This is a very simple question (or rather, I think it should be a very simple question). I have just finished leveling LNC to 50 and I wanted to pick up my Gladiator/ PLD for my second class/job. It's level 32 at the moment. To save a bit of gil I thought to reuse my old equipment from my LNC. It's mostly Haubergeons and sollerets (+str and +acc). My question is, would I be severely gimping myself by not using full plate items (+vit and mind) while leveling? Would tanking for groups be a major issue with only str gear? I know I will eventually need to pick up Vit and +mind for endgame content but is it just as important for leveling?

I will admit, I skimmed through the first few pages of this section and I didn't see anything that resembled this thread. If it's already been answered then I apologize.