Jeep Gladiator

**cheesy** · Today, 10:56 AM

Grouchy old fart rant starting.

Our SIL borrowed our F-150 and trailer for the week and left us his Gladiator Mojave to use. Not too sure about it.

The black marks against it are 4 doors, power windows, AT, v6, no running boards, and 8, count 'em, 8 shock absorbers. And I thought my LJ rode rough.

Pluses are, and I hate to admit it because of the v6, acceleration and gas mileage. Also, it is quieter on the road than Mrs. C's Renegade.

If the Gladiator was available as a 2 door with at least a 6.5 ft bed, I'd be all over it but not this.

Grouchy old fart rant over.

Thumper · Today, 12:59 PM

My brother in law had a J10 4WD pickup. It had a slant 6 and solid axels, manual transmission 4-speed with granny. We hauled lots of wood with that beast. I didn't mind the more primitive cabin because that was normal back then. It was original dark brown. Nice truck.

Trucks these days are posh limosines used as commuting vehicles. I do have a '21 Taco access cab that I use for hauling and pulling a utility trailer. Otherwise, it remains parked. I must admit I like the amenities.

zero_dgz · Today, 05:54 PM

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If the Gladiator was available as a 2 door with at least a 6.5 ft bed, I'd be all over it but not this.

We have a word for this. It's right on the tip of my tongue.

Oh yeah, a pickup truck.

I cannot fathom the purpose of the Gladiator nor the mindset of the people who buy them. To each their own, but if you want a truck -- buy a truck. If you don't need a truck, which is true for most people, I think most of the Gladiator owners would in reality be perfectly happy with a large hatchback or mid sized crossover.

Today, 10:56 AM	#1
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,884	Jeep Gladiator Grouchy old fart rant starting. Our SIL borrowed our F-150 and trailer for the week and left us his Gladiator Mojave to use. Not too sure about it. The black marks against it are 4 doors, power windows, AT, v6, no running boards, and 8, count 'em, 8 shock absorbers. And I thought my LJ rode rough. Pluses are, and I hate to admit it because of the v6, acceleration and gas mileage. Also, it is quieter on the road than Mrs. C's Renegade. If the Gladiator was available as a 2 door with at least a 6.5 ft bed, I'd be all over it but not this. Grouchy old fart rant over. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,486	My brother in law had a J10 4WD pickup. It had a slant 6 and solid axels, manual transmission 4-speed with granny. We hauled lots of wood with that beast. I didn't mind the more primitive cabin because that was normal back then. It was original dark brown. Nice truck. Trucks these days are posh limosines used as commuting vehicles. I do have a '21 Taco access cab that I use for hauling and pulling a utility trailer. Otherwise, it remains parked. I must admit I like the amenities. __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it
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