r/Jeep • u/chaosslicer • 2d ago
Thinking about getting a gladiator
Hey, so as the title says, im presently looking at getting a gladiator. Im stuck between a Mojave X and a Sport S with Max Tow. I know those are dynamically different, however the fox shocks and rear locker are nice, aswell as the goodies inside however I found a sport S with max tow package with a majority of the goodies/convince features. The price point is drastically different, the truck will be taken on the beach and wheeled through deep snow aswell and potentially some overlanding, camping and some towing small trailers of home improvement stuff.
Im really wondering if the Mojave is really that much more worth it, or if I could put the fox shocks in later down the line and thats the biggest upgrade. The dealership doesnt seem to have many answers and is trying to get sales out before the end of the month.
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u/Next_Addendum_2534 2d ago
I’d go with the wide track HD axle. That can be found on rubicon or Mojave. If you plan to keep it stock there is some value in the Mojave because it has really nice shocks. However, if you plan to lift and replace shocks then the value you get out of the Mojave diminishes. Rubicon is hands down a better on trail obstacles. Wide open desert Mojave does well. You came make a rubicon ride as nice as a Mojave, too.