2020 - 2021.5 Jeep Gladiator 3.6
This is the point where a Gladiator stops being modified and starts being built.
Not at the shocks.
Not at the axles.
Under the Jeep.
When the factory crossmembers come out and the belly opens up, you can finally see what the JT frame is and what it is not. It was never designed for large tires, heavy axles, or true link geometry. It works, but it limits what the truck can become.
This system replaces that limitation with a foundation.
The Motobilt JT 4 Link Suspension Bracket and Skid System removes the guesswork and replaces it with fixed geometry, structural crossmembers, and protected mounting points that allow the Gladiator to grow without being rebuilt twice. It supports a true double triangulated rear 4 link and gives you the choice of a 3 link front with track bar for mechanical steering or a triangulated 4 link front for full hydraulic steering.
This is not a collection of brackets. It is a coordinated system that ties suspension geometry, drivetrain protection, and service access into one package.
A heavy duty removable transmission crossmember replaces the factory unit and carries the front lower link mounts. A new rear frame crossmember becomes a structural member that supports the rear 4 link brackets and skid mounting. Together, they create load paths that make sense when the Jeep is heavy, flexed, and working hard.
Skid plates follow the contours of the drivetrain instead of hanging below it. They sit tight, slide clean, and protect the oil pan, transmission, exhaust, and lines without creating new hang-up points. Countersunk hardware and recessed bolts stay protected, but remain serviceable with standard tools. Access panels are built in so maintenance does not turn into disassembly.
That matters when the build gets used.
This system keeps your options open. Run factory style shocks and coil springs, or step up to coilovers or ORI struts. Build the front as a 3 link or a full 4 link. Support larger tires, heavier axles, and aftermarket transfer cases like the Atlas II or Atlas IV. The factory fuel tank moves to the rear, and the exhaust is modified because the underside is no longer treated as an afterthought.
Installation requires cutting and professional welding to the factory frame. The body does not need to come off. The brackets locate off factory frame holes up front, while the rear keys into the supplied crossmember and scribes to the inside of the frame for accurate placement. Parts ship as fully welded subassemblies in raw steel, ready to be integrated into the build.
Once installed, the Gladiator is no longer defined by what it started as. Suspension loads into reinforced structure. Geometry is fixed. Protection is handled. Service access is planned. The Jeep becomes a platform that can handle whatever direction the build takes next.
If you are planning bigger tires, heavier axles, or a real suspension, this is the line in the sand. Everything before it is compromise. Everything after it finally makes sense.
Specifications
Frame mounted bracket and skid system for Jeep JT
Supports true double triangulated rear 4 link suspension
Front suspension configurable as 3 link with track bar or triangulated 4 link
Engine skid protecting oil pan, transmission, exhaust, and transfer case.
Skid plate has built in access panels for oil changes and front driveshaft access.
Skid plates formed from 1/4 inch high grade steel with CNC press brake bends
All joint plates cut from 1/4 inch high grade steel
Accepts 2-5/8 inch wide joints with 5/8 inch mounting holes
Countersunk skid hardware and recessed pivot bolts
Machined threaded skid mounting points
Notes:
- Requires 68.5” minimum axle width. I.e. Widetrack axles
- Requires custom exhaust work and rerouting of brake lines
- Will work with V-8 swaps with modifications to the engine mounting brackets.
- When running 2 piece rear drive shaft you will need MB1583 Carrier Bearing Bracket
Recommended:
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MB5083 - Fuel Cell for Jeep Gladiator 4 Link Suspension
Fits:
2020-2021.5 Jeep JT Gladiator 3.6
(The 2020-2021.5 model front cross member has 3 bolts that enter from the outside of the passenger side frame rail where as the 21.5 and up do not)
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