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KB Voodoo

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We got this little beast last fall, second hand because no new inventory was available. It has almost every available option. So far the only issue that we've had is a dead auxiliary battery, which was replaced under warranty.

This Jeep is used for mountain biking, camping, and product testing/development, so it's seen many transitions.

The first thing we did was slap 35" Nitto Terra Grapplers on it.

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The rake from the factory was kind of annoying, so we did a 1.5" Teraflex leveling kit, and also 2" spacers for a better stance.

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We lasted all winter with that configuration, but as we all know, it's never enough. This spring we did a 3.5" JKS lift, with 37" Mickey Thompson Baja AT's, and Black Rhino wheels, also a Fox steering stabilizer.

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Davidinaz21

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Beautiful rig! I noticed your plate, New York, what part? I moved out to Arizona 18 years ago. Love it out here. I do miss the food though. Good luck buddy!
 

KB Voodoo

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I recently purchased a 2023 Gladiator Rubicon and one of the first things I did was replaced the factory battery system with the Genesis Dual Battery System so I would not have that particular issue. I have heard that complained about more than anything else with the Gladiators.
 
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KB Voodoo

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Olean, NY
I recently purchased a 2023 Gladiator Rubicon and one of the first things I did was replaced the factory battery system with the Genesis Dual Battery System so I would not have that particular issue. I have heard that complained about more than anything else with the Gladiators.
I've already had the auxiliary battery replaced.