AEV's first step in designing the expedition-ready, DualSport RT Suspension System for the Jeep Gladiator was understanding the shortcomings and limitations of the OEM suspension package The Gladiator's factory suspension (especially on Rubicon) is very soft, lightly damped and has a very low suspension frequency. This "soft tuning" helps the Gladiator drive "less like a truck" and soak up the bumps on the highway decently well but that can also make the handling feel a bit loose and sometimes uncontrolled. This is not a big deal for people who are just driving their Gladiator to and from work every day, but it is definitely not the ideal suspension formula for overland enthusiasts who also need to manage lots of cargo and gear when traveling off the grid As with all of AEV's expedition-ready suspension systems, coil spring and shock tuning was essential on the Gladiator system to provide the optimal balance of load carrying capacity and ride quality that customers have come to expect from AEV.
Specifications
- Maximum recommended tire sizes* Sport/Sahara (North America): 35×12.50R17 Rubicon (North America): 37×12.50R17 Sport/Sahara/Rubicon (Export): 35×12.50R17
Important Notes
- Note for 2026 Wrangler Owners: Certain 2025 and 2026 Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT) vehicles built on or after September 30, 2025 were produced with a faulty Driver Assistance System Module (DASM) software calibration, affecting the AEV ProCal and all other dealer and aftermarket programming tools
- This DASM calibration could not properly accept tire size which then caused lane departure and auto high-beam warning faults and disabled certain driver assistance features
- Please see Customer Bulletin for instructions on how to resolve the issue from your local Stellantis dealer
Kit Contents
- Shocks, JT +2.5" - AEV-tuned Bilstein (set of 4)
- JL/JT Stamped Geo-Bracket Kit
- ConBox: JT RHD 2.5" Premium Suspension
- Springs, JT 4-dr Front Gas, JL 4-dr Front Diesel/4xe, +2.5" Standard Load
- Springs, JT 4-dr Rear, +2.5" Standard Load, Gas Engine
Fitment
- Jeep Gladiator JT 2020-2026 (Gas; Right Hand Drive Only)
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