Jeep Grand Cherokee
ZJ, 1993–98
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Grand 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.
Tire upgrades, worked out
4.0 I6, 15-in wheels (SE / Laredo), 3.55s, from P225/75R15| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R15 | 28.9 in | +0.3 in | 64 mph | 2,122 | Keep 3.55s | Open → |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.0 in | +1.4 in | 59 mph | 1,977 | 3.9 | Open → |
| 32x11.50R15 | 32.0 in | +1.9 in | 57 mph | 1,915 | 4.11 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.4 in | 56 mph | 1,857 | 4.11 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R15 | 33.0 in | +2.4 in | 56 mph | 1,857 | 4.11 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R15 | 35.0 in | +3.4 in | 53 mph | 1,751 | 4.56 | Open → |
Stock turns 2,166 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
5 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 I6, 15-in wheels (SE / Laredo) | P225/75R15 | Aisin AX15 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic, 42RE | 3.55 / 3.73 | 36.5 · 17 · 29.3 | 7.7 in | Use → |
| 4.0 I6 with 245/70R15 all-terrain option (Up Country) | P245/70R15 | Aisin AX15 5-speed manual, Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic, 42RE | 3.55 / 3.73 | 36.5 · 17 · 29.3 | 7.7 in* | Use → |
| 5.2 V8 Quadra-Trac, 15-in wheels | P225/75R15 | 46RH, 44RE 4-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 | 36.5 · 17 · 29.3 | 7.7 in* | Use → |
| Limited / Orvis / TSi, 16-in wheels (4.0 or 5.2) | P225/70R16 | 42RE, 46RH, 44RE 4-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 | 36.5 · 17 · 29.3 | 8.3 in | Use → |
| 5.9 Limited (1998) | P225/70R16 | 46RE 4-speed automatic | 3.73 | 37 · 17 · 30.3 | 8.3 in | Use → |
* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 105.9 in
- Front overhang
- 31.9 in
- Rear overhang
- 38.6 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- P225/70R16, P225/75R15, P245/70R15
Transmissions and low range
- Aisin AX15 5-speed manual (4.0, 1993-94)
- 3.83 · 2.33 · 1.44 · 1 · 0.79
- Aisin AW4 4-speed automatic (4.0, early 1993)
- 2.8 · 1.53 · 1 · 0.75
- 42RE (A500SE) 4-speed automatic (4.0, mid-1993-98)
- 2.74 · 1.54 · 1 · 0.69
- 46RH (A518) 4-speed automatic (5.2, 1993-95)
- 2.45 · 1.45 · 1 · 0.69
- 44RE 4-speed automatic (5.2, 1996-98)
- 2.74 · 1.54 · 1 · 0.69
- 46RE 4-speed automatic (5.9, 1998)
- 2.45 · 1.45 · 1 · 0.69
- Low range, np231 command-trac
- 2.72:1
- Low range, np242 selec-trac
- 2.72:1
- Low range, np249 quadra-trac
- 2.72:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 30
- Rear
- Dana 35 (oval cover) or Dana 44
- 3.55 ratio
- 4.0 I6, 15-in wheels (SE / Laredo), 4.0 I6 with 245/70R15 all-terrain option (Up Country), 5.2 V8 Quadra-Trac, 15-in wheels, Limited / Orvis / TSi, 16-in wheels (4.0 or 5.2)
- 3.73 ratio
- 4.0 I6, 15-in wheels (SE / Laredo), 4.0 I6 with 245/70R15 all-terrain option (Up Country), 5.2 V8 Quadra-Trac, 15-in wheels, Limited / Orvis / TSi, 16-in wheels (4.0 or 5.2), 5.9 Limited (1998)
- Ratios made for it
- 3.07 · 3.55 · 3.73 · 3.9 · 4.11 · 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.13
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 11.02 in, 280 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 66.0 mm
- Rear rotor
- 11.22 in, 285 mm
- Rear
- disc (solid, 285 x 11 mm)
Suspension
- Front
- Quadra-Coil 4-link with track bar, coil springs
- Rear
- Quadra-Coil 4-link with track bar, coil springs
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
Fuel economy
- EPA highway, automatic
- 18 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 20 mpg
- Rated years
- 1993–1998, 4WD
Aftermarket bumpers
3 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 Grand Cherokee sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 2
- Affordable Offroad Elite Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ Modular Plain Front Winch Bumper (’93-’98)80 lb · $665 · winch ready
- ARB Deluxe Winch Front Bumper$1,287 · winch ready
Every calculator, set up for the Grand Cherokee
Source: archive.org.
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