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Old 11-21-2008 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TrAvELAr
I'm not a parent, and the only thing that I know about kids is that they smell like a combination of apple juice, maple syrup, and piss; however, I'm thinking that riding around topless with a newborn might not be swiftest idea.
He didn't say newborn, he said kid!!! Big difference.

Originally Posted by Jeepin Dad
No the 2 dr seat is narrower than the unlimited and there is not a center seat belt or tethers. Plus it takes a bit of contorting to get between the seats and the pillar reaching to the center would just make it harder. Also with the 2 dr a rear facing seat it is bit of a challenge, when my youngest rides he goes in through the back and over the back of the seat to get buckled in.
I can see you doing this, and it's comical as hell.

Originally Posted by buttsbd
I notice all those with kids are going with the unlimited...If money was no object I would as well, but currently I can only afford a 2 door rubicon. Is anyone running car seats in a 2 door wrangler?

Thoughts on that?
If you can afford a 2 dr Rubicon, I think you can afford a 4 dr. X. Rubicons are the shit, but seriously most people don't use a Rubicon to it's full potential. Maybe you could get the 4 dr. X with the tow package and build from there. Maybe you don't realize how capable the Wrangler is, even in the X form.
Old 11-21-2008 | 05:34 PM
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Funny, I was just thinking about this today. With a 5-year old, 2-year old and a newborn in June, I will need a booster, toddler, and infant seat. How much wider is the Unlimited rear seat? Will it work?

I may end up trading my 2-door for an Unlimited or trade the Camaro for a used SUV/big car.
Old 11-21-2008 | 08:29 PM
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The child seats work fine in the Jeep. You'll have no worries.
Old 01-15-2009 | 12:53 AM
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Here is my plan to make the 2 door ready for a kid on the way:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/2-door-custom-rear-seat-bucket-replacing-bench-68601/



Old 01-15-2009 | 08:34 AM
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Simpson has one with a cool 5-point harness...I may have a kid just to get this one!
Old 01-15-2009 | 11:02 AM
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I sit 3 kids across almost daily in my Rubi UL--2 graco booster seats-(the short base type seat that impliments the seatbelt across the kids lap, and shoulder), and an 18 month old in a regular carseat facing forward. It is O.K. to face the seat forward after 12 mos of age, provided your child isnt abnormally small. It does take a little "convincing" to make all of this happen, but every time I install the seats, its easier and easier. As the kids age, your seats get smaller, until they finally just sit on the seat. It works, trust me!--We have used Graco for absolutely everything needed during childhood, from carseats, to highchairs and strollers. Very well made product.--For the purpose of providing some proportionate reference, the kids are of "normal" size, height, weight, and are ages 7, 5, and 18 mos.

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