Eaton is a company that’s well known in the off-road world. Among other things, it offers the legendary Detroit Locker, ELocker, and Detroit Truetrac differentials. These diffs can be found in 4x4s that are roaming trails all over the planet. So, as you’d expect, when the company set out to modify a pair of Jeeps for extreme trail duty, it went foot-to-the-floor in a sense. The result is an extremely capable duo of Eaton Jeeps, upgraded with stout, functional parts. Interestingly, Eaton took a different approach with the build of each Jeep. For example, one Jeep has a normally aspirated powerplant and stout aftermarket axles. The other Jeep is supercharged with modified factory axles. Read on for the details and specifications of these two Eaton Jeeps.
Eaton’s Gladiator is supercharged and rolls on 37s.
2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
The first of the Eaton Jeeps is this 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. It’s a fine example of how to modify Jeep’s pickup truck. The company upped the output of the Gladiator’s V6 engine with a Magnuson Superchargers supercharger system. In stock trim, with no other system modifications, the supercharger is said to bump the V6’s output to 440 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque at the crank. Additionally, Eaton raised the truck’s height by 2.5 inches and fit it with 37-inch tires. The company also regeared the axles to 5.13:1 and fit the rear axle with its 35-spline ELocker electronic locking differential. Furthermore, the truck also has an army of aftermarket lighting and a collection of body mods. Finally, there’s a beefy winch and an array of trail-ready bits. Read on for all the details.
Build time: 1 year
Engine: 3.6-liter V6, Magnuson Superchargers TVS1900 supercharger system
Transmission/transfer case: Stock 850RE eight-speed/stock NV241OR two-speed
Front axle/differential: Dana M210, Dana axle disconnect delete, Revolution Gear & Axle fabricated steel differential cover/factory Tru-Loc, Revolution Gear & Axle 5.13 gears
Rear axle/differential: Dana M220, Dutchman Axles 35-spline axleshafts, Revolution Gear & Axle fabricated steel differential cover/Eaton 35-spline ELocker, Revolution Gear & Axle 5.13:1 gears
Front suspension: EVO MFG 2.5-inch Enforcer Stage 2 lift, 2.5-inch-diameter EVO-spec King shocks, EVO MFG adjustable track bar, Rock Jock adjustable bumpstops, Prothane bump pads, PRP limit straps
Rear suspension: EVO MFG 2.5-inch Enforcer Stage 2 lift, 2.5-inch-diameter EVO-spec King shocks, EVO MFG adjustable track bar, Timbren bumpstops, PRP limit straps
Tires: 37×12.50R17LT Falken Wildpeak R/T
Wheels: Weld Racing Cinch Beadlock W902
Lighting: Baja Designs OnX6 lightbar, rock lights, rear bumper lights; ProjectX Offroad X Elite OPTX JK.70 LED headlights with integrated 4K UHD and 1080p cameras
Exterior mods: EVO MFG Pro Series front bumper; Westin Automotive XTS rock sliders, front tube fenders, rear tube fenders, front inner fenders, WJ2 rear bumper; Barnes 4WD full skid plate package, Rugged Ridge rear inner fender liners; Rough Country vertical tire carrier
Other mods: Tom Wood’s Custom Driveshafts 1350 driveshafts, Switch-Pros 9100 Switch Panel Power System, Superwinch SX12R winch with synthetic line and remote, Power Tank 10-pound CO2 on-board air system, Pro Eagle 2-ton “The Beast” off-road jack, Midland CB radio, Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions phone and GoPro mounts
Eaton’s 2017 Jeep Wrangler is fitted with a manual transmission and its list of mods include the company’s ELocker in each stout aftermarket axle.
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Wheeler
The Eaton Jeeps tour continues with this Wrangler Unlimited Willys Wheeler. It’s full of cool surprises, including its transmission. Instead of an automatic gearbox, this Wrangler has a NSG 370 six-speed manual. A Centerforce II Performance Clutch and Flywheel Kit boosts holding power and maximizes clutch life. Power flows through a Rubicon-application 4:1-ratio NV241OR transfer case, which splits it to the axles. An Eaton ELocker-equipped Dynatrac Dana 44 sits up front, and an Eaton ELocker-equipped East Coast Gear Supply Dana 60 axle is in the rear. Both axles have 4.88 gears to compensate for the 35-inch tires. Additionally, the Wrangler also has a AEV 3.5-inch suspension lift with remote-reservoir shocks, front and rear lighting, and a Warn winch. Finally, the Wrangler has an array of recovery items, including a Pro Eagle off-road jack and Power Tank 10-pound CO2 system. Read on for more info.
Build time: 1 year
Engine: Stock 3.6-liter V6
Transmission/transfer case: Factory NSG 370 six-speed manual, Centerforce II Performance Clutch and Flywheel Kit/Rubicon-application 4:1 low-range ratio NV241OR
Front axle/differential: Dynatrac Dana 44, TeraFlex Big Brake Kit/Eaton ELocker, 4.88:1 gears
Rear axle/differential: East Coast Gear Supply Dana 60, 35-spline axleshafts, Dynatrac differential cover/Eaton ELocker, 4.88:1 gears
Front suspension: AEV 3.5-inch DualSport Suspension System, AccuTune Off-Road Fox 2.0 remote-reservoir shocks, PRP limit straps, AEV Top Mount Drag Link, Prothane bumpstop pads
Rear suspension: AEV 3.5-inch DualSport Suspension System, AccuTune Off-Road Fox 2.0 remote-reservoir shocks, PRP limit straps
Tires: 35×12.5R17 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Wheels: 8.5-inch-wide AEV Pintler
Lighting: Baja Designs OnX6 lightbar and rock lights, Rigid Industries rear bumper lights
Exterior mods: JCR Offroad bumpers, Warn ZEON 10 winch with synthetic line and remote
Other mods: PowerStop braided stainless brake hoses, Tom Wood’s Custom Driveshafts 1350 driveshafts, Switch-Pros 9100 Switch Panel Power System, Power Tank 10-pound CO2 system, Pro Eagle 2-ton “The Beast” off-road jack, Midland CB radio, Silverback Offroad quick disconnect dune flag mounts
