Jeep Liberty
KJ, 2002–07
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Liberty, 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.
Trims
9 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 3.7 V6, 5-speed manual (2002-04) | P215/75R16 | NV3550 5-speed manual | — | 34.6 · 21 · 31.2 | 9.2 in | Use → |
| Sport 3.7 V6 automatic (2002-04) | P215/75R16 | 45RFE 4-speed automatic, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | — | 34.6 · 21 · 31.2 | 9.2 in | Use → |
| Renegade (2002-04) | P235/70R16 | NV3550 5-speed manual, 45RFE 4-speed automatic, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | — | 35.7 · 21 · 31.3 | 9.0 in | Use → |
| Limited (2002-04) | P235/70R16 | 45RFE 4-speed automatic, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | — | 37.2 · 21 · 31.5 | 9.4 in | Use → |
| Sport 2.4 I4, 6-speed manual (2005) | P225/75R16 | NSG370 6-speed manual | 4.1 | 34.6 · 21.2 · 31.2 | 9.2 in | Use → |
| Sport 3.7 V6, 6-speed manual (2005-07) | P225/75R16 | NSG370 6-speed manual | 3.55 | 34.6 · 21.2 · 31.2 | 9.2 in | Use → |
| Sport 3.7 V6 automatic (2005-07) | P225/75R16 | 42RLE 4-speed automatic | 3.73 | 34.6 · 21.2 · 31.2 | 9.2 in | Use → |
| Renegade 3.7 (2005-07) | P235/70R16 | NSG370 6-speed manual, 42RLE 4-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 | 35.7 · 19.8 · 31.3 | 9.0 in | Use → |
| Limited 3.7 / 2.8 CRD (2005-07) | P235/65R17 | 42RLE 4-speed automatic, 545RFE 5-speed automatic | 3.73 | 37.2 · 21.8 · 31.5 | 9.4 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in
- Front overhang
- 28.6 in
- Rear overhang
- 32.5 in
- Height
- 71 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- P215/75R16, P225/75R16, P235/65R17, P235/70R16
Transmissions and low range
- NV3550 5-speed manual (3.7, 2002-04)
- 4.01 · 2.32 · 1.4 · 1 · 0.78
- 45RFE 4-speed automatic (3.7, 2002-early 2003)
- 3 · 1.67 · 1 · 0.75
- 42RLE 4-speed automatic (3.7, 2003-07)
- 2.84 · 1.57 · 1 · 0.69
- NSG370 6-speed manual (2005-07)
- 4.46 · 2.61 · 1.72 · 1.25 · 1 · 0.84
- 545RFE 5-speed automatic (2.8 CRD, 2005-06)
- 3 · 1.67 · 1 · 0.75 · 0.67
- Low range, nv231 command-trac
- 2.72:1
- Low range, nv242 selec-trac
- 2.72:1
Axles
- Front
- Dana 30 (IFS center section)
- Rear
- Chrysler 8.25
- 3.55 ratio
- Sport 3.7 V6, 6-speed manual (2005-07), Renegade 3.7 (2005-07)
- 3.73 ratio
- Sport 3.7 V6 automatic (2005-07), Renegade 3.7 (2005-07), Limited 3.7 / 2.8 CRD (2005-07)
- 4.1 ratio
- Sport 2.4 I4, 6-speed manual (2005)
- Ratios made for it
- 3.55 · 3.73 · 4.1 · 4.56 · 4.88
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 11.34 in, 288 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 65.9 mm
- Rear rotor
- 11.22 in, 285 mm
- Rear
- disc (solid, 285 x 12 mm)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone IFS, coil springs
- Rear
- 4-link (two upper, two lower arms), coil springs
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
Fuel economy
- EPA highway, automatic
- 20 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 20 mpg
- Rated years
- 2002–2007, 4WD
Aftermarket bumpers
1 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 Liberty sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 1
- ARB Combination Bull Bar Bumper 3450180B (02-05 Liberty KJ)$1,646 · winch ready
Rear
None listed yet.
Every calculator, set up for the Liberty
Source: media.stellantisnorthamerica.com.
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