GR8TOPS - filling the gap between the Wrangler and Gladiator
Nov 30, 2018
Well, the much-anticipated Jeep truck is here––welcome to the Gladiator era. As a company that has made trucks out of Jeeps since 2005, of course we want to weigh in and ask for your thoughts.
-Overall we like it, the design looks well thought out. That said, we agree with our friends at JPFreek when they said "we got a truck-based Jeep, not a Jeep-based truck." Lots of people clearly wanted to see something more like a Scrambler without a divorced bed. Good thing for them that GR8TOPS offers options to do just that!-If they had to use a legacy model name, Gladiator was the right call — NOT Scrambler. A divorced cab and bed = Gladiator.
-Not having a 2-door is huge. It's simply a mistake for Jeep not to offer a 2-door. Interesting to note that the Gladiator concept truck from 2005 was a much longer bed and extended cab, people loved that concept.
In the end, it's great to have all this attention being paid to Jeep trucks and have Jeep back in the truck game. GR8TOPS will continue to provide affordable half hardtops and kits to convert JK, TJ and LJs into to pickups. We can fill the gap Jeep has left between the Wrangler and the Gladiator.
Like the Gladiator? What type of products would be cool for GR8TOPS to build for the new Gladiator? Let us know what you think on any of our social channels.
-Overall we like it, the design looks well thought out. That said, we agree with our friends at JPFreek when they said "we got a truck-based Jeep, not a Jeep-based truck." Lots of people clearly wanted to see something more like a Scrambler without a divorced bed. Good thing for them that GR8TOPS offers options to do just that!-If they had to use a legacy model name, Gladiator was the right call — NOT Scrambler. A divorced cab and bed = Gladiator.
-Not having a 2-door is huge. It's simply a mistake for Jeep not to offer a 2-door. Interesting to note that the Gladiator concept truck from 2005 was a much longer bed and extended cab, people loved that concept.
In the end, it's great to have all this attention being paid to Jeep trucks and have Jeep back in the truck game. GR8TOPS will continue to provide affordable half hardtops and kits to convert JK, TJ and LJs into to pickups. We can fill the gap Jeep has left between the Wrangler and the Gladiator.
Like the Gladiator? What type of products would be cool for GR8TOPS to build for the new Gladiator? Let us know what you think on any of our social channels.
18 comments
Have a 2015 JKUR, currently have a top from a company called off road heroes( it’s what they call a multi top. I have the cargo cover option on it currently, I went to JEEP INVASION in pigeon forge Tennessee this past year and seen the conversion you had on display. I had seen other conversions , but you lost your 4 doors. When I saw your conversion there was impressed. Have you had many people interested in the recruit conversion? Looking to possibly get recruit conversion early this next year so it would be ready for Jeep Invasion 2020. I still have my hard top, freedom panels, etc. what kind of price would it be to get conversion did if I brought it to your shop?
To tell u the truth, I want a Swiss army knife Jeep jku. If I want a 2 door truck today I put on the appropriate panels. 4 door truck for tomorrow, appropriate panels. Back to my SUV the next day. It is a vision in my head but no one makes such a thing. Guess I’ll have to buy half doors n make the cotton picking thing myself. Thanks from a disabled veteran that loves ur stuff.
I’m specifically looking for a Gladiator top that is one full enclosure over the entire bed. Being able to keep front freedom Top section would be ideal. I’m basically hoping for an extended Wrangler look that allows access to the rear from the passenger cabin. It will also allow for items longer then 5 feet and still stay dry. Or allow for a raised bed with under storage ect.