Preparing Jeep Gladiator suspension for 1013 lb popup??

[Jared McDaniel]

Hey all, I'm Jared and I've just signed up here with a couple questions. My other one is that I'm thinking about installing a Overland Expedition popup: https://overlandex.com/camp-m/ on my '21 Gladiator. This thing weighs in at 1013lbs dry. I would like to plan for another 500lbs or so. What is the best course of action for beefing up my suspension for this weight?

 

[Frank Sullivan]

Get higher rated shocks, springs and put some bump stops in the back to start

 

[Scott Macon]

OK, that set up is cool, but that is HEAVY. Why not just go with a trailer or roof top tent?

 

[WranglerGuy]

I like the look of that camper, but my only concern, being a Jeep guy is that this mounted on your Jeep will cause it to be very top heavy. These things don't exactly handle great to start, this will only compound that in the wrong directly.

That said, if you are driven to add this, yes I would tighten up all your suspension - shocks, and springs

 

[DRAX]

That Jeep is going to handle like ass with that much weight on it.

 

[Jared McDaniel]

Thanks everyone. I'm currently looking to see what other options are on the market. I've spoken to some mechanics and it's split down the center here. Some are saying just beef up the suspension and I'll be good. Others are like, the truck will be so unstable on the road even with the suspension upgrades.