2door to 4door
- Thread starter DKronk42
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Wish I had gotten the 4dr, sucks having to take a small utility trailer along to go camping.
We are Jeep..Resistance is futile..
We are Jeep..Resistance is futile..
2013rubirick
Hooked
4 door is the way to go just not enough room in a 2 door
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
I think you guys need to pack better. I can pack for a week camping and still have room to spare. That being said, when this one is paid off I will be adding a four door to the collection.
Talking to a guy who's owned both, I would have to say 4-door all the way. The 2-door is great but, there's a reason why I own two 4-doors. Not only are they every bit as capable, they often times have the advantage especially in places like Moab.
jhires
Member
My wife and I have both. Her Jeep is the 2 door, and mine is the 4 door. They are very different from each other when driving.
On the street, the two door is much more nimble and easier to park. Turning around and U-Turns are definitely a plus of the 2 door. On the trail, turning around and navigating tight trails, going around trees and rocks there is less worry of body damage. It generally feels much lighter and "zippy". However, cargo space is at a premium. With just the two of us and our dog, once we have all of our gear in place just for even a day trip, it can feel quite crowded and if you are bringing a 3rd or 4th person along, they will be very cramped in the back seat, and you have no space left for anything else.
The 4 door rides much smoother. It doesn't pitch back and forth as much on uneven freeways. The added wheel base adds stability on the trail. When you have to climb over a bank or "lip" it is easier to get the front over first. Although the break over clearance does suffer quite a bit. We can fit all of our camping gear in it and still have room for our dog and a passenger. Turning around on the trail is a bit of a chore. A two point turn is now a 20 point turn.
It really boils down to the fact that the 2 door suits her best and the 4 door suits me best. When we do hit the trail, we usually have both.
On the street, the two door is much more nimble and easier to park. Turning around and U-Turns are definitely a plus of the 2 door. On the trail, turning around and navigating tight trails, going around trees and rocks there is less worry of body damage. It generally feels much lighter and "zippy". However, cargo space is at a premium. With just the two of us and our dog, once we have all of our gear in place just for even a day trip, it can feel quite crowded and if you are bringing a 3rd or 4th person along, they will be very cramped in the back seat, and you have no space left for anything else.
The 4 door rides much smoother. It doesn't pitch back and forth as much on uneven freeways. The added wheel base adds stability on the trail. When you have to climb over a bank or "lip" it is easier to get the front over first. Although the break over clearance does suffer quite a bit. We can fit all of our camping gear in it and still have room for our dog and a passenger. Turning around on the trail is a bit of a chore. A two point turn is now a 20 point turn.
It really boils down to the fact that the 2 door suits her best and the 4 door suits me best. When we do hit the trail, we usually have both.
StrizzyChris
New member
I've had 2-2drs and 2-4drs...if its a DD and I plan on camping with my lady(which has drastically changed my volume of shit on a trip) then a 4dr is the only option. But, once I buy my home in the next year or two, I'll be doing a custom stretch 2dr similar to rtguy1 as a hobby Jeep. Built 2drs are just awesome!
Panda
New member
Yup what jhires said, I have a 2dr my girlfriend has a jku, love all the space she has but mines more zippy & fun to drive I think.. now I just put the camping gear in hers
