Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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One of the most overlooked advantages of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon platform is the fact that it can run massive tires with relativly little lift. In this video, I'll breakdown how I was able to make the all-new 42x13.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler work under my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with only 4.5 inches of lift.

Nitto Trail Grappler: nittotire.com/light-truck-tires/trail-grappler-mud-terrain-light-truck-tire

Battle Born Wheels: battlebornwheels.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23502860606&gbraid=0AAAAACN3xCyfX6vCgcfPsEs6i1aai8rmy&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz9_QBhD_ARIsADnSCfDQrCGb3U9oCaXpNOYwoFlvvkATh3ANGjv7ReYZ0FczmCzsmpi9S0EaAl1vEALw_wcB

Rock Krawler Suspension: rockkrawler.com/rock-krawler-4-5-adventure-x-no-limits-mid-arm-suspension-system-for-jeep-gladiator-jt-gas-models

Rugged Ridge Turn Signals: quadratec.com/p/rugged-ridge/front-drl-chop-brackets-set-lwrangler-jl-gladiator-jt-11640.95?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19489322552&gbraid=0AAAAAD_wpjiCUYV4fN7pKws313iQj4XON&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz9_QBhD_ARIsADnSCfBDK7tUOwNjMznMj53x9QyOeeyMiUTCSrE1KcV_AFMAc4VjVynRXbEaAoWQEALw_wcB

Rugged Ridge Arcus bumper: ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-arcus-front-bumper/?srsltid=AfmBOop0wGHBCkskeKL9sgmxbR1UmyorW067pQffn5oBiCnQPCHoMNm4

00:00 Fitting 42 Introduction
00:08 Suspension setup
02:26 Splitting the Rubicon Fender Flares
06:09 Rock sliders
06:50 Stubby front bumper
08:30 42x13.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler
10:23 Battle Born Beadlock Wheel
13:32 Wrap up


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