Long Arms (and Coilovers)

[jwolfejt]

Does anyone out there have a true long arm (front and rear) setup for the Gladiator ? I seen somewhere that Evo was working on one but I haven't seen it offered (or anyone running it). Thinking ahead...

 

[wayoflife]

EVO will have it available in 3 weeks.

 

[CalSgt]

I think I saw that EVO did a custom one off trailing arm type rear on a JL or JT but not sure.

I've heard one of my friends talk about some company with a 3 or 4 link kit but I wasn't paying attention because I don't have a JT

 

[wayoflife]

I think I saw that EVO did a custom one off trailing arm type rear on a JL or JT but not sure.

Yes, EVO did and it came out great. I've been hoping to get the same setup on our JT for about 3 weeks now.

 

[jwolfejt]

I can't wait to see how this turns out. I know its more involving to install (and i'll probably have a shop do this) but the results are deff worth it.

 

[CalSgt]

Yes, EVO did and it came out great. I've been hoping to get the same setup on our JT for about 3 weeks now.

LOL... With all of that wheel base a DTD rear trailing arm would be bitchen for high speed in the desert

 

[wayoflife]

LOL... With all of that wheel base a DTD rear trailing arm would be bitchen for high speed in the desert

Couldn't agree more. I'm hoping to pair it up with an LT under the hood especially being that the 3.6L is at it's limits pushing 42's.

 

[jwolfejt]

Couldn't agree more. I'm hoping to pair it up with an LT under the hood especially being that the 3.6L is at it's limits pushing 42's.

Any reason why you wouldn't consider a hemi conversion instead ?

 

[wayoflife]

Any reason why you wouldn't consider a hemi conversion instead ?

Yup, same reason why I don't have a HEMI in my JK. They are really big, really heavy and have a lot of issues with overheating. Also, an LT is a much more modern engine with more real power from idle and I like that it can be coupled to an 8 or 10 speed transmission.

 

[Lperdue]

Not sure if this will be the production version but here a pick of what they posted in the past

 

[kevman65]

Yup, same reason why I don't have a HEMI in my JK. They are really big, really heavy and have a lot of issues with overheating. Also, an LT is a much more modern engine with more real power from idle and I like that it can be coupled to an 8 or 10 speed transmission.

Not to mention the LT is cheaper than an equivalent Hemi swap.

 

[jwolfejt]

Not to mention the LT is cheaper than an equivalent Hemi swap.

Swapping chevy v8's into Jeeps has been a thing for a very long time.

 

[jwolfejt]

Not sure if this will be the production version but here a pick of what they posted in the past View attachment 377770

Man thats going to be SICK. Can't wait to see the final product.

 

[Andy5160]

Yes, EVO did and it came out great. I've been hoping to get the same setup on our JT for about 3 weeks now.

It will never get old

 

[benatc1]

Couldn't agree more. I'm hoping to pair it up with an LT under the hood especially being that the 3.6L is at it's limits pushing 42's.

Now this is something to look fwd to!

 

[jwolfejt]

Now this is something to look fwd to!

Yup, its a shame that they don't offer a Gladiator with a v8 option - but I am perfectly content with the 3.6. The OD gears on the 8 speed are really really tall (I am guessing for fuel economy reasons).

 

[Undertheradar]

Iron Rock has a bolt on long arm kit for front and rear. Convenient, but I'd wait for EVO, haven't heard good things about the Iron Rock set up.

 

[jwolfejt]

Iron Rock has a bolt on long arm kit for front and rear. Convenient, but I'd wait for EVO, haven't heard good things about the Iron Rock set up.

Yup I seen that - but it seems like a whole lot of work to bolt on new mounts - you still have to cut the old mounts off it looks like - after reading through and watching the process - i am willing to bet it will be easier (if you can weld ofcourse) and more secure to just weld the new control arms mounts into place.

 

[Nick V]

Does anyone out there have a true long arm (front and rear) setup for the Gladiator ? I seen somewhere that Evo was working on one but I haven't seen it offered (or anyone running it). Thinking ahead...

I’m running an evo coilover setup and RPM STEERING three link long arm in the front.