392s and Gladiators - 2023 vs 2024

Jsouder53

Jsouder53

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I am currently in the market for a new Jeep in the next week or so, still not sure which way to go yet but definitely leaning in the direction of the 392 instead of the Gladiator. I have my eye on two of them, one is a 2023 and the other is a 2024 (a little more expensive but it’s the color I want and it’s closer to me by about 3 hours). Both have the 4.56, 35s, factory lift, hard top and similar miles. The 2023 might come with the soft top as well.

I know the interior has changed with the different years, but wanted to see what else might have changed. What year did the rear axle change to full float? Did the FAD go away as well or is that 2025?

I also have my eye on a couple 2025 Gladiators at Peterson in Idaho, my search for them have kinda gone to the back burner since getting the 392 bug. They have a sweet deal going on till the beginning of November, nearly $10k off sticker price. I’d really like to hold off on the Gladiator until they come out with the 392 🤪 I don’t necessarily need the truck bed at this point in time but it’s nice to have it on the occasion.

Just would like to hear some insight from you all to see what your experiences have been with the changes or if you’d stay away from a particular year for any reason.
 
Jsouder53 said:
I am currently in the market for a new Jeep in the next week or so, still not sure which way to go yet but definitely leaning in the direction of the 392 instead of the Gladiator. I have my eye on two of them, one is a 2023 and the other is a 2024 (a little more expensive but it’s the color I want and it’s closer to me by about 3 hours). Both have the 4.56, 35s, factory lift, hard top and similar miles. The 2023 might come with the soft top as well.

I know the interior has changed with the different years, but wanted to see what else might have changed. What year did the rear axle change to full float? Did the FAD go away as well or is that 2025?

I also have my eye on a couple 2025 Gladiators at Peterson in Idaho, my search for them have kinda gone to the back burner since getting the 392 bug. They have a sweet deal going on till the beginning of November, nearly $10k off sticker price. I’d really like to hold off on the Gladiator until they come out with the 392 🤪 I don’t necessarily need the truck bed at this point in time but it’s nice to have it on the occasion.

Just would like to hear some insight from you all to see what your experiences have been with the changes or if you’d stay away from a particular year for any reason.
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This is awesome!!! I would go with 2024 only because of the rear axle and T case upgrade. Technology features is something I would not really concentrate on.
 
Jsouder53 said:
I am currently in the market for a new Jeep in the next week or so, still not sure which way to go yet but definitely leaning in the direction of the 392 instead of the Gladiator. I have my eye on two of them, one is a 2023 and the other is a 2024 (a little more expensive but it’s the color I want and it’s closer to me by about 3 hours). Both have the 4.56, 35s, factory lift, hard top and similar miles. The 2023 might come with the soft top as well.

I know the interior has changed with the different years, but wanted to see what else might have changed. What year did the rear axle change to full float? Did the FAD go away as well or is that 2025?

I also have my eye on a couple 2025 Gladiators at Peterson in Idaho, my search for them have kinda gone to the back burner since getting the 392 bug. They have a sweet deal going on till the beginning of November, nearly $10k off sticker price. I’d really like to hold off on the Gladiator until they come out with the 392 🤪 I don’t necessarily need the truck bed at this point in time but it’s nice to have it on the occasion.

Just would like to hear some insight from you all to see what your experiences have been with the changes or if you’d stay away from a particular year for any reason.
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While I am not completely sure, it does not make sense to me that a 392 would ever have FAD at all. It has a full-time 4WD system.
 
Jsouder53 said:
I am currently in the market for a new Jeep in the next week or so, still not sure which way to go yet but definitely leaning in the direction of the 392 instead of the Gladiator. I have my eye on two of them, one is a 2023 and the other is a 2024 (a little more expensive but it’s the color I want and it’s closer to me by about 3 hours). Both have the 4.56, 35s, factory lift, hard top and similar miles. The 2023 might come with the soft top as well.

I know the interior has changed with the different years, but wanted to see what else might have changed. What year did the rear axle change to full float? Did the FAD go away as well or is that 2025?

I also have my eye on a couple 2025 Gladiators at Peterson in Idaho, my search for them have kinda gone to the back burner since getting the 392 bug. They have a sweet deal going on till the beginning of November, nearly $10k off sticker price. I’d really like to hold off on the Gladiator until they come out with the 392 🤪 I don’t necessarily need the truck bed at this point in time but it’s nice to have it on the occasion.

Just would like to hear some insight from you all to see what your experiences have been with the changes or if you’d stay away from a particular year for any reason.
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392 never came with FAD. Full float came on 2024. If you're even considering it and can afford it, I'd get a 392, they are just that much fun to drive. If you don't think you'll ever run big tires and play hard on the rocks, you'll be fine with the 2023.

That said, the only reason I'd get the Gladiator is if you have a need for a truck. Even with the small bed, it's still way more useful to have than a 392. But, if you can do without, 392 would be what I'd get.
 
Andy5160 said:
This is awesome!!! I would go with 2024 only because of the rear axle and T case upgrade. Technology features is something I would not really concentrate on.
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Definitely not looking at technology features, that is my last concern lol I honestly really like the 2023 dash, very simple. I’m looking more towards mechanical changes.
wayoflife said:
392 never came with FAD. Full float came on 2024. If you're even considering it and can afford it, I'd get a 392, they are just that much fun to drive. If you don't think you'll ever run big tires and play hard on the rocks, you'll be fine with the 2023.

That said, the only reason I'd get the Gladiator is if you have a need for a truck. Even with the small bed, it's still way more useful to have than a 392. But, if you can do without, 392 would be what I'd get.
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I’ll be running 37s and maybe 38s in the future and hitting trails. I took the bead locks off of Bearclaw before it was sent out of town and will plan to put them on whatever comes next.

More often than not, the enclosed trunk of the wrangler has been more useful at work than a truck bed lately. Plus I’m not carrying as many tools as I used too. So temporarily, I’m sure I can do without the truck bed.

Still waiting to hear the final word from the insurance company.
 
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