2-door storage area pic (seats up + tailgate closed) has me reconsidering

[Bronco67]

Not being snarky, but I don't understand this. If the cargo area was higher, you'd end up with less overall room but a flat floor. I can see where that would be helpful if you're hauling sheets of wood or something, but not sure what a big difference it makes otherwise. You could always build up the cargo area yourself. If the after-market thinks there's more than 10 people that actually care about this, there'll be an insert you can buy.

that’s just to fix the flush issue, if there’s a space issue then maybe they should just go 4 dr ! Also, making the cargo area flush with the seats instead of worrying about the flush of the seats, still gives you more space because you now have the trunk and seat area as a cargo area. One flat surface from behind ur seat to the back door .. it gives u more space then just behind the back seats but then u can’t use the back seats as seats if they need to so like I said maybe 4dr still best for them , but It’s personally not an issue for me !

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[Boxer4]

I think ford needs to take notice and next time they redesign this car they should 100% shoot for fold flat and FLUSH seating like the bronco sport. This way , if you get a 4 door or a 2 door your ability to store things is exponentially increased.

The bottom seat cushion was not flipped up. So the video doesn't reflect a folded seat back.

 

[asurfer11]

I'm going to get some motorcycle saddle bags from Givi like the New Defender has and mount them over the rear quarter windows. That'll be cool.

Do you have a photo of this defender setup??

 

[MoabRox]

It's definitely not. In fact, it's 75% bigger (12.9 behind the seats in the Jeep, and 22.4 in the Bronco).

The "LJ" is a stretched TJ, it is commonly referred to as an "Unlimited TJ". It's around 15" longer with 13" more space behind the rear seats. Jeep built them for only 4 or 5 years (2004-2009, I think). There are not a lot of them out there and quality used ones sell at premium prices.

 

[rancid53]

I didn’t read the whole thread, so I’m sure someone else already brought this up; this bronco was obviously just in the pool and now there’s SHRINKAGE!

 

[asurfer11]

Ummm...look at 2 door trucks, 2 door cars...not really designed for maximum storage.

There are alternate solutions...or soon to be...

Yakima has this to solve the problem:

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/10/26/yakima-exo-hitch-cargo-carrier-system/#slide-2273089

 

[dgorsett]

The "LJ" is a stretched TJ, it is commonly referred to as an "Unlimited TJ". It's around 15" longer with 13" more space behind the rear seats. Jeep built them for only 4 or 5 years (2004-2009, I think). There are not a lot of them out there and quality used ones sell at premium prices.

I think LJ's were built from 04 to 06 with Rubicons only 05 and 06. I have a 05 LJ Rubicon that will be for sale at a 'small" premium as it is a Rebuilt Title, solid and straight. Tell your Moab friends, I'm in Grand Junction.

 

[ZackDanger]

Do you have a photo of this defender setup??

 

[RockEye]

Those back seats are useless!

This is a confusing comment from someone that is called Moparguy, with a picture of a Corvette, and says he has a Miata.

 

[Scohin]

If the 4dr looked as good to me as the 2dr, I'd get the 4dr. But I plan on making a shelf to flush the back when the seats are down.

 

[Daktari]

Yakima has this to solve the problem:

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/10/26/yakima-exo-hitch-cargo-carrier-system/#slide-2273089

oh, that looks like a nifty system! I don't want a roof rack, in only want extra room when needed. Love that it swings out to the side and you can modify it for different uses, you might have just sold me this thing :-D

 

[CanadianFord]

I'm a single man with no kids, and I'm removing the back seat and passenger seat just for my 2 day fishing trips lol. The Thule roof basket for longer fishing trips.

 

[ZackDanger]

This is a confusing comment from someone that is called Moparguy, with a picture of a Corvette, and says he has a Miata.

It’s a tale as old as B6G....

Ford: *makes a 4-door version of the bronco*

2-door Bronco buyers: “WHY DIDNT FORD MAKE THIS THING LONGER?!?!”

 

[asurfer11]

Interesting!! Thank you

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

The "LJ" is a stretched TJ, it is commonly referred to as an "Unlimited TJ". It's around 15" longer with 13" more space behind the rear seats. Jeep built them for only 4 or 5 years (2004-2009, I think). There are not a lot of them out there and quality used ones sell at premium prices.

they were built from 2004-06

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