need to be lifted by at least an inch
tow hooks
skid plates
and that's just to start.
tow hooks
skid plates
and that's just to start.
mhhh this mean that all the models have a similar water crossing spec?Both of their intakes are in the same place. The Water fording has much more to it than just the intake though. All entries into the cabin through the firewall have to be water-proofed and all electrical equipment and mechanical equipment within the 20 inch level must be treated to handle exposure to the water.
Other than that, the suspension is different, the tires are different, skid plates, etc.
Probably not. If I had to guess, and I do because nobody has gotten to poke the real production versions themselves, things liek air intakes etc will be the same, but the TH will have some grommets, gaskets, caulk like substance, etc applied in key places to keep certain things dry. Worst case possibly a different wiring harness in the engine bay that doesn't go to key low places... like where the sensor would be for the crash avoidance radar.mhhh this mean that all the models have a similar water crossing spec?
In an official jeep austria video (Mission 4)is fetatured a Limited 4X4 and report water fording 48cm.Probably not. If I had to guess, and I do because nobody has gotten to poke the real production versions themselves, things liek air intakes etc will be the same, but the TH will have some grommets, gaskets, caulk like substance, etc applied in key places to keep certain things dry. Worst case possibly a different wiring harness in the engine bay that doesn't go to key low places... like where the sensor would be for the crash avoidance radar.
Austria is in Europe, not Australia.That being a aussie version has me wondering what an american verison would be like and how different, there has to be some market targeting going on if it's market specific.
The Trailhawk tire is actually .26" larger in diameter than the limited tire.In the listed specs (there is a thread for this elsewhere on this forum) you can see that the TH is given a 1" taller ride height from the factory. BUT...according to the published specs the tires are shorter in diameter than the tires on the Limited models. So effectively, the ground clearance gained from the suspension lift is negated by using smaller tires. So ground clearance is not a benefit of the TH.
Uhh.. that's REALLY all down to the manufacturer. The "sizes" on tires are really a matter of how the manufacturer of the tire chooses to measure them other than the rim diameter. A quarter inch by the designated numbers can vanish really easily. 225 vs. 215, the 225 will be wider, but it may not be a full cenitmeter, it could be more or less.The Trailhawk tire is actually .26" larger in diameter than the limited tire.
225/55/18 = 27.74"
215/65/17 = 28.00"
So, what exactly can Trailhawk do that non-Trailhawk models would absolutely not be unable to do?There are some parts that are different on the TH but I think you'd be surprised at how few are actually designed differently from say, a Limited or Sport.
I think the biggest difference is approach, departure and breakover angles. Those are huge when it comes to negotiating obstacles. The other 2 major differences are the suspension and gearing.So, what exactly can Trailhawk do that non-Trailhawk models would absolutely not be unable to do?
And:
How does Trailhawk stack up to the off-roading essentials listed?
http://jalopnik.com/this-is-what-makes-a-vehicle-unstoppable-off-road-512501606
I was going by published specs. What the factory eventually uses may vary. But according to published specs, the TH gets tires that are shorter. I believe the Limited was listed as using a 215/65-18.The Trailhawk tire is actually .26" larger in diameter than the limited tire.
225/55/18 = 27.74"
215/65/17 = 28.00"
Published specs is "225 / 55R18 All Season Tires" for limited and "215 / 65R17 All Terrain Tire" for trailhawk. So tehnighthawk is correct, TH tires are the largest diameter.I was going by published specs. What the factory eventually uses may vary. But according to published specs, the TH gets tires that are shorter. I believe the Limited was listed as using a 215/65-18.
TRailhawk models get a better approach and departure angles due to different bumpers. It gets tow hooks so you cna make use of come alongs or a tow if needed. It has about an inch of lift, and as noted above, minusculely larger tires with a mildly more aggressive tread pattern. and a 20:1 crawl ratio available.So, what exactly can Trailhawk do that non-Trailhawk models would absolutely not be unable to do?
And:
How does Trailhawk stack up to the off-roading essentials listed?
http://jalopnik.com/this-is-what-makes-a-vehicle-unstoppable-off-road-512501606