Living with 2-doors

[mdfilip]

No. It's a Wildtrak. I WISH marine, or molle were available.

So is the molle seat backs only available with MGV?

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[TheShark]

I got my rear seat delete and Goose Gear deck in today with the help of a fellow member. Thanks! I'm pretty fired up about it. And it looks great!

Looks great, I ordered one and it's supposed to arrive sometime next month.

 

[ex_nyer]

I'm coming from a 1998 Land Cruiser built for overlanding, so pretty good sized rig, very mechanical, and 24 years old. I bought the 2 door Badsquatch 2.7 because my kids are in/about to be in college and wanted something more fun for me, so totally expected to have less space. I thought I'd share thoughts and a couple pics to help anyone on the fence about whether 2 or 4 doors is for them.

Some basic recovery gear for a quick blast up Coyote Butte (pronounced bYOUt, a volcanic cinder cone, I live in Central Oregon)

I knew it would be less storage, but had hoped the maxtrax would at least lay flat... nope! That's fine, will figure out a rack strategy for them and other stuff.

The back seats - very comfy for adults, very happy there. Getting into the back, not so much. Seat doesn't come very far forward so it is awkward to do. Oh, and at least on mine the front seats are tough to slide forward so it is a bit of shoving match to get them forward - going to grease the rails and see if it helps.

What makes it worse to get in are the lack of good grab handles up top. I get why that's tough with the Air Cushion but hoping an aftermarket solution comes out.

Turning radius - damn good! Best in the household fleet except maybe the daughter's Element.

2.7L & Sasquatch - *plenty* quick and torquey, but I REALLY want the Sport mode to help shift points and lag off the line (not offered on Badlands). Hoping/waiting for a Forscan remap of the Eco mode (which I can accomplish by just not using the go pedal : ) I've engaged traction control punching it on dry pavement while turning and can be up to freeway speed in nothing flat, so I'm not complaining and can live with as-is, just annoyed since I know it's just some different settings.

Any other pics/questions I can answer just holler!

Heading up to a wrestling tournament couple of days ago, wanted so badly to take my 2DR Badlands - had to think better of it and take the Land Cruiser. Love my Bronco but the Land Cruiser is a great vehicle. Its a monster in the snow, love the power, space and comfort.

 

[SRB_ Beach bum]

Cross posting from the Bronco6g picture forum- does anyone know the size and make of this basket? Thank you.

 

[kodiakisland]

You might be surprised what fits back there.

 

[Metal_Horses]

Cross posting from the Bronco6g picture forum- does anyone know the size and make of this basket? Thank you.

I'm pretty sure it's this one:
https://accessories.ford.com/products/yakima-small-roof-mounted-cargo-platform-1

 

[SRB_ Beach bum]

I'm pretty sure it's this one:
https://accessories.ford.com/products/yakima-small-roof-mounted-cargo-platform-1

Thank you very much.

 

[Metal_Horses]

Thank you very much.

If you figure out the size, let me know. Looks like Yakima makes a 60x54 platform, but that one looks smaller.

https://yakima.com/products/locknload-platform

 

[SRB_ Beach bum]

If you figure out the size, let me know. Looks like Yakima makes a 60x54 platform, but that one looks smaller.

https://yakima.com/products/locknload-platform

Thank you. I believe the link to Ford Performance- small refers to K size.

 

[Flourman]

I'm coming from a 1998 Land Cruiser built for overlanding, so pretty good sized rig, very mechanical, and 24 years old. I bought the 2 door Badsquatch 2.7 because my kids are in/about to be in college and wanted something more fun for me, so totally expected to have less space. I thought I'd share thoughts and a couple pics to help anyone on the fence about whether 2 or 4 doors is for them.

Some basic recovery gear for a quick blast up Coyote Butte (pronounced bYOUt, a volcanic cinder cone, I live in Central Oregon)

I knew it would be less storage, but had hoped the maxtrax would at least lay flat... nope! That's fine, will figure out a rack strategy for them and other stuff.

The back seats - very comfy for adults, very happy there. Getting into the back, not so much. Seat doesn't come very far forward so it is awkward to do. Oh, and at least on mine the front seats are tough to slide forward so it is a bit of shoving match to get them forward - going to grease the rails and see if it helps.

What makes it worse to get in are the lack of good grab handles up top. I get why that's tough with the Air Cushion but hoping an aftermarket solution comes out.

Turning radius - damn good! Best in the household fleet except maybe the daughter's Element.

2.7L & Sasquatch - *plenty* quick and torquey, but I REALLY want the Sport mode to help shift points and lag off the line (not offered on Badlands). Hoping/waiting for a Forscan remap of the Eco mode (which I can accomplish by just not using the go pedal : ) I've engaged traction control punching it on dry pavement while turning and can be up to freeway speed in nothing flat, so I'm not complaining and can live with as-is, just annoyed since I know it's just some different settings.

Any other pics/questions I can answer just holler!

You get the seats to move forward better when getting into the back? Just picked up ours tonight and they seem to not want to slide forward every time.

 

[yippeekiyay]

You get the seats to move forward better when getting into the back? Just picked up ours tonight and they seem to not want to slide forward every time.

nope, hasn't gotten better since day 1, no break-in or anything, is what it is (until someone figures a way or bracket to extend the travel...)

 

[Shore Patrol]

I lived with 2 doors most of the time when my kids were growing up. Extended cab trucks, cars, etc., back in the 80's when 4 door pick ups were not all that common. I even had sports cars- Mustangs that were 2 door and one kid. We made do, reached in to strap the kids in the car seats, load the back, trunk or bed being clever for space. The most challenging was the Fox Body Mustang- 2 door with a back seat. My daughter fit at the time in the car seat but fitting the stroller, diaper bag, etc in the trunk did not leave a whole lot of extra room. But it was doable and we managed just fine.

We made 2 doors work a couple of times in the 80's - Fiat 124 Spyder with what looked like a back seat, just added a seat belt and strapped our infant son in his car seat. Family car from 87 to 93 was a Mustang GT with two small boys. Never a complaint. Now have a toddler and 5 year old grandkids frequently and we will make it work even with these more massive modern car seats.

Never considered the 4 door

 

[Koz44]

If you figure out the size, let me know. Looks like Yakima makes a 60x54 platform, but that one looks smaller.

https://yakima.com/products/locknload-platform

I can confirm it’s the K platform from Yakima that fits - 55x49. I have it on my 2dr.

 

[The Pope]

You get the seats to move forward better when getting into the back? Just picked up ours tonight and they seem to not want to slide forward every time.

nope, hasn't gotten better since day 1, no break-in or anything, is what it is (until someone figures a way or bracket to extend the travel...)

See post #101 of this thread.... as someone is working on extended seat rail travel.

 

[Roger123]

You get the seats to move forward better when getting into the back? Just picked up ours tonight and they seem to not want to slide forward every time.

Ours took a bit to break in some. I use two hands, pull the seat back forward then use my other hand to get the seat bottom to slide.

I didn't even think ours worked like a "regular" 2 seater at first but they are fine now after a few miles.

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