piginajeep
The Original Smartass
I like the rubicon stock. It looks decent. I’m surprised how tall it is. I don’t have to jump, but definitely step up.
Can’t wait to see this build. I’m waiting on parts
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From MYTH to LEGEND : The EVOlution of our Jeep Gladiator
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I like the rubicon stock. It looks decent. I’m surprised how tall it is. I don’t have to jump, but definitely step up.
Can’t wait to see this build. I’m waiting on parts
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LOL - the JT is too similar to the JL and I can't really see the point of doing all the same things again. Essentially, we're gonna start where we left off on the JL.
I think so. Just talked to my powder coater yesterday and I think we're gonna do it. :yup:
I like the rubicon stock. It looks decent. I’m surprised how tall it is. I don’t have to jump, but definitely step up.
Can’t wait to see this build. I’m waiting on parts
Oh yeah, it's definitely a step up and in a way that I never felt in our JL Rubicon stock.
Chillin' The Most...
Member
Wow! Kicking it in high gear on this one. It’s going to be awesome and I can’t wait to see it done. I like the idea of powder coating the wheels.
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jorgelrod
Hooked
Bullwinckle
Hooked
Hell yea!! Can’t wait to follow this build ! [emoji106][emoji482][emoji631]
VerdiJeepLife
New member
Wheel Choice - KMC vs TR vs Other
Eddie,
You are an amazing source of knowledge and I just want to thank you for all of the education and research you provide. I can't believe you don't require a subscription for this site. It would be well worth. I am a believer in trading value returned for value given. So if I see ways to return some value to WAL, I will.
That being said, if buying one wheel brand supports WAL vs buying another brand, all else being the same, it would be a easy call.
I'm building a JT as well. Mine is also white but not paint matched roof/flares. I saw in this thread you are going with KMC and I was wondering if there is a quality / feature difference between KMC wheels and the TR brand. Any chance you could shed some light on differences between the two? why pick one over the other?
I will be going with Dynatrac’s made-in-the USA Hard Core PLUS XD60/XD60 72.5", ELocker4... and 40's but need to decide on wheels.
I also need to decide on gears. With the JT being so new, I don't know how much data is out there on which gears are best. Would you recommend going 4.88, 5.13 or 5.38 for the JT on these axles? UPDATE: Dynatrac recommends 5.13 or 5.38, I'm probably going with the lower range gears.
FYI, I haven't figured out the lift yet and I'm sort of waiting to see the data and results and feedback from the JLX/JTX.
Anyway, Thanks again for doing what you do. Please don't be shy about letting me know any codes to use as I'm going to be spending some hard earned coin and I think you have already earned the right to any affiliations that will support WAL.
Eddie,
You are an amazing source of knowledge and I just want to thank you for all of the education and research you provide. I can't believe you don't require a subscription for this site. It would be well worth. I am a believer in trading value returned for value given. So if I see ways to return some value to WAL, I will.
That being said, if buying one wheel brand supports WAL vs buying another brand, all else being the same, it would be a easy call.
I'm building a JT as well. Mine is also white but not paint matched roof/flares. I saw in this thread you are going with KMC and I was wondering if there is a quality / feature difference between KMC wheels and the TR brand. Any chance you could shed some light on differences between the two? why pick one over the other?
I will be going with Dynatrac’s made-in-the USA Hard Core PLUS XD60/XD60 72.5", ELocker4... and 40's but need to decide on wheels.
I also need to decide on gears. With the JT being so new, I don't know how much data is out there on which gears are best. Would you recommend going 4.88, 5.13 or 5.38 for the JT on these axles? UPDATE: Dynatrac recommends 5.13 or 5.38, I'm probably going with the lower range gears.
FYI, I haven't figured out the lift yet and I'm sort of waiting to see the data and results and feedback from the JLX/JTX.
Anyway, Thanks again for doing what you do. Please don't be shy about letting me know any codes to use as I'm going to be spending some hard earned coin and I think you have already earned the right to any affiliations that will support WAL.
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Spent some time today getting our Gladiator ready for big things to come. First and foremost, I added a couple of stickers that reflect where we'll be taking it. 
Second, we picked up our new KMC Machetes from powder coat and this is what they look like now :thumb:
Can't wait to get these mounted up on a set of 40" Trail Grapplers
Second, we picked up our new KMC Machetes from powder coat and this is what they look like now :thumb:
Can't wait to get these mounted up on a set of 40" Trail Grapplers
USMC Wrangler
New member
The wheels look great! [emoji1303]
wjtstudios
Hooked
Those machetes look good! Let the fun begin!
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
longarmwj
New member
Those wheels look killer!!!! I can’t wait to see the end result
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jasont0311
Caught the Bug
Looking forward to see what's to come!
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
This thread is boring!!
Show me one tons and roof top tents. Lol
Wheels look sweer!
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Show me one tons and roof top tents. Lol
Wheels look sweer!
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Should see some 1-tons next week. Roof top tent - not 100% sure on what we're gonna do with that yet. I know we need to figure this out sooner than later though. :crazyeyes:
Exodus 4x4
New member
Spent some time today getting our Gladiator ready for big things to come. First and foremost, I added a couple of stickers that reflect where we'll be taking it.
Second, we picked up our new KMC Machetes from powder coat and this is what they look like now :thumb:
Can't wait to get these mounted up on a set of 40" Trail Grapplers
Oh man, I’m diggin’ it!! Awesome color choice guys!
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