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DA RUNT said:
2dr. Stretch BAM....
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I've thought about doing this when the 4 door is paid off. I plan to get a truck (Silverado or F150) to use as my DD. I'd love to get a 2 door and stretch it. I'm sure my wife would throw sharp objects at me for even suggesting it though. :eek:
 
Lots of good info everyone, thank you for taking the time of put your thoughts down for me to read.
Got a lot of thinking to do.

Have a great weekend everyone!
 
Regrets

I have a 2DR, and there have been more times that I would like to admit, that I wish I had just gotten the 4DR instead. The ease of getting things/people/dogs/etc into the back of a 4DR is a huge bonus. Not to mention the added cargo capacity, and the towing capacity to boot. Plus, if you want to do a long, multiday trip, pull out the back seats and sleep in the 4DR. (I tried in the 2DR, and it just doesn't work). I have wheeled with both 2DR and 4DRs on the trail, and the only major difference is navigating tight sections. Yes the 2DR excels here, however, if it is not a dedicated trail rig, then the added ride comfort and space will make up for having to do a few extra maneuvers to get around.

I would never let my wife know that I have 2DR regrets, as she jumped through hoops to pick up the 2DR for me while I was away, but, I should have held out a little longer for the extra doors.
 
There is, and always will be a big 2 door VS 4 door debate. All I can give in my perspective from my experiences of owning both. I had an 83 CJ7, a 2013 2 door and a 2014 4 door. I personally loved the 2 door. I loved its capabilities, I loved the nimbleness, I loved the tight turning radius and I loved the looks. I never wanted t get rid of it. All of the things I loved about the 2 door, I still love about the 4 door! The truth of the matter is, Jeep did such a good job with the 4 door (in my opinion) that I really do not notice I have 2 extra doors back there the majority of the time. I do like the extra cargo room, the extra room for people (or even more cargo room), the longer wheelbase lends to a smoother ride all the way around, its more stable, less 'twitchy', etc. In my opinion, the 4 door is just as fun to drive and easier to live with everyday. It feels like an 'enhanced' version of what my 2 door was.
Depending on the type of wheeling you do, the main difference I see with the 4 door is break over angle. That's the only 'disadvantage' I have found, if you even want to call it that. With a 4 door, I personally would do 35s at a minimum (says the guy on 33s :doh:). That's it. The advantages I get from my 4 door over the 2 door make it easier to live with and a more pleasant experience all the way around. The whole 'real Jeep' thing, in my opinion, is ridiculous. The last time I checked, they are both made by Jeep. If I were that shallow about it, I would have kept my CJ! My vote goes to the 4 door. Whatever you decide, I'm sure you will be happy with it as you already know the quirks, in's and out's of owning a Jeep. Good luck with your search brother!
 
FireWire79 said:
I have a 2DR, and there have been more times that I would like to admit, that I wish I had just gotten the 4DR instead. The ease of getting things/people/dogs/etc into the back of a 4DR is a huge bonus. Not to mention the added cargo capacity, and the towing capacity to boot. Plus, if you want to do a long, multiday trip, pull out the back seats and sleep in the 4DR. (I tried in the 2DR, and it just doesn't work). I have wheeled with both 2DR and 4DRs on the trail, and the only major difference is navigating tight sections. Yes the 2DR excels here, however, if it is not a dedicated trail rig, then the added ride comfort and space will make up for having to do a few extra maneuvers to get around.

I would never let my wife know that I have 2DR regrets, as she jumped through hoops to pick up the 2DR for me while I was away, but, I should have held out a little longer for the extra doors.
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And Damn it FireWire, I stared at your avatar through 2 whole rotations! LOL! :doh:
 
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