In 2008 purchased a new 2 door Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Purchased with the idea of small town runs in northern, MI, something for fun. In 2018 we decided to load it up, take a trip throughout the West, making our way to Seattle, WA for a flight to Alaska. In total on this trip we hit 14 Nat'l Parks, traveled from Montana to Arizona, totaled 11,000 miles in the lower 48 with gas mileage at 20.3. Not a single issue. We left with no idea when we would return. We added additional cushions to our seats for comfort and shelves with rear seat removed for 2 tier packing as we needed summer clothes for southern states, cold winter gear for Alaska. Fast forward to 2021, Jeep has 52, 000 miles, we are 76 and 80. For us, a trip of a lifetime!

4 door is like any other all around people hauler SUV. The 2 door on the other hand, is the iconic, timeless, mud-in-your-DNA 4 wheeling machine we call a Jeep. Period

After owning a 2door wrangler since 1988, I can say that space is an issue you "learn to overcome".. Getting rid of the rear seats actually buys you tons of room

NICE! Having a wife that shares that Jeep passion that you do is like winning the lottery.

I had a four door but it wasn’t any fun. I now have a two door and I absolutely love it. It is way more fun.

Considered a 4dr but bought a 2dr. My thought was that owning a 4 door wrangler is like owning a 55 liter backpack. The extra space entices you to carry a lot of excess gear.

2 door is the best!! I fed my daughter through the window into her car seat in the back of my 2 door for the first 3 years of her life until she was big enough that I could put her in the passenger seat and let her climb into the back between the front seats. With the top down, it was easy, but when the top was on, it was such a situation lol. I'd have to unzip and unvelcro the side window, toss it on the ground, then put her feet first through the soft top bows and roll bar and everything into her car seat. Then I would climb into the trunk area to do all the buckling, still worth it! =D I've never had any trouble finding upgrades for my 2 door, you can ask my wife, she will agree haha

I am on my 3rd 2 door and absolutely love it. This one is converted to Overlanding and NO back seat. Rooftop tent works great!

Regina reminds me of my daughter. Despite your best attempt to make the 4-door the winner, she was right there at every turn to make sure you and everyone knew that her nameless 2-door Jeep was perfect FOR HER. That’s why we love her. Another great video Brad and Regina 👏🏼

I think I’ll buy the 2 door after watching this. I really couldn’t make up my mind but now it’s clear. Thank you for the video.

For 20 years, I drove a rusty 1994 wrangler…not so comfortable, but really practical. I went so many places and never worried about getting there. I’ve since upgraded to a 2021 Toyota Tundra and I love it! Super comfortable, but not super practical when I think of the places I went in that old rusty Jeep! Seriously, it would be nice to own 5-6 vehicles for different tasks. I’d still buy a 2 door Jeep to get into the back-back country if I had the means. Great video as always and I have enjoyed seeing the 2 of you in these videos. Cheers.

It is sooooo awesome having a wife that loves driving a Jeep and has an interest in the Jeep. When I talk to my wife about my Jeep she yawns right away.😂

I have owned 6 Wranglers in my lifetime. All two door models dating back to 1974. (I’ve even had two of them stolen.)I snowplowed with two of them. ALL of them, but one, were V-8 models, and manual transmission. Maybe because I’m older, 70, I just purchased my first 4- door, not V-8, automatic, model wrangler. I absolutely love it! I tow it with a Motorhome. Perfect. Thanks for sharing both of your thoughts. BOTH of you are correct in your assessment of the differences.

You guys should name the Jeep Tweety since it can go anywhere and “escape” the putty tat.

I bought a new 2 door wrangler recently. Compact size, simple u-turns, easy navigation through tight traffic, couldn't be happier. I can't go back to suv's or cars any more.

Brad, you will never win an argument with Regina. Whatever "good" points you bring up she has a counterpoint or her opinion which is always 🤔 a winner. You guys are an awesome couple and that alone make your videos so enjoyable.

"She's smiling all the time when she drives it" - the only spec that matters

Wheeling a 2 door is more fun on most trails. I had a JLUR for a while but it didn’t feel right. I sold it and bought an 06 LJ with a 6 speed. I’m loving it!

One thing you didn’t mention is how easy it is to remove the back seat when packing for a trip and then reinstall it after. It takes less than 5 minutes to get it in or out after you do it once or twice and get the hang of how to maneuver it.

My only problem with the 2 door is that even with the rear seat out (took it out the day I purchased the Jeep), I can't sleep inside comfortably. Need the extra 6 inches of length that the 4 door provides. And, no, I do not want a roof top tent. If only the front passenger seat would fold flat, the 2 door would be perfect for camping in the boondocks.

Haha. She’s less sensitive than you!!! I love my 2-door Jeep. I never use the back seat, so I took it out.

I just took delivery of a 2021 2Door Willys. Took a rock to the windshield on my second outing and the Gorilla glass stood the test. No rock chips or cracks, well worth the extra bucks. Great review, thanks for posting.

This video helped me a lot when deciding between the 2 and 4 door! I ended up with the 2 door and I couldn’t be happier!! Thanks for the great content 😁

My wife and me we are very happy with our 2 door Rubicon , we remove the backseat and we have enough space for our camping stuff! I agree with your wife , the 2 door is better ;-)

When I was in the Navy, home-ported at Alameda NAS, I bought a '58 Willys M38 from a fellow sailor. I loved how maneuverable it was off road and on. If I was buying today, I'd get the 2 door Wrangler. Same with the Bronco.

I have owned 7 new jeeps. Wranglers in all configurations. Even owned a grand Cherokee. The grand was beautiful to drive, but if I bought another jeep today, it would be 100% a 2 door Wrangler. Most fun to drive! Turning circle is hands down a big reason. Thanks for your video. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

I’m with her… 🤣 To each their own, but I’m partial to 2 door, manual, soft top. I have almost 25 years of driving them, 94 YJ, 02 tj, and currently a 08 jk. Take out the back seat and there’s plenty of room for two people and all the camping gear needed. My favorite so far has been hanging in hammocks under tarps that are pitched from my roll bar to a tree. In early 2020 I picked up a great condition, 1967 M416 trailer to camp out of and eventually mod to fit the needs of my wife and I to be comfortable traveling wherever we choose.

I test drove both the 2 door and 4 door options a several winters ago. It was a great day to test drive both the Jeeps. I was snowing all day and there was about 6-8 inches of snow on the local roads and some of the intersections had a lot of ice and very slick icy spots. The first Jeep I drove was the two door option. Do to the snow and the major road in front of the dealershiup, US-395, being heavy with traffic, I had made a right turn out of the dealership on the frontage road (heading north) and was going to make another 3 right turns so as to go around the large block the dealership was located on in order to get to a traffic light so I could make a left turn onto US-395 heading south. Dealership located at the south end of Carson City, NV. Then we drove half way up the Spooner Grade towards Lake Tahoe. At the first intersection after pulling out of the dealership, the slick ice spun the 2-Door Wrangler sideways. Throughout the whole test drive, this Wrangler felt squirrely. I just didn't quite fell at ease driving it. When I drove the 4-Dr Wrangler in contrast felt much more secure and solid on the icy roads. I was much more comfortable in and felt much more confident on the icy roads in the 4-Door verson. Since my daily commute was going to have me driving over 40 miles 1-way from home to work - Dayton, NV to Reno, NV - I was going to get the 4-Door Wrangler.

This reminded me of when a Mac user in the early 2000's would try to prove why it's better than a PC and the PC user just laughs and goes back to playing games. Yes, the two door is the real jeep. haha Love the channel!

I like the fact that you're both ok to disagree. You're a great couple. Respect for you both. God bless. (I have a 2door ordered).

I bought a Jeep last year and I only looked at 2-door versions. Just look sleeker in my opinion. Ended up with a 2-door 2020 Sport S and I love it.

I’m on Regina’s side! I have 2013 JK 2 door and I love it-kids on their own.Let her do what she wants-she deserves it!

I’m with Regina- 2 door all the way. Love the fun factor. 4 doors just too stodgy. And I solved the purse issue with a between the seats handbag holder.

I have a 2door rubicon 2.8crd (2009) and I love it . I love the handling offroad . It is does behave a bit more "nervous" when driving it but I don't really have problems with that. We have very narrow forest trails where that short wheelbase really comes in handy. where my friends with JKU's have to maneuver between the obstacles , I only have to point and shoot the most of the times ;) . And yes sometimes when it's a real steep climb it can behave a bit tippy , but hey, that keeps the blood flowing :) :) Thanks for the awesome videos ,over and over !

With Regina's involvement in the videos, I've converted my wife into a TrailRecon watcher! She's not going to drive herself on the trails with her stock '06 TJ but she likes to hear a woman's point of view on trail rides and overlanding. Thanks for another great video!

I got a 2 door Sport, we liked it so much we got my husband a 4 door Unlimited Sport! Everything you said in this video is so true!

I love my 2014 two door sport for my overlanding. The turning radius has got me out of some bad situations. But, even with the rear seat removed I could still use more storage space at times. And yes, after market availability sucks for 2 doors.

The two main deciding factors for me when deciding on a 2 or 4 door model were storage. I couldn't carry gear and my dog in a two door. Should have seen the look on the salesman when i pulled out a 7'6" fishing rod to see if it would fit. I bought a 4 door.

Regina is a delight during the discussion. Very good info regarding the pro's and con's of 2 door versus 4 door. I have a 2002 zr2 blazer, and a 1992 4runner. ( and no children ). Love 'em both. Thanks for the smiles.

My previous jeep was a 4dr. My current one is a 2dr...Definitely love the feel of the 2dr more. But I have noticed it's more slippery in snow...that 4dr definitely does better in snow in my opinion. Love them both tho!

For the black plastic I use 303 protectant. I also use it on lots of other plastic or polymeric materials such as rubber seals, wiper blades, and so on. It does wonders. I was able to get 3 years from a set of wiper blades instead of 1.25 years out of the previous (same model) set which didn't use the protectant. Also helps with the headlight yellowing

I have had both 2 and 4 door wranglers, and I prefer my 2-door JL. I removed my rear seat and installed a tool box that is fastened in using the seat mounts in the floor. The only issue I have is the limited fuel capacity. My F150 has a 36 gallon tank and gets about the same fuel economy as my JL. On the other hand, my bladder has about the same range as the JL, so no problem!

Brad another great video and after watching several of your video with your wife we went out and bought a 2011 2 door Jeep Wrangler Sport. My wife (Ali) is now putting her touches on hers. Keep posting

Bought my wife a used 2007 JKU Rubicon back in 2010. Over the years I’ve added a lift kit, Mickey Thompson tires, bumper, JW Speaker headlights, Kenwood head unit, Vector bar, etc. and she won’t give it up. Offered to get her a new JL Rubicon but she’s content. Lucky me!! As for me, I’m good with my 2003 TJ Rubicon. Thanks Regina and Brad for all of your awesome videos. Keep ‘em coming.

This is why I love my 06 LJ. It's definitely dated interior tech-wise(I don't mind). However, it's the perfect size and my friends have their own car they can drive.

I love my 2 door and honestly I've had a lot of fun that I didn't think I'd be able to have. And while my Jeep is a constant project of making it how I want it to be, I really just love it. And so honestly I'd recommend it to anyone that can forgo the negatives.

Great video, It will always be a battle between which is best. To me, the best is the one that fits your needs on the trail, there is no one best option. Also love the "Pavement Ends" reflection on the glass while shooting the 2-door cons portion of the video, owning a Jeep, I get excited when I see that sign!

You and Regina are a pleasure to listen to. Love the loving banter you two have!! Great job!! Thanks

Great pros and cons guys! Your wife's logic is spot on...at least it is to me as I own a 2 door Jeep and love it over my wife's 4 door Explorer (I know, different vehicle, but supports the comparisons). I prefer the 2 door because I do own a BMW as well and I don't feel anything in that. I love being able to park my Jeep in tight spaces and with just one turn in...no maneuvering to get it right. Anyway...thanks for that comparison. I always enjoy your videos.

LOVED this!!! I LOVE my 2020 Rubicon all green 2dr!!! I definitely SMILE all the time as this was the vehicle I have wanted for a very long time!!! It was great watching the two of you as my husband and I can relate easily to all you just said - Thanks for all you do!! :-)

Thanks for this!! I had a 4 door Rubicon all decked out and ended up trading it for a Grand Cherokee Overland (big mistake) and now looking at a 2 door Rubicon. This really helped - and I love your wife's energy!!!

Your wife’s facial expression’s are priceless! Love your all’s content and I’m sitting here binge watching your channel as I wait on my 2022 2 Door Willys. My 5th Jeep I’ve owned and much like your wife, at 60, my needs have changed and look forward to getting back into a 2 Door!

I would like to have a 4 door for the extra storage and being able to sleep in the Jeep better. The big downfall of a 4 door for me would be the turning radius. My 2007 JK allows me to turn around on tight mountain roads when the path ahead is no longer drivable. I would hate to have a 4 door and have to back all the way back down. I’ve made a platform in my Jeep so sleeping in the JK is doable even though it’s not luxury. This was a great video!

You guys are awesome! Made me smile and laugh listening to you guys going back and forth lol

love this format! having you and your wife with some fun back and fourth banter is great to see! Great work!

You might not believe it, but my 1999 Jeep wrangler 2 door, automatic sport 4.0 is been pulling a 23 foot boat with cuddy cabin on an aluminum trailer with double axles for 10 years. That is about 4000 lbs. I love my Jeep is a beast.

I had a two door sport and a four door rubicon. My preference was the four door. It was a smoother ride in the corners and had a lot more cargo room. When you hit a bump on the back end with the two door, the back end goes flying. I got used to it but my passengers didn't like it. If you are going to go off roading with the four door, you need 37s compared to the two door only needing 35s. I initially had the stock 33s on the Rubicon and kept getting high centered.

What a great video! I am in search for a jeep and this helped with my decision. You need to do more videos together, I really enjoyed the back and forth. Many thanks.

We were full-time Overlanding in a 2018 two door JK this past year. We were so in love with “Stewie” and had such a blast but it ended up being way too small. It was such a hassle trying to fit everything in him. We had major rear sagging and he was overheating on our way to the Expo in Flagstaff. On our way back to the east coast we decided it was time to sell the Jeep and move on to something bigger. After having a Jeep, which needed quite a few repairs in the last year and the very low mpg, we decided to move on from Jeep and not get the four door. We miss him but we are in love with our new truck! So much space and much better mpg. Thanks for the video!

Brad and Regina thank you for the comparison. Although I’m still not a Jeep owner I’m getting closer as we just sold the oldest of our three MINI Coopers. Also we’re planing on moving from AZ deserts to NM mountains thus we’ll be needing a vehicle to explore in… Lots of folks have told me I’ll need the extra room the four door Jeep affords. However I’ve driven a MINI for twelve years so I’m quite used to tight quarters, and a tight turning radius.

I love the looks of the 2dr but imo 4dr ecodiesel is the way to go!!! Great video guys!

I'm in the 2 door camp, mostly because it's the size that fits in my garage. But definitely, the choice depends on what the vehicle is going to be used for. Also, watching this back and forth reminds me of that saying about "would you rather be right or be married?"

I just realized that I hadn't seen a TrailRecon video in a while - turns out that KZfaq had unsubscribed me for some reason. Glad to be back, and thanks for the video!

Glad to see your comparison. After owning cj3a, cj5, yj, tj , and now LJ , I totally understand the storage issues. I lifted the rear seat in the LJ and it is very comfortable for me at 6ft2" and 240lb. The back of the Lj finally fits a fridge and power supply. The Lj actually feels long but it's very capable. Not ready for 4 door yet. We have a 2017 cherokee with 5.7 hemi and a Duramax crew cab pickup. Don't want another family hauler. We have a military trailer with roof top tent for long trips and a pup tent lives in the Lj for them emergency or spur of the moment camp outs. My wife also follows your channel and used your advice for fridge and power supply (works great by the way). Safe travels and keep making those videos.

I have a 2020 JL Rubicon Recon 2-door. I don't need the rear seat so I removed it. I also cut a 1/2" Rubber Horse Stall mat to fit in the rear area for my dogs. They love the traction they get with the mat so they don't slide around and you get a lot more storage space too.

As an owner of a TJ this may be a complete shocker. I am in the 2 door camp.

Enjoyed the video. In high school I had a CJ-5. Married with 4 kids I had a Wagoneer. After Retirement I bought an old Wrangler YJ with a 4" lift. Last year I bought a 2017 4-door Rubicon. I love the Rubicon the best.

"My windshield cracks a lot on my JL" Me with my TJ: "You can get a windshield that's not broken?"

I have a two door Rubicon and I took the back seats out since nobody ever sits back there. The tow capacity is also a bummer. But living by the beach makes the two door so versatile with regards to parking and scooting in and out of tourists. And both of you are right! If the 392 was offered in a two door, I would be at my local Jeep dealer faster than you can say Trail Recon 😂

Brad, I have been following you for many years now, and have made many modifications as I built my 4dr ‘15 Rubicon into an Overlander. The only upgrade I have seriously regretted, is adding 37” tires. I have never been able to find any tire pressure to get control of the “floating” sensation on the highway and around corners etc. I give up: I’m leaving the diffs for the 37’s, but pulling them back off. I’m going back to the 33” on stock wheels.. maybe someday I’ll try 35”: but those 37” were too heavy.. one feels like you are driving out of control on-road with them; I’m done.

Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy a Jeep. I’ve never seen anyone sad driving a Jeep. 4-door all the way here! I love my Cherry Garcia JKU.

First time I recall seeing your lovely wife in front of the camera for so long. She is absolutely delightful and seems so comfortable. Hope to see more of her in the future.

On my 2018 Rubicon issues I had were: - bad frame welds - plastic fading - axle locker sensors kept going out - aux battery bad every 12 months - loose/sticky steering (that darn alum stering box) - bad steering stabilizer (fixed with recall) - leaky seal on variable valve lift solenoid (3.6L)

We love our 4 door Rubicon! Extremely capable and comfortable. I get to use it mainly off road and it doubles as a back up daily for my wife and kids! Great Videos! Watching your videos inspired me to buy a Jeep and get off road! Keep up the good work!

Kudos Brad.... Regina has brought extra smiles to the channel...... Loving the Jeep Couple mood.

I liked my 2 door more than my 4 door, storage was an issue as well, but day 1 of getting my 2 door I took my back seat out and never needed it, So when I get a new one (its my turn, the wife got her vehicle last time) I am gonna get a 2 door Jeep for me and my son to play around in!! Loved the comparison

Good points. I would also add that a 2 door generally is more capable stock than a stock 4 door. The short wheel base doesn’t require giant tires or lift to get the belly clearance that 4 doors need on the trail. I still love my 4 door especially with a 4 inch lift and 37s. Also, love that I can take 4 buddies with their gear for a camp out.

We have a yellow 2021 Rubicon 2Dr and overall it has been great, but as you mentioned storage is the biggest issue. I fabricated a storage rack that mounts inside where the hard top would attach and it has been great for making it possible to be able to carry all our camping gear.

Nice discussion! Well done. Love that two door turning radius! Makes daily driving awesome.

I'm a little biased towards the 2 door, as that's all I've ever had, but I do acknowledge the limitations and drawbacks that a 2 door has, compared to a 4 door. I also love to point out the limitations of the 4 door compared to the 2 door! Great video, keep up the good work!

Hey Brad I enjoy your channel, keep up the great work. So your wife's Jeep, I was thinking a cute name for it could be "Bug" in keeping with her history. The color is good and when looking at it, I see a Bug. By the way, I am a TJ owner and will never get rid of it, it's my baby. Hope to see you on the trail one day.

coming in a bit late, but I definitely prefer my 2-door to any 4-door I've driven or ridden in. I don't have passengers often, and it has plenty of space. I do agree that steep hills are a bit more nerve wracking without the wheelbase, but the turn radius more than makes up for it.

Thanks for the informative review of the 3 vs 4 door Jeep. Don’t plan on buying one, but like watching the different KZfaqrs, Fab Rats, Matt’s off road recovery etc🤙😎

Thank you for your service, ya'll! Semper Fi and Merry Christmas.

I love how your wife looks at you when you are giving a reason for the 4 door being better. LOL It's like you are talking bad about her child. :) Awesome stuff.

2 doors hold a soft spot in my heart to this day even after I bought my JKU. The 2 door to me is iconically Jeep Wrangler. You & Regina have pointed out very good points on the pros & cons on both. I would have painted to match the cowl almost as soon as I bought to avoid the annoying fading. Great video!

Hell yeah, some two door love. I love my 2018 Recon edition two door to death, it’s served me so well both on the road and the trail. The limited storage does suck but I mostly don’t have a passenger when on the trails so there ends up being plenty of room for my stuff.

Great video! I have my 4door F150 paid off and my wife said I can go ahead and buy the “Jeep”, and I’m that guy who is all about the original 2 door Jeeps. Looked at three today but M waiting for the vehicle market to open up some . Thanks for the great vid

Looking to order a 2 door in the upcoming year. I do occasionally consider some of the options available on the 4 door and question if it is the way to go. 2 door Rubicon with a diesel and 35" tire option would be the cat's meow. Curious what engine you choose for the 2 door? I know the V6 is a proven motor and hear a lot of good things about the performance the 2.0 turbo. I keep going back and forth between the V6 eTorque and the 2.0 turbo.

Maybe an off the wall question but have you ever seen a 2 door gas tank next to a 4 door tank? I'm curious if it actually smaller or not. Years back jeep sold a 20 gallon tank as an option on the yj but the only difference was the vent hose was longer on the smaller tank and would be "full" faster. If you removed the vent line and cut it shorter the same tank would hold 20 gallons.

You guys, love your energy. And very informative. Thank You!

Yup 4Door Won my Heart. Thanks for helping my final decision. Bought myself a Jeep Rubicon 392 with all the "Fancy AddOns" including the Xtreme Recon package. Enjoying it for 2Weeks now still thinking if i will proceed with the 6inch Lift 40inch Tire Upgrade lol

The storage and practicality of the 2 door is ridiculous. If you can deal with that, it's incredibly nimble. But the 4 door is good for everything.

Considering most rigs are far overweight, the size of the 2 door might be helpful!

Definitely!!! My wife wouldn't trade her 2009 Wrangler 2-Door Rubicon (aka Lola) for nothing! Mostly stock except for Geolander M/T 33" tires. It takes us everywhere we want to go in the mountains. :) I love how easy it is turning around on the trail as well. It rides rough around town but her commute is really short (2 miles) and the Jeep is setup for what its intended purpose is. Any road trip is done in my 4Runner. So we got the best of both worlds in away. Keep up the great videos!

GREAT video Regina!!!! Good job 👍

I think you missed a critical question. "Better for what?" Regina seems perfectly happy with her choice because it meets her needs better than the four door. Other people have different needs and so the four door is better for them. More "road feel" with the two door is bad if you want a more comfortable drive, but good if you want to get out and have a more visceral involvement with the road. Regina did a wonderful job of biting her tongue while her husband showed off his "more authoritative knowledge". Great video! More!

Lol my dad literally just bought an older 2 door Rubi,he is on his way home now 😆

I had a 2dr, two station wagons and a JT. Sold the JT and order a 2dr. Picked it up one week ago. Love it! 2drs or no doors!

I replaced my original windshield in my ‘17 JKUR after about 28K. Instead of Gorilla Glass I went with a generic $150 replacement and then found an Exoshield installer in my area. It’s a protective film and was warranted for two years, including glass replacement. It was $200, still much cheaper than a $600-$700 Gorilla Glass. I added on an extra year warranty for another $100. It’s been over a year and 11K miles and so far, so good! I’d encourage you to find an Exoshield installer and check into it!