I couldnt find a thread for this but im in the market for a cherokee and I found a 97 XJ (manual) that is two door and was wondering if there is an advantage or disadvantage with the 2 door as far as lifting. To me the shorter wheelbase would make it easier to flip but this is my first jeep so I really dont know

 

They are basically the same. The 2 door models have longer doors-More weight on the hinges, and some feel that they don't have the structural integrity of a 4 door as they do not have a b-piller like the 4 door.

 

I'm a fan of the 2 door look but when it comes to feeling safer... I would take a 4 door any day... just feels a lil safer... cuz you dont have that big side window panel in the 4 door so you have a lil more helpin the vehicle stay up in a roll over

 

Agreed! I still bought a 2 door though, cuz there are just not as many, and look sportier to me.

 

Yeah i could see the window panel making it feel a little less safe. All i want to do is put a 4.5 lift on it so im not going to crazy and dont plan on taking it on big trails.

 

Shorter wheelbase makes it easier to climb over big obstacles.

Longer wheelbase makes it easier to climb up steep hills. The front tires grab and pull you up.

Both have pros and cons but are pretty much equal. Get whatever you need. Big family, four doors. Single or couple, two door.

Are the wheelbases even different?

I personally like four doors cuz I don't have to get out in order for my rear passengers to exit. It was a hassle in the TJ. (passenger) "I gotta pee! I gotta pee!" (me) "well go then!" (passenger) Get out so I can get out!" (me) (groans).....

 

Same wheelbase, length, hight, width. Just two doors instead of 4 and a little less weight.

 

haha yeah i dont have kids so i dont have to worry about that. I just cant decide if i like the 2 door or 4 door better. thanks for all the info

Does anyone on here have pictures of lifted 2 doors?

 

Here's some pics mods in sig and of course i'd take a 2dr over a 4dr it's less people that have to ride with me......

 

Check out this thread and see what you can find.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/xj-lift-tire-setup-thread-260/

 

wheelbases are the same like said.

the 4 doors are more rigid in my experience.

and 4 doors are nice for getting wheeling equipment in and out of, and are nice when i have passengers.

but 2 doors have more bling

 

i dont recommend a two door to someone with younger kids. To hard to get in and out of the back. With that being said I love having a two door and don't have any mistakes yet so it works out great. Better looking to. Downside for me tho is going doorless is a pain in the ***** as the doors weigh a ton and are hard to put back on by yourself.

 

My Jeep works for a living, hauling around my framing tools as well as my concrete gear. The 4 door is simply more practical for my line of work.

 

4 doors are stronger structurally. 2 doors can have problems with the doors dragging in the jam. A 4 door is just more practical and better for any kind of outdoor lifestyle.

 

I would definately have to agree!!! It is certainly a heck of alot easier when the rear passengers can get out by themselves