From The Drive · Joel Feder · · 50s
Jeep Wrangler May Add Independent Front Suspension
Jeep could offer independent front suspension to compete with Ford Bronco's off-road advantages.
In brief
Jeep could offer independent front suspension to compete with Ford Bronco's off-road advantages. Jeep may add independent front suspension to the Wrangler to counter Ford Bronco's on-road performance benefits. Originally reported by The Drive.
Jeep Wrangler Concept Reveals Suspension Option
Jeep may add independent front suspension to Wrangler models to compete with Ford Bronco.
“Do we leave this only for SRT? Or do we make this an option for all Wrangler customers?”
Stellantis CEO Questions Suspension Availability
Tim Kuniskis asked if independent front suspension would be limited to SRT or available to all Wrangler buyers.
“Can you go off-road high-speed in this and low-speed rock crawling in this and have both exist”
Suspension Developed With Off-Road Expert
Independent front suspension co-developed with off-road racing champion Casey Currie.
“The setup, featuring 2.5-inch diameter Fox shocks that appear to be a long-travel design”
Bronco's On-Road Edge Threatens Wrangler Sales
Ford Bronco drives better on-road due to independent front suspension, nipping at Wrangler sales.
“The reason the Bronco drives better? Independent front suspension is one of the largest reasons”
Stellantis Plans Suspension for Multiple Models
Stellantis may add independent front suspension to Wrangler, Gladiator, and Dakota models.
“This could enable any and all of these models to suddenly feature independent front suspension”
In short
Jeep may add independent front suspension to the Wrangler to counter Ford Bronco's on-road performance benefits.
