Taking doors off new TJ

BlackSahara20 · 09-12-2005, 08:54 PM

Hey, I am sorry because I feel like this is such a dumb question. But I have searched everywhere in the owner's manuel and I have even bought books on Jeeps but I can't figure out how to take the doors off of my 1999 sahara. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ceder

hawleyrw · 09-12-2005, 09:22 PM

Door removal is simple...13mm socket on the nuts on both hinges will break free easily. After removing the nuts, simply lift and swing the door open (back and forth), pulling up until it comes off - may be a bit heavy so be prepared.

I run with the doors off as much as I can. During the warm months they are more off than on - I love it.

Enjoy!

Onefastdak02 · 09-12-2005, 09:26 PM

make sure you pull out the fuse to the interior lights (#13? I'm dumb..... #4). Or they won't shut off.... enjoy...

CWaldrop · 09-12-2005, 09:29 PM

A guy I know bought a Jeep and then find out later that the previous owner had welded the doors on.

Vauxilicon05 · 09-12-2005, 09:29 PM

I bought the little tool www.4wd.com sells. It doesn't strip all the paint off when you loosen the nuts. Also, I don't know if it is different on an older TJ, but on my '05 Unlimited Rubi, the dome light fuse was #4...I believe it was the bottom right fuse in the glove box...

**RescuedJK** · 09-12-2005, 09:57 PM

#4 is the correct fuse for my 2k TJ....and wow you are so gonna get burned on not knowing how to take the doors off!!!!!!

TJVigilante · 09-12-2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CWaldrop

A guy I know bought a Jeep and then find out later that the previous owner had welded the doors on.

How in the hell did he do that and keep them functional? You can't weld the hinge without keeping the doors from opening. Unless he welded them on completely Dukes of Hazzard style.

Carpie · 09-12-2005, 11:55 PM

Haven't taken the doors off of mine yet. I'd like to, but I would need to relocate my side mirrors before I do that. But I am looking forward to it.

**-RocknRoll-** · 09-13-2005, 12:00 AM

Have you taken the doors off yet? How'd it go?

Also, ive taken my doors off and haven't relocated my mirrors. I know its not the best, but you learn to use your eyes more than your mirrors.

Carpie · 09-13-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FourFun

Have you taken the doors off yet? How'd it go?

Also, ive taken my doors off and haven't relocated my mirrors. I know its not the best, but you learn to use your eyes more than your mirrors.

I would have to use my eyes more, because the local cops are ticket happy buggers!

cannedmoose · 09-13-2005, 12:51 AM

I needed to use a jack the first time I took off my driver side door. Remember to grease the hinges when you put the door back on.

As far as mirrors, get a used harley mirror or a big blind spot mirror to fit into the door hinge.

NPerry05X · 09-13-2005, 07:39 AM

i took everything off my 05 TJ the first day i got it.. i drove it from the dealer to my friend's house and took everything off it lol couldnt wait.. ya its #4

sulldoggy · 09-13-2005, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cannedmoose

I needed to use a jack the first time I took off my driver side door. Remember to grease the hinges when you put the door back on.

As far as mirrors, get a used harley mirror or a big blind spot mirror to fit into the door hinge.

Took me 2 full mornings of swingin' the F'ers back and forth and pulling up!!
My left arm still hasn't recovered!! Got em though! Haven't put em back since.
I now intend to keep all hinge parts well greased!

myrockfight · 09-13-2005, 08:16 AM

If you have never taken them off, you might want to use a penetrating oil to help loosen the threads on the post that goes down into the hinges. Liquid Wrench works really well.

If you still have a hard time with them, soak them the best you can and leave them over night.

That usually worked on old rusty farm equipment. If that didn't work or we needed it to come apart quickly we broke out the torch. I wouldn't recommend applying any heat. Well if you like your paint job anyway

BigPoppaG · 09-13-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackSahara20

Hey, I am sorry because I feel like this is such a dumb question. But I have searched everywhere in the owner's manuel and I have even bought books on Jeeps but I can't figure out how to take the doors off of my 1999 sahara. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ceder

Don't be afraid to scratch the paint on the bolts. It's gonna happen.

Just had mine painted and the next day the doors came off and the bolts were scratched. Now it's not a worry on my mind anymore.

09-12-2005, 09:22 PM	#2
hawleyrw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 145 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Door removal is simple...13mm socket on the nuts on both hinges will break free easily. After removing the nuts, simply lift and swing the door open (back and forth), pulling up until it comes off - may be a bit heavy so be prepared. I run with the doors off as much as I can. During the warm months they are more off than on - I love it. Enjoy! __________________ [B][COLOR=Yellow]'04 TJ X[/COLOR][/B] Outlaw II's/BFG 31x10.5 AT's Audio - Alpine HU, XM, Kenwood KSC-SW1 subwoofer Bestop soft doors Viper Alarm system Former [B][COLOR=Red]YJ 2.5L owner [/B][/COLOR] (94-00) [email]rich@hawley.net[/email]

09-12-2005, 09:26 PM	#3
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09-12-2005, 09:29 PM	#5
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09-13-2005, 07:39 AM	#12
NPerry05X Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Westfield, MA Posts: 224 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i took everything off my 05 TJ the first day i got it.. i drove it from the dealer to my friend's house and took everything off it lol couldnt wait.. ya its #4 __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen]Green Jeep Member #171[/COLOR] 3.07 Gears Club Member #10 :( 2005 TJ X 3" BDS springs, 1" body lift, Rancho RS5000 shocks 33x12.5 Pro Comp mud terrains, Banks Monster cat-back stainless, some lights, and a stereo delete.. because the speaker pods got in the way of loading up the back with stuff and the sound of the tires and exhaust is all i need

09-13-2005, 08:16 AM	#14
myrockfight Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 314 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	If you have never taken them off, you might want to use a penetrating oil to help loosen the threads on the post that goes down into the hinges. Liquid Wrench works really well. If you still have a hard time with them, soak them the best you can and leave them over night. That usually worked on old rusty farm equipment. If that didn't work or we needed it to come apart quickly we broke out the torch. I wouldn't recommend applying any heat. Well if you like your paint job anyway __________________ 2002 Sport, D44, 2" REBB, 32" BFG AT. I'm called a cow, and I'm not about to blow it now, for all the cows - Mr. Grohl [url=http://www.cloud9photography.us/]Airplane Pictures[/url]

09-12-2005, 09:29 PM	#4
CWaldrop Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 447 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	A guy I know bought a Jeep and then find out later that the previous owner had welded the doors on.

09-13-2005, 12:51 AM	#11
cannedmoose Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I needed to use a jack the first time I took off my driver side door. Remember to grease the hinges when you put the door back on. As far as mirrors, get a used harley mirror or a big blind spot mirror to fit into the door hinge.