DESERT WHOOP TESTING a Jeep Gladiator with ACCUAIR Air Suspension
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Driving the ACCUAIR Jeep Gladiator hard and fast across whoops is something that a lot of you have been wanting to see. Specifically, to help answer the question of, how does it compare to something like our Gladiator that's riding on EVO coilovers, bypass shocks (also known as double throw downs) and trailing arms. And, in this video, that's what we hope to show you.
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Wow. To be honest, you are correct, most of us are not going to jump our rigs like that, but is good to see the air suspension in accion and is very impressive. Thank you guys for showing what a air suspension can do. 👍
Happy to hear you enjoyed our video and seeing what this suspension system can do.
Congrats on hitting 200k on the channel. I think the Accuair really may have a place in overland builds too!
Thank you, we really do appreciate it. And yes, I think overlanding is where this kit really shines.
I’d say that’s a pretty solid kit for anyone looking to do 90% of anything they can throw at it! Great video series
Awesome! We're really happy to hear you've been enjoying the series so far :)
Thank you for actually testing this! My fiance recently bought a Gladiator and we are interested in this for the leveling capability! We do a lot of overlanding and camping in an RTT, so can really benefit! It is our first western 4x4!
Congratulations to the two of you and I think you would like this system a lot.
Always loved the bobble hula girl...It's still a great suspension system for what it was designed for...changing load weights. There is another feature that is helpful if you ever drive around in a city...parking garages that are not 7 feet tall...
LOL - glad you liked our hula meter and yes, for parking garages, this is awesome!
Man I don’t even have a JT, but I love these videos you’re putting out on this suspension system, well done!
Thank you. We're happy to hear you've been enjoying the videos 😎
Awesome video and awesome series, guys! This one summed it all up very well. It’s a great system for almost every scenario that most people will use a Jeep for. Thanks for putting these up!
Thank you. Really happy to hear you've been enjoying the series. And yes, I think for MOST people, this suspension system will do everything they need and more.
Wow that was great! Thanks so much for this video-I was one of the one's who asked about the "Whoops!"
Awesome! Glad we were able to get this one up for you. 😎
Great series on this product!! I never would have considered this product until I watch everything you have out out on it. I would definitely do a Gladiator now!!
Awesome… you have officially answered all my questions about this suspension setup… thanks…
Awesome! Happy to hear it 😎
Congratulations 200K! You deserve much more!
Thank you. We really do appreciate it and glad that you enjoy our videos.
I agree Eddie , its not as much the air system as it is an inferior shock . A better shock with rebound control settings would go along way to settling it down a good bit on the woops. Just my opinion 🤷🏻♂️😂
Yup. I have talked to ACCUAIR about this and they agree. And, not that they need to do anything to improve what they have or at least, not in my opinion but I did get the impression that they we've peeked their interest.
BEAST!!! Love both of those gladiators but you are right. Not planning on jumping my $40k+ rig haha! As always sweet vid! 🔥
LOL - glad you enjoyed our video 😎
did that once with the 2006 unlimited fully-loaded-opsonisation i don't recommend trying it, even by accidentally hitting a whoop ( passenger's got inpatient waiting to get back in to town/back to work ) to fast/hard and under 3ft-air and really 1-2ft still hurts so id pass on it thankfully i only had to clean up the picnic/soda mess ( as it slammed it against the roof/hardtop and carpet/floorboards ) and nothing else was damaged but i felt that for a weekend afterwards
It looks like you two were having way too much fun making this video. I am intrigued by this system although it’s way out of my budget. I do like how the Accuair Gladiator is set up.
LOL - well, we always try our hardest. Glad you like what you see :)
Perfect video to watch while working midnight😂 pretty cool suspension system. Handles better than I thought it would of
Glad you enjoyed the video and that it gave you something to do on your late shift. And yes, it did handle better than I would have thought too LOL
Good video. That's my stomping grounds and a great whoop section test vehicles out on. Was hoping to see the EVO rig working in that section. Good stuff!
LOL - sorry, we were trying to keep the focus on this ACCUAIR Jeep and... the whoops looked too easy, too small in our rig.
That ride looks as smooth as the music was
LOL - glad you enjoyed the edit 😎
I think its a great comparison to a Mojave not your Gladiator, I know for normal people too your up grades are a lot more than the air ride........ I mean if you could do a Mojave test vs the air suspension that would be awesome.
Like I say in the video, this suspension system couldn't hold a candle to my Gladiator and I do point out that it's a fraction of the cost. But, crazy as it may be, it is something people were asking to see. I don't own a Mojave so I can't do that test but I have driven a Mojave hard and fast across the desert and can tell you that it will hold up better in the whoops. Of course, it can't carry a heavy load and still maintain it's height nor can it go higher for more clearance, lower for better fuel economy or down to the bumps to make it easier to get in and out of. Again, I don't think this ACCUAIR suspension system was made to be or even compete with even something like a Mojave but I do think it still does pretty good in a lot of conditions and can do a lot more too.
I gotta say you're one of the more informative youtubers on here and that is very much appreciated no unnecessary babbling for 10 min just to get to the point.
I just purchased a gladiator rubicon and was thinking about this kit but, truth be told i am not impressed...airbags have been around a long time...and airbags with damping tech have been around a while as well..why does this kit that's 7k+ not have airbags with internal damping..i guess another kit will have to do..nonetheless thank you for showing it to us!
Appreciate you saying as much about our videos and clearly, this kit isn't for everyone.
I’d love to see you replace those shocks with some high quality performance elite 2.5 Fox with dSC adjusters 1:35 or high end King reservoir shocks and see if it improves the ride. I don’t think the included shocks can keep up. You should be able to fit Fox 3.0 race shocks in there too.
Since it seems to have been missed, the whole point of this video was to show how the ACCUAIR system is not nor was it ever intended to be something that was made to take on whoops. It's great for just about everything else but if bombing across whoops is your thing, forget the 2.5 shocks and go right to coilovers and bypass shocks. Trust me, what you're wanting to see can't hold a candle to them.
Sounds like you already figured it out, but yeah the front/rear damping is not balanced with the vehicle weight causing the rear to buck super bad. If you wanted to go faster, and didn't mind a slightly more rough ride, the front could get a lot more damping and you'd bottom out less while also balancing the damping with weight distribution. Otherwise, reducing damping in the rear without load would make it much more compliant and comfortable. For relatively cheap fix, maybe you could bolt on some adjustable Rancho 9000's on either the front or the back so you could adjust to additional payload. Not sure if those have quite enough damping for this application so putting them in the rear would probably be a safe bet.
Either way, cool system for both rigs. Thanks for sharing!
Haha nice hula dancer ! You should also get a Hawaiian warrior helmet to hang from your rear view mirror that would be dope
Enjoy the content. Please keep it coming. You and Cindy are alot of fun to watch.
Awesome and we're so happy to hear it. 😎
I totally feel like you made this video for me! 🤣😂🤣
Thanks! :)
Awesome! Happy to hear we were able to give you what you were looking for 😎
@@wayalife 🍺 I enjoyed your white gladiator getting it the best. I do think that your mini series did a really good job of reviewing and covering the functions of this setup. Couldn’t agree more that this is the perfect “overland” setup!
Great video! Looking forward to this years content! :)
@@Escape.Idiocracy Very cool and hope to bring you more videos soon :)
Awesome video as always!! Thank you guys for these videos. (I loved the "top speed: We don't have a cage .... 🤘YET 🤘". We are waiting for a cage installation video 😍😍😍)
Happy to hear you enjoy watching our videos 😎
I've gotta get me one of those woop devices, so I can say to wife, if she ain't shaking I'm not going hard enough.😆👌🇦🇺 PS next rodeo in town you should enter, it was like a bucking bull. Pps I would love to see if there is a shock company able to tune a set of shocks for the bag system
LOL - too funny
Stumbled across your channel just after SIMA. Keep up the awesome videos.
Awesome! Glad to hear you've been enjoying our videos 😎
Yes congrats on 200k!
You're hauling ass on that road! I definitely baby my Jeep when I'm driving around over there by 11 lol
LOL - thank you and yes, you know exactly where this was filmed 😁
The Accuair is really nice. Nice driving. 👍
Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video 😎
Btw, I love your set up on the Wayalife Gladiator!
Thank you 😎
Dude just joined the Jeep Life and I love your vids.. Waytogo.
So happy to hear you say as much and welcome to the Jeep life!
I’d be intrigued to see how a set of auto adjusting dampers would react with this system, such as the Falcon e-Adapt system.
LOL - you're kidding yourself if you really think that any bolt on shock absorber paired up with any standard coil would be able to handle whoops this big and at the speeds we were hitting them. NOTHING short of coilovers and triple bypass shocks is going to soak them up well.
That wasn't a suspension test... That was an AXLE test!!! For not even being a Rubicon I'm impressed. And much more confident with my Rubi on 37's and 3.5" coils.
Oh yeah, nothing breaks things faster than speed. And yes, you should feel confident in what you have.
Your videos are that of a 2mill channel, not 200k - amazing quality and content!
We're truly humbled and flattered that you would say as much. Thank you.
Impressive Eddie!
Love the drone shots too.
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it 😎
Superior Video& production as Always Eddie! 😀👍🙏
Thank you, we really do appreciate it 😎
Another great video! Informative and brilliantly shot and edited! 🙂
Thank you. We're so happy to hear you found our video to be informative and enjoyable to watch 😎
Love my accuair suspension system 👌🏼 2019 jeep wrangler unlimited sport…JL for short lol
Awesome! Glad to hear it.
Awesome video as always. Great system that is meant for exactly as you have described :), always informative, great videos and content (Newfoundland , Canada)
Thank you, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed our video and found it to be informative 😎
Best unboxing ever lol
LOL - glad you enjoyed it 😁
How's the highway ride? Is it as smooth as moderate speed on the fire roads? This seems so logical for someone not trying to knock his molars loose when driving over a bumpy road.
Like I always like to say, ride quality is 100% subjective but for me personally, yeah, I think it's nice and smooth on the highway.
Very cool. I have a 2003 Rubicon that has the Airock system install. A comparison would be sweet. Thanks for the content!
Dang you Eddie, now I'm wanting to trade in my JLU for a JT Rubicon with the AccuAir System 😀 Another great video and Thanks for all you do in showing us new products
LOL - Happy to hear you enjoyed the video and glad that we can share them with you. 😎
I now know what I must do. Goodbye credit limit.
LOL
Congrats on 200 K!
Thank you 😊
Great video as always, wish they made this for the diesel model
I think they're working on it.
Good video ! 🎉
Thank you my friend! We had a lot of fun making it 😎
I would be interested in hearing what your thoughts on what you would like to see changed or improvements that could be made.
So far, the only real thing I would like to see improved is the range of the bluetooth signal. I would like to be able to use the phone app at a greater distance. Other than that, I've been pretty happy with the system. Of course, I don't think we've had it long enough to really know what or if there are other things I'd want changed or improved.
Still very impressive! Would I want full air suspension on a personal vehicle, nope. Prefer the idea of keeping it simple, coils & shocks, not much to go wrong.
Clearly, this suspension system isn't for everyone but it really isn't as complicated as you are imagining. If so much could go wrong, I don't think that ACCUAIR would warranty their system for 100k miles.
Hey Eddie, will you be going into depth on the limitations for wheel backspacing? I am seeing a max of 4.75, with a rim width of 9 inches. What is the obstruction, bump stops? Also, I have a JL diesel, will they come up with a way to package the compressed air system in spite of all the emissions equipment on the underside?
Okay, I talked to ACCUAIR about this and as is the case with running bigger tires in general, you need less back spacing to clear the sway bar arms. More than 4.75 and your tires will rub them at a full turn.
@@wayalife very helpful thank you. Now I'm just waiting for a diesel version if it's even
possible!
@@george1gall It's totally possible. There just isn't a bolt on kit for a diesel. From what I understand, you just need to cut the front bump stop tubes and find a place to mount the compressor and tank somewhere else. Otherwise, everything is the same.
@@wayalife good news 👏 I was thinking hydraulic stops up front anyways. I'll get the dims for the tank etc. and start looking. Thanks again!
I like my diff oil shaken... not stirred.
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Glad you like what you see and what a shame you can't run it in Italy.
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Great video!!! It did answer a lot questions for me. I do have a couple that it didn’t. Did you test out rock crawling with the Accuair? If so, how did it perform? I like to drive fast through some flat washes or dry riverbeds and I also like to rock crawl in places like Big Bear’s John Bull.
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Good video. I always laugh when I see guys buying gladiators thinking that they can go full send with offroading/crawling, whoops, overlanding, and still pull a big ass trailer for their family. It is a swiss army knife of trucks, but with a swiss army knife, I wouldn't try to knife fight with one or build a house with one. The Gladiator can do a lot of things, but does not excel at any one thing without a lot of modification. This looks like great mod for what most of us do, most of the time. But some people won't see it that way... like the guys who buy the diesel version thinking they are gonna tow a big 5th wheel horse trailer on the weekends... Hahahaha
LOL - well said 👍
A Mars rover 😂❤
What about using the Accu Air with better adjustable shocks? Do you think that would be an option for improvement?
How about just running a suspension system purposefully made to hit whoops. The air pistons can do a lot but this is one area of offroading that even ACCUAIR would tell you it was never designed or intended to do.
Eddie great video. Would you suggest I upgrade to the JRI adjustable shocks when I order the ACCUAIR suspension for my diesel Jeep Gladiator? Thanks and be safe!
To be honest, I haven't tested them out so it'd be hard for me to say for sure one way or the other or at least, from personal experience. What I can tell you is that I felt the standard JRi shocks worked well and if you can afford it, adjustability is never a bad thing.
Damn....just found out not available for the ecodiesel's.
It should be clarified that it's not available as a direct bolt on kit. There are people out there who have made it work.
Eddie, love the Accuair series you’re doing now. It’s really got me considering purchasing one. What I would like to know is how does it do for towing? I have a 16’ enclosed aluminum trailer and loaded weighs around 4,500 lbs. Any chance you could test it out for towing? Thanks for all your great videos!
Actually, towing is maybe where it shines the most. In fact, ACCUAIR is coming out with a rear only kit just for this reason. Unfortunately, it is way too snowy for us to do any real towing tests but I do know that ACCUAIR air has tested this extensively and it performed amazingly.
Appreciate the feedback Eddie.
What are your backups when a system like this Fails? Can you do a trailside fix???
Actually, ACCUAIR offers an emergency repair kit and we'll try to highlight it in an upcoming video.
Awesome my pal, love the hula dancer. Need advice, value option of the experts. Want to level gladiator. Which better new springs on front or spacer leveling kit? By the way love all your videos. The pipi series I can relate. The accuair series I admire and amazed, but the Moby series I DREAM AND DROOL!!!
LOL - glad you enjoyed it. Regarding your question, do you know how much you need to add to level your lift? As in, are you just looking for about an inch? If so, I would use spacers as they are cheap, easy to install and they'll give you exactly what you need. The problem with new springs is that they tend to yield more lift than what is advertised and you could easily over do it.
Thanks for your advice. Already have spacer leveling kit in hand. Just second guessing myself. Waited till I turned 60 to buy my first jeep. NEVER SAID I WAS SMART ! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
You mentioned overlanding, watching this series I've seen what the suspension can do with the weight and I've seen you put it through the test with the cold, I live in Arkansas and there are some awesome trails up in the Ozark Mountains but with lots of water crossings that can get pretty deep. How do you think it would hold up with all those water crossings? Thank you for another great video.
I see no reason why this kit wouldn't do well fording water. There isn't too much water out in the desert and way too much snow up north to do any real testing of this right now but I'll see what I can do.
@@wayalife Thank you so much.
I like my Mo-chine,lifted, 37" tires and stock internal bypass shocks. Good for continuous whoops, washboard and California roads. When I do need shocks again, I might trade up to the Terraflex/Falcon 3.3 internal bypass. What can I say? Spoiled!
Umm, okay 👍
@@wayalife did I say something you disagreed with?? The Mojave is a great machine- especially if you're going to pre-run trails you've never been on. Dove Springs was a lot of fun. Can I say nobody was holding to the 15mph speed limit.
@@BillyBennecke LOL - calm down. I didn't know what a 'Mo-chine' was. Glad you're happy with your Jeep 👍
I wish f150’s had this
Question: did you change the deiveshaft (s) on the Accuair JT??
Great video and content. And congratulations on 200k!
Thank you and we're glad that you enjoyed this video. Yes, we installed new drive shafts front and rear with 1350s but really, only the front was necessary.
@@wayalife thanks for the reply and info. Patiently planning a build.
Excellent as usual!!! I am considering installing 74Weld portals which provides 3.88” lift, on 37” tires and as a result am wondering if the Accuair system can be set to a factory stock height up to +1” ride height for primary operation. It appears from your videos that the #2 setting (default) that provides +4.5” lift (which I think would be ridiculous) on top of the almost 4” from the portals… Can the #1 setting be programmed to lower than 2.5” you indicated in an earlier video? Thanks!
It is my understanding that you would not be able to set it the way you are wanting.
can I see this same scenario with Jett ? I just ordered my evo long arm kit with the coil overs and I'm curious how well it can handle the whoops too
Sorry, we no longer have JET but I can tell you that it would do better. Not quite as fast as our JT with trailing arms but better than what you see on a Jeep with traditional coils and shocks or even this air system.
@@wayalife oh dang we need an update on the jeeps you have 🤣 I thought forsure jet was still around 🥲
Sorry, we sold it and bought a 392 a couple years ago.
What if you paired Accuair airbags with more serious 2.5 or 3.0 shocks? Would the ride with airbags be better than with springs?
You cannot run other shocks with the ACCUAIR system. Doing so would void your warranty. Also, the point of this video is to show that the system is NOT intended for this kind of wheeling.
@@wayalife Leaving warranty aside, do you think airbags would work better or worse than springs with good shocks?
@ Going over whoops this big? They would work about the same as traditional springs and good shocks. Nothing short of coilovers and bypass shocks will allow you to go fast over big whoops well - period.
Do you think that the airbags were the problem? Or would it have been better with an adjustable reservoir shock upgrade.
LOL - I think the problem was we were hitting the whoops faster than we could in ANY standard coil and shock setup. I don't think anything short of coilovers and or bypass shocks would allow you to go faster.
That poor hula girl looked like she was having a seizure.🤭
LOL - I was thinking she was break dancing but seizure would work too 🤣
You get all of the Good Shit.
LOL - well, to be fair, this isn't our Jeep. We just get to test and have fun with it for a while.
Hey I’m new to your channel and just subscribed. Watched several build videos. Have a question. Have a 2014 JKU w/factory tow package. I can’t find an aftermarket powder coated one without a hitch. Any ideas?
Thanks for the sub! Regarding your question, aftermarket powder coated what? :)
@@wayalife yes powder coated rear bumper
Honestly, I would recommend getting a bumper in bare metal and then finding a local powder coater to finish it. From experience, I can tell you this is the better way to go especially being that a heavy bumper will get all beat up in shipping.
I wish they had this for JK’s.
They should have a kit for the JK by the end of the month.
Great video! Who makes the rear facing light bracket on the bed of the truck?
Glad you liked the video and the mount is made by me 😎
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Thanks I’ll check that out. Any chance you are going to make any more Gladiator shirts and sweatshirts?
Niceeeee!!! & What do you think of the elka suspension for jeep Gladiator?
Sorry, we haven't tested it so it'd be hard for us to say.
I would love to see you compare the AEV DualSport suspension to the air suspension
There's no comparison. The AEV DualSport is a nice coil and shock lift and while it can hold a load well, the ride it offers is way too firm/harsh for my taste or at least, when unloaded. What it has going for it is that it's a lot cheaper than the ACCUAIR system but, the ACCUAIR system can do so much more and the ride is far nicer. Or at least, in my opinion.
@@wayalife might you recall which springs the AEV DualSport that you drive? I ask because they have both a ‘standard’ (increase payload of 400lb) and high capacity (600-700lb). AVE told me their high capacity springs are too firm unless it is a loaded Overland vehicle. I’m curious which you drive, or did you drive both?
@@SamCarleton What I tested was the standard coils they offer. And, it's not just me who thinks their coils are too firm, here's a member of the forum who just replaced his AEV coils because of how they rode www.wayalife.com/threads/the-un-named.63038/page-2#post-1343677
This ACCUAIR system costs a LOT more but it definitely offers a better ride.
@@wayalife Thank you for the link, that is interesting. I have the standard springs and am very happy with it, but... 1) I have not tried other springs to compare 2) the highest priority for me is load, I pull a TT and don't want the squat. Thanks to this discussion I will be sure to be cautious of who's rigs in... ignorance (mine) is bliss!
@@wayalife ignorance is bliss... I have the AEV lift with standard springs and love them, but... my #1 priority is towing our 2000lb teardrop and I have not had the opportunity to ride in better-equipped rigs. Thus I will be careful of what rigs I ride in as to maintain my bliss :) Thank you for all the feedback, it is much appreciated!
I need help I have a jeep wrangler JL manual transmisión and I need to run cables inside the cabin on my firewall I have a clutch pup, can you help me to find another way thanks John
This might help ruclips.net/video/Qi79fJoUqSw/видео.html
@@wayalifeThank You for your help and Videos
AWWWW YEA early gang again
LOL - hope you enjoyed the video :)
Does the handle angle change with each height adjustment?
I'm sorry, are you referring to the steering wheel? If so, there isn't enough of a change between the default setting #2 and the slightly lower setting #1 to affect it. When on the bump stops or at the highest setting, you can only drive 25 mph or slower or else, the system will automatically go back to the default setting #2.
I never did like air rides not that comfortable and you can have leaks and all kinds of stuff
LOL - guess this kit isn't for you then :)
Does it ride more soft and smooth than standart suspension?
To be fair, ride quality is 100% subjective. That said, I feel it rides nicer than stock and even better than some high end suspension systems that I've tested in the past, especially when carrying a heavy load. It really shines not having to run HD dual or even triple rate coils that absolutely suck when unloaded.
First time asking a question and not about Accuair but I like what I'm seeing. Question is, AEV JL rear bumper has a bar that goes under the rear Qtr panel and protects it. I don't like the cost of the AEV or the need to relocate the spare tire. I can't seem to find another rear bumper that protects that rear Qtr panel. Are there others out there? Thanks
Maybe I'm not understanding what you're seeing but to the best of my knowledge, what you're seeing on the AEV bumper is just a part of it's design, it's "look". There are tons of bumpers out there that will protect your quarter panels.
@@wayalife Second attempt, sorry if this duped. Wish I could upload a pic. Bear with me, AEV has a Bar/tube running directly under the rear Qtr panel. see AEV12302010AA. One end mounts at the standard rear bumper mount location as all bumpers. The other end mounts a little forward to the frame via a U bolt. Most bumpers provided protection by running their bumper parallel the outer rear Qtr panel but nothing I've seen directly underneath the Qtr. Rusty's has their Rear Fascia Cover Kit Part Number: RA-7788-JL that is their solution of protection. I'm hoping to find a single bumper solution other than AEV. Maybe it's best I ask, what bumper you feel provides excellent protect to that area I'm concerned about. Maybe it's the one on your JL? Hopefully that clarified better. thanks
The bar you are referring to is meant for support, not protection of the quarter panel. It's there to help carry the weight of the tire carrier. What Rusty offers is pinch seam protection for people who want to run bumperless but even that isn't really quarter panel protection. Trust me, ANY good bumper that wraps around the corners will protect your quarter panels. I don't run a rear bumper on my JL.
@@wayalife Thanks Eddie, I appreciate you taking the time to chat. I've been following you since 2021 and was aware you deleted your rear bumper :-) I'll pick a bumper with confidence and value your opinion. Keep up the good work. I will add, after the EVO mods to your new Gladiator and then watching the abuse she went through back east was hard to watch. lol Thanks again
@@wayalife Hi Eddie, I just wanted to pass along this info on the AEV JL rear bumper. I was at EJS and talked with AEV. They did inform me that the sole purpose of the tube we've been talking about is to protect the lower QTR pinch seem and panel. It's not there to support the tire carrier. Just wanted to provide clarity in case someone reads this. Thanks, again
What is the front bumper on the test Gladiator?
This is the bumper amzn.to/3ERFZWb
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What if you have resi shocks, tuned 4 link, coupled with air ride rear? 🤔 that's the real question
I think you have an overinflated opinion as to how much of a difference resi shocks and a tuned 4 link can provide. Sure, they'll help a bit but there's no way it could ever hold a candle to coilovers, bypass shocks and trailing arms or at least, on stuff like this. The ACCUAIR system is awesome but like I say in the video, if bombing across the desert is your thing, it's the wrong suspension system for you.
@wayalife I only ask because my Ram 3500 does alot of towing, but offroading is something I still enjoy doing with the same rig and the front tuned coils and 2.5 kings handle it like a champ, but I don't wanna lose the 20k towing capacity by going full replacement leafs. I only wish this brand made something similar for heavy duty trucks like mine
@wayalife but also my setup rides better because the truck was designed around the factory 4 link, and it's much better at handling and comfort than what you are talking about. But this platform and the jeep platform are very different.
Coil Overs ride like shit 99 percent of the time for heavy duty trucks like mine
@wayalife but I think CJC offroad can do the rest of the talking, they do much harsher things than your jeep did with my suspension set up
@unknown_truckers LOL sorry, didn't know we were talking about the ACCUAIR kit on a RAM 3500. Either way, glad to hear you're happy with your ride. Nothing would suck more than to spend a ton of money on something that sucked. Anyway, sounds like you have all the answers here so best of luck to you 👍
I love the trailing arms on the Gladiator. When is the Motech upgrade?
Hoping sooner than later 😎
How many inches is the tires 🛞? And what’s the standard lift high ?
The tires on this Gladiator are 37" and I am told that the default ride height is 4.5" of lift.
@@wayalife nice 👍
You not in Florida ( just needs Florida off-road roads for a a vehicle from Florida)
LOL - ACCUAIR is located in Florida and this is their Gladiator. They're just letting us use it for testing :)
Is it better than the Mojave jeep stock suspension?
For hitting the whoops, no. The Mojave can hit them faster and do a better job of keeping things under control but I don't think this was too far off. But really, I think it's all the other stuff this kit does and can do that make it something worth considering.
I have my fathers plastic Jesus off the dash of his 1951 Mack truck. As a child I was not allowed to touch it.
so which suspension is the best in between
LOL - One is pretty expensive and does a lot with air and the other is crazy expensive and does completely different things with coilovers and bypass shocks and trailing arms. I don't think there is an in between. Just less than.
@@wayalife I don't care if it's expensive I have money to pay for it.i wanted to know which one are the best of it in these two suspension!?
@MrCheerbo Sorry, I was under the impression that you wanted something "in between" the two. That said, it all depends on what you want or need your Jeep to do for you. If driving hard and fast across the desert is your thing, coilovers, bypass shocks and trailing arms is what you'll want. If you want to use your Jeep for overlanding but also tow or haul heavy loads, air pistons is what you might want.
Needs way more shock.
LOL - yes, it really does IF whoops is the kind of terrain you need their kit to be running on a regular basis. I should note that I told them that we would be doing this test and they were the first to let me know that it probably wouldn't do too well. But, they were eager for us to do it anyway, if only for R&D purposes. In fact, I have since removed and shipped the shocks back to them just so they can take them apart and see how they held up AND... maybe come up with something better to offer, as an option in the future.
BTW, I just wanted to say that you guys do great work and I try to recommend your shop whenever I can. 👍
what are tyre size?
37's
Does it seem like it had a lot of trouble keeping the rear wheels planted to the ground?
Yup, I say as much in the video. At higher speeds, the rear end was all over the place. Some weight in the bed might help that though.
A rear shock with more rebound would really help here. There is definitely a solution....it will just take testing and cost $$$.
@@georgecarousos6735 Or, you can just slow down a bit and enjoy the scenery. 👍
@@wayalife sometime you just want to bomb through.🤘😆🤘
@Martin Klaus LOL - more than sometimes for me. And, that's why I have the Gladiator that I do. That said, it's not like this ACCUAIR Gladiator did terrible or at least, I don't think so anyway. It just couldn't keep up with my Gladiator and I would argue that any standard coil and shock setup couldn't either.
Think Rubicon..
Bro your compaing a 8k air bag suspension to a 20k+ suspension 😂😂
LOL - Bro, if you watch the video, I'm not the one doing the comparing. If anything, I'm the one showing why it would be stupid to compare the two.
@wayalife got it. I just seen a brief part
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You blow out the shock on the whoops?
Nope. They held up surprisingly well. Weren't even too hot.
@@wayalife 3:14 bottom of cap looks oily, rod end discolored.
@@Ryan-hi7fr Good eye! Ride still seems good so I don't think it's blown but the seal may be compromised. I'll have to give it a closer look.
Your truck is not set up for that like the Mojave
LOL - well DUH! Maybe try paying attention to what is said in the video before commenting next time 👍