What's Jeep hinting at by "40.4"

[Sazabi19]

So is this supposed to be a new trim then?

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[Aonarch]

12.9? What does that one represent? The rest kinda speak for their selves.

MPG ?

 

[DaveNH]

Here's what the Journo on the JL forum posted 9 hours BEFORE someone posted the Overland Expo leak:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...esses-as-to-what-it-means.74452/#post-1550571

Then:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...as-to-what-it-means.74452/page-3#post-1551205

And finally the leak:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...as-to-what-it-means.74452/page-4#post-1551297

 

[XraytecH]

And now this…

100:1 transfer case?!?

 

[mountainpass]

And now this…

100:1 transfer case?!?

No that's the crawl ratio. Transfer case is likely the 4:1 unit in Rubicon with 4:88 gears.

 

[DaveNH]

Oh? Odd I thought it was 12" for the JT. nvm

I will need to remeasure my numbers then

The mystery remains.

How is Jeep getting to 12.9" from 10.8" with just a 35" (34.4") tire?

 

[Knightindullarmor]

Humboldt Redwood State Park in Northern California is 40.4 latitude... some event? A geocache clue to a location only jeeps with removable tops (as seen in the graphic - mind you, all removable top jeeps are ladder frame & SFA) have a chance to reach

 

[MPMB]

The mystery remains.
How is Jeep getting to 12.9" from 10.8" with just a 35" (34.4") tire?

33" tire to 35" is 2 inches. 10.8" to 12.9" is 2 inches.

Perhaps Jeep will be adding a 37" tire option; a final nail if you will.

 

[Benbean66]

33" tire to 35" is 2 inches. 10.8" to 12.9" is 2 inches.

Perhaps Jeep will be adding a 37" tire option; a final nail if you will.

Yes, but when you increase tire size by two inches, you only gain 1" below the axle, and 1" above the axle. Hence, only a 1" increase in ground clearance.

 

[Sazabi19]

Yes, but when you increase tire size by two inches, you only gain 1" below the axle, and 1" above the axle. Hence, only a 1" increase in ground clearance.

I think you missed the factory 1" lift in the press release. So, 35s and a 1" lift... 2" total.

 

[Benbean66]

I think you missed the factory 1" lift in the press release. So, 35s and a 1" lift... 2" total.

1" lift does not increase the distance between the ground and the differentials. Lift kits increase the distance between the axle center line and frame/body.

 

[MPMB]

Yes, but when you increase tire size by two inches, you only gain 1" below the axle, and 1" above the axle. Hence, only a 1" increase in ground clearance.

Call the repair department, your meter's broken.

 

[Benbean66]

Call the repair department, your meter's broken.

I apologize. I stand corrected. I had always thought ground clearance was measured at the pumpkin (the lowest point of the vehicle). A quick lesson from Google tells me it's the measurement of 80% of the lowest points at the CENTER of the vehicle. I'll keep my mouth shut next time. Carry on.

 

[Free2roam]

• Approach angle – 47.4 degrees
• Breakover angle – 26.7 degrees
• Departure angle – 40.4 degrees
• Ground clearance – 12.9 inches
• Water fording – 33.6 inches
• https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/jeep-announces-wrangler-xtreme-recon-package.45731/

 

[aceisback]

33" tire to 35" is 2 inches. 10.8" to 12.9" is 2 inches.

I can attest to the fact that the same does not apply to waist size changes!

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