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- 2008 Chevrolet TrailB...
- TrailBlazer 2WD 4dr LT w/1LT
- 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Grand Cherokee RWD 4dr Laredo
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification | |
| Sport Utility Vehicles | |
| Rear Door Type | |
| Liftgate | |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | |
| LL8 | EKG |
| Engine Type | |
| Gas I6 | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | |
| 4.2L/254 | 3.7L/225 |
| Fuel System | |
| SFI | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |
| 285 @ 6000 | 210 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |
| 276 @ 4600 | 235 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | |
| M30 | DGJ |
| Trans Type | |
| 4 | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | |
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.06 | 3.59 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.63 | 2.19 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.00 | 1.41 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.70 | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.83 | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |
| 2.29 | 3.16 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.07 | |
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |
| 14 | 15 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |
| 20 | 20 |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |
| 625 | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |
| 150 | 160 |
| Cooling System | |
|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |
| 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Weight Information | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |
| 4149 | |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) | |
| 2950 | |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) | |
| 3200 | |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) | |
| 2300 | |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) | |
| 2016 | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) | |
| 5550 | |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) | |
| 10000 | |
| Trailering | |
|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |
| 5000 | 3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |
| 500 | 350 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |
| 5400 | 3500 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |
| 810 | 350 |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | |
| Independent | Live Axle |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |
| Coil | Live Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |
| w/Stabilizer bar | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | |
| w/Stabilizer bar | |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) | |
| 3100 | |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |
| 3200 | |
| Axle Type - Front | |
| Independent | |
| Axle Type - Rear | |
| Semi-Floating | |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) | |
| 2950 | |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |
| 3200 | |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear | |
| 3.42 | |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |
| 46 | |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |
| 36 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |
| 1.33 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |
| 0.82 | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | |
| Power | Power |
| Brake ABS System | |
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 12.0 x 1.14 | 12.9 x 1.2 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 12.8 x 0.78 | 12.6 x 0.6 |
| Tires | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Order Code | |
| QTM | TCH |
| Rear Tire Order Code | |
| QTM | TCH |
| Spare Tire Order Code | |
| ZNF | TCH |
| Front Tire Size | |
| P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | |
| P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| P235/75R16 | P245/65R17 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) | |
| 1793 | |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) | |
| 1793 | |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |
| 17 x 7 | 17 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |
| 17 x 7 | 17 x 7.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |
| 16 x - TBD - | 17 x 7.5 |
| Front Wheel Material | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | |
| Steel | Steel |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |
| 15.8 | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center | |
| 20.4 | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock | |
| 20.4 | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |
| 2.85 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |
| 36.4 | 36.7 |
| Fuel Tank | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |
| 22.0 | 21.1 |
| Doors | |
|---|---|
| Side Door Type | |
| Swing-out | |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | |
| 113.00 | 109.5 |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) | |
| 191.80 | |
| Length, Overall (in) | |
| 188.0 | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |
| 74.70 | 84.3 |
| Height, Overall (in) | |
| 72.50 | 67.4 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | |
| 62.0 | |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | |
| 62.0 | |
| Overhang, Front (in) | |
| 34.96 | |
| Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) | |
| 43.8 | |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) | |
| 32.1 | |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) | |
| 7.80 | |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) | |
| 7.80 | |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | |
| 8.3 | |
| Liftover Height (in) | |
| 33.2 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) | |
| 80.1 | |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) | |
| 43.7 | |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | |
| 39.6 | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | |
| 80.1 | 68.5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | |
| 41.0 | 35.0 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | |
| 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |
| 109.0 | |
| Front Head Room (in) | |
| 40.20 | 39.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |
| 46.90 | 41.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 58.50 | 59.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | |
| 56.00 | 57.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | |
| 39.60 | 39.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | |
| 37.00 | 35.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 58.50 | 58.4 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | |
| 58.20 | 57.4 |
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | |
| TrailBlazer | Grand Cherokee |
| Body Style | |
| 4 Door | 4 Door |
| Body Code | |
| TB4 | |