Eddie, you are the father of RUclips Jeep Vloggers and it shows in the quality of your videos. Yours were the only decent ones back when I got my first Jeep. Even though I can't afford most of the mods you film, I still watch and enjoy them. Thanks.
My wife and I are new to the jeep life approximately 2 years w a wrangler now, I can't express enough how much I appreciate your videos, you and Cindy make a great team, your teaching skills are outstanding, you two found the perfect niche for your channel, the way you help people who are capable but lack confidence and become unsure if they can do the project, that's where y'all step in produce great videos that boost people into the "I can do this project" confidence.. thank you for sharing your time, experience and knowledge 😊 Ps. That's a beautiful gladiator
Truly humbled that you would say as much and happy to hear our videos have helped to boost confidence in you. Also, welcome to the wonderful world of Jeeps 😎
I got to say I’m a big fan of your approach to 4x4 builds. From proving a stock Jeep to building beast of a Gladiator you’ve set yourself apart from the pack. Very cool project that I’ll be pulling ideas from in the future.
I watch your videos often and love them. I'm going to say you have motivated my interest in getting a jeep bigtime.... Well, last Sunday I got a Jeep Gladiator. I keep looking out the front window of my house in a state of happy shock, can't believe I finally have one! Keep inspiring us all Eddie!
Just read through every comment....and your replies. Informative when needed and a bit of smart assery when needed. You, my friend, are my people! I enjoy the channel and the builds. The JT is an absolute wet dream. Keep up the great work, and tell Cindy her efforts don't go unnoticed. #muchlove
42” tires are big and hard to clear!! You’ve got some insanely tight clearances and looks like you’ve still got travel to go both front and rear which will cause rubbing. A bit of rubbing never hurt anybody though. That gladiator is just insane man. Insane. That’s a dream build right there. One hell of a machine. Couldn’t be more jealous if it! Lol
LOL - yup, clearance is tight but I think we can help that along without too much effort. And no, a little rubbing never hurt anything. Glad you like the build 😎
@@wayalife If I could make one small request, it would be a few clips of your little pupper in every single episode! I've had Border Collies my entire life and really enjoy seeing Ripley goof around :)
This is an incredible build. I’ve watched your videos for years and am grateful for the information you’ve disseminated to all of us. That inspiration and influence is reflected in how I’ve built up my JLU. I guess my question in regards to the problems you are working through in this video, where you guys sponsored to run the UD60’s on this truck? Was it a choice more based on availability and the schedule of your build? Seems like with your previous experience with the 72.5” WMS Dynatracs in one of your other trucks, that that or something similar to that would’ve been a better suited choice in this particular application. I know the custom axle world has and continues to experience major delays and long lead times. Not a criticism, just a genuine curiosity. Thank you for the good content and I look forward to continuing to learn through your experiences.
Without question, Dynatrac makes great axles and the original owner is a personal friend of mine. You really can't go wrong with their axles but they are expensive and you are out to wait 6 months or more to get one. We also have friends at Dana (I should note, even Dynatrac is friends with Dana) and we simply decided to test out their UD60's because they are more affordable and readily available. We literally were able to get a set in less than a week back when we started this build. That said, we have been happy with them and for the most part, they've been holding up well. Be sure to check our our next video as you might find it interesting.
We are running triangulated upper arms and so articulation should be exactly the same on both sides. Our axle is off center and that is the reason why it's making contact on the driver side.
@11:00 the top ball joint should be on the inside of the cutout in the link to increase clearance and prevent twisting of the cast link, they are installed correctly on the front axel
LOL - Um, duh! And yeah, that would be great and all if only there were enough room between the arm and the frame rail to make it work. If you take the time to actually watch and listen, I state very early on in the video that these arms are made for a JK, NOT a Gladiator and we were just trying to find a solution to the other problem we were having.
Are you going to just do wider spacers on the rear or all the way around ? Have you considered steel fender flares ? Also one of the things I love about my lift is it is amazing on and off road … do you lose any of that with the anti rock set up ? Love your test area btw !!!
We'll most likely run spacers all the way around. Not a fan of steel fenders and mainly because I have personally seen where hits to them on the trail cause body damage. Factory plastic fenders just fold or tear off. We are purposefully running a rear Antirock with a much higher torsion rate. This is to help stability when driving hard and fast off road. On road, handling is even better. Flex on the rocks is somewhat limited but it is what we were looking for being that we're running 42's and keeping them from tearing things off had been a challenge.
On this Gladiator of ours, we are running the heavy antirock on the rear. I should note, we are running them mainly for stability when bombing across the desert. I would not recommend it if you're looking for flex as it will limit it.
Different ratings are offered on different sizes and some will have multiple options. I personally prefer a C rating for daily driving as it will offer a softer ride and make sure to run a size that comes in it.
Unfortunately, I don't think so. Jeep is pushing really hard to electrify their fleet and you're more likely to see a full electric Wrangler than anyhting.
The Antirock has always been wizard shit to me. Like, how the hell does something that looks like a swaybar allow for so much more articulation than the actual swaybar itself 😭😭 Absolutely love the Gladiator build. Thing is nearly perfect but I suspect you’ll end up adding a few cylinders and then it’ll be endgame 🤌🏼
To be fair, the Antirock does NOT allow for more articulation or at least, when compared to being disconnected. As I explain in the video, we purposefully installed them to help provide more stability when bombing across the desert and to also offer MORE resistance - to help LIMIT the amount of articulation so that we don't tear our rig apart when flexing on the rocks. And yes, a few more cylinders under the hood is in the works 😁
No, the air bumps are installed and set to help absorb the impact from a full vertical hit. As in, from over really big bumps at crazy fast speeds and they still do that well. As you can see in the video, the tires are clearing the fenders and NOT damaging the body at a full twisted up flex and just from the Antirocks. Without the Antirocks, we were tearing off our fenders at a full flex.
Good video but aren’t bump stops supposed to maximize movement and protect components? $2000 in bumps that don’t stop anything? The sway bars will wear with time and you’ll have damage when tire hits shocks etc
Everything about this build has been about bombing across the desert at stupid fast speeds. The air bumps were installed and set to soak up a full vertical hit and they still do. People seemed skeptical about it's ability to flex on the rocks and I think we've put that to bed with this video. If you pay attention to what I say in the video, you'll hear me say that our axle isn't centered and that's why there's rubbing only on one side. You'll also hear me state that recentering AND wheel spacers may be needed to address the rubbing.
You are looking at full stuff/full droop. This rig is totally crossed up and to the point where it's hanging a tire. If you're talking about full vertical bump as in, when hitting really big bumps at high speed bombing across the desert, that's totally different and that's what it was originally setup for and already tested to work well.
You can believe that if you want but so far, we have not seen it to be the case. Of course, we just flexed this Jeep out to show that it still could but it's primary purpose is to bomb across the desert and in a way that most Jeeps could never hope to. We have other Jeeps that are made to flex.
Umm, if you're referring to what you're seeing in this video, we were running full street pressure and they still hooked up anyway. Aired down out on the trail, we have never seen issues with the sidewalls not flexing but then, that's just us.
why not add limit strap and bump extensions to utilize the bump stops? It looks like to me they wont get used except for maybe high speed impact with bumps/whoops and even then it looks minimal
Because this Jeep was built first and foremost to go fast across the desert. Rock crawling is a distant second but I think that this video shows it can still do that too and extremely well and WITHOUT having to limit anything. Who cares if the bumps don't get used when flexing when the Antirocks make them totally unnecessary.
I am really surprised that the nylocks work out for you. I switched everything over to height temp national aircraft grade lock nuts. Nylocks provide 5 times use on and off to full torque spec. NA-HT locknuts offer 50 on-off cycles before reaching spec becomes an issue. Might check these out on your moving pieces… (anything that gets hot from movement.)
The nylocks are what came with the kit and so I used them. And, so far, they've been holding up but I'm with you on this. I typically like to run stovers/pinch nuts for the same reason.
There is no need to disconnect with Antirocks but you do need to be aware that your flex won't be as much as if you do disconnect. As you can see in this video, it's not enough to matter though.
LOL - it's funny because I get people asking me all the time what kind of "numbers" we get. Because clearly, those numbers are more important than what a Jeep can actually do on the rocks 😁
It is bumped out for speed and big vertical travel. That's the main purpose of this build - to make it into a bomb across the desert rig. This flexing on the rocks is just trying to show that it can be done too. The bit of rubbing we're still seeing can easily be addressed.
Eddie, you are the father of RUclips Jeep Vloggers and it shows in the quality of your videos. Yours were the only decent ones back when I got my first Jeep. Even though I can't afford most of the mods you film, I still watch and enjoy them. Thanks.
LOL - I'm truly humbled that you would say as much and I'm glad to hear you still enjoy our videos. Thank you.
My wife and I are new to the jeep life approximately 2 years w a wrangler now, I can't express enough how much I appreciate your videos, you and Cindy make a great team, your teaching skills are outstanding, you two found the perfect niche for your channel, the way you help people who are capable but lack confidence and become unsure if they can do the project, that's where y'all step in produce great videos that boost people into the "I can do this project" confidence.. thank you for sharing your time, experience and knowledge 😊
Ps. That's a beautiful gladiator
Truly humbled that you would say as much and happy to hear our videos have helped to boost confidence in you. Also, welcome to the wonderful world of Jeeps 😎
I got to say I’m a big fan of your approach to 4x4 builds. From proving a stock Jeep to building beast of a Gladiator you’ve set yourself apart from the pack. Very cool project that I’ll be pulling ideas from in the future.
Thank you, Cindy and I are truly humbled that you would say as much and we're so happy to know that you enjoy our videos.
I watch your videos often and love them. I'm going to say you have motivated my interest in getting a jeep bigtime.... Well, last Sunday I got a Jeep Gladiator.
I keep looking out the front window of my house in a state of happy shock, can't believe I finally have one! Keep inspiring us all Eddie!
Awesome! Congratulations to you 👍
You are one of the best Jeep RUclipsrs out there. Always good detailed instructional videos
Truly humbled that you would say as much. Thank you.
I am blown away that the top of a 42 inch tire is below the pinch seem at full droop. Absolutely nuts.
LOL - crazy ain't it 😁
Just read through every comment....and your replies. Informative when needed and a bit of smart assery when needed. You, my friend, are my people! I enjoy the channel and the builds. The JT is an absolute wet dream. Keep up the great work, and tell Cindy her efforts don't go unnoticed. #muchlove
LOL - sounds like you're my kind of people too. Glad to hear you enjoy our videos and Cindy appreciates you noticing her hard work 😊
42” tires are big and hard to clear!! You’ve got some insanely tight clearances and looks like you’ve still got travel to go both front and rear which will cause rubbing. A bit of rubbing never hurt anybody though.
That gladiator is just insane man. Insane. That’s a dream build right there. One hell of a machine. Couldn’t be more jealous if it! Lol
LOL - yup, clearance is tight but I think we can help that along without too much effort. And no, a little rubbing never hurt anything. Glad you like the build 😎
Awesome video - so well put together... Pacing, cutting, content, information.
You guys Rock.
Hope all is well with you and your family!
Thank you. We really do appreciate it and happy to hear you enjoyed our video.
@@wayalife If I could make one small request, it would be a few clips of your little pupper in every single episode!
I've had Border Collies my entire life and really enjoy seeing Ripley goof around :)
Another detailed, informative and entertaining vid, so good to see you guys back again. Would love to see some WOL wheeling vids.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the video and we hope to get some wheeling videos going again soon.
I love my Gladiator but it will never be that cool great video you two
Thank you. We're glad to hear you like our build 😊
Evo does it again. Talk about leaping buildings in a single bound. Frog legs for realz!!!
LOL - I like it 👍
Love when my favorite #jeep channel drops a new video 👍🏼
Why thank you. You are too kind and we're glad to hear you enjoy our videos 😊
Those snow capped mountains in the background, 👌.
Gotta love Northern Nevada 😎
friggin brilliant! You are a master, my friend!
LOL - glad you enjoyed the video.
Love your JT and I love your backyard!
LOL - thanks! Glad you approve 😎
Man this is such great content. Thanks and keep it coming!
Happy to hear you enjoyed it 😎
Got flex?💪 love seeing the R&D y'all put in👍
LOL - glad to hear you're liking the R&D 😎
Video content always wonderful and of great help.
Thanks WaL.
Thank you. Happy to hear you enjoyed the video 😎
So flexy. Hehe. Creative fix! Nearly there. Awesome!
We're trying. Hope to see you and Ray again soon 😎
Very impressive! Sweet setup!
Happy to hear you like what you see.
The comment already posted says it all. Great video, thanks for sharing.
We're happy to hear you enjoyed the video 😎
Do you have the link to purchase this swaybar / size?
Just got the same PRO suspension for my JT.
Any other replacement parts I should be aware?
The swaybar is for JK and whats the size of the link?
Spacers aren't bad but I love this Gladiator! Great flex!
Glad you like what you see :)
I was thinking...wheel spacers...right when you said it!
LOL - Glad to hear I wasn't the only one thinking it 😎
That’s was some extreme flex!!!
Glad you like what you see :)
Frickin Awesome !
Thank you. Glad you like what you see.
I guess I will get my antirock arms that I been contemplating on for a while
Nice 😎
Another great video! The Gladiator is awesome!! When is the LS going in!!?
LOL - hopefully sooner than later. Still need to take care of a few things first.
Looks awesome guys💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Thank you my friend 😎
"these things" do the job way better than any CTI RTI and whatnaught......
LOL - I think so too 😎
This is an incredible build.
I’ve watched your videos for years and am grateful for the information you’ve disseminated to all of us.
That inspiration and influence is reflected in how I’ve built up my JLU.
I guess my question in regards to the problems you are working through in this video, where you guys sponsored to run the UD60’s on this truck?
Was it a choice more based on availability and the schedule of your build?
Seems like with your previous experience with the 72.5” WMS Dynatracs in one of your other trucks, that that or something similar to that would’ve been a better suited choice in this particular application.
I know the custom axle world has and continues to experience major delays and long lead times.
Not a criticism, just a genuine curiosity.
Thank you for the good content and I look forward to continuing to learn through your experiences.
Without question, Dynatrac makes great axles and the original owner is a personal friend of mine. You really can't go wrong with their axles but they are expensive and you are out to wait 6 months or more to get one. We also have friends at Dana (I should note, even Dynatrac is friends with Dana) and we simply decided to test out their UD60's because they are more affordable and readily available. We literally were able to get a set in less than a week back when we started this build. That said, we have been happy with them and for the most part, they've been holding up well. Be sure to check our our next video as you might find it interesting.
Great 🇺🇸 as always 🇺🇸 👍
Glad you like what you see :)
Id like to see a video of those Bump stops in action. And then see if you have any fenders left.
You can see shots of them at work here ruclips.net/video/IsvqYIJMEtg/видео.html
Its amazing that 42s make a UD 60 look small! lol
LOL - ain't that the truth!
would limiting straps help, by keeping the droop side from pushing the other side tire into the swaybar link?
We are running triangulated upper arms and so articulation should be exactly the same on both sides. Our axle is off center and that is the reason why it's making contact on the driver side.
Eddie, do you plan on doing any video updates on your 392 wrangler?
Actually, yes. Hope to have something up soon.
@@wayalife Awesome! Can't wait!
One super build...
Thank you. Glad you like what you see 😎
@11:00 the top ball joint should be on the inside of the cutout in the link to increase clearance and prevent twisting of the cast link, they are installed correctly on the front axel
LOL - Um, duh! And yeah, that would be great and all if only there were enough room between the arm and the frame rail to make it work. If you take the time to actually watch and listen, I state very early on in the video that these arms are made for a JK, NOT a Gladiator and we were just trying to find a solution to the other problem we were having.
Are you going to just do wider spacers on the rear or all the way around ? Have you considered steel fender flares ? Also one of the things I love about my lift is it is amazing on and off road … do you lose any of that with the anti rock set up ? Love your test area btw !!!
We'll most likely run spacers all the way around. Not a fan of steel fenders and mainly because I have personally seen where hits to them on the trail cause body damage. Factory plastic fenders just fold or tear off. We are purposefully running a rear Antirock with a much higher torsion rate. This is to help stability when driving hard and fast off road. On road, handling is even better. Flex on the rocks is somewhat limited but it is what we were looking for being that we're running 42's and keeping them from tearing things off had been a challenge.
What are the lights you’re using for turn signals under the front fenders? I went back and watched it looks like a good idea.
I'll have to do a video on it but this is what we installed amzn.to/3ojGYJO
Eddie, are you using the Heavy Antirock sway bars or the standard? I'm running the EVO double throw down long arm kit with 38s on my JT.
On this Gladiator of ours, we are running the heavy antirock on the rear. I should note, we are running them mainly for stability when bombing across the desert. I would not recommend it if you're looking for flex as it will limit it.
Love the video! Which tires do you recommend for daily driving on paved roads?
For daily driving, I'm finding that I really like the Nitto Ridge Grapplers. It's what I run on my 2-door and plan on running on my 392 too.
@@wayalife thank you for the feedback! What letter would that be on the tire sidewall rating?
Different ratings are offered on different sizes and some will have multiple options. I personally prefer a C rating for daily driving as it will offer a softer ride and make sure to run a size that comes in it.
Now for the video on that Fuel Tank, would like an extended range tank option for the Ecodiesel.
For now, the fuel tank is only offered with the trailing arm kit. Hopefully that will change in the near future.
Cool Deal
Thanks! Glad you like it 😎
I’m so jealous. I wish I could get parts for my truck.
Nothing to be jealous about. We've been working hard, doing a lot of overtime and saving like crazy to do what we get to do now. You can do it too 👍
Super ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Unrelated. Any plans for your 392? Haven’t seen anything about since you brought her home.
Actually... we hope to have a video about it coming soon 😎
Incredible!
Is the axle off because of the cradle?
Just the way it was setup. Need to make adjustments to the upper arms.
😊 awesome great ❤❤
Glad you enjoyed seeing this 😎
May want to re-look at that shock rubbing from the wheel
Edit: ok. So you did catch it on the other side.
Do YOu know what would make that gladiator perfect? A supercharged V8.... something you might want to think about lol
LOL - oh, it's something we think about all the time 😁
When will we get more gold rush, or lobsta quest episodes etc? I miss those.
LOL - we'll see what we can do.
I think you need some custom width fabricated 9inch or 10inch axle housings to clear.
That would be nice.
What size are your tires again? And why did you take your Drl's off? Thanks
You're looking at a set of 42" Trail Grapplers and before we installed the Antirock's, they are what tore off the DRL's.
Where is this area? I want to check my rig out. Tia
What length shocks on the rear? 14" c/o 16" bypass?
May I ask if the JT factory axle can be installed with 40 tires? Thank you so much
You can install whatever size tire you want on a factory axle. How long the axle will hold up will depend on how you use your Jeep.
Hey Eddie. Do you think we’ll see the Hurricane in a Wrangler soon ?
Unfortunately, I don't think so. Jeep is pushing really hard to electrify their fleet and you're more likely to see a full electric Wrangler than anyhting.
The Antirock has always been wizard shit to me. Like, how the hell does something that looks like a swaybar allow for so much more articulation than the actual swaybar itself 😭😭
Absolutely love the Gladiator build. Thing is nearly perfect but I suspect you’ll end up adding a few cylinders and then it’ll be endgame 🤌🏼
To be fair, the Antirock does NOT allow for more articulation or at least, when compared to being disconnected. As I explain in the video, we purposefully installed them to help provide more stability when bombing across the desert and to also offer MORE resistance - to help LIMIT the amount of articulation so that we don't tear our rig apart when flexing on the rocks. And yes, a few more cylinders under the hood is in the works 😁
What roof rack is that looks good!
EVO JT roof rack
why are you locking hubs manually when a rubicon has that switch to lock front and rear, or rear covered?
Because we are not running factory axles. We are running Dana Ultimate UD60's and they have manual locking hubs.
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Glad you like it :)
Wouldn’t you want your air bumps stuffed at max articulation? Like before body damage?
No, the air bumps are installed and set to help absorb the impact from a full vertical hit. As in, from over really big bumps at crazy fast speeds and they still do that well. As you can see in the video, the tires are clearing the fenders and NOT damaging the body at a full twisted up flex and just from the Antirocks. Without the Antirocks, we were tearing off our fenders at a full flex.
When is the JLU getting trailing arms? 😀
LOL - I think our Gladiator having them is enough 😁
Good video but aren’t bump stops supposed to maximize movement and protect components? $2000 in bumps that don’t stop anything? The sway bars will wear with time and you’ll have damage when tire hits shocks etc
Everything about this build has been about bombing across the desert at stupid fast speeds. The air bumps were installed and set to soak up a full vertical hit and they still do. People seemed skeptical about it's ability to flex on the rocks and I think we've put that to bed with this video. If you pay attention to what I say in the video, you'll hear me say that our axle isn't centered and that's why there's rubbing only on one side. You'll also hear me state that recentering AND wheel spacers may be needed to address the rubbing.
So.. wouldn’t everything get wiped out by the time you full stuffed it?
You are looking at full stuff/full droop. This rig is totally crossed up and to the point where it's hanging a tire. If you're talking about full vertical bump as in, when hitting really big bumps at high speed bombing across the desert, that's totally different and that's what it was originally setup for and already tested to work well.
What about fully loaded with gear I believe it would flex more
You can believe that if you want but so far, we have not seen it to be the case. Of course, we just flexed this Jeep out to show that it still could but it's primary purpose is to bomb across the desert and in a way that most Jeeps could never hope to. We have other Jeeps that are made to flex.
Can someone explain why they run nittos? There’re so stiff on rocks and side walls don’t flex well.
Umm, if you're referring to what you're seeing in this video, we were running full street pressure and they still hooked up anyway. Aired down out on the trail, we have never seen issues with the sidewalls not flexing but then, that's just us.
why not add limit strap and bump extensions to utilize the bump stops? It looks like to me they wont get used except for maybe high speed impact with bumps/whoops and even then it looks minimal
Because this Jeep was built first and foremost to go fast across the desert. Rock crawling is a distant second but I think that this video shows it can still do that too and extremely well and WITHOUT having to limit anything. Who cares if the bumps don't get used when flexing when the Antirocks make them totally unnecessary.
I am really surprised that the nylocks work out for you. I switched everything over to height temp national aircraft grade lock nuts. Nylocks provide 5 times use on and off to full torque spec. NA-HT locknuts offer 50 on-off cycles before reaching spec becomes an issue. Might check these out on your moving pieces… (anything that gets hot from movement.)
The nylocks are what came with the kit and so I used them. And, so far, they've been holding up but I'm with you on this. I typically like to run stovers/pinch nuts for the same reason.
Why not put links inside so doesn’t rub tires?😎
You mean so they get ripped off as they hit the frame instead?
what is defferint and best antirock
I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand your question.
No Inner fenders?
Nope. Haven't run them in years.
Just let the anti rock control your droop 😆
In a big way, it is 😎
so no need to get the sawaybar disconnected😮
There is no need to disconnect with Antirocks but you do need to be aware that your flex won't be as much as if you do disconnect. As you can see in this video, it's not enough to matter though.
Who needs a flex ramp?
LOL - it's funny because I get people asking me all the time what kind of "numbers" we get. Because clearly, those numbers are more important than what a Jeep can actually do on the rocks 😁
Why not just bump it out day one? Needs more bump if you're tearing parts off with the tires.
It is bumped out for speed and big vertical travel. That's the main purpose of this build - to make it into a bomb across the desert rig. This flexing on the rocks is just trying to show that it can be done too. The bit of rubbing we're still seeing can easily be addressed.
The brackets are useless now. Well past time to cut them off.
I assume you're referring to the fender brackets? If so, yeah, they're gone LOL
Why wouldn't you be able to rock crawl with trailing arms?
You got me. I was just trying to answer questions that others have been asking.
Should of gone way wider on the axles.
LOL - for one, we were never planning on doing this and for two, we're just barely rubbing. This can totally be address and with ease.
Yup. 74" WMS fixes everything. Lol
That’s really twisted.
Not too shabby for a Gladiator built to bomb across the desert 😎