A two door? That's ambitious for the extended trips you describe--you're going to become a master at fitting a lot in very little space, LOL. I have the 2.5" TF coil lift, but with the weight of everything the rear sagged. So I replaced the rear springs with OME HD springs, and now it's fine from DD to fully-loaded expedition runs. But, if I pull out all of the expedition gear and remove the hardtop (which also removes the MBRP overhead rack), then I put back the 2.5" TF springs or the rear end is way too high. More recently TF has come out with a 3" lift kit specifically designed for the heavier weight of overland builds. I know a few folks who are running AEV 2.5" lifts (on four doors) and they don't seem to have any problems with sagging (though I prefer adjustable control arms to the geometry correction brackets that AEV offers).

 

When it comes to overlanding, listen to this guy^! I wish I could go on half the trips Mark does.
Although challenging, fitting everything in a 2 door can be done and I think it adds a bit of fun to packing. I've always been an extremely light packer. My "tent" is a poncho and some 550/bungee cords and I only bring what I absolutely need. So the 2 door works for me. If you like to pack heavy, You may want to look at the 4 door.

To answer your question, my understanding is this (somebody will correct me if I'm mistaken, I'm sure): the 2 and 4 door do come with different springs so the 2 door will not be able to carry more load than the 4 door on the stock springs. If you put 4 door springs under the 2 door, it will lift a little more and carry weight a little better. But I think Mark has you pointed in the right direction. Besides, what does the guy with the 2 door on 4" lift and a stinger know about overlanding?

 

Thanks for the heads up guys! As far as the 2 door, I really like the idea of a 2 door off road capable vehicle. I know it will be a PITA when it comes to the longer trips, but I figure worse case scenario a rooftop storage should make up for the lack in space on the inside. I plan on ditching the rear seat the day I bring it home and never looking back . I'll definitely have to do some research on suspension set ups to handle the extra weight as I was banking on the suspension being the same and having some extra weight capability to work with... But I'm sure I'll make things work out.

 

Woohoo, another two door! I ditched the rear seat as soon as I had to carry more than 2 boxes of parts in the jeep. Post some pictures when you get it.

 

You may want to check out this thread with ideas on making that two door expedition Jeep ...

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...e-them-257389/