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It's like driving a limo.........

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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After trading in the 2-door 2007 for a 4-door 2008, I feel like I am driving a limousine. I have to be a hell of a lot more cautious when backing up, and I can't do U-turns in tight areas anymore. There is a incredible difference in highway ride, the longer wheelbase smooths out the bumps. Still haven't taken her off road yet to see the difference...
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by armycop
After trading in the 2-door 2007 for a 4-door 2008, I feel like I am driving a limousine. I have to be a hell of a lot more cautious when backing up, and I can't do U-turns in tight areas anymore. There is a incredible difference in highway ride, the longer wheelbase smooths out the bumps. Still haven't taken her off road yet to see the difference...
I am going with the unlimited next time and thats the only thing I dont like about it. The fact that the 2dr can turn around anywhere and fit through tighter trails(tree areas) easier. I guess my next one will need some armor!
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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I hope you enjoy your teeter totter offroad.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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The length just adds another challenge offroad... trying to 3-pt turns!
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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I hope you enjoy your teeter totter offroad.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tgrt
I hope you enjoy your teeter totter offroad.
Why is that? Is a 2dr A lot more capable than a 4dr off road? <-serious questions
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Why is that? Is a 2dr A lot more capable than a 4dr off road? <-serious questions
Shorter wheel base is normally perferable.
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Originally Posted by 08SaharaM6
Why is that? Is a 2dr A lot more capable than a 4dr off road? <-serious questions
Shorter wheel base is normally perferable.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by benmar2000
A 4dr will drag or even get hung up on certain situations.. I will see if I can find some pics from Rausch Creek to give you an idea...

Edit: Found the pic I was looking for..
I see said the blind man! Are there things a 4dr can do that a 2dr cant or is the 2dr better off road hands down
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 08SaharaM6
Why is that? Is a 2dr A lot more capable than a 4dr off road? <-serious questions
I call it a wash, depending on the terrain you're wheeling. Certainly high-centering is an issue for the Unlimited, but if you do steep inclines/declines (think a lot of the Moab terrain) the extra wheelbase can be beneficial (more stability).
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