2Doors or 4 Doors?

[Krondor]

This question goes over and over, and I must admit I flip it over in my mind several times myself.

For my needs, I chose the 2 door. I like it for maneuverability, weight, and looks. I'll be taking the back seat out and getting a small trailer for storage.

I will agree that if you already prioritize storage, the 4 door will be a far better choice. I see stability, storage, and comfort for passengers as the biggest wins for the 4 door.

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[ckrough]

Consider towing as well. If you ever plan to pull something, the 4 door has a higher capacity and will be more stable due to the long wheelbase. Or so I hear.

 

[SeanPolarBear]

Right around 15:25. I love the way the seat flips up like that. My JK did not do that.

Thanks!!!! Frankly this is a lot bigger than I thought t would be, I am def going with 2 door now.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

Another 2-door Sport review...

 

[Armycop]

I like Matt Maran but he admits in the beginning that he doesn't care for or drive off road. He did get to put some pretty good mileage on one though. Pretty standard results, wind noise complaint and slow sloppy steering.

 

[warc1]

Right around 15:25. I love the way the seat flips up like that. My JK did not do that.

The back seat in my 2010 2dr Rubi flips up in the exact same manner. It also has the same issue of flopping under acceleration and that's a problem. On grocery runs, I keep thinking that bagged goods have spilled out when it's just the seat banging around.

Regardless, I'm doing another two dr Rubi because it's a more capable vehicle in the mountain wheeling that I put it to. It's a less stressful drive knowing the short wheelbase can more easily navigate tight turns and switchbacks with less risk of becoming high centred on vertical obstacles. However, now I'm thinking of taking the back seat out completely on the JL, which I've never tried on the JK.

 

[bearcat454]

Its a 2 door for me as well. I went back and forth between the 4 door and 2 door endlessly. I did have a 2 door TJ for a few years, and have spent many a road trip in my buddies 4 door JK.

I plan on removing the backseat on day 1. For me the 2 door is just a bit more simple. Better looking, just a little less cargo space with the seat out than a 4 door. I know there will be days I need to haul more stuff, and for that, I have an old full size pickup. I've thrown 2500 pounds in the back with no problems, and it will tow 10k. The pickup cost me about 3500 bucks, although I've put another 1000 in parts over 5 years.

Its rare I need to put more than 2 people and a dog in my daily, but when I do, I'll just throw the back seat back in. And if I need to tow or haul, which is probably something more serious than a 4 door can do anyway, I have the pickup.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

The back seat in my 2010 2dr Rubi flips up in the exact same manner. It also has the same issue of flopping under acceleration and that's a problem. On grocery runs, I keep thinking that bagged goods have spilled out when it's just the seat banging around.

Dietech Offroad makes a seat retainer for the JK that keeps the fold and tumble seat upright. Maybe there will be a similar option for the JL at some point.

 

[pianomankd]

2-Door!

 

[XJ-99]

Not sure how it works, but I guess there are straps to hold the back seat in the folded position as per page 52 in the owner's manual.

 

[COBill]

Right around 15:25. I love the way the seat flips up like that. My JK did not do that.

My TJ with rear bench did.

I looks like you still have to secure it with a strap to stop it from flopping back down when you come to a stop.

 

[Redleg22]

I have had two 2 doors and two 4 doors so far. Is the 2 door more restrictive and less convenient? Yes. That being said I am a 2 door guy at heart so for my JL Rubicon I am going back to a 2 door. It is sufficient if you have no kids or only 1 kid plus I travel light so can live without the cargo space. IMO it is a small trade off in order to get the style, maneuverability, and fun that comes with the 2 doors.

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

Not sure how it works, but I guess there are straps to hold the back seat in the folded position as per page 52 in the owner's manual.

Thanks for posting that. I didn't even know the rear seat could be quickly removed. I thought it had to be unbolted.

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

I'm getting a 2 Door. We already have a 4 door in the family, so another one isn't really needed. On the rare occasion that I might need to carry 3 other people and some gear, I can always add a cargo trail rack.

While it would be nice to have the space of a 4 door to sleep in when camping, it's too dang hot and mosquito infested in Florida to even consider that. We'll probably just tow a small off-road camping trailer with ac and a gen.

 

[1quick1]

I'm getting a 2 Door. We already have a 4 door in the family, so another one isn't really needed. On the rare occasion that I might need to carry 3 other people and some gear, I can always add a cargo trail rack.

While it would be nice to have the space of a 4 door to sleep in when camping, it's too dang hot and mosquito infested in Florida to even consider that. We'll probably just tow a small off-road camping trailer with ac and a gen.

Runaway campers based out of Florida.

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