Episode 900 – Gladiator Discount?
Jeep Gladiator $20K Discount?
The Jeep Gladiator has been a hot seller in the past but not now. This year has been particularly tough for the pickup with a removable roof as total sales so far are down 29% compared to 2022, the largest drop in the midsize segment. Nobody who counts on the Gladiator to make a living wants that, so the manufacturer and dealers are collaborating to take as much as $20,000 off.
The steep discounts are a combination of OEM and retailer offers. Jeep is taking 10% off Gladiators across the country through Oct. 2, and Gladiator Sports for sale in California enjoy an even bigger price cut at 15% off the top. This should put dealers in a prime position to move more units.
Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer No More V8
V8’s days in the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer may soon be over, according to a new report. Should the V8 leave those models, Stellantis’ Hurricane 3.0-liter straight-six would remain as the only engine for both models, according to Car and Driver. There might just be a Scorpions joke in there somewhere, but I have just enough self-respect to refrain from making one.
American buyers might groan at the discontinuation of any V8, but it really isn’t all bad news, if true. The new Hurricane engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six that makes 420 horsepower in the Wagoneer, which is 28 horsepower more than the old 5.7-liter V8. Sweetening the deal even further, the Grand Wagoneer’s high-output version of the Hurricane boasts 510 horsepower, which is 41 horsepower more than the 6.4-liter V8. So it would make sense for Stellantis to drop the thirsty V8s in favor of more powerful, more efficient engines. Plus, Jeep has a long history of making beloved inline-six engines, with the 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated I6 being a fan favorite.
If you still want a V8 in your Stellantis product, it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere in Ram trucks. That’s likely the only place Hemi V8s may live on, as even Stellantis’ muscle cars are dropping V8s in favor of electrification.
Fabrication Frenzy, with Larry, JeepingMo
What Jack are you using on the trail?
When you have issues on the trail you need to jack up the jeep, or maybe lift it up to get something unlodged. What do you carry for this, well there are several options out there, and cost will vary, and there might be other options available with some of the tools.
- First, we have the old stand-by: The old Hylift jack or the farm jack. A manual jack that takes no fluid other than to lube it. They come in many lengths, they even have attachments for lifting tires for changing, and jaws that can be attached to spread things open. These can also be used as a come-along, if you need to do a side pull while winching, or use it as the primary winch. They will start around $100 and go up from there
Next, you have the hydraulic versions of the old farm jack, they use hydraulics to lift your rig. There are advantages with these, easier lifting of the weight. And increased safety by not having that handle that can come back and smack you if you’re not careful. These also have many attachments for various usages. There are several in the market. And some are even battery-powered. Some of them are ARB, Rad Flow, AGM, and King. These are a little pricier, starting around $900
- Then we have a couple of other styles that can be used to recover, lift, or spread things as needed.
The old bottle jack: they come in many sizes and lengths. Not complex and can be used to lift the jeep by the axle to change tires. Many brands and prices are under $100 and up.
- Then there are air bag jacks. Operated by the engine exhaust by connecting it to your exhaust pipe, It fills the bag and lifts your vehicle, to do whatever you need to do.
Now I found several of these, varying from Amazon brands to ARb. With prices running from $100 to $400
- Then we have floor jacks, which I would not consider for off-road use, but harbor freight has their off-road Jack that has larger tires and increased lifting capacity for taller vehicles. It is a pretty cool Jack that runs around $300
No matter what jack you use, you need something to lift your vehicle should you have to change tires or lift your vehicle up to get a stuck rock out. They all Heather key features. Some savers and others but that all depends on the user. Just have something so that you can recover easily or recover somebody else.
Must-Have Stuff Pick-of-the-Week for your Jeep!
6000mAh Emergency Weather Radio, AM FM NOAA Weather Radio
AM/FM and NOAA weather. $39.90
6000mah battery with 4 built-in cables
3 charging methods, USB C, crank, or 120 volt with the addition of a USB to 120v power adapter.
Bright light for reading, seeing where you are going at night, or signaling for help.
https://www.amazon.com/Rychi-6000mAh-Emergency-Flashlight-Hurricane/dp/B0BNHKCF1Z?th=1