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120 lbs for aluminum ramps? I’ve got 2 x 10’ aluminum ramps and they might weigh 25 lbs a piece…….

Could you sleep in the back seat?

So question. I doubt anybody will answer this. But if I took a willies put a small lift, 33 inch tires on it and Fox shocks, do I have a Mojave now?

I made it home with that plug in. Thanks again.

Perfect instructions, thanks.

Pretty cool! Nice to know the Mojave can still crawl a bit.

Towing capacity is 4500 pounds.

23 Mojave owner here - love it. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for the info I just recently bought gladiator and plan on doing a little bit of towing and was concerned coming from the F150 about the compatibility of heavier loads

Coming from a Ram 5.7l 8-speed, I'm pretty happy with how my new JTM tows. I have a 20ft dovetail lowboy tandem axle. It weighs about 2100 lbs empty. Haul my small front-end loader tractor with brush hog once a month. That's about 6200lbs. Otherwise, it's lighter loads like mowers, shredder, smaller equipment. I assume it's comprable to a Ram 1500 3.6l. Which I was on the fence about getting. But the family LOVES the Jeep.

A lot better then my tacoma , how tall are you?

OK but what about MANUAL???...

What is the most basic diesel model? I want to build it from basic.

Great video, very informative!

Just picked up a new 23 Mojave with freedom hardtop and cold weather for $43.5K. I'm happy. Handed down my '15 Ram 1500 to my father. Wife and kids love the Jeep. I've had J10s, XJs, and a ZJ, years ago. I'm planning to keep it bone stock until the warranty is out. Then 35s and a few goodies.

Best video about this. So, you can go back and forth between 2 high and 4 high while in drive or park. But, going to and from 4 low, it has to be in neutral and then place it back into drive at a crawling pace.

You are the ONLY person I've seen discuss Selec Trac full time 4WD (19/20 minutes into vid). Even the limited slip are overlooked by dealers as far as ordering. You go out there and MOST (the large majority) of them on the lots do NOT. And No, the full time 4WD auto is what's on Ram 1500's. I do see how its referenced on the shifter. I've had all the 4WD systems on my trucks including your basic 4WD like most Gladiators, limited slip added and finally the "full time 4WD." I first figured this out with a 2007 Subaru that has full time 4WD built into the design AND limited slip as an option. It was awesome. For Montana where you are definitely going to get six weeks or more of partially snowed over, slushy roads, full time 4WD (selec trac) makes life substantially easier while not detracting much at all from your core 4WD capabilities. Dealers don't order it, or even limited slip surprisingly and most consumers don't have a clue honestly. As you alluded to, consumers buy a 4WD and think hey! I got it all and if you mention binding, they are like what are you talking about? In fact, IF you order, you have to pay attention to make sure you do order it. Go try to find it on the Jeep Build webpages... Not there... You gotta be sitting there with a knowledgeable sales rep while you are ordering it to make sure you get both the limited slip and the Selec Trac. I found a dealer out west who had limited slip on ALL of his Gladiators and Selec Trac on most of them (Rubicons have different name for it). But for my dealer, I asked him (sales manager who ordered them) and he made it clear to me that HE got it. He understood and he also knew his customers and that they didn't understand the distinctions when in fact they NEEDED to and limited slip at least was warranted always and selec trac if you can get it. I'd much rather have limited slip for 795 than that stupid speaker thing behind the seats for 595. First snowfall, like you described will learn you that lesson. Of course while you are stuck in the ditch, I guess you could get the speaker thing out and play with it.

One thing about the sport s max tow though is the payload. Hundreds of pounds more than the rubi/Mojave. Makes a big difference in terms of legal towing. I think the springs must also be stiffer than the other models. Cool vid tho and nice jeep!

I think I am going back to basic bare bone sport with max tow.We can build it up the way I want it.

I got the Sport because I was saving Mega$$$ dollars over a Rubican and Mohave . Another factor is that I am not a Hard Core off Roader, mostly Forestry Roads and Snow in the Winter, another Factor was , with all the aftermarket stuff you can get , felt by getting Sport I can build it more they way I want it and get what is important to me without spending on stuff I did not want or need.... Lovin the Gladiator ! Thanks for the Video

Bro you good? I’m fat af and wouldn’t be this out of breath after a run.

I don’t really trust those numbers for towing but then again you are well within the vehicle capabilities, I tow a 40 ft camper of about 6500 pounds with my F150 , just bought it and unplanned but needed I bought the same trim and same color as yours Gladiator, will not be using that to pull my trailer as it will definitely max it out. You are pulling less weight than what the trailer weighs sitting still on a scale or else ho do you explain a single person being able to push a train car? Clearly much heavier than a small trailer….

Perfectly made video, straight to the point. 👍 Great sound. How are those Wildpeak tires in the snow? Im here in NJ.

You are correct about not using 4-high/4-low on pavement. You are incorrect about not using 4-high on hard packed gravel. It is common practice on the west coast, where there are a lot of hard-packed gravel fire service roads, to travel them in 4-high (having the front wheels powered even saved me from going into a deep ditch once). There is not enough traction on these surfaces to prevent the slippage needed to not bind the transfer case. 4-high on these roads benefits the driver by providing all around better traction, and better overall control of the vehicle. 4-high also benefits the road by reducing wear and tear of the road surface (such as washboards), especially on hills and turns. You could technically even use 4-low on hard-packed gravel roads, but it's not practical to do so because of speed limitations due to low gearing. You'll know if there is too much traction on the surface you're travelling in 4-high or low, because you'll get wheel hop when you turn the wheels. So go ahead and stop limiting your use of your 4 wheel drive system. 4-high is for more than just snow. In your case, snow is what 4 auto is for. Happy wheeling

When you do local recoveries in snow do people offer to pay you? Just curious. A guy pulled me out of a snow drift a while back. I just thanked him, didn't know if it was customary to offer a tip or something.

I love my Mojave, best mall crawler.

Winchester VA? I know which repeater you are talking about.

Should always be in 4H Auto

Super helpful video!

Check the insurance cost first before buying one of these!

I love my 22 mojave. Wife, got the 4xe Rubicon. It's pretty cool, has the turbo. She commutes in it and really likes it. But for me, Mojave was the only choice.

My Mo-chine- the selection was based on it's color- I had no Idea I picked the perfect jeep for me... Desert rated was a trim never created before- it must have been just for me.

I had some of the same thought process when I bought my 2022 JT Rubicon. While I don't plan to tow to 7000 lbs, it is nice to know I can. I do love the desert and the Mojave is very attractive for that. But I also love the rocks and will be doing that more than open desert. I also have roof top tent, and plan to use this for camping far more than hauling. A small trailer is in the works though. Rubicon works better for my needs, but I do love the hood the Mojave gets! I traded my 2013 Dodge Journey AWD for the Gladiator. I got spoiled with the Uconnect 8.4" system, heated seats and steering wheel. Those were absolute must haves for any vehicle I considered. Select Trac would be nice, though. I still have my 95 Grand Cherokee with Select Trac, and agree, that is left in Full Time there most of the winter. The old Jeep is due for some suspension upgrades soon and bigger tires, it sits on 3" lift and 31s at present. It has served well for the last 17 years and is go to live on in it's retirement years as more toy than daily... For comparison. I bought a 2002 Ford F150 4x2 in 2002. I still have this truck. It has a 6500 lb tow max. And weighs 500 pounds LESS than my JT Rubicon. But is a much roomier cab and smoother ride. A friend says it's more like a car, but for BIG people... Both trucks get similar mileage. I have about 165,000 miles on that old truck.

i have a 2020 gladiator launch addition rubicon and they said i cant have 4H auto setup

Well Ross, Kudos to you for doing this vid you did a hell of a lot better than I would have . I actually learnt something from your demo and I have bee wheeling for 20 years. But you stated that you shift into neutral when you go to 4low,I haven't tried that way before as I have always gone in 4low from a stop but still in drive. This is my first go around with an automatic as my previous Jeeps have been stick so maybe this is something I should try. As for rolling forward to mesh gears makes total sense.

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Great info mate

Good job👍

I appreciate your informative dsicourse man. I am new to drving 4wd in my 2020 jlu willys

Question about Android auto, is that on your phone update or on jeep?

Thank You sir.

mulling over these same options myself. The Sport S seems to be the trim all the dealers want to upfit w/crazy cost upgrades so they are almost impossible to find in my area without all that stuff. The Rubicon seems to be the most off road capable. While this is good, I don't know that I would be doing the extreme type wheeling that trim would be best for. Therefore, I kind of think the Mojave is the best one too but can't seem to find one with as big a discount as the other 2 in the previous years models (2022). The search continues.

can we holler at a front and rear locker hot to as well as a sway bark disconnect vidya?

Good explanation of how to engage a mechanically actuated 4wd system. I've seen/read many reviewers and owners complain about difficulty getting their Wrangler or Gladiator into or out of 4wd while they are at a dead stop. You need movement as you said to mesh gears. The only thing I'd add is the 4wd auto position has a clutch in the transfer case that locks up under certain conditions. These are common in GM, Ford and some Ram/Jeep 4wd systems that are electronically (switch) actuated. Clutches wear and the system is more complicated with more things to fail because of solenoid switches.

I seen that antenna on a analyzer, and it actually performs 20% better than the Nicoya, that ghost antennas a really good Antenna don’t let anybody pull your leg. You do have it in a bad location though ha ha ha

Worst explanation of the Jeep 4wd I’ve seen. Bravo!

Just bought a 2023 Gladiator Willys in Bright White, Love it 🤩 ✌️

Good radio! I recently put one in my truck. I have the 3 db & 6 db antennas.

Audio sux

Do you have the link to the mount that went on your grab bar?