Fantastic! Thank you for putting this together. I’m a big fan of keeping it as low as possible, while still getting some bigger tires on for the trails. Your final setup looks like perfection. 👍✌️
First, I love your content. You do an awesome job describing pros & cons as well as how to videos. I agree with you on most things, but I'm going to have to disagree with the flares. True the off-roading will cause paint chips, IF one doesn't either DIY place clear paint protection on the painted flares or have it done professionally. I know this cost, but I think at least placing this on the flares & I also put it on the hood as well. The problem I have with the black plastic flares is the chips still show & there is no protection you can do for those, PLUS my biggest issue is the fading of the plastic over time. Anyway, that is my two cents. I think placing clear PPF is the way to go
This Wrangler had the paint protection on the flares. After a year of wheeling , it was full of holes and dirt was getting underneath it. The same thing is happening on my 392 Wrangler. The flares on my Gator Gladiator are the black plastic ones and have small chunks missing from them from years of driving on gravel. That doesn't look great, but it's not as noticeable as it would be on a painted flare. I agree with you completely that the plastic fades (and too rapidly at that). I just haven't had good enough luck with the PPF to put any faith in it.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor I did my friend who owns a shop apply more or extra PPF on my fenders & hood. I will say my 2020 Gladiator is not my primary crawler. I overland with it but it still sees a fair amount of off-road. I also replaced the PPF twice since owning it. My 99 TJ that I built from the ground up for rock crawling, I Raptor-lined it. AB’s it has done great. I’m hoping to add a 392 to my lineup of I can find the right deal with the car market going down. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
Really enjoy your videos. I’ve got the 2” dynatrac lift and currently on 35s. It is a nice set up. Want to make the step up to 37s and know there will be some rubbing unless I tweak a few things. I’ve already got the 2” rear bump stop. Could add an additional 1/2” there. Also Do you feel that chopping your fenders would completely eliminate the chance for rubbing ? Or will some body cutting be necessary? TIA
Hello Ali. Really enjoy your videos and recommendations. Feel like my taste in Jeep stance and off-roading is similar to yours. I have a 23 Rubi (manual) and want to run 37’ with the Method Bead grip 703. and I’m in between lifts. Which would you recommend? Dynatrac 2.5”-3” or JKS 2.5” or 3.5”? And what offset for the Method Bead Grip 17-8.5? Thanking you in advance!
I loved the soft spring rate of the Dynatrac kit. It rode fantastic. However, if you are going to be doing more frequent off-roading, you'd be better off investing in the JKS 3.5. The 2.5 is better to step in and out of daily, but that extra inch of lift actually helps more than you would think on the trail. I would get the Methods with 4.75 inches of backspacing. I believe that's a zero offset. This way if you end up going with a coilover or a shock with a remote reservoir mount, you'll be in the clear with 37's.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor Hi Ali - Thank you for taking time to respond, much appreciated. I will definitely go with your recommendation on the JKS 3.5 and wheel back spacing as that is the kit I was leaning more towards with the reservoir shocks. We normally offload in BigBear therefore that extra inch will come in play. Thanks again and keep putting up content, it really makes a difference. Take Care.
i see the NC plate! do you have a list of recommended trails in the state? i live in the charlotte burbs about an hour from uwharrie but haven't checked it out yet. also would love to find some trails in pisgah - sometimes the forest roads there are open but they're usually hit or miss
Uwharrie is your best best for good trails close to you. Start off on the Lake View Trail, then hit wolf den followed by falls damn. If want something more challenging, Dickey Bell and Dutch John are great. The hardest trail in Uwharrie is Daniel. Easy trails however can be difficult if it’s wet. The next closest wheeling venue for you is Gulches OHV. Hurricane Creek is fun, but that’s a long drive from Charlotte.
Hey Ali, I got o question about your rims, do you know the offset, because I’m gonna buy ones but it’s kind of confusing about the offset, what I chose are 17x9 -12mm offset 4.528 in, 115mm ( I don’t want them very off, maybe little off) the stance of your jeep I liked it
The wheels you see in the video are a zero offset with 4.75 inches of backspacing. I don’t believe they make this exact wheel anymore, but you can still get a very similar KMC bead lock with the same figures. Going with a wheel with 4.53 will stick it out a little bit further from the Jeep.
Hello, my name is Jessica from south Florida, I was wondering if you could help I have a Rubicon 2024 all stock I was wondering about purchasing wheel and tire package Can I go with 37”s a 3.5 lift with out having to regear? Also I hear people taking about 4.10s. What is that. In advance Thank you for any advice ! 🙏
@@hotjesssica954 you can make that setup work lift and tire wise. If you don’t change the differential gears, your transmission won’t use 7th and 8th gears frequently on the interstate. You are better off planning to have the vehicle gears changed when you do the lift. A 4.88 gear set will make it close to stock in terms of power and fuel economy. A 5.13 gear will give it more power. I’m not sure how far south you are, by Roco 4x4 in Miami is a great shop that could help you with your build.
Thank you for being a flag bearer for the low-CG minimal lift maximum articulation setups on JL platform. I am a huge fan of that philosophy and took a lot of inputs from your JL, 392 and wheel offset videos in setting up my custom lift on 4xe Rubicon. ruclips.net/user/shortsQeBK0cPgtMM?feature=share
I would look at a 5.13 over the 4.88 with the manual. Beyond that, I wouldn’t worry too much about axle upgrades unless you are really going to push it in the rocks. Even then, RCV axleshafts would be all I would do until the ball joints gave out. After that, a set of Dynatrac ball joints would be next on my list.
I installed the Tazer mini in my JL392 last week and have being driving it around in 2WD. If I drive across state about 450 miles only briefly stopping for fuel in 2WD will my rear diff explode ? lol is that to much load for to long for the diff in 2WD? I’ll be climbing in elevation a lot but i like the way it drives in 2wd
I don’t think it really makes it significant impact for the highway. If you’re slamming on the gas right off the line, that’s really where you’re putting the most load. I’ve got thousands of miles on the 392 in 2WD, knock on wood, I’ve never had an issue and the transfer case fluid still looks great.
Ali quick question, when you put your jl 392 in 2wd with the tazer does your 4auto light on the dash flicker on and off really fast at random times ? Mine does and has since install. The 4auto like will light up and turn off about 4 times and then turns off completely it’ll happen every 10 minutes or so
That’s a great long arm system. I think it has the highest ground clearance and it comes with Johnny Joints. I’ve seen that kit with the EVO coilovers on the trail. It works awesome. EVO makes great stuff.
Great video! I also always go with a 3.6L and 8-speed. Great combo and very reliable!
Fantastic! Thank you for putting this together. I’m a big fan of keeping it as low as possible, while still getting some bigger tires on for the trails. Your final setup looks like perfection. 👍✌️
I appreciate you documenting your builds Ali. I have used some of mod ideas on my own.
Now, if only I could trade mine for a 392. 😬
Similar set up with the 3.0 liter eco diesel. Torque all day long. Awesome set up.
I was waiting for this video! 🎉
First, I love your content. You do an awesome job describing pros & cons as well as how to videos. I agree with you on most things, but I'm going to have to disagree with the flares. True the off-roading will cause paint chips, IF one doesn't either DIY place clear paint protection on the painted flares or have it done professionally. I know this cost, but I think at least placing this on the flares & I also put it on the hood as well. The problem I have with the black plastic flares is the chips still show & there is no protection you can do for those, PLUS my biggest issue is the fading of the plastic over time. Anyway, that is my two cents. I think placing clear PPF is the way to go
This Wrangler had the paint protection on the flares. After a year of wheeling , it was full of holes and dirt was getting underneath it. The same thing is happening on my 392 Wrangler. The flares on my Gator Gladiator are the black plastic ones and have small chunks missing from them from years of driving on gravel. That doesn't look great, but it's not as noticeable as it would be on a painted flare. I agree with you completely that the plastic fades (and too rapidly at that). I just haven't had good enough luck with the PPF to put any faith in it.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor I did my friend who owns a shop apply more or extra PPF on my fenders & hood. I will say my 2020 Gladiator is not my primary crawler. I overland with it but it still sees a fair amount of off-road. I also replaced the PPF twice since owning it. My 99 TJ that I built from the ground up for rock crawling, I Raptor-lined it. AB’s it has done great. I’m hoping to add a 392 to my lineup of I can find the right deal with the car market going down. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
Nice video thanks for sharing 🌲, that gladiator is AWESOME! subscribed ✅
We prefer cloth seats in Arizona, too. It gets hot AF here in the summer.
Really enjoy your videos.
I’ve got the 2” dynatrac lift and currently on 35s. It is a nice set up.
Want to make the step up to 37s and know there will be some rubbing unless I tweak a few things.
I’ve already got the 2” rear bump stop. Could add an additional 1/2” there.
Also Do you feel that chopping your fenders would completely eliminate the chance for rubbing ? Or will some body cutting be necessary?
TIA
I’m primarily talking about just the rear - I think the front will be fine and chop would be optional.
If you chop the fenders, you’ll have plenty of room and no issues with rubbing.
Hello Ali. Really enjoy your videos and recommendations. Feel like my taste in Jeep stance and off-roading is similar to yours.
I have a 23 Rubi (manual) and want to run 37’ with the Method Bead grip 703. and I’m in between lifts. Which would you recommend?
Dynatrac 2.5”-3” or JKS 2.5” or 3.5”? And what offset for the Method Bead Grip 17-8.5?
Thanking you in advance!
I loved the soft spring rate of the Dynatrac kit. It rode fantastic. However, if you are going to be doing more frequent off-roading, you'd be better off investing in the JKS 3.5. The 2.5 is better to step in and out of daily, but that extra inch of lift actually helps more than you would think on the trail. I would get the Methods with 4.75 inches of backspacing. I believe that's a zero offset. This way if you end up going with a coilover or a shock with a remote reservoir mount, you'll be in the clear with 37's.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor Hi Ali - Thank you for taking time to respond, much appreciated. I will definitely go with your recommendation on the JKS 3.5 and wheel back spacing as that is the kit I was leaning more towards with the reservoir shocks. We normally offload in BigBear therefore that extra inch will come in play. Thanks again and keep putting up content, it really makes a difference. Take Care.
i see the NC plate! do you have a list of recommended trails in the state? i live in the charlotte burbs about an hour from uwharrie but haven't checked it out yet. also would love to find some trails in pisgah - sometimes the forest roads there are open but they're usually hit or miss
Uwharrie is your best best for good trails close to you. Start off on the Lake View Trail, then hit wolf den followed by falls damn. If want something more challenging, Dickey Bell and Dutch John are great. The hardest trail in Uwharrie is Daniel. Easy trails however can be difficult if it’s wet. The next closest wheeling venue for you is Gulches OHV. Hurricane Creek is fun, but that’s a long drive from Charlotte.
Hey Ali, I got o question about your rims, do you know the offset, because I’m gonna buy ones but it’s kind of confusing about the offset, what I chose are 17x9 -12mm offset 4.528 in, 115mm ( I don’t want them very off, maybe little off) the stance of your jeep I liked it
The wheels you see in the video are a zero offset with 4.75 inches of backspacing. I don’t believe they make this exact wheel anymore, but you can still get a very similar KMC bead lock with the same figures. Going with a wheel with 4.53 will stick it out a little bit further from the Jeep.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editorthank you !!! 🤙🏻
Hello, my name is Jessica from south Florida, I was wondering if you could help I have a Rubicon 2024 all stock I was wondering about purchasing wheel and tire package
Can I go with 37”s a 3.5 lift with out having to regear? Also I hear people taking about 4.10s. What is that. In advance Thank you for any advice ! 🙏
@@hotjesssica954 you can make that setup work lift and tire wise. If you don’t change the differential gears, your transmission won’t use 7th and 8th gears frequently on the interstate. You are better off planning to have the vehicle gears changed when you do the lift. A 4.88 gear set will make it close to stock in terms of power and fuel economy. A 5.13 gear will give it more power. I’m not sure how far south you are, by Roco 4x4 in Miami is a great shop that could help you with your build.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor thanks
Thank you for being a flag bearer for the low-CG minimal lift maximum articulation setups on JL platform. I am a huge fan of that philosophy and took a lot of inputs from your JL, 392 and wheel offset videos in setting up my custom lift on 4xe Rubicon. ruclips.net/user/shortsQeBK0cPgtMM?feature=share
Thanks for the information Ali.
Whats everything that one would need to change to run 37s on a Rubicon (3.6L - Manual transmission - 4.88 gear ratio)?
I would look at a 5.13 over the 4.88 with the manual. Beyond that, I wouldn’t worry too much about axle upgrades unless you are really going to push it in the rocks. Even then, RCV axleshafts would be all I would do until the ball joints gave out. After that, a set of Dynatrac ball joints would be next on my list.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor ok! Thanks for a prompt reply.
And what about the lift kit?
I was happy with the Dynatrac kit. If you wanted something a little taller with more options, I like the JKS 2.5 kit.
I installed the Tazer mini in my JL392 last week and have being driving it around in 2WD. If I drive across state about 450 miles only briefly stopping for fuel in 2WD will my rear diff explode ? lol is that to much load for to long for the diff in 2WD? I’ll be climbing in elevation a lot but i like the way it drives in 2wd
I don’t think it really makes it significant impact for the highway. If you’re slamming on the gas right off the line, that’s really where you’re putting the most load. I’ve got thousands of miles on the 392 in 2WD, knock on wood, I’ve never had an issue and the transfer case fluid still looks great.
The video you did on the AUX battery delete was very helpful as well.. Thanks.
Any issues with your wrangler before you sold it? Mainly the transmission
Nope. I never had a single issue with the transmission.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor Thank you
Ali quick question, when you put your jl 392 in 2wd with the tazer does your 4auto light on the dash flicker on and off really fast at random times ? Mine does and has since install. The 4auto like will light up and turn off about 4 times and then turns off completely it’ll happen every 10 minutes or so
Yes. Mine flashes as well. ZAutomotive says it’s normal.
@@Ali_Mansour_Editor thanks and Happy Easter!
Ali what’s your opinion about long arms, I’m planning to install EVO long arms on my JLUR
That’s a great long arm system. I think it has the highest ground clearance and it comes with Johnny Joints. I’ve seen that kit with the EVO coilovers on the trail. It works awesome. EVO makes great stuff.
Ridge Grapplers are definitely not a offroad tire
I found they worked OK in general. They worked great in Moab, but the Trail Grappler is a much better off-road tire for sure.
Agreed, they chunk very bad in the rocks.