JT Gladiator - Opinions?

[YJay90]

Looking to get back in to a "Jeep". What can you tell me about the reliability of the Stellantis/Chrysler JT? Specifically with the NA 3.6L V6 and manual (6spd. I think) gearbox? Looking for a base model with the wide track D44s.

Please educate me.

This will be a DD and driven on jobsites that will need 4wd + aggressive tread AT or MT tires. I occasionally tow a small single axle pop-up camper and a small single axle utility trailer (both < 3,100 lb. GVW).

Last Jeep I had was a mild 2.5L 5 spd. '90 YJ with a 3" spring lift and 33s. Since then I've been driving an '08 F150 on 33s with the gutless but trusty 4.6L. Now that I'm at 200k+ miles I need to start looking for a replacement. I'd love a JL or JLU, but have come to rely on a pick-up bed.

I've seen you guys say that the JT manuals were ok, but the JL manuals suck. How so?

Long post. Sorry.