Jeep Gladiator vs. Wrangler Off-Road - Which One is Better?

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  • čas přidán 29. 07. 2019
  • There have been a lot of questions regarding the Jeep Gladiators off-road capabilities every since it was released and in the is video we decided to have a little fun and do an off-road comparison. We will take a look at how it stacks up agains a 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2 door. Wheel base, turning, departure angle and more.
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  • @davidkay7389
    @davidkay7389 Před 4 lety +133

    It's one thing to talk about the length, it's another thing to show you.
    My favorite opener

  • @Casey250
    @Casey250 Před 4 lety +79

    I still think the 4 Door JL is the sweet spot for off roading, but the Gladiator fills a great niche, especially with overlanding. The length of the Gladiator vs the 2 door is crazy!!! - Congratulations on passing 200k subs Brad!

    • @troyallen5806
      @troyallen5806 Před 4 lety +5

      @@vitaminb4869 Yes but he said the sweet spot.

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Před 4 lety +9

      I agree, the 4 door is the sweet spot. Thank you!

    • @jf4500
      @jf4500 Před 4 lety +5

      I love my 2 door for the nimbleness, but I’d also love to have that 2 door J6 concept truck (based on a 4 door JL chassis).

    • @patrickjamesmcb
      @patrickjamesmcb Před 4 lety +4

      Agreed! I love my 2 door, but it can get scarey on some inclines. Plus storage is non-existent with the back seat installed.

    • @CIAG4PNP
      @CIAG4PNP Před 4 lety

      Too bad California DMV makes you register all trucks as commercial

  • @michaelmathis1961
    @michaelmathis1961 Před 4 lety +26

    You need a video of your wife, and son, and yourself in all of your jeeps on a several day excursion. I think that would be great. Three different jeeps and three different drivers! Do it Brad!

  • @bobfish3176
    @bobfish3176 Před 4 lety +81

    Now do a gladiator and a 4 door please.

  • @knightwing4
    @knightwing4 Před 4 lety +8

    I would liked to see all three. 2 door, 4 door and truck. Maybe you could do this again with the 2 door and 4 door.

  • @danieljlucero92
    @danieljlucero92 Před 4 lety +1

    Me and my girlfriend started watching all your videos a couple weeks ago nonstop!!! Yesterday we bought our overland rack, tent, and basic supplies 😊😊😊 thank you for your content!!!!!!

  • @nachovalenti
    @nachovalenti Před 4 lety +10

    I love both but I think is better and I prefer the 2 door Wrangler JL. Thanks for sharing Brad.

  • @antonlagervall1
    @antonlagervall1 Před 4 lety +10

    It was fun to see a stock wrangler go ofroad. Most of the time i see vidios they are modifyed.

  • @milkman69x
    @milkman69x Před 4 lety +19

    There is no substitute for a two door. Never will be

  • @ProjectDanH
    @ProjectDanH Před 4 lety +13

    Awesome comparison Brad! Glad you kept it fair by having them both be stock ride height!

  • @22mbradley
    @22mbradley Před 4 lety +8

    Feel like he should just be a spokesperson for Jeep now. Just saying, these videos make everyone want a Jeep.

  • @jtandy
    @jtandy Před 4 lety +3

    Appreciate the unbiased opinion considering you are a Gladiator owner.

  • @robertsnyder8159
    @robertsnyder8159 Před 4 lety +6

    Excellent, glad you made this video with stock tires and suspension!

  • @mikehoffman3690
    @mikehoffman3690 Před 4 lety +21

    Congrats on 200,000 subscribers!!🎉🎉

  • @peteacevedo3411
    @peteacevedo3411 Před 4 lety

    Brad that video was very well done. It was great the way you explained the pro and cons and what I liked is you showed them stock. What a fun day on the trail. Great job.

  • @traviskorda3262
    @traviskorda3262 Před 4 lety +3

    Sweet great to see the difference that everyone is talking (trolling) about...goes to show, the way I see it anyway that you can choose which ever platform suits your needs and still do fun Jeep stuff!

  • @DVHorn00
    @DVHorn00 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for posting this video! I’m visiting my buddy in SD from AZ so we decided to give the trail a try based on what we saw in the video. We had a great time!

  • @outlaw9232
    @outlaw9232 Před 4 lety +3

    What a great comparison between the two!! Honest and real. I know a 4 door would fit somewhere in the middle of the two as far as break over and departure angles. Your videos are very professional Brad....I'm a subscriber for life....thank you! Oh and thank you wife for letting you take her JL out for this. I won't say a word about the little scrape that happened.

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! I may be steeling the wife's Jeep a little more often... love driving that thing!

  • @rlam1999
    @rlam1999 Před 4 lety +5

    Another great video. I really liked this stock to stock comparison. Short video and to the point. Your wife's Jeep with 2.5in lift and 35s would be a monster out there. All you need.

  • @michaelg5085
    @michaelg5085 Před 4 lety

    I've been a subscriber for a while, just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your approach to showing vehicle capabilities, equipment, modifications, off-road accessories and other add-ons.
    As an ex-subscriber to LiteBrite, I hope I never see you do a mega-buck conversion like their 60-70,000 dollar monster Jeep. You and LiteBrite were my go to for information and ideas for doing my JKUR build.
    Stay true to your subscribers please... you really do provide an excellent approach to Jeeping in America.
    August 7th, I'm headed to Georgetown for the vehicle inspection and the next morning my stepson and I are headed out on our first Rubicon adventure with the Jeep Jamboree! I've taken many of your ideas to heart and I think my JKUR is ready.
    Can't wait for the next episode!

  • @a7freeman
    @a7freeman Před 4 lety +3

    Brad, i really enjoy your voice overs. You should make an alarm that I could wake up to

  • @soma7040
    @soma7040 Před 4 lety

    Such an amazing comparison ive been wanting a video like this for so long! epic that kc was so kind ! you are the man brad! you deserve the subs! have fun on the trails!

  • @mr.h3603
    @mr.h3603 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the upload. Its always a treat to watch. At 2:00 where you show the sticker, I love it how it denotes “MADE IN THE USA” Not really a common sight these days. I remember growing up in the late 70s and 80s and seeing the “Made in USA” stickers on many products. To me it stood for quality, substance and proud to be American!

  • @ziggynater
    @ziggynater Před 4 lety +14

    No matter what, the 2-Door always will have my heart! Ha ha.

    • @Whiteandsonsgarage
      @Whiteandsonsgarage Před 4 lety +2

      kylepalmer3 definitely, just feels more like a Jeep

    • @StanSheram
      @StanSheram Před 4 lety +4

      'Cause it's the only REAL Jeep

    • @champagne6534
      @champagne6534 Před 4 lety +1

      I love my 2 door TJ and my 2 door JL rubicon

    • @Spirituallatebloomer
      @Spirituallatebloomer Před 4 lety

      Love them all but 2 doors are my ultimate favourite! 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Door Black with KO2 tires

  • @frankansley7941
    @frankansley7941 Před 4 lety +2

    I still love the two door. You are correct there is not much room in it and not so great for over landing. Thanks for the video !!!!

  • @Maxdady01
    @Maxdady01 Před 4 lety

    Gladiator Rubi looks GREAT in that white trim! Very nice. Thanks Brad!

  • @aulii11
    @aulii11 Před 4 lety +4

    No real surprises here, but thank you so much for the visual proof!

  • @SergioLopez-tq6wq
    @SergioLopez-tq6wq Před 4 lety

    So far the best comparison yet

  • @gparroz3288
    @gparroz3288 Před 4 lety +1

    I have a Gladiator and a 2 door Unlimited... I love them both. Gladiator is smoother on and off-road than older Jeeps ever were

  • @lesszabo5625
    @lesszabo5625 Před 4 lety

    Nice comparison of the two very different sized jeeps, specially how each one handled the same terrain. Thanks for the great video.

  • @wardperozuk2782
    @wardperozuk2782 Před 4 lety +1

    Saw the notification about this video.......it was tough but I waited until I got home and watched this one on the big screen!! I too, would like to have see the four door comparison.

  • @chevygirl8275
    @chevygirl8275 Před 4 lety +33

    2 door wrangler all day.....I might be biased because I have one. 😉 but, your wife's Jeep is better 🤪

    • @s2ramz
      @s2ramz Před 4 lety

      Heather Cappagli following! because i have a stock JLUR too

    • @danielbarrettii1410
      @danielbarrettii1410 Před 4 lety +1

      Heather Cappagli didn’t win the war with a 4 door 2 door all day roll on🍺

    • @MatthewTafoya
      @MatthewTafoya Před 3 lety

      Ditto !!!

  • @quantumsmith2860
    @quantumsmith2860 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Brad, great video as always! I am pleasantly surprised to see the Gladiator do as well as it does. Good to know.

  • @garthhayward9581
    @garthhayward9581 Před 4 lety +2

    Well done on organizing this Brad, I found it really informative. Gladiator surprised me.

  • @Rotisseriechicken1200
    @Rotisseriechicken1200 Před 4 lety +1

    Finally some good video of a 2dr jl wheeling.

  • @trjnsd6874
    @trjnsd6874 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Brad for another great review. Good to have willing friends to help out. The long wheel base of the Gladiator gives me ideas on how to mod and drive my ‘05 WK and still be able to drive it home.
    I’ve been in San Diego my whole life but until retired I hadn’t had much change to visit some of our remote areas. “Moons” is finally on my list for a day excursion! Feel free to contact when you go and want another cameraman to tag along! I’d be glad to do some work.

  • @daviddale3624
    @daviddale3624 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Brad and KC.

  • @ResqWrangler
    @ResqWrangler Před 4 lety

    Another great video! Keep up the strong work!

  • @StanSheram
    @StanSheram Před 4 lety +1

    Great informative video as usual.

  • @sandralutz-rodriguez2864

    that is so rad to see them side by side!

  • @michaelhughes2168
    @michaelhughes2168 Před 4 lety

    Excellent comparison video. Thanks for your outstanding work.

  • @joepro5915
    @joepro5915 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video. Love the way new Gladiator looks.

  • @RedWingsninetyone
    @RedWingsninetyone Před 4 lety

    I was fortunate enough to be able to test a 2 door and 4 door Wrangler on the same vacation. The turning on this were excellent, especially when compared to my pickup truck, which is only mid-sized.

  • @Rando31able
    @Rando31able Před 4 lety

    Love the videos, I recently found your channel and have watched so many of your trail rides. I also enjoy the installs and the viewers rides videos.

  • @HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors

    Another very nicely done video sir. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a blessed week.
    Dale

  • @OVRLNDX
    @OVRLNDX Před 4 lety

    Brother! 200k followers! Congratulations! Awesome video like always!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you for the amazing support!

  • @CammieGee
    @CammieGee Před 4 lety

    Excellent offroad review of two awesome Jeeps

  • @drivenmad2089
    @drivenmad2089 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video brad! I love how nimble my 2 door JL rubicon feels on the trail 🤙🏻

  • @stevetabor4447
    @stevetabor4447 Před 4 lety

    Forgot to mention congratulations on you an your family on 200 k subscribers awesome job best site 👍👍

  • @MikeUtah
    @MikeUtah Před 4 lety

    Cool video, thanks for the great comparison.

  • @Nobody99998
    @Nobody99998 Před 4 lety

    Aloha bro! I’m gonna get a new gladiator here pretty soon. I’m glad you’re taking it off-road so I can see the performance

  • @evanyoung2919
    @evanyoung2919 Před 4 lety +8

    How can someone dislike this video? It’s basically perfect 👌🏻

  • @froggy-man
    @froggy-man Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you Brad, very cool!

  • @TheHunterRaikou
    @TheHunterRaikou Před 4 lety

    Just picked up my first ever jeep yesterday. 2015 JKU, she is bone stock and only got 34000 miles on her! Been watching you for just over a year now. You inspired me to get a jeep and showed the almost limitless potential these veichels can have. Just gotta reach deep in those pockets haha. But thanks. I can't wait to go on some adventures with my jk and get her down some trails.

  • @pjbecker6722
    @pjbecker6722 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video. Speaking of length, this video also hit the sweet spot. Not too long, not too short. 👌🏼💋

    • @Chiellus11
      @Chiellus11 Před 4 lety

      It's not the size that matters, it's the motion in the ocean :)

  • @bobbymuy989
    @bobbymuy989 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos!!

  • @RudyC27
    @RudyC27 Před 4 lety +2

    Maybe next video all three 🙌🏼 JL JLU and the gladiator.. I think a JLU is the sweet spot 👌🏼

  • @Kazzoo1962
    @Kazzoo1962 Před 4 lety

    Gratz on 200k Brad!

  • @mtbpirates
    @mtbpirates Před 4 lety

    Another great video!!!

  • @ranct1815
    @ranct1815 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this comparison...

  • @davidgarcia2491
    @davidgarcia2491 Před 4 lety +2

    Well Chief, I really appreciate the info. Great info, but it's like comparing a Frigate and a Carrier.
    Two very different jobs, but neither is surpassed in the water.
    Enjoy yourself !

  • @tonyadame3502
    @tonyadame3502 Před 4 lety

    Sweet video Brad!

  • @discoverymoi
    @discoverymoi Před 4 lety +1

    So beautiful seeing those Jeeps flexing, Kind of wanna take my WK to that trail.

  • @scottmoore8080
    @scottmoore8080 Před 4 lety

    Brad great job. Thank you for keeping it real, simple and sorting out the noise in marketing. I’m concerned that people are going to put skidder tires on their Bounder and call that the outdoor adventure. It’s ok to keep it stock, and just go out and enjoy the outdoors. S

  • @dirtfam505
    @dirtfam505 Před 4 lety

    Good video, answered questions about the two Jeeps. I couldn’t hear you at the beginning with the music but still solid

  • @lloydrage
    @lloydrage Před 4 lety

    Great video Brad.

  • @spencergaither8660
    @spencergaither8660 Před 4 lety

    Cool video to compare. Thanks

  • @dasautovw702
    @dasautovw702 Před 4 lety

    Great video! Glad to see the 2 door out. Any update or release on the kc lights on the Gladiator?? 🤔

  • @gilbertarnold8666
    @gilbertarnold8666 Před 4 lety

    Great video thank you!

  • @davedynamite1298
    @davedynamite1298 Před 4 lety

    Another great video. Any videos on your sons cherokee and grand cherokee coming up?

  • @1225drob
    @1225drob Před 4 lety

    Very nice comparison

  • @JeremySmith-gu2du
    @JeremySmith-gu2du Před 4 lety

    I want a Gladiator so bad. Great video!

  • @realbob6669
    @realbob6669 Před 4 lety

    Great video as always! Would have been great to also have 4 door JL.

  • @paulbrowning1758
    @paulbrowning1758 Před 4 lety

    I guess having a stock four-door wrangler would have been a bit more fare, but still a good test. Thanks Brad.

  • @alexandergrote6025
    @alexandergrote6025 Před 4 lety

    Like your Videos, greetz from Germany

  • @kevindelarbre2682
    @kevindelarbre2682 Před 4 lety +3

    Add 6.5"s of lift and 42" tires and it'll be unstoppable!! Take the top and doors off....damn!!!🤪

  • @Leon-lp9fl
    @Leon-lp9fl Před 4 lety

    Gladiator seems like a ship to be navigated with care compared to the Wrangler,enjoyed.Thanks.

  • @CIAG4PNP
    @CIAG4PNP Před 4 lety

    Love that yellow color. Still a toss up which color yellow or white 🥰

  • @CarnutMM
    @CarnutMM Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome comparison. But I love that 2 door. Remove the rear seat and you have a bunch of room too.

  • @scottpyatt3012
    @scottpyatt3012 Před 4 lety +2

    Didn’t realise how long the Gladiator is until this

  • @FluffyTalks1
    @FluffyTalks1 Před 4 lety +9

    the second they make a 2 door gladiator im buying it

    • @montanagirl4530
      @montanagirl4530 Před 4 lety +1

      FluffyTalks1 me too

    • @champagne6534
      @champagne6534 Před 4 lety

      Yes sir me too

    • @dougenyart9243
      @dougenyart9243 Před 4 lety

      That would be the length of the 4 door 🤔🤯

    • @sandy5548
      @sandy5548 Před 3 lety

      Rumor is they ARE going to make it .

    • @FluffyTalks1
      @FluffyTalks1 Před 3 lety

      @@sandy5548 i’m just converting my JK into a 2 door pickup for the uniqueness 👌🏼

  • @NeutralGenericUser
    @NeutralGenericUser Před 2 lety +1

    I'd love to see the underbody of that Gladiator. I'd be curious to see how much damage the rubbing caused to critical components. Also, I'd like to see it after a few years where any rubbed off paint would develop rust. That's the kind of stuff that worries me about taking my Gladiator offroad. Although, thankfully, Southern Ontario (Canada) is mostly dirt with few rocks.

  • @Cptkirk1315
    @Cptkirk1315 Před 2 lety

    To each their own, but I’ll never understand why folks want the color matching in the jlu for the roof and fender flares
    Great vid, as always, appreciate the info!

  • @williamross1791
    @williamross1791 Před 4 lety

    I really want to drive those trails, any recommendations to a map guide?

  • @mikedean8061
    @mikedean8061 Před 4 lety +1

    My thoughts are stay short (Wrangler) with tire upgrade (35's) and small lift (2") for my moderate or easy trails I feel comfortable going on. Buy an off road trailer, and all is good...:)

  • @ntsms69
    @ntsms69 Před 4 lety

    Good comparison. I struggle with the looks on the Gladiator, as the rear doors just don't look right. If only they designed the front door profile, that may have looked better. Overall I prefer the short, robust, stubby two door look, which for me makes the Gladiator look 'odd!'. Hope you enjoy the Glad, but for me I struggle with how it looks.

  • @alejandropena8339
    @alejandropena8339 Před 4 lety

    Can you please add some coordinates or something along those lines for these trails? I haven’t found any in my area in Orange County, so I’m willing to take a quick trip down to San Diego for this trail

  • @groberts1980
    @groberts1980 Před 4 lety

    I mean just from a size wheelbase perspective, the 2-door JL wins every time when stock! I love my 2015 2-door JK, it goes anywhere, especially with the new 4.88 gears and Eaton lockers I just got put on it!

  • @definitelynotatroll
    @definitelynotatroll Před 4 lety

    I’m the 2100th liker, lol. Awesome video, glad I found it.

  • @hellscape5847
    @hellscape5847 Před 3 lety

    Bro like the gladiator 2 door the concept one is more of my style 😁😁

  • @carlosluna3699
    @carlosluna3699 Před 4 lety

    Brad , would a stock 2 dr rubicon 2016 will make it on the rubicon trail? Thanks in advance.

  • @doubledoubleandfries
    @doubledoubleandfries Před 4 lety

    Not sure if you mentioned this before, but what are you using to film this? Really smooth and cinematic. Thanks

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you! I primarily use a canon 80d on a gimbal

  • @johnnyk617
    @johnnyk617 Před 4 lety

    4 door wrangler I feel is the sweet spot, it’s got the highway drive ability of an suv and is still more capable than a truck. It all comes down to do you need a truck bed or not do you need towing or not
    With seats folded down you basically have a large usable area on the wrangler 4 door

  • @oraivan1
    @oraivan1 Před 4 lety

    Wow nice yello Jeep 👍👍👍👍stock? 👍👍👍👍👍I just bought my first 4 dr rubicon in yellow after watching this video I pick it up Friday 😎😎😎

  • @danhambrick6331
    @danhambrick6331 Před 4 lety +1

    Both very capable rigs....

  • @jkuoutlaw9122
    @jkuoutlaw9122 Před 4 lety +14

    Is anyone brave enough to take a Gladiator through Black Bear Pass?

    • @micahinnis9235
      @micahinnis9235 Před 2 lety

      I went through it no problem in my 21 Gladiator Rubicon 2 weeks ago.

  • @leftystrat62
    @leftystrat62 Před 4 lety

    Hey Brad, now that your Wife's Jeep is fitted with 35's and you mentioned you guys would like to do mildly harder trails, do you see you adding any Diff skids or rear shock skids to your wife's 2 door for added protection or is it more than likely over kill for the trails you guys like to run? I've subscribed just to see what goes on with your wife's Jeep. I retired from 28 years of firefighting in 2014 only to badly break my foot in 2016 on my dual sport dirt bike. Living in a recliner for a year while recouping led me to your channel and the desire to buy Jeep some day so I can get outdoors once again. The type of trails you've shown your 2 dr on is what we had in mind as we plan to use the Jeep to go cross country as well. I'm always interested in seeing the very mildly modified 2 door JL's that are daily drivers but built purposely as very capable and ready off road /overland vehicles. Really enjoy the whole family vibe of your channel as well. cheers

  • @trevinated
    @trevinated Před rokem

    IMHO, comparing a 4 door Gladiator to a 2 door Wrangler really isn't a fair comparison. If this was a stock 4 door Wrangler, that would be a more realistic comparison.
    Still love your content though, and you honest opinions, great valuable information for people trying to make a decision. Thanks for keeping it up!

  • @RubyRecon
    @RubyRecon Před rokem

    @TrailRecon Hey Brad, I just picked up a 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4 door and am in \Orange County socal. Really want to know where this trail is so I take out and test my new jeep! :)

  • @alejandrolara5400
    @alejandrolara5400 Před 4 lety

    It's a pickup truck with huge off road capability, but a work or travel pickup after all, and I want one with all my heart!!! jaja