What is the ground clearance of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL?

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL has 10.8 inches of ground clearance in standard form.

That figure comes from Jeep’s specifications for the JL Rubicon equipped with its standard 17-inch wheels and 33-inch-class LT285/70R17 tires. The clearance helps the Rubicon pass over rocks, ruts and other obstacles without the vehicle’s underside making contact.

Ground clearance is only one part of the JL Rubicon’s off-road geometry. Its factory specifications also include a 44-degree approach angle, a 37-degree departure angle and a 27.8-degree breakover angle for the two-door model. The four-door version has a longer wheelbase and a lower breakover angle.

The number can change with equipment. Larger 35-inch tires and certain Rubicon variants raise clearance substantially, while tire pressure, payload and suspension modifications can affect the real-world measurement. The 10.8-inch figure therefore describes the standard JL Rubicon, not every modified or special-edition version.