No only the 2drs come in RHD and all 2 drs are 4x4

the Unlimiteds that come in 2wd are the X and Sahara as standard features 4x4 is an option
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As for the mods of what you want to do I would say do what you want and to prevent getting stuck in the sand a wider tire is always better as for the locker it would be nice to have for those just incase rides two tires are better than one spinning for traction. as for a winch great accessory if you need it when you are by yourself on a stock Jeep some run 32'2 when converted from the metric aspect. However when you go wider it means rubbing issues may occur so some spacers may be needed and as always common sense will prevent you from doing things that are for just showing off. You can still have alot of fun staying safe then showing off and getting stuck.

 

Okay I gotta get this outta my system (stepping up onto soapbox) the decision by the Mercedes beancounters to build the 2wd Wrangler is an abomination in the history of real Jeeps. It is a diluting of performance in a purist machine. Imagine a 1.3L non-turbo 4 cylinder hybrid engine in a Ferrari... yes it can still handle great in the corners... (stepping down off of soapbox).

Hating just ain't right. You probably got a great deal on a very fun vehicle, and enjoy more top-down fun-in-the-sun than most people with the 4wd versions...and that's what it's all about. Jeeps = Fun.
So just how far into the 'fun' can you get with just 2wd? Well about 100 feet less than the guys with 4wd, and that's not too shabby.

I don't know if you can order the locking rear on the 2wd version, because normally you can only engage 'Rear Lock' in 4wd-Low - and you don't have that. Installing a rear locker will help level the playing field somewhat. As soon as your OEM tires are worn out, I would look into a really (and I mean Ree Heee Heally) wide tires, like 15.5" wide tires. The extra width coupled with a lower PSI will allow you to float over the FL sand much better. Diameter will help as well, but not as much as width. With a rear locker, wider AT tires, and lowered tire pressure you should be able to go further in the sand than the guys in the 4wd "X" on stock tires.

Lastly, learn how to operate your Jeep. No amount of electronics or mechanical wizardry will make up for a lack of driving ability, so become a better driver. Take it out and incrementally go through worse and worse mud-holes until you get it good & stuck. I really cannot stand some Hummer drivers because too many of them never learn how to operate their vehicles (sorry I stumbled onto the soapbox again).

Good cheap ways to get un-stuck on your own:
1.) Jack your Jeep out of the hole & back fill it with sand. Hi-Lifts were great when the TJ had the steel bumpers. Pull the storage compartment lid, and put your stock scissor jack on it. Ideally a 5/8"x18"x18" piece of plywood would be kept handy.
2.) A cheap hand-winch and your spare tire can be used with a strap to pull your self out enough (bury the spare).
3.) Wheel with a buddy & take turns pulling each other out.
4.) Leave your tire pressure around 28psi, then drop it to 15psi once you are stuck.
5.) For mud holes - keep a bag of quick-dry cement in the back. Sprinkle that in the hole and watch the goo firm up (cheating - I know).
6.) Adjust the balance. Usually on a flat surface the passenger-side will slip first - Why? Because my a$$ weighs 225lbs. Put a passenger on the nerf bar hanging out over the side like a catamaran as counter balance so that the diff spreads the torque between the wheels.
7.) Be resourceful - I've seen guys use all kinds of stuff to slip under the tractionless tires (carpet strips, floor mats, clothing, branches, lumber, the tire jack, rocks, and my favorite... cow bones). Just make sure you take your trash back out with you.

I hope this helps a little. Sorry for the rant.

 

Hey... i get a LOT of fun out of 2wd. Most of the time i stay in 2wd to see how far i can go. and i am VERY shocked at most of the places i have been in 2wd.

have fun....

 

Does the width of your rim matter when looking at a tire size this wide?

 

yes... the wider the rim = the wider the tire that can fit on it. tirerack.com is a neat website where you can look at tire sizes and they'll tell you the needed rim width.


NOTE: I DO NOT... DO NOT... DO NOT recommend driving a two wheel drive Jeep through sand. not because it's two wheel drive, but because you have no low range and when you get stuck you wont be able to let the clutch out and let the low range gearing pull you out without hitting the gas. with out the front wheels helping to pull you along you'll have a hell of a time trying to get where you're trying to go too.


Welcome to the jeep world and to the forum. It's a Jeep.... have fun

 

Even beach sand (little more packed usually)? Not dune sand.

 

On our delaware beaches the sand between the dune and the high tide mark is really soft and deep and it's easy to bog down in 4wd lo, I'd hate to be there in 2wd.... I'm not sure how your sand down there is, but if it's comparable i'd stay off of it.

Another thing about beaches... In delaware 4wd one of the requirements of getting the permit to drive on the beach I'd look into that down there.

There are a lot of places you can "wheel" a 2wd but the beach is probably not one of the better ones. IMO

 

tell ya what will do you the best... good 32 or 33" mud terrain

steer clear of deep mud holes and keep your momentum up.

The only limiting factors for 2 wheel drive will be high grade incline (especially if they are click) and mud holes with steep exits

i wheeled with a stock 4.x liberty a few weeks ago and he made it through a bunch o' crap that i though no chance in hell he would make. It was relatively flat and he kept up his momentum (not floored, but a good speed)