The 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler

2010 Jeep Wranger: tow hooks, fog lamps, full-length center console, front floor mats, and premium cloth trim are now standard on all models. Front seatback map pockets are included with the standard cloth seats. Sahara and Rubicon can now be ordered with leather-faced trim. Metallic green, orange pearl, detonator yellow were replaced by surf blue pearl, dark charcoal pearl, and natural green pearl. The Sunrider® soft top was made easier to remove; fuel saver indicator is standard; new 18 inch silver aluminum wheels are standard on Sahara; new “carbon” 17-inch aluminum wheels are standard on Rubicon. Bluetooth™ phone connection is included with navigation. Compass and outside temperature are standard on all models. The sun visors are larger and slide; the front dome lamp (with on/off switch) is new; two-tone leather is available on Sahara and Rubicon.

2009 Jeep Wrangler. Aside from color changes, the main alterations for 2009 are switching right-hand-drive postal-unit models from two doors to four doors; making hill-start assist standard on all models, with all transmissions; and including trailer sway control with the Trailer Tow Group. Welcome interior features are a larger sun visor, another bin for the full center console, new storage nets, and a center dome lamp with switched directional lighting. Small changes have been made to the available option packages, including making the power group standard on Sahara and making Sunrider the standard on soft tops.

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The Jeep Wrangler is “the Jeep.” In look and function a replica of the original Army Jeeps that helped to liberate so many people and nations in World War II, the Wrangler remains an icon, the one Jeep that all others derive their reputation from. Each new redesign is controversial because it is beloved and respected by so many, and woe unto those who would change it too far - for example, by adding a fully independent suspension or square headlights.

Fortunately, this time around, Jeep seems to have really done it right. Off-road capability is increased with better ground clearance, larger wheels and tires (long demanded), enhanced Dana front and rear solid axles, available next-generation Command-Trac® and Rock-Trac™ transfer cases, new electric axle lockers, and an electronic disconnecting front sway bar that greatly increases wheel travel over rocks or other irregular surfaces. Meanwhile, on-road performance, always a problem for Wranglers, has been improved with a 100% stiffer frame (in bending), a two inch longer wheelbase, 3 and a half inch wider track, lower spring rates, advanced shock tuning, and increased jounce and rebound travel.

Criterion	Hummer H3	Toyota 4Runner	2010 4Runner	Wrangler Rubicon	Liberty Limited	Grand Cherokee
Running ground clearance	10”	9”	9 - 9.6”	10”	9.4”	8.5”
Approach angle (degrees)	42	31	30-33	44.3	37	34
Departure angle (degrees)	37	24	26	40.4	31.5	27
Breakover angle (degrees)	25	28	?	25.5	22	20.6
Gas mileage (EPA, 4WD)	16/20	17/21	?	17/19	18/22	17/21 V6

The interior is larger, with 4.6 inches more hip and 5.1 inches more shoulder room combined with additional 2 inches in couple, 1 inch in rear-seat leg room and 2 inches behind rear seat. There are also more open-air options, with dozens of different door, top and windshield combinations; new three-piece modular hardtop and innovative Sunrider™ soft top. The ancient and beloved 190 horsepower straight-six has been replaced with a new 3.8 liter V6 with 202 horsepower and 237 lb.-ft. of torque - and better gas mileage (17 city, 19 highway).

Safety has been increased with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), electronic roll mitigation, dual-stage air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and Occupant Classification System (OCS), while convenience has been heightened with available power windows and door locks, full-screen navigation system, and a 368-watt Alpine® stereo.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited page

Despite all these changes, the price of the Wrangler is actually falling to $18,765 for the base model, including destination charge. The Unlimited starts at $20,410 (two-wheel drive; add $2,000 for four wheel drive) including destination.

Steve Kasher, who was present at the NAIAS introduction, wrote:

The new Wrangler may not be a surprise to most here but its character has been shift both in definition and status. Whereas the outgoing TJ, like the YJ before it, had a bit of jauntiness to it (the belt line sat fairly low) the new TK Wrangler takes a more primal look, made somewhat brutal in rock-crushing Rubicon trim. The specs on the new Wrangler are available elsewhere in Allpar, so I won't repeat. But the no-excuse disposition of the line seems to become even more so in this new version. It now impresses you with less crudity and more purpose, as if to tell competitors that this is and continues to be the ultimate hill climber.

Some dislike the new front with the slanting grille, but those people have not seen it in person; we have, and it looks just fine to us. If anything, the Wrangler, with the old-style round driving lights underneath the headlights, looks more traditional than any Wrangler made in the last few decades.

The four door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Jeep has started to make two separate types of Wranglers, (we expect to see associated vehicles such as pickups), with two different frame lengths (as it has done in the past) — one for two door and one for four door Wranglers. The two door Wrangler was shown in Detroit in 2006, the four door Wrangler Unlimited with very similar styling in New York in 2006.

2007 Jeep Wrangler details

Offered in three models – Wrangler X, Sahara and Rubicon – the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is lean, rugged and simple, achieving best-in-class off-road capability while delivering a true open-air driving experience. With solid axles, removable doors, exposed hinges, a fold-down windshield and innovative removable and convertible tops, Jeep Wrangler maintains its uniqueness. With dozens of different top, door and windshield combinations, nine unique exterior colors and available 16-, 17-, or 18-inch wheels, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler also provides a customized appearance for a variety of customers.

From ground clearance to articulation to traction, Jeep engineers focused on more than 50 functional objectives during development of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The result is the ultimate “out-of-the-box” off-road vehicle with all the necessary features to “go anywhere and do anything.”

“Reengineered and redesigned from the ground up, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is the most capable Wrangler in its 65-year history,” said Mike Donoughe, Vice President – Body-on-frame Product Team. “With more ground clearance, better wheel articulation and advanced off-road hardware, Jeep Wrangler is designed to tackle the toughest off-road obstacles.”

Improved ground clearance, combined with short front and rear overhangs, enables the 2007 Jeep Wrangler to navigate the world’s most challenging off-road trails, especially severe inclines. A boulder-friendly approach angle of 44.3 degrees and breakover angle of 25.4 degrees, along with a 40.4 degree departure angle, once again make the 2007 Jeep Wrangler the most formidable off-roader. (Note: these appear to be Rubicon model measurements.)

Providing unmatched wheel articulation and durability, Jeep Wrangler X and Sahara models feature an enhanced Dana 30 front axle and Dana 35 rear axle. For the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model – and optional with the trailer tow package on all models – heavy-duty front and rear axles are both Dana 44s, which feature numerous improvements. Providing significant underbody protection are three skid plates – protecting the fuel tank, transfer case and automatic transmission oil pan.

For the first time, Jeep Wrangler offers an electronic-disconnecting front stabilizer bar – Active Sway Bar System (ASBS) – delivering additional wheel travel for traversing the toughest trails. As a result, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler boasts a 652 Ramp Travel Index (RTI — a measurement of a vehicle’s suspension articulation) with the front stabilizer bar engaged and an 832 RTI with the front stabilizer bar disconnected – a 28 percent increase.

Jeep Wrangler X and Sahara models feature the second-generation Command-Trac® NV241, part-time, two-speed transfer case, featuring a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. In addition, a Trac-Lok® limited-slip rear differential provides extra torque and grip during low-traction situations, such as driving over sand, gravel, snow or ice.

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model features an Off-Road Rock-Trac™ NV241 two-speed transfer case with a 4.0:1 low-range gear ratio, as well as electric front- and rear-axle lockers and 32-inch B.F. Goodrich Off-Road tires.

More On-road Refinement

While improving its 4x4 Jeep capability, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler offers enhanced on-road comfort due to an 100 percent stiffer frame in bending, 50 percent stiffer body, refined five-link coil suspension, improved shock tuning, 2-inch longer wheelbase and 3.5-inch wider track. In addition, new steering and suspension geometry provides precise ride and handling characteristics, and new sound-deadening techniques reduce cabin noise by more than 20 percent.

“The 2007 Jeep Wrangler reaches new levels of on-road ride, handling and refinement – an achievement realized while also boosting its off-road capability,” said Donoughe. “The new suspension enables the Wrangler to corner flatter with less lateral motion, provide better on-center steering feel, and even more effectively absorb on-road bumps and cracks.”

Ride balance in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is more refined, achieving less body lean when cornering and braking. In addition, lower suspension spring rates provide a softer, more comfortable on-road ride. Standard on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability in severe driving maneuvers on any type of surface. ESP features three modes – “full on,” “full off” and “partial on.”

Standard on the 2007 Jeep Wrangler X, low-pressure twin-tube shock absorbers are tuned to provide improved balance between jounce and rebound motions, achieving an extremely responsive suspension. Jeep Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models feature standard high-pressure monotube shocks, utilizing Low Speed Tunable (LST) valve technology.

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler’s new recirculating-ball steering configuration features a robust cross-car steering linkage system, providing the stiffest possible steering linkage in a solid-axle vehicle, for a precise “rack-and-pinion” feel.

More Interior Space and Comfort

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler’s interior is designed to offer new features and functionality, increase passenger comfort and improve ergonomics. The spacious interior is athletic and durable, featuring a new instrument panel and center stack, and new high-back front bucket seats.

Interior volume provides significantly more passenger space, versatility and cargo storage. Featuring a front-seat area with 54.6 cu. ft. of space – an increase of 4.8 cu. ft. – the 2007 Jeep Wrangler provides 5.1 inches more shoulder room and 4.6 inches more hip room.

New front seats are sculpted and conform to the body, and a driver’s seat height adjuster is available for optimized seat position and comfort. Jeep Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models feature cloth seats with YES Essentials fabric – an easy-care, soil-repellant and anti-microbial textile that protects seats from stains, odors and discoloration.

Rear seats comfortably accommodate two adults with 3.9 inches more shoulder room, 1.6 inches more hip room, 1 inch more leg room and a 2-inch greater couple than the 2007 Jeep Wrangler’s predecessor. A fold-and-tumble feature allows rear seats to be conveniently stowed for additional storage capacity.

Two more inches of space behind the rear seat nearly doubles the cargo capacity of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The extra space provides room for a new lockable underfloor storage area, which secures small items out of sight in the rear cargo area.

An all-new, three-piece modular hard top system features three panels – left- and right-front passenger panels and a rear panel – providing more options for open-air driving in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler. Removing the left- and right-front passenger panels is simple and may be accomplished quickly by one person.

Also available in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is the innovative Sunrider™ soft top, which includes a “sun roof” feature in addition to the full top-down option. This soft top provides a second open-air option by folding the soft top back completely over the driver and front passenger to create a 52x30-inch sun roof opening — larger than any typical glass sun roof.

New, More Powerful Engine

A new 3.8-liter overhead valve V-6 engine is featured on all 2007 Jeep Wrangler models, replacing the 4.0-liter Power-Tech in-line six engine. With 205 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque, Jeep Wrangler comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed automatic transmission.

The 3.8-liter V-6 engine produces more horsepower and torque than its predecessor. Compared to the 4.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, the 3.8-liter is lighter and shorter, and maintains higher torque at speeds above 3400 rpm, allowing for an expanded operating range.

The 2007 Jeep Wrangler’s horsepower and torque, combined with an enhanced suspension, results in a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. For the first time in a Jeep Wrangler, an optional towing package includes Dana 44 axles with a 4.10 axle ratio and trailer hitch.

“Not Afraid to Get Dirty” Jeep Design

“The task of designing the 2007 Jeep Wrangler meant creating a modern design for one of the world’s greatest automotive icons,” said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design. “The 2007 Jeep Wrangler design is rugged, yet simple, maintaining its heritage while also communicating a new level of capability and versatility. Improved quality, passenger comfort and, most importantly, off-road capability, are a direct result of Jeep Wrangler’s functional design.”

Wrangler-signature “must-have” features are refined, including classic round headlamps, a signature seven-slot grille, trapezoid wheel flares, exposed forged hinges, a fold-down windshield, sport bar, removable tops and doors, available full-framed or half doors, and hard and soft tops. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler is 5.5 inches wider overall, taking on a brawnier appearance. The body features new sheet metal with a slight crown, providing a strong and robust presence.

More Stopping Power

New 16-inch four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes are standard on all 2007 Jeep Wrangler models. An off-road anti-lock-braking feature enables sustained wheel lockup for improved performance on plowable surfaces, including loose dirt, gravel, sand and mud.

All 2007 Jeep Wrangler models incorporate larger wheels and tires than previous Wrangler models. Standard 16-inch wheels on the Wrangler X model and 17-inch wheels on the Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon models are new for 2007. In addition, 18-inch wheels – a Wrangler first – are optional on Wrangler Sahara.

More Safety and Security Features

Following are available safety and security features in the 2007 Jeep Wrangler:

• Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System: This system inflates with a force appropriate to the severity of an impact. It includes the occupant classification system (OCS)
• Anti-lock-braking System: Electronic sensors help detect impending wheel lockup. The ABS system offers improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions
• Brake Assist: The vehicle senses a panic brake condition and applies maximum braking power, providing the shortest possible stopping distance
• Child Seat Anchor System: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) make it easier to install compatible aftermarket child seats in the rear seat
• Energy-absorbing Steering Column: Manual-adjust collapsing steering column includes two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move relative to each other, which allows the column to move forward and provide more energy absorption during an impact
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP): ESP aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and understeer control to maintain vehicle behavior on various road surfaces. This feature has three settings, allowing the driver more control over the vehicle during spirited driving
• Electronic Roll Mitigation: A system that observes and monitors the vehicle roll attitude and lateral force to estimate the potential for a rollover situation. If necessary, the engine torque is reduced and a short burst of full braking is applied to the appropriate wheel to help stabilize the vehicle attitude and reduce the vehicle’s lateral force
• Occupant Classification System (OCS): Measures conditions for activation or deactivation of the passenger-side front air bag based upon the weight of the occupant
• Pretensioners: During an impact, the impact sensors initiate front seat belt pretensioners to immediately remove slack from seat belts, which reduces the forward movement of the occupant’s head and torso
• Seat-mounted Side Air Bags: Available seat-mounted side air bags extend protection to driver and front passenger
• Side-impact Door Beams: Door beams are made of high-strength steel mounted in the vehicle’s doors to help prevent passenger compartment intrusion

Worldwide Availability

Sold in key international markets throughout the world, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler is available with a diesel engine, as well as left- and right-hand-drive models. Built at Chrysler Group’s Stickney Avenue Toledo Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio, the 2007 Jeep Wrangler will arrive in Jeep dealerships in the fall of 2006.

Our predictions were accurate!

We had written:

The ancient Jeep Wrangler will be redesigned in 2006-07, with a much-rumored extended-wheelbase four-door version coming as well; we don't expect the appearance to change much. Jeep Wranglers will cease production on July 21, 2006, according to the Toledo Blade's Julie McKinnon [thanks, Imperial4ever, for letting us know about it], and the new Toledo Jeep Assembly Plant will, within the week, start production of the new Wranglers. The two and four door versions will be started within five weeks of each other.

We'd expect the next generation Wrangler to have a wider body, better off-road capabilities, more electronic aids to off-roading, and live axles (oops, we've now been told “dual solid axles”). We suspect they will get an independent front suspension and safety enhancements. The extra width may be a way to gain anti-roll safety without the punishing ride of past Wranglers’ bound suspensions. The unique folding windshield and removable doors will remain, but a modular hardtop might be used instead of the expensive, troublesome fabric. As with other Jeeps, a new front stabilizer bar disconnection feature can add off-road ability without compromising on-road ride: by removing the stabilizer bar, the wheels can move farther independently of each other (you would not want to drive the Wrangler like this at anything resembling ordinary street speeds).

The Wrangler is expected to have the 3.7 liter V6 since DCX is intent on eliminating unnecessary engines and transmissions; though the 3.8 might also show up, since the 3.7 might be discarded entirely in favor of the 3.8 across the board (the 3.8 produces 205 hp). Dana has won the axle contract again.

Specifications

2007 JEEP WRANGLER SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

ENGINE: 3.8-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI V-6
Type and Description............................................................................Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement….....................................................................................................230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke….............................................................................................................. 3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)
Valve System........................................................................OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection.............................................................................................. Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction………………...................................................................... Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio…………..................................................................................................................... 9.6:1
Power (SAE net)…........................................................................ 205 hp (153 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (53.9 hp/L)
Torque (SAE net)...................................................................................... 240 lb.-ft. (325 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Recommendation..........................................................................Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity....................................................................................................................6 qt. (5.7L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity........................................................................................................ 13.36 qt. (12.64L) Std.
Emission Controls…..................................................................Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features
Meets Tier 2 Bin 5 (federal) and LEV 2 (CA) emission requirements

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator...............................................................................................................................................160A
Battery………………………………................................................................................600 CCA, maintenance-free

TRANSMISSION: NSG 370—MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability…...........................................................................................................................Std.—All models
Description............................................................................. Synchronized in all forward gears and reverse,
multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch....................................................................................Hydraulic actuation
Gear Ratios
1st _........................................................................................................................................................ 4.46
2nd_........................................................................................................................................................ 2.61
3rd_......................................................................................................................................................... 1.72
4th_ ........................................................................................................................................................ 1.25
5th_ ........................................................................................................................................................ 1.00
6th_ ........................................................................................................................................................ 0.84
Reverse.................................................................................................................................................... 4.06

Axle Ratio.............................................................................................3.21 Std., 4.10 Opt. (Std. on Rubicon)
Overall Top Gear...................................................................................2.69 Std., 3.44 Opt. (Std. on Rubicon)

TRANSMISSION: 42RLE—AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability………………........................................................................................................................Optional Description.....................................................Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch

Gear Ratios
1st _ ....................................................................................................................................................... 2.84
2nd_........................................................................................................................................................ 1.57
3rd_ ...........................................................................................................................................................1.0
4th_ ........................................................................................................................................................ 0.69
Reverse.................................................................................................................................................... 2.21

Axle Ratio................................................................................................................................................. 4.10
Overall Top Gear...................................................................................................................................... 2.83

TRANSFER CASE: NV241 COMMAND-TRAC
Type…………........................................................................................................................................Part-time
Operating Modes .........................................................................................................2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio................................................................................................................................... 2.72:1
Center Differential Type…….....................................................................................................................None

TRANSFER CASE: NV241OR ROCK-TRAC
Type............................................................................................................................... Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes .........................................................................................................2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio…….................................................................................................................................4.0:1
Center Differential Type…………..............................................................................................................................................None

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
General Overall Length........................................................................................................... 152.8 (3881.2)
Overall Width (without mirrors)…...............................................................................................73.7 (1872.9)
Overall Height, Hard top.............................................................................................................70.9 (1800.1)
Wheelbase..................................................................................................................................95.4 (2424.1)
Track, Front ...............................................................................................................................61.9 (1572.3)
Track, Rear ….............................................................................................................................61.9 (1572.3)
Overhang, Front............................................................................................................................26.7 (679.2)
Overhang, Rear.............................................................................................................................30.6 (777.9)

Maximum Payload (includes occupants and cargo)............................................................ 1000 lbs. (373 kg)

CLEARANCES P225/75R16 P245/75R16 P255/75R17 P255/70R18 LT255/75R17
Approach Angle Deg. 40.8 42.0 43.8 44.6 44.3
Breakover Angle Deg. 21.8 23.1 24.9 25.5 25.4
Departure Angle Deg. 37.4 38.7 40.3 40.6 40.4
Front Axle to ground (inches) 9.1 9.6 10.3 10.6 10.5
Rear Axle to ground (inches) 8.8 9.4 10.1 10.3 10.2

CURB WEIGHT
Wrangler X, Man. Trans………………………………………………………………………………………………..3760 lbs. (1403 kg)
Wrangler X Auto. Trans…………………………………………………………………………………………………3785 lbs. (1413 kg)
Wrangler Sahara, Man. Trans………………………………………………………………………………………..3951 lbs. (1475 kg)
Wrangler Sahara, Auto. Trans………………………………………………………………………………………..3976 lbs. (1484 kg)
Wrangler Rubicon, Man. Trans……………………………………………………………………………………….4104 lbs. (1532 kg)
Wrangler Rubicon, Auto. Trans………………………………………………………………………………………4129 lbs. (1541 kg)

ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R.............................................................................................................................. 2/2
Front
Headroom……………………………....................................................................................................41.3 (1048.4)
Leg Room...................................................................................................................................41.0 (1040.3)
Shoulder Room...........................................................................................................................55.8 (1416.7)
Hip Room...................................................................................................................................55.6 (1412.8)
Seat Travel……………………......................................................... Driver – 9.4 (239.5), passenger – 9.4 (239.5)
Front Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m)...........................................................................................54.6 (1.545)
Rear
Headroom……………………………....................................................................................................40.3 (1024.6)
Leg Room.....................................................................................................................................35.6 (904.9)
Shoulder Room...........................................................................................................................61.6 (1565.9)
Hip Room...................................................................................................................................44.7 (1135.6)
Rear Seat Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m) ...................................................................................48.3 (1.367)

Cargo Liftover Height…................................................................................................................27.8 (707.2)
Maximum Cargo Width at Swing Gate Opening..........................................................................58.7 (1490.4)
Minimum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening ...........................................................................37.0 (939.2)
Maximum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening...........................................................................37.1 (943.5)
Minimum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening............................................................................37.0 (939.2)
Distance between wheelhouses.................................................................................................44.7 (1135.6)

Cargo Volume cubic ft. (cu. m)
Rear seat installed…………….................................................................................................56.5 cu. ft. (1.60)
Rear seat removed…………….................................................................................................61.2 cu. ft. (1.73)
Behind Rear Seat………………………..................................................................................... 17.15 cu. ft. (0.19)

BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout........................................................................................... Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction…..........................................................................................Ladder-type frame, open steel body

SUSPENSION
Front……………............................................Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16 inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers—std.;
Monotube high-pressure (on 17 and 18 inch wheel packages)
gas-charged shock absorbers—std. Rubicon;
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect System (ASDS) opt.

Rear .................................................................Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16 inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers—std.;
Monotube high-pressure (on 17 and 18 inch wheel packages)
gas-charged shock absorbers—std. Rubicon
STEERING
Type.......................................................................................................Power, recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio …..........................................................................................................................16.7:1 overall
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)…. ......................................................................................34.9 ft. (10.62 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) ……….....................................................................................................3.5

BRAKES
Availability............................................................................................................................................Std. All
Power Assist Type.................................................................................... 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock with on- and off-road calibrations……......................................................................Std.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) …….......................................................................................................Std.
Parking Brake Type ......................................................................................................................Drum-in-hat

Front Size and Type………………………………………………………………………...........11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total front).....................................................................................190.8 sq. in. (1230.97sq. cm)
Rear Size and Type................................................................................... 12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor
with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total rear).......................................................................................... 55.4 sq. in. (357.6 sq. cm)

WHEELS
Availability……..............................................................................................................................X Standard
Type and Material ……................................................................................................................Painted Steel
Size………...........................................................................................................................................16 x 7.0

Availability.....................................................................................................................................X Optional
Type and Material.......................................................................................................Painted Cast Aluminum
Size ...................................................................................................................................................16 x 7.0

Availability........................................................................................................Sahara Standard
Type and Material.......................................................................................................Painted Cast Aluminum
Size.....................................................................................................................................................17 x 7.5

Availability........................................................................................................Rubicon Standard
Type and Material...................................................................................................Machined Cast Aluminum
Size.....................................................................................................................................................17 x 7.5

Availability…………..............................................................................................................Sahara Optional
Type and Material.......................................................................................................Painted Cast Aluminum
Size……...............................................................................................................................................18 x 7.5

TIRES
Availability…….........................................................................................................................................X Std.
Size and Type ............................................................................ P225/75R16, On/Off-road, Black Side Wall
Mfr. and Model.............................................................................................................Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per Mile (km).........................................................................................................................712 (1146)

Availability…....................................................................................................................................X Optional
Size and Type….......................................................................... P245/75R16, On/Off-road, Black Side Wall
Mfr. and Mode...........................................................................................................Goodyear Wrangler SRA
Revs per Mile (km).........................................................................................................................687 (1106)

Availability….........................................................................................................................Sahara Standard
Size and type….............................................................P255/75R17, On/Off-road, Outlined White Lettered
Mfr. and Model…......................................................................................................Goodyear Wrangler SRA
Revs per Mile (km).........................................................................................................................661 (1064)

TIRES CONT…
Availability…….......................................................................................................................Sahara Optional
Size and Type……..........................................................P255/70R18, On/Off-road, Outlined White Lettered
Mfr. and Model……...................................................................................................Bridgestone Dueler 693
Revs per Mile (km)........................................................................................................................653 (1051)

Availability…........................................................................................................................Rubicon Standard
Size and Type……........................................................................... LT255/75R17, Off-Road, Black Side Wall
Mfr. and Model.......................................................................................................B.F.Goodrich Mud Terrain
Revs per Mile (km)……………….......................................................................................................650 (1046)

TOWING CAPACITIES

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