Jeep Cherokee
XJ, 1984–2001
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Cherokee, 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.
Stock tireP215/75R1527.7 in tall
Axle ratio3.07–3.73Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio41.0:1Best trim: Up Country Suspension Group (4WD Sport/Classic/Limited/Country)
Angles38 · 21 · 31°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance8.3 in7.3 to 8.3 in by trim
Highway mpg18EPA, 20 with the manual
Tire upgrades, worked out
SE 4.0L (2000-01), 3.07s, from P215/75R15| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R15 | 28.9 in | +0.6 in | 62 mph | 1,812 | Keep 3.07s | Open → |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.0 in | +1.7 in | 58 mph | 1,688 | 3.55 | Open → |
| 32x11.50R15 | 32.0 in | +2.2 in | 56 mph | 1,635 | 3.55 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 1,585 | 3.73 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 1,585 | 3.73 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,889 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
12 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 4.0L (2000-01) | P215/75R15 | NV3550 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.07 / 3.55 | 38 · 21 · 31 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Sport (2000-01) | P225/75R15 | NV3550 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.07 / 3.55 | 38 · 21 · 31 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Classic (2000-01) | P225/70R16 | Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.55 | 38 · 21 · 31 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Limited (2000-01) | P225/70R16 | Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.55 | 38 · 21 · 31 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Up Country Suspension Group (4WD Sport/Classic/Limited/Country) | P225/75R15 | Aisin AX15 5-speed manual, NV3550 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 | 38 · 21 · 32 | 8.3 in | Use → |
| SE / Sport 4.0L (1997-99, AX15) | P225/75R15 | Aisin AX15 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.07 / 3.55 | 38 · 21 · 31 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Country (1997) | P225/70R15 | Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.55 | 38 · 21 · 31 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Classic / Limited (1998-99) | P225/70R15 | Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.55 | 38 · 21 · 31 | 8.1 in | Use → |
| Pioneer (1987-90) | P205/75R15 | Aisin AX15 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.07 / 3.55 | 37.6 · 21 · 31 | 7.3 in | Use → |
| Laredo (1985-92) | P215/75R15 | Aisin AX15 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.07 / 3.55 | 37.6 · 21 · 31 | 7.3 in | Use → |
| Limited (1987-92) | P225/70R15 | Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.55 | 37.6 · 21 · 31 | 7.3 in | Use → |
| Briarwood (1991-92) | P215/75R15 | Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic | 3.55 | 37.6 · 21 · 31 | 7.3 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 101.4 in
- Front overhang
- 27.6 in
- Rear overhang
- 36.2 in
- Height
- 64 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- P205/75R15, P215/75R15, P225/70R15, P225/70R16, P225/75R15
Transmissions and low range
- Aisin AX15 5-speed manual (mid-1988 to 1999)
- 3.83 · 2.33 · 1.44 · 1 · 0.79
- NV3550 5-speed manual (2000-2001)
- 4.04 · 2.33 · 1.38 · 1 · 0.78
- Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic (1987-2001)
- 2.8 · 1.53 · 1 · 0.75
- Low range, np231 command-trac
- 2.72:1
- Low range, np242 selec-trac
- 2.72:1
- Low range, np207 command-trac (1984-87)
- 2.61:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 30 (high pinion through 1999; low pinion 2000-01)
- Rear
- Dana 35 (most), Chrysler 8.25 (1991-2001, non-ABS), Dana 44 (1987-89 tow pkg)
- 3.07 ratio
- SE 4.0L (2000-01), Sport (2000-01), SE / Sport 4.0L (1997-99, AX15), Pioneer (1987-90), Laredo (1985-92)
- 3.55 ratio
- SE 4.0L (2000-01), Sport (2000-01), Classic (2000-01), Limited (2000-01), Up Country Suspension Group (4WD Sport/Classic/Limited/Country), SE / Sport 4.0L (1997-99, AX15), Country (1997), Classic / Limited (1998-99), Pioneer (1987-90), Laredo (1985-92), Limited (1987-92), Briarwood (1991-92)
- 3.73 ratio
- Up Country Suspension Group (4WD Sport/Classic/Limited/Country)
- Ratios made for it
- 3.07 · 3.55 · 3.73 · 3.9 · 4.1 · 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.13
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 11.00 in, 279 mm
- Rear drum
- 9.00 in, 229 mm
- Rear
- drum (9 x 2.5 in on Chrysler 8.25 axles)
Suspension
- Front
- Quadra-Link: 4 control arms plus track bar, coil springs
- Rear
- leaf springs, solid axle
- Rear layout
- Leaf springs
Fuel economy
- EPA highway, automatic
- 18 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 20 mpg
- Rated years
- 1984–2001, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- DIY 15 in big brake kit (Durango / Grand Cherokee 330 mm calipers)+11% brake torque11.0 → 12.0 in rotor · 2-piston · 15 in wheels or bigger · $500
Aftermarket bumpers
12 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Cherokee sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 7
- Affordable Offroad Elite Winch Front Bumper-Jeep Cherokee XJ/Comanche (84-01)72 lb · $490 · winch ready
- ARB Deluxe Winch Front Bumper$1,446 · winch ready
- Fishbone Offroad Bullhead Front Winch Bumper for 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee FB22059$640 · winch ready
- M.O.R.E. Rock Proof Front Bumper; Raw$1,100
- Rough Country Winch Front Bumper$380 · winch ready
- Rusty's Off-Road Rusty's Bumper - XJ Front Winch Trail Bumper$604 · winch ready
- Smittybilt XRC Rock Crawler Winch Front Bumper; Textured Black$620 · winch ready
Rear 5
Every calculator, set up for the Cherokee
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksYour rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the Cherokee ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
Source: cdn.xjjeeps.com.
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