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Jayzuki

The 4-door Sidekick
« on: May 01, 2006, 01:03:51 AM »
I like the 2-door convertible alot. It is an excellent vehicle for summer cruising and so much more. You have to love the killer visibility they offer [ no blind spots ]. Lately I have been looking into the 4-door version and since I dont know anyone who's owned one I wonder a few things about them as I am starting to like them more and more. Remember I ve had a 2-door JX!

Here is what I know about them

- have a bigger capacity fuel tank

- alot of them came with the 16V

- have a less choppy ride [ not that I care ]

-all models came with Powersteering

- share many acceceries with the 2-door.

WHat I wonder

- do they sqeek and rattle more? Like I meen inside the interior.

- are they more prone to body damage? [ like rust and dents and things ]

- Do they have a much different feel to them compared with the 2-door?

- I guess they are still really good offroad

- If they handle better in icy and slippery conditions

- what parts are different than ones on the 2door convertible

- how problem prone the extra 2 doors can be?

I am trying to decide between the 2 and 4 door for my purchase.

Anyhelp is good

thanks
« Last Edit: May 01, 2006, 01:12:47 AM by Jayzuki »

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Offline Carnage

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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2006, 01:15:41 AM »
- do they sqeek and rattle more? Like I meen inside the interior.

- how problem prone the extra 2 doors can be?



Ive only owned a 4 door.
But Ive had it for over 5 years and something like 80K miles.
I dont notice much squeeking and rattling.
So far I have had no problems with the rear doors.
16v is good.  Powersteering is very good.
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Jayzuki

Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2006, 01:58:28 AM »
Thanks. Can the rear seats be take right out?


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Jayzuki

Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2006, 01:59:15 AM »
Thanks. Can the rear seats be take right out? I meen without hassle?

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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2006, 02:21:36 AM »
never tried
they fold down and flip forward easy enough though

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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2006, 06:20:34 AM »
- Can the rear seats be take right out? I meen without hassle?

Undo 4 bolts in front of the seat and it will come right out. Takes 5 minutes or less.

- do they sqeek and rattle more? Like I meen inside the interior.

My Tracker 4 door has 74,000 on it now. No squeeks or rattles. My wifes Kick has 160,000 and everything is still tight on it too. They have a little wind noise at the top of the doors at speeds over 70 MPH but it isn't too bad. We converse over it on drives.

- are they more prone to body damage? [ like rust and dents and things ]

Same design, same metal. Same areas seem to rust on both in ones I looked at in Michigan. The area around the windshield seems more prone to rust on the 2 doors though.

- Do they have a much different feel to them compared with the 2-door?

A little more stable feeling on and off road due to the longer wheelbase.

- I guess they are still really good offroad

Oh yeah.  ;D

- If they handle better in icy and slippery conditions

I haven't driven a 2 door through a winter yet but the 4 doors are very predictable. Even took my wifes 2wd on a 2000 mile snowboarding thrip last winter. Blizzard conditions the whole trip. With it's AT tires it performed great. I was impressed.

- what parts are different than ones on the 2door convertible

They dont have a removable top.  ;D J/K ...All the doors are different. The frame is different. The bumpers front and rear are a different design. And then the stuff you mentioned.

- how problem prone the extra 2 doors can be?

I have never seen any hinge issues on the rear doors yet in any I have owned or looked at.

Hope that helps. I really like the 4 door model. But, if you want the top down for some summer wheeling your out of luck.  :-\
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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2006, 05:31:54 PM »
- If they handle better in icy and slippery conditions
Yes, they are more stable in the icy conditions.
My 2dr has a habit of spinning all the way around when your playing in the stuff
Alot easier than a 4dr.

I have a 2dr and 4dr and love'em both and are both modified.
My 4dr has 127,000 miles and has a few extra squeeks but not too bad.
I think my Calmini bushings weren't greased properly when installed.

And everyhting else that Shredder said.
« Last Edit: May 01, 2006, 05:42:03 PM by HotRod »
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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2006, 05:47:07 PM »
The lwb is more forgiving when you push it hard. The back end is easier to catch and control when it steps out  ;D The ride is better, climbs a bit better and has more room and a bigger gas tank. That said I still like my swb too with it's tighter turning circle and better rampover. The actual difference in wheelbase and overall length isn't that much but it does make a difference.

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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2006, 08:00:22 PM »
I think my Calmini bushings weren't greased properly when installed.

i bet you it's your heim joint. i thought the samething at first but it turned out to be that the hein joint wore out. sprayed it with wd40, and it stopped for a day or two. so i replaced it with a higher quality unit, and so far no problem.

i'm looking for a 4dr for all the reasons above to use as a daily driver.

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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2006, 10:10:49 AM »
I have a 2dr and 4dr and love'em both and are both modified.

 >:(





Yes, I'm just jealous!  ;)

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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2006, 08:36:49 PM »
I think my Calmini bushings weren't greased properly when installed.

i bet you it's your heim joint. i thought the samething at first but it turned out to be that the hein joint wore out. sprayed it with wd40, and it stopped for a day or two. so i replaced it with a higher quality unit, and so far no problem.

i'm looking for a 4dr for all the reasons above to use as a daily driver.
the 4dr is a new kit so I'm sure it's not wore out yet.
I sprayed my front bushings with W-40 and it did quit, I'm gonna have to take it apart and really grease them.
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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2006, 09:27:23 PM »
I have a 2dr and 4dr and love'em both and are both modified.

 >:(





Yes, I'm just jealous!  ;)

hey, i have a 4 door sport and a 2 door as well.
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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2006, 09:52:33 PM »
I have a 2dr and 4dr and love'em both and are both modified.

 >:(





Yes, I'm just jealous!  ;)

hey, i have a 4 door sport and a 2 door as well.
LOL


Me too  ;D

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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2006, 08:56:31 AM »
4 Doors Is KEWL!



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Re: The 4-door Sidekick
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2006, 09:18:12 AM »
Yes, 4 doors rock



I need to find the pic with my 3 kids and a dog in the back while we are wheeling.
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