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Even with Jeep, Sales of 2-door JLs have been between about 12% of total Wrangler sales.
Things sure have changed over the years...back in the day (even if folks had families) the manufacturers of arguably the most sought after/popular/capable/timeless rigs (1st Gen Broncos/Jeeps/FJ40s) had no interest in adding extra doors. Imagine a first gen Bronco as a 4-door? Or a CJ5/7? An FJ40? Toyota did make an FJ45V-I back in the 60s, but it was very short-lived (and they then came up with the FJ55G/V). Point being that somewhere along the way (around 2007 for Jeep and 2021 for Bronco) 4-doors became more prevalent, and probably make more sense for folks who need the space...but there will always be those of us who are drawn to the 2-door versions (or the originals from yesteryear). I would wager that if Ford came up with a 2-door Raptor, and Jeep with a 2-door 392, those would immediately become some of the most sought after rigs of today (even some of the folks who own and love their 4-doors would be tempted). From the Jeep side, I would also think that bringing back a slightly longer 2-door modern version of the LJ would immediately gain customers...those who seek a little more space but don't need or want the extra 2 doors. Pointless to argue or propose why one of the other is "better"...about as productive (and subjective) as discussing politics or religion.
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I've been stating this for years. A two door Jeep JL with the wheelbase of a LJ with the Xtreme Recon Rubicon package and I'm sold. Add the 392 and that's cherries on top. Any V8 would be fine with me.
 

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I've been stating this for years. A two door Jeep JL with the wheelbase of a LJ with the Xtreme Recon Rubicon package and I'm sold. Add the 392 and that's cherries on top. Any V8 would be fine with me.
103.4 for LJ...96.8 for current JL (Bronco is 100.4). Almost there! At least slightly longer than the 93.4 TJ wheelbase. I think this company is on to something:

https://jeepworksltd.com/jkl-conversions/

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It's pretty sad how groups divide themselves over minutia. It starts as we are all Bronco fans and split ourselves from Jeep owners. But that isn't enough. We then argue over the number of doors or trim level. Then we further divide ourselves by what people should do with their Bronco. "Oh you just drive to the mall. I go off road. You aren't a REAL Bronco owner...

Of course this happens with every group. In order to feel like we belong, we must exclude others...
Just go back about 4 years on this forum to when a good chunk of us started what you perceive as dividing ourselves, and you might discover that the majority of this is all in good fun.

This forum was originally populated with folks who like to tease each other like a bunch of wise-ass cousins at a family reunion who love each other, but let the insults fly.

Pineapple pizza for everyone, chair-throwing, and a mutual hated for Estevan. (His name was Estevan, right?)

It was all fun and games...

Now... I need to look out the window and admire my perfectly-proportioned proper 2-door. 😘😘
 

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Just go back about 4 years on this forum to when a good chunk of us started what you perceive as dividing ourselves, and you might discover that the majority of this is all in good fun.

This forum was originally populated with folks who like to tease each other like a bunch of wise-ass cousins at a family reunion who love each other, but let the insults fly.

Pineapple pizza for everyone, chair-throwing, and a mutual hated for Estevan. (His name was Estevan, right?)

It was all fun and games...

Now... I need to look out the window and admire my perfectly-proportioned proper 2-door. 😘😘
that window is distorting the fact that its actually a 4 door you are admiring!
 

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You should of get led off with a picture of your 1st gen Bronco.
Technically the 1st gen belongs to my kid. He bought it when he was 15 or 16 years old, 8 or 9 years ago before they were ridiculously popular.

But it is the main reason I wanted a Bronco...

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Technically the 1st gen belongs to my kid. He bought it when he was 15 or 16 years old, 8 or 9 years ago before they were ridiculously popular.

But it is the main reason I wanted a Bronco...

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I think it's (first gen Bronco awesomeness) the main reason many people on this forum wanted a Bronco... especially those who prefer the 2 door version!
 
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When I had my Jeep they would call of the 4 door Wrangler mall crawlers on the forums. At least I do not have to see any angry grill Broncos like I have seen with Jeeps.
 

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When I had my Jeep they would call of the 4 door Wrangler mall crawlers on the forums. At least I do not have to see any angry grill Broncos like I have seen with Jeeps.
As both an appreciator of Broncos and Jeeps, I have never understood many of the aftermarket mods some find so appealing for BOTH Jeeps and Broncos...but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?
 

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When I had my Jeep they would call of the 4 door Wrangler mall crawlers on the forums. At least I do not have to see any angry grill Broncos like I have seen with Jeeps.
The O.G.s of mall crawlers were the YJ's.
 

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Wow 20 pages on this topic! I guess I have a rare one- 2 door Base Sasquatch with 2.7. I love the plain Sasquatch badge on the side- that makes it rare right there, LOL. And for under 40K was a super deal. I was comparison shopping at the time and liked the Jeep Gladiator. But to get a relatively base one, then add the lift, tires, wheels, lockers AND gearing change it was going to be 50- 60K. Base Bronco Sas was such a better deal and no brainer for me.
 

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103.4 for LJ...96.8 for current JL (Bronco is 100.4). Almost there! At least slightly longer than the 93.4 TJ wheelbase. I think this company is on to something:

https://jeepworksltd.com/jkl-conversions/

Screenshot_2024-12-09-16-38-39-14_40deb401b9ffe8e1df2f1cc5ba480b12.jpg
I've thought that the LJ would be an ideal toad for pulling behind our RV. Good usable space but in a tight package. I look every now and then.
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