Jeep Renegade Suspension Construction

Right so what is it that makes this Jeep a Jeep? Well lets have a look at the suspension components and construction of the new BU Renegade..

• All suspension brackets and cradles have been designed for high levels of stiffness
• Front suspension is a MacPherson design that was engineered for exceptional rigidity
• Front suspension is capable of 6.7 inches (170mm) of articulation.
• Split shock absorber mounting transmits road vibrations to the structure through dual channels
• The rear cradle is isolated to slash noise and vibration, also serves as the mounting point for Chapman setup lateral links and half shafts
• High mounted struts, shocks and coil overs which allows for maximum spring rates.
• Rear suspension has 8.1 inches (205mm) of articulation
• First Jeep to make use of a Koni Frequency Selective Damping system in the front struts and rear shocks.

Renegade Trailhawk

Approach angle 30.5°
Breakover angle 25.7°
Departure angle 34.3°
Running clearance 8.7
Water crossing (5 mph) 19”

Renegade AWD

Approach angle 21.0°
Breakover angle 24.0°
Departure angle 32.1°
Running clearance 7.9
Water crossing (5 mph) 0

Renegade FWD

Approach angle 17.9°
Breakover angle 21.2°
Departure angle 29.7°
Running clearance 6.7
Water crossing (5 mph) 0