a 20k markup across the product line, so ZR2 it was and honestly no buyers remorse. Only bitch I have with the pending JT eco diesel is the VM Motori Italian made diesel powering it... the problems you mentioned and diesel gate are probably the reason for the delayed launch in the JL/JT. Personally Cummins should be under the hood of that American icon 🤣🤣!! Good looking truck in silver, enjoy!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

If there was a Cummins in it, then that would be a game changer!

@gingerbreadman5756 5 жыл бұрын

JK Gear and Gadgets yessir

@mikehoffman3690 5 жыл бұрын

OMG. You got one too!!

@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын

It's a Power Wagon Jr once you put on a winch, lift it and install larger meats. I love the Gladiator. I miss my old TJ, love my current PW. This is the best of both worlds in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing this get beefed up.

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly 🤘

@johnfitzgerald5158 5 жыл бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgets hmmm....Teraflex full float 8 lug conversion for those Dana 44s & 40" tires.

@dgojpr 5 жыл бұрын

I envision you getting a flatbed to make the JK a trailer queen with the JT as your tow rig!

@krashnpa 5 жыл бұрын

We went out and got one after watching your vid, Ben. Told them to send you some commission!

@JKGearandGadgets 5 жыл бұрын

Did you really get one!?

@krashnpa 5 жыл бұрын

@@JKGearandGadgets we did, it's a launch edition, same billet color as yours. Drove an Unlimited back to back with the Gladiator and it seemed like the JT drove nicer. Ended up liking it a lot more than I thought I would, it's pretty sharp.

@papatriot9882 4 жыл бұрын

Great rig dude.

@bobbyrob2008 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!! 👍🍻

@GoodOldGamer 5 жыл бұрын

I wish they would've had this concept for the TJ. I'd love me a bare bones Wrangler with extra storage like this. All the extra electronics are a turn off though, oh well. Great concept though, especially for overlanding.

@jeepn8048 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new truck . Ill be curious to see what you think of the 3.6 after you do some mods ..... Im running the 3.6 with manual 6 speed in my jk with 3.73 gears and 35s .....it does really well. With your better gearing and 8 speed id say youll do well with 37s.

@DBruno 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, congrats¡

@kingbee086 2 ай бұрын

The wife and I have 4 yo twin girls and a 9 yo son. Looking at a Gladiator. We already have a family truckster, my wife’s Yukon XL. I drive a Durango but want to get a Gladiator. Thanks for your content.

@bennelson9826 5 жыл бұрын

Dude! I say 37” all terrains would be a good fit.