Exactly what I’m thinking. Doors off, 35s and a lift, but meaty bumper, thing will be sick.The bed behind the wheels looks a little awkward but I know I'll learn to love it with 35s
Owned pick ups my whole life. Never a Jeep. It does look badassAnyone know an estimated sticker price? That thing looks badass with the doors and windows off.
Don't get rid of that scoutI’m lazy. I’ll wait for the first Rocky Ridge Gladiators to show up at my local dealer. Then I’ll buy one as fast as humanly possible. This is all but guaranteed.
Only question is whether my wife will make me sell my Yukon or my Scout.
Well, the JLU Rubicon is 45-52k roughly. I'd guess they try to push this up from there a bit so I'd guess the sticker for a Rubicon version to be 48-55k.WhatDoIKnow said:Anyone know an estimated sticker price? That thing looks badass with the doors and roof off.
Not around much anymore, but I saw this as well and came here to post the exact same thing. My first thought was "here is Otis' new obsession."
I'm a big fan of www.quadratec.comWhere is the best place for aftermarket Jeep parts? Specifically looking for grill inserts and taillight cages.
I went "economical" on Amazon last time and the inserts didn't fit right and the cages rusted within a few months.
extremeterrain.comWhere is the best place for aftermarket Jeep parts? Specifically looking for grill inserts and taillight cages.
I went "economical" on Amazon last time and the inserts didn't fit right and the cages rusted within a few months.
Hard top is still quieter than the soft top even though the soft top has come a long way on the JL. Go test drive one to determine your tolerance.Wife would like to trade in her Jeep in the next year. We have a hard top now.
Anyone have any experience with a hard top vs. a soft top? We live in Pennsylvania and my wife drives the highway everyday, so we're curious about how it effects the climate in the Jeep and the noise. And anything else you guys would think worth noting, of course. Thanks everyone!
I drove my 95 Wrangler for 18 years with exclusively soft tops. I'd imagine the newer models are better, but that SOB was LOUD at highway speeds. Pretty sure a good bit of my hearing loss is from cranking up the tunes to be heard over the roar of the wind and road. I loved every minute of it.Wife would like to trade in her Jeep in the next year. We have a hard top now.
Anyone have any experience with a hard top vs. a soft top? We live in Pennsylvania and my wife drives the highway everyday, so we're curious about how it effects the climate in the Jeep and the noise. And anything else you guys would think worth noting, of course. Thanks everyone!
Thanks Ron (big fan, by the way). I've always heard that the biggest drawbacks were noise and harder to heat/cool. Definitely will test drive one. Sounds like they're worth checking out.Hard top is still quieter than the soft top even though the soft top has come a long way on the JL. Go test drive one to determine your tolerance.
They do offer a headliner option on the hard top now as well which may help even further. We don't have it on our hardtop and it is still quieter than the JK hardtop by a noticeable measure. Overall, it is louder than my RAM 1500 but we'll still take it on road trips where as we hesitated with the JK. Our old YJ with the soft top was a complete non-starter for any distance driving.Thanks Ron (big fan, by the way). I've always heard that the biggest drawbacks were noise and harder to heat/cool. Definitely will test drive one. Sounds like they're worth checking out.
Have had both (Soft top - 4 door) (hard top - 2 door). Love the hard top for everyday driving. Have had this https://www.amazon.com/Harken-Hoister-7803B-Jeep-Point-System/dp/B01KH4CTRK for a while and it worked very well with our old garage (very high ceilings) Not so well with new garage, cords get twisted a bit.Wife would like to trade in her Jeep in the next year. We have a hard top now.
Anyone have any experience with a hard top vs. a soft top? We live in Pennsylvania and my wife drives the highway everyday, so we're curious about how it effects the climate in the Jeep and the noise. And anything else you guys would think worth noting, of course. Thanks everyone!
You and me bothSat in a Gladiator the other weekend in San Jose.
Thing was all and more then what I expected. Can’t wait to get one in a few months.
I'm super curious about it. Waiting with bated breath.I already have two pickup trucks. One diesel and one half ton. The gladiator is cool but don’t need it. I’m more wondering if next year I’m going to be wishing I would have waited for the new Bronco
Me too. Everything I’ve read says Ford is seriious about taking on jeep. Solid axles, removable top and doors. Whatever happens it’s the consumer who will benefit as completion always benefits the consumer. The TACOMA is getting a refresh next year adding power drivers seat. Owners have been complaining about this for sometime however Toyota only listened when Ford announced the launch of the new Ranger.I'm super curious about it. Waiting with bated breath.
I would love to see this but I’ll beleive it when I see it Hopefully the runaway success of the Wrangler line over the last decade is enough to draw others to the “niche” marketMe too. Everything I’ve read says Ford is seriious about taking on jeep. Solid axles, removable top and doors. Whatever happens it’s the consumer who will benefit as completion always benefits the consumer.
The Trackhawk is my favorite vehicle ever. Has everything someone needs in an SUV and when you aren't towing your yacht, you have the fastest internal combustion engine SUV in the world (only top Tesla Model X is faster).Don't know if this fits here but my wife was interested in a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We've had a couple in the past and now with a child going to college, we can use something smaller. Their website is absolutely horrendous. Really hard to configure a vehicle or learn about the different models.
Don't you dare even think about it!How did you not pick up a Gladiator??? I'm so tempted to trade in my 1979 Scout for one. I likely won't because my Scout is a billion times cooler, but the Gladiator is pretty sweet.
I sat in some Trackhawks and seriously was considering them. Need a three row SUV to tow the family. Ended up falling in love with the BMW X7 and picked one up fully loaded a couple weeks ago. Just an awesome vehicle. And the 460hp is plenty fast... for now....The Trackhawk is my favorite vehicle ever. Has everything someone needs in an SUV and when you aren't towing your yacht, you have the fastest internal combustion engine SUV in the world (only top Tesla Model X is faster).
@OtisI sat in some Trackhawks and seriously was considering them. Need a three row SUV to tow the family. Ended up falling in love with the BMW X7 and picked one up fully loaded a couple weeks ago. Just an awesome vehicle. And the 460hp is plenty fast... for now....
Between the BMW X7 I just bought recently (god I love this car so effing much) and the 1979 Scout I have in the garage, I don't have a need for a Jeep at this point. Would love a totally tricked out and lifted Gladiator at some point, and may consider trading the Scout to do that, but the Scout is just so unique and fun, it's hard to get rid of. That said, a Jeep would be a lot more practical, could take it on long drives, etc. etc.
Do not get rid of that scoutBetween the BMW X7 I just bought recently (god I love this car so effing much) and the 1979 Scout I have in the garage, I don't have a need for a Jeep at this point. Would love a totally tricked out and lifted Gladiator at some point, and may consider trading the Scout to do that, but the Scout is just so unique and fun, it's hard to get rid of. That said, a Jeep would be a lot more practical, could take it on long drives, etc. etc.