What Did He Find Wrong With My Jeep Gladiator?

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Published 2024-06-09
Before I leave on my month long trip to the Arctic Circle, I asked my good friend Jerry at Shift Autowerx to give my Jeep Gladiator a good inspection before it hits the road and dirt for over 7300 miles. In this video we go over some general things to look for, but Jerry takes a deep dive into some specific mechanical issues you might find on a Jeep Gladiator or Wrangler.

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All Comments (21)
  • Jerry, Micheal and the Shift Autowerks crew just did a 60,000 mile service on my JL. I WILL NOT go anywhere else for either of our Jeeps. We live 30+ miles away and when you find a good, honest repair shop, you go the extra mile. Thanks, guys, for taking care of us and thanks Brad for introducing us to Jerry and Shift Autowerks. 😉✌
  • @JTL4man3
    This could be the most useful video I’ve seen on YouTube in a while. I wish there was one of these videos made for every make/model vehicle out there so you know what you’re getting into when buying. This shouldn’t discourage someone from buying a vehicle, all vehicles have issues. I would just love to know what the common ones are so I don’t feel so lost when sometime comes up.
  • @nathanklemm179
    This video is pure gold. Thank you Brad! There are all kinds of opinions on the internet but it is so incredibly valuable to hear advice like this from someone who has so much experience in these vehicles. In my book this goes right up there with your wrangler aftermarket suspension comparison
  • @brett3152
    Brad, at 9:30 you discuss carrying a spare serpentine belt on the trail. The best way to do this? When you put in a new belt, roll up the old belt and stuff it under your seat. Instant spare! It’s free, it will get you back to civilization, and you know it’s the right size.
  • @nathanklemm179
    I have heard that if the small aux battery dies, you cannot jumpstart the truck. Would be interesting to hear Jerry’s thought on the aux battery
  • @Nachovalenti899
    Great and very useful video. Jerry’s knowledge is awesome, he’s pure gold. Many thanks for sharing Brad.
  • @josephpsams
    The red pointer had me lol the whole video 😂
  • @jrally
    All great items. We lost a front track bar bolt while running the TAT a few years ago on a WJ. Check those bolts/nuts every few days of off roading.
  • Awesome video as always Brad. This was a very informative and helpful video on what to look for on Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators.
  • @irisho1184
    Brad This video really deflates my desires to buy a jeep. With so many jeep issues that Jerry points out like failure points, weak points and will eventually fail or known problem part in the jeep to a 392 that needs an aftermarket transfer??? What is jeep doing? Cheap plastic parts to seals that can’t last 50k miles. Why buy a Jeep then???
  • Great video. I hate I missed the second day of the show with the show and shine event. Thanks for showing some of the cool rigs there. Hopefully I can catch it in person next year.
  • @user-kw7yp5pw3n
    This is great information for us newbies that have the gladiators and have been driving now for two and a half years now. 😬we need to check all these parts now.
  • @underabigsky
    Loving these videos! Trying to develop tech skills. Thanks Brad!
  • This video is great. I'm going to do this inspection before my Baja trip this year. 🤘