I owned my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon for 4 years — built it, drove it, camped in it, and finally sold it. In this video, I’m breaking down the REAL story: the good, the bad, and whether I’d recommend buying one.
I cover:
✅ My favorite mods (35s, lift, bumpers, lights, gears)
✅ What made the Gladiator awesome off-road
✅ The problems and things I didn’t like (yes, it’s underpowered!)
✅ How it stacks up vs. the Chevy Colorado ZR2 and the new Toyota Tacoma
✅ The truth about MPG, towing, and daily driving
Timestamps:
0:00 – Owning a 2020 Jeep Gladiator
0:55 – What Makes the Gladiator Special (and Who It’s For)
1:33 – First Mods I Did: Tires & Wheels
2:03 – Factory Ride Problems & Suspension Fix
2:44 – Full Suspension Overhaul: Icon Stage 7 Upgrade
3:31 – Going Full Trail-Ready: Bumper, Winch, Roof Rack
4:08 – Rear Setup & Step Sliders for Family Access
4:47 – Performance Upgrades: Regearing & Throttle Response
5:14 – Real-World MPG (The Harsh Truth)
5:52 – Interior Comfort Mods: Seat Jackers & Audio
6:52 – Problems I Faced: Limp Mode, Sway Bar Error
7:49 – Honest Reliability Recap After 38,000 Miles
8:08 – The Downsides: Wind Noise, Ride Quality, Looks
9:43 – Is the Gladiator Underpowered? V6 vs Competitors
10:53 – Supercharger Thoughts & Power Fix Options
11:34 – Would I Buy the Gladiator Again?
Cool stuff:
Favorite budget friendly overlanding trailer: https://spacetrailers.com/
Best Expedition Trailers: https://www.snotrailers.com/
BEST Ranked Camping Table: https://amzn.to/3gUdAGn
Favorite Portable Power: https://inergytek.com/
Get Overlanding Gear: https://btroutfitters.com/
MAX AXE: https://amzn.to/3nwSa23
Hi-Lift HL485 48-Inch Jack: https://amzn.to/3f8urQD
Favorite Diesel heater: https://www.planarheaters.com
Awesome Compressor: https://morrflate.com/
Tire Deflators: https://amzn.to/3z26F2g
Best Winch on this planet: https://amzn.to/3eCw6Pz
These lights ROCK: https://amzn.to/3zia38O
Must have Grill: https://tembotusk.com/
Where I get all my sound clips from https://www.epidemicsound.com
Original Bereg All-Season Tents – https://bereg-canada.com
-Drop your questions in the comments — I read every one!
#jeepgladiator #suspensionupgrade #overlanding #offroadtruck
🔥 More Adventures Await:
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https://youtu.be/GNVcURSQ83U
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