2 Door for Taller Driver

[GemStateTransplant]

I've been eyeing a Bronco now for a month a half. I was able to sit in a 2 door a couple of weeks ago and a 4 door today at lunch. Being 6'5 and disproportionate long torso , there is no way I could comfortably fit in a 4 door as with the seat all the way back my shoulder hits the B pillar and my knee hits the little plastic nub that sticks out towards the bottom of the climate cluster.

I sat in the 2 door and it felt good but wanted to see how people who were around my height felt owning it and how comfortable they were in theirs. I just don't want to order one and then regret it because i'm not comfortable.

Thanks. (Also, mods if this isn't the right place I apologize; still finding my way around the forum).

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[Tricky Dick]

The 2 door is super roomy. Adding the Bestop gives a couple more inches of headroom too.

 

[wetdog]

Tested the 2dr 6 -4 with cowboy hat

 

[ctandc]

I’m 6’3”. The 2dr is roomy. Cloth seats are really comfortable and easy to adjust to be able to lean back, use the headrest and still able to drive / see easily.

 

[Tilzbow]

6’6” and been driving my new 2-door for a couple of weeks and it’s super comfortable. It’s not as comfortable as my Denali crew cab 3/4 ton pickup but it’s close.

 

[Moto26]

I don’t know if all levels have it, but my BD with Mid has adjustable height on the seats. Did you try that? I’m 6’ and even in the highest position I have plenty of headroom, and the seat can be lowered several inches…

 

[RubiconSasquatch]

I'm 6'7" and I fit great in the 4-door. it's night and day better than my wranglers. The B pillar isn't in the best location, but there is so much shoulder room it doesn't bother me very often. When it does I just move the seat up a little. Perhaps it's because I'm so used to Jeeps, but I find the Bronco to be a very comfortable place to spend time. I've only done a couple of two-hour trips so far, but I'm driving from DFW to Flagstaff and back this weekend (Overland Expo!) and I'm confident I won't have any issues. FWIW I had a 2020 Range Rover Sport and a 7-hour drive really beat me up. We'll see how the Bronco does for 14ish.

to the point - I know the 2-door has larger doors, which may or may not translate to a more comfortable position for you. The B pillar should be farther back, at least.

 

[Snappy22]

OP did you try a soft or MIc top 4 door? I’m 6’6” and the 4 door fits awesome. I could see if someone with wider shoulders had it bump the b pillar, but I’m surprised that at 6’5” and extra torso you’re on the furthest back seat position. Even at 6’6” I’m comfortable 1 or 2 clicks in front of that.

Rethinking, maybe you’re arms matching longer torso push the seat back so arms are comfortable? If so, I guess it comes down to if the 2 door front (only) doors are longer than the 4 door front doors and therefore push the b pillar back more.

 

[Snappy22]

RubiconSasquatch just answered my question. Boom.

But yea the wrangler fit me like garbage. Soft top a bit better but still terrible due to the middle roll bar.

 

[frankk]

Either Bronco is nice and roomy for me. I'm almost 5'7". I know I don't belong in this thread but I always look up to guys like you. I jump in because I'm not Bashful. Not Happy either

 

[GemStateTransplant]

I don’t know if all levels have it, but my BD with Mid has adjustable height on the seats. Did you try that? I’m 6’ and even in the highest position I have plenty of headroom, and the seat can be lowered several inches…

I had the seat all way back and the seat all the way down. I also daily drive an F150 and my truck has a ridiculous amount of room. So I might be spoiled by that too haha.

 

[GemStateTransplant]

OP did you try a soft or MIc top 4 door? I’m 6’6” and the 4 door fits awesome. I could see if someone with wider shoulders had it bump the b pillar, but I’m surprised that at 6’5” and extra torso you’re on the furthest back seat position. Even at 6’6” I’m comfortable 1 or 2 clicks in front of that.

Rethinking, maybe you’re arms matching longer torso push the seat back so arms are comfortable? If so, I guess it comes down to if the 2 door front (only) doors are longer than the 4 door front doors and therefore push the b pillar back more.

The Bronco they had a MIC top 4 door. Part of the reason it was uncomfortable was my knee/leg was hitting the plastic piece that sticks out towards the bottom of the climate controls. I twas right in the spot I normally rest my leg. For me it's really more nitpicky than anything but I figure if i'm going to be buying something this expensive, I want to be comfortable.

 

[GemStateTransplant]

Either Bronco is nice and roomy for me. I'm almost 5'7". I know I don't belong in this thread but I always look up to guys like you. I jump in because I'm not Bashful. Not Happy either

Haha. All are welcome. I have a friend who is your height, he's a bodybuilder so he has massive legs and his leg hits the same spot my leg does in his normal driving position. So I know at least i'm not alone in my nitpickiness. haha

 

[GemStateTransplant]

6’6” and been driving my new 2-door for a couple of weeks and it’s super comfortable. It’s not as comfortable as my Denali crew cab 3/4 ton pickup but it’s close.

I was a lot more comfortable in the 2 door, I want to go and sit in it again and verify I was comfortable. I hear ya on the comfort. I daily drive an F150 Crew Cab and it's awesome for space.

 

[Tilzbow]

I was a lot more comfortable in the 2 door, I want to go and sit in it again and verify I was comfortable. I hear ya on the comfort. I daily drive an F150 Crew Cab and it's awesome for space.

One thing to note is I can’t put the back seat down all the way behind my driver’s seat. That said I do plan to remove both back seats soon but I haven’t had the time yet.

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