Three Days

#jeepgladiator #overlanding #adventure #build

We took the Jeep Gladiator and new suspension up to North Carolina to the Outer Banks (OBX) for some adventure beach driving and overland camping at Ocracoke Island, Cape Hatteras National Sea Shore, and Corolla Beach, along NC12. The Islands and beach driving are way bigger than I could have imagined.

We also picked up a new 270 degree nomadic batwing style awning from ‪@overlandvehiclesystems1700‬ along the way and did an install on the road. Unfortunately, I lost the audio to this project. I also used my ‪@RHINOUSA‬ tire deflators multiple times to air down and the Harbor Freight Air compressor to Air Back up and re-air the tires (tyres) They are both a budget friendly option that really speeds up the air-down and air-up process. We also stopped at the historic district of Corolla where they have a free air station. The place was top rate and the bathrooms were clean and fully tiled with marble.

Suspension: It took me a little over a year to select the right kit for my Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, and it really controls the ride even when fully loaded!

For my personal setup, I chose to go with the ‪@ClaytonOffRoad‬ 3.5" Overland Plus Kit. They have a great reputation. James was super helpful when deciding between the HD Springs or the Normal Springs. I'm extremely happy going with the HD springs and know that I'll be able to fully load the Gladiator out in the future with the load carrying capacity to grow! I also went with the ‪@GoRanchoSuspension‬ RS9000XL Shocks.

I've driven the Jeep now for about 5,000 miles, and the Rancho Clayton Combo is really spot on. I'm cruising around city and gravel roads on as little as setting 3 front and rear currently, although you can jump back up to level 4 or 5. The Great thing about the Rancho Shocks is you have 9 different levels to play around with to find the best ride for you at a budget price! I'd love to install a full set of the Rancho RockGear in the future.

*** As of production of this video, I'm not partnered, affiliated, or sponsored by any of these companies or brands mentioned. These are all items bought and paid for by me.

Like most of you, I don't have a lift, and did this in my driveway with the help of my ‪@harborfreight‬ Badland Offroad Jack, and the full line of ‪@MilwaukeeTool‬ M12 Fuel Tools including the M12 Ratchet, M12 Fuel Ratchet, M12 Fuel Stubby Impact, M12 Fuel Hackzall (sawzall), M12 Fuel right angle impact, some Craftsman wrenches, ‪@GEARWRENCHTools‬ Flexible gear wrenches, dead blow hammer, and several other Metric and SAE tools from Husky, Dewalt, Icon, and others.

My tools and off road jack travel with me on my trips as added insurance.


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