In addition to wheeling whenever I get the opportunity, I also watch a ton of Jeep related Youtube (Lite brite, Trail Recon, JKG&G, etc.). One thing that I've been wondering lately is why do you almost never see any 2 door Jeeps in these videos? It's almost exclusively JKU or JLU's shown regardless of the location. Is this because most trails are more built for 4 door Jeeps due to reach or is it that the 2 doors make everything look too easy?

 

2 doors do make it a lot easier. Years ago, my friend and I went to Rausch Creek. He was on 35's with all of the usual goods, I was on 31's with a level kit and disconnects. He took 3-5 minutes to get across a small rock section between some trees. I completed the same section in less than 30 seconds.

I think what you're seeing though is a shift in the market. It used to be something like 70% of jeeps sold were 4 door so they're already outnumbering the 2 door and it's only compounded by the fact that these folks who are doing the videos have lots of gear to carry or a family so they're automatically in the 4 door group. We've got a couple of members here who have 2 doors and go play with them. I fit the bill but I'm not interested in recording my wheeling experiences, I get out to unplug.

 

I guess I should throw some videos up.

 

Absolutely!! I'd like to see what that monster of yours is up to. I recall seeing pictures of it when it still had most of the tub in tact and before you went 37's.

 

Since you didn't mention my channel, I'll throw up some links to teasers with a two door in it. That should help you decide if you wish to watch the entire series. Do be aware that I enjoy overlanding trips with a wide variety of brands, so folks who are into Jeeps only should look elsewhere.

Two door JK with family of four on Mojave Road ...

Utah, Idaho and Wyoming (two door TJ joins us in part 2) ...

Two door JK joins me for nights 3-5 (Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef and Dollhouse in Canyonlands). Same JK as Mojave Rd video above ...

Same two door JK as Mojave Rd and Capitol Reef/Canyonlands joins us for a couple days on Carrizo Mtn and Los Coyotes Indian Reservation ...

Two door JK on Washington Backcountry Discovery Route ...

Two door JK towing a trailer on a variety of popular Colorado trails, from Blanca Peak to Engineer Pass ...

No teaser for the following videos ...

Five part series with a two door JK on a variety of popular Utah trails, from White Rim Road to Cathedral Valley, ending at edge of Grand Canyon National Park ...

Same two door JK as Colorado trip. Two trips a year apart along the (now closed) K-Trail in Oklahoma ...


Two door JK from multiple other trips before. A very old trip, mostly stills, along Mojave Rd with a night spent in Canyon de Chelly (that is no longer permitted) ...

 

Cool videos Mark! Just subscribed