Applies to:Jeep Gladiator JT

A Jeep Gladiator Build That Never Stands Still

Whistler is our 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel, but it has never been a finished show build. It is a working shop truck, an overland platform, and a development vehicle that changes as the mission changes. One configuration may be organized for long-distance travel and camp gear; the next may need an open bed for hauling, prototype testing, or product development.

That constant evolution is the point. It gives us a practical way to develop Jeep Gladiator solutions around the jobs the truck is actually asked to do while keeping the system light, modular, and easy to reconfigure.

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Current Build Specs

Vehicle

  • Platform: Jeep Gladiator JT
  • Trim: Rubicon
  • Engine: 3.0L EcoDiesel Turbo
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic
  • Driveshafts: JE Reel

Suspension

Wheels and Tires

Build Priorities

  • Lightweight components
  • Modular, organized storage
  • Long-distance travel and exploration
  • Easy conversion back to an open truck bed

Products Used in This Build

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Built to Evolve

Whistler has served as a test bed for suspension, armor, storage, cargo management, communications, onboard air, and bed-system ideas. The EcoDiesel provides the torque and range we wanted for travel, while the Rubicon platform, Teraflex long-arm suspension, and 38-inch Nitto Ridge Grapplers give the truck the trail capability to support those different roles.

Many of the bed components shown here began as prototypes. We refine them through real-world use, then update the truck as the design moves forward. The configuration will continue to change, but the goal stays consistent: carry what the mission requires, keep everything organized, and preserve the Gladiator’s utility as a truck.

Current Configuration and Development Gallery

Whistler Build Archive

These photos document earlier versions of the build and the systems that have been tested along the way.