Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Broken Door Panel Tabs- please help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:07 PM
  #1  
paulyd04's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Iowa City, IA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default Broken Door Panel Tabs- please help

So as I was removing my door panel, several of the tabs that hold the panel into place broke. Now my door panel is on but the bottom part is very loose and flimsy as it has nothing holding it to actual door.

What's the fix for this?
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:26 PM
  #2  
The91XJ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 735
Likes: 1
From: Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Default

You can buy new clips at the dealership for an arm and/or a leg. Or I've found them on eBay before for significantly cheaper.

At the time when I needed some, none of my local parts stores had them.

Last edited by The91XJ; Sep 28, 2011 at 04:32 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 04:37 PM
  #3  
freegdr's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 38
From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

try the help section in the auto parts store
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 05:37 AM
  #4  
cpnwrench's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 553
Likes: 1
From: West Texas
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Default




DUCT TAPE BABY!

(thats why they make that stuff)

Its a jeep, not a Maybach or Rolls.




cpnwrench

Reply
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:07 AM
  #5  
XJ Rat's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Year: 1998 Classic
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I used velcro tape. It is velcro, but the back of both halves are sticky so you can attach them to a surface. Put one half on your door, the other half on your panel and install. Very secure. Also, makes future disassemblies very easy.
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:34 AM
  #6  
xjheep92's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,021
Likes: 3
From: mass
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 high output
Default

Originally Posted by XJ Rat
I used velcro tape. It is velcro, but the back of both halves are sticky so you can attach them to a surface. Put one half on your door, the other half on your panel and install. Very secure. Also, makes future disassemblies very easy.
wow i never thought to do that, I really like that idea!
no more broken clips every time you remove the paneling

i usually just grab extras when im at the junk yard
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 10:29 AM
  #7  
xjforfishing's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 224
Likes: 1
From: Covington, WA.
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

the velcro tape is a great idea....you can cut it to any size and shape you want...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
John T
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
13
Feb 19, 2022 11:27 AM
TXDESSI
Wanted
0
Sep 15, 2015 11:54 AM
TXDESSI
Wanted
0
Sep 15, 2015 11:51 AM
HappyTrails
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
Sep 11, 2015 10:05 PM
TNXJsleeper
Wanted
0
Sep 7, 2015 01:53 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:41 PM.