Rubicon 2 and 4 door handling differences

[jayvis]

There should be no argument. The 4 door Wrangler (JK or JL) rides more comfortably than the 2 door because of the extended wheelbase. Peoples' perception of ride and drive are two different things. The 4 door ride is noticeably less choppy or harsh than the 2 door on rough or broken pavement. If you happen to have perfectly smooth roads or highways, the story might be different.

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[brazos]

My JLU came from the dealer at 36psi all around.
It wasn’t bad, but it took constant minute steering adjustments to keep it going straight on the highway.
Dropped it to 30. Night and day.
Tracks like a train now.

 

[sjappers]

My JLU came from the dealer at 36psi all around.
It wasn’t bad, but it took constant minute steering adjustments to keep it going straight on the highway.
Dropped it to 30. Night and day.
Tracks like a train now.

Doesnt that give an alarm for too low tire pressure?

 

[brazos]

Doesnt that give an alarm for too low tire pressure?

Yes. And one click moves me back to my preferred screen.
I actually like that screen coming up when I start up. It would tell me if I had a leaking tire.
There’s no sound; just the tire pressure screen.

 

[brazos]

Btw, 30 climbs to 34 in the first few minutes, and stays there. Up to 90 degrees anyway.
And it is a plusher ride as well.

 

[sjappers]

Btw, 30 climbs to 34 in the first few minutes, and stays there. Up to 90 degrees anyway.
And it is a plusher ride as well.

what is lowest pressure you can have without getting the tire pressure screen? 32psi?

 

[Warpath]

I have both a 4dr and 2dr JL's. The 4 door is more composed on the road. But the 2dr is a lot more fun to drive.

 

[tcari394]

what is lowest pressure you can have without getting the tire pressure screen? 32psi?

I think I remember my light turning on at 29. Now I just use a flashcal to keep it off.

 

[Sorbs]

Crybaby

Hey, you're the one whining about 1 p.s.i...relax, Francis...

 

[BDJeep1]

I have had both 2 door and 4 door JKs.....now a 2 door JL.

2 door is more fun to drive IMO. It feels a quicker and has a tight turn radius. But on payment with expansion joints/rough areas it will feel a bit more flighty with shorter wheel base.

In open areas I thought cross winds impacted the 4 door more with with the larger surface area but not a huge difference.

For awhile I needed the extra space of the 4 door but I don't anymore so I really enjoy the 2 door. Plus you don't see as many of them on the road so it feels a bit more unique.

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