Dodge Durango
2004–09 4x4
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Durango, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Tire upgrades, worked out
ST/SLT 4.7L V8, AWD single-speed case, 3.55s, from P245/70R17| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | 31.6 in | +0.6 in | 63 mph | 1,644 | Keep 3.55s | Open → |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,589 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.2 in | 60 mph | 1,575 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.2 in | 60 mph | 1,575 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 255/80R17 | 33.1 in | +1.3 in | 60 mph | 1,572 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +1.7 in | 59 mph | 1,536 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4 in | +1.9 in | 58 mph | 1,512 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.2 in | 57 mph | 1,485 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.2 in | 57 mph | 1,485 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 37x11.50R17 | 37.0 in | +3.2 in | 54 mph | 1,405 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 37x12.50R17 | 37.0 in | +3.2 in | 54 mph | 1,405 | 4.56 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,704 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
4 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/SLT 4.7L V8, AWD single-speed case | P245/70R17 | 5-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.92 | 26.8 · 22.8 · 29.9 | 8.7 in | Use → |
| SLT/Limited 4.7L or 5.7L HEMI, two-speed full-time case | P245/70R17 | 5-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.92 | 26.8 · 22.8 · 29.9 | 8.7 in | Use → |
| Limited 4x4 (2004-07) | P265/65R17 | 5-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.92 | 26.8 · 22.8 · 29.9 | 8.7 in | Use → |
| SLT 18-in. wheels (2009) | P265/60R18 | 5-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.92 | 26.8 · 22.8 · 29.9 | 8.7 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 119.2 in
- Front overhang
- 37.9 in
- Rear overhang
- 43.8 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- P245/70R17, P265/60R18, P265/65R17
Transmissions and low range
- 5-speed automatic (545RFE)
- 3 · 1.67 · 1 · 0.75 · 0.67
- Low range, nv244hd
- 2.72:1
Axles
- Front
- Chrysler 8.0 in IFS front
- Rear
- Chrysler 9.25 in (8.25 in behind 3.7L 2WD)
- 3.55 ratio
- ST/SLT 4.7L V8, AWD single-speed case, SLT/Limited 4.7L or 5.7L HEMI, two-speed full-time case, Limited 4x4 (2004-07), SLT 18-in. wheels (2009)
- 3.92 ratio
- ST/SLT 4.7L V8, AWD single-speed case, SLT/Limited 4.7L or 5.7L HEMI, two-speed full-time case, Limited 4x4 (2004-07), SLT 18-in. wheels (2009)
- Ratios made for it
- 3.92 · 4.1 · 4.56
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 13.23 in, 336 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 54.0 mm
- Rear rotor
- 13.86 in, 352 mm
- Rear
- disc (ventilated)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone (SLA) IFS, coil springs over shocks on 2WD and 4WD (no torsion bars; shared architecture with 2005 Dakota)
- Rear
- solid axle on coil springs, trailing arms with Watt's linkage
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 17 mpg
- Rated years
- 2004–2009, 4WD
Every calculator, set up for the Durango
Source: media.stellantisnorthamerica.com.
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