TECH TALK

The full-size ’22 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer may not be Trail Rated by Jeep due to their sheer size, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t equipped for dirt-road excursions.

- Sean P. Holman

In fact, beyond the available skidplates and tow hooks, there are three four-wheel-drive systems, two suspension systems, Selec-Terrain traction management, and a host of available tech. Let’s walk through the capability of each of these systems.

Capability

When the Advanced All-Terrain Group package is selected, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer benefit from either an 18-inch or 20-inch offroad tire; a two-speed transfer case; a 3.92:1 final drive ratio; tow hooks; an electronic limited-slip differential (a mechanical one is standard on the 5.7L-equipped Wagoneer); Quadra-Lift air suspension; Selec-Speed Control; and skid plates for the front suspension, fuel tank, rear stabilizer, and transfer case. This gives the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer a 48:1 crawl ratio, 24 inches of water-fording ability, and up to 10 inches of ground clearance. The big SUVs also feature 25-degree approach, 24-degree departure, and 22-degree break-over angles at the highest suspension setting.

Suspension