Removing wrangler doors, state laws?

Classifieds · 06-12-2001, 07:57 PM

well, I'm new here on the forum, and I guess I'm a Jeep newbie as well (I've had my Jeep for 6 months now). I'm in new jersey, and its somewhat warm here now, and I've decided to remove my doors, but I read somewhere that states have regulations on whether you need mirrors or not when you remove doors. I was wondering if anyone here knows NJ's laws on this, or maybe where I can find out. Thanks

mikeyjph · 06-12-2001, 11:19 PM

Here in Utah they require you to have at least a drivers side mirror, I would imagine NJ's laws are similar. You can buy relocation brackets that move your mirror mounts to the windshield hinges or just replace the mirrors with ones that bolt on to the windshield hinges. I've never been pulled over for not having any mirrors, although this summer I bought some new ones for the windshield and I broke 2 Torx bits trying to get the painted on bolts out. well.

rayray · 06-13-2001, 11:41 AM

Dezz,
You can buy inexpensive mirrors from any of the catalogs that will drop right into the hinge brackets.

Classifieds · 06-13-2001, 12:49 PM

The relocation brackets are like $25 and you can leave the mirrors in the relocation brackets with the door in place. The passenger side door (I have hard doors) will hit the mirror when fully opened so just be careful with it. The passenger mirror is also rendered fairly useless with the relo brackets and the hard doors. You just can't see much from the mirror. The driver's side mirror is still fine.

Classifieds · 06-13-2001, 01:01 PM

cool, thanks guys. although not really answering my question, I have decided to prolly get the mirrors you were talking about rayray, or the relocation brackets. Now i'm wondering whether or not I need both or just driver's side :P

keithTJ · 06-13-2001, 01:19 PM

The easiest way to do this, before you waste money on relo brackets, or new mirrors, is to call you local DMV (dept. of motor Veh.) and ask them the regulations and laws of driving without doors. In KY its legal to drive with no doors, and no side mirrors. Just check first and see what they say.

Classifieds · 06-13-2001, 01:26 PM

aahh, cool, thanks keith; guess it never crossed my mind to call them up, i'll prolly give 'em a call later on today. thanks again

Kamicosmos · 06-13-2001, 02:04 PM

Here is New Jersey's DMV website...they should have the rules in there somewhere...
http://www.state.nj.us/mvs/

Dave

goofus · 06-14-2001, 03:57 PM

I was just down in Stewartsville, NJ for Rock Krawl 2001 and I saw about 200 Jeeps with no doors. Granted this place is out in the middle of no where, but call them and ask. They would know. http://ok4wd.com

bluebellyday · 06-15-2001, 09:48 AM

I,m in Delaware, Never been stopped for not having door mirrors. But more important! Stewartsville, NJ has Rocks? I thaught Delaware and Jersey were both mud/swamp pits.??

**NaeKid** · 06-16-2001, 06:10 PM

If you have a YJ, a very cheap mirror is one from a bicycle. Pickup some aluminum C-channel, drill 3 holes .. one for the bolt to mount it, and 2 for the mirror to go through. Remove the bolt holding your windshield "spacer bar" in place, and bolt the C-channel to it. Twist the mirror into place, angle it right, and you have your mirror .. if required. Graphic description.

Another thing I did was visit a wrecker, and I pulled the windshield mirror off of a Commanche .. its wider and gives a better view of what's behind you.

mightydog78 · 11-20-2010, 11:37 PM

motorcycle mirrors work too

arise from the dead poor thread!

**LBrook** · 11-20-2010, 11:42 PM

hahaha this might be a new record. 9 years.

You my friend, are a wild man.

**bradthebard** · 11-20-2010, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBrook

hahaha this might be a new record. 9 years.

You my friend, are a wild man.

It's best if you don't encourage him...

S10Eater · 11-21-2010, 10:15 AM

call the cops and ask them. they will likely know the law

06-13-2001, 11:41 AM	#3
rayray Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: somewhere in, Tx. Posts: 275 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Dezz, You can buy inexpensive mirrors from any of the catalogs that will drop right into the hinge brackets. __________________ Earth First! We can wheel the other planets later rayray

06-13-2001, 02:04 PM	#8
Kamicosmos Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 8 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Here is New Jersey's DMV website...they should have the rules in there somewhere... http://www.state.nj.us/mvs/ Dave __________________ Dave 95 Rio Grand YJ Kansas City, Missouri http://kamicosmos.jeepz.com

06-12-2001, 11:19 PM	#2
mikeyjph Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: utah Posts: 22 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Here in Utah they require you to have at least a drivers side mirror, I would imagine NJ's laws are similar. You can buy relocation brackets that move your mirror mounts to the windshield hinges or just replace the mirrors with ones that bolt on to the windshield hinges. I've never been pulled over for not having any mirrors, although this summer I bought some new ones for the windshield and I broke 2 Torx bits trying to get the painted on bolts out. well.

06-13-2001, 12:49 PM	#4
T-1048 Guest Posts: n/a Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The relocation brackets are like $25 and you can leave the mirrors in the relocation brackets with the door in place. The passenger side door (I have hard doors) will hit the mirror when fully opened so just be careful with it. The passenger mirror is also rendered fairly useless with the relo brackets and the hard doors. You just can't see much from the mirror. The driver's side mirror is still fine.

06-13-2001, 01:01 PM	#5
DeZz Guest Posts: n/a Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	cool, thanks guys. although not really answering my question, I have decided to prolly get the mirrors you were talking about rayray, or the relocation brackets. Now i'm wondering whether or not I need both or just driver's side :P

06-13-2001, 01:19 PM	#6
keithTJ Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 198 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The easiest way to do this, before you waste money on relo brackets, or new mirrors, is to call you local DMV (dept. of motor Veh.) and ask them the regulations and laws of driving without doors. In KY its legal to drive with no doors, and no side mirrors. Just check first and see what they say.

06-13-2001, 01:26 PM	#7
DeZz Guest Posts: n/a Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	aahh, cool, thanks keith; guess it never crossed my mind to call them up, i'll prolly give 'em a call later on today. thanks again

06-15-2001, 09:48 AM	#10
bluebellyday Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 39 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I,m in Delaware, Never been stopped for not having door mirrors. But more important! Stewartsville, NJ has Rocks? I thaught Delaware and Jersey were both mud/swamp pits.??