4x2??

[Jason Shelby]

My wife has found a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that she loves, problem is it's not a 4x4, however I never plan to do any serious off roading, so if I equipment it with a rear locker, and a winch, I believe I could do most trails. What are y'alls thoughts.

I know a 4x4 would be best, but could I make this work?


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[Theoretician]

Stay dry and away from shelves and I doubt you'll ever need the winch.

 

[Wilkes704]

Air down the rear tires, have a small compressor to air back up. I have a rwd truck and it's fine for dry conditions.

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[soonersfan]

My wife has found a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that she loves, problem is it's not a 4x4, however I never plan to do any serious off roading, so if I equipment it with a rear locker, and a winch, I believe I could do most trails. What are y'alls thoughts.

I know a 4x4 would be best, but could I make this work?


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The above posters are correct. If this is an insane deal you can’t pass up, go for it. However, that thing better be dirt cheap because the demand for a 4x2 Wrangler is almost nill. It probably started it’s life as a rental vehicle too. Just beware and understand if you ever change your mind, it will be difficult to get rid of. If you’ve never owned a Wrangler before, you’re probably going to want to do some more serious off-roading once you find out what they can do and how much fun it is. If you can find a 4x4 she likes that is in your budget, I would spend several thousand more to go that route.

 

[000]

I’d keep shopping, you’re going to spend the difference trying to make it a mediocre off-road vehicle at best when a stock base model 4x4 jeep with zero mods with will be 10xs more capable. There’s tons of jeeps for sale out there.


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[Jason Shelby]

For her it's the cool factor of driving a Jeep, remove the top and doors and drive it. I'm the one who noticed it wasn't 4wd, I've owned several 4wds over the years, and hardly ever use it, I just don't get into the areas were I really feel it's necessary.


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[Jason Shelby]

Good News! We bought the Jeep and apparently it's an easy upgrade to covert a 2wd JK to a 4wd!! Just need to find a totaled JK to get the parts or build it from the ground up.


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