I've seen conflicting information about this. Is Normal Ride Height in a QL equipped the same as a non-QL jeep assuming everything else identical? I've seen information saying one was higher than the other.
Before buying my '14 I looked all over the place. At that time even various spec sources from Jeep were conflicted. The biggest difference I found was 1/2". So I bought my Overland with QL and forgot about ... until you had to mention it. :lol:
I will be checking back to see if anybody comes up with a definitive answer ... just out of curiosity.
2012 Brochure lists ground clearance for standard suspensions as 8.1" and in Off Road 2 mode for the air suspension as 10.7". Water fording depth standard suspension 20.0" and with Off Road 2 22.6"
The OP asked about normal ride height, not offroad mode height.
I don't know the answer for sure, but since QL at highway speed drops 1/2" into aero mode, if you do a lot of highway driving I think the QL would be lower than the non-QL in practical use.
I wonder if even Jeep knows for sure? They seem confused. For example, on their website when you look at the QL info, it says OR2 goes to 10.8". But when you click on the "watch it in action" video, that says it goes to 11.3".
That's not a bad idea, although I would have to have the QL one in normal drive mode. Does anyone know where on the jeep the measurement should be taken from?
I suppose you could pick any spot on the body to the ground and figure the differences. Any other ideas on this? I actually think there's a thread somewhere on the forum from last year with diagrams.
I would measure at the top of the front and rear fender wells. I would ensure you stay centered on the wheel so the tape measure drops straight down through the outside of the hubs on the wheels. Ground clearance is irrelevant as that can change with different size tires and depends where you measure under the vehicle. Ride height has to do with the body height...at least thats how I see it.
I rented a non-QL 4WD Limited in December in California. Wife reports that Limited was WAY lower than my QL Overland in NRH, based on climbing in and out.
I rented a non-QL 4WD Limited in December in California. Wife reports that Limited was WAY lower than my QL Overland in NRH, based on climbing in and out.