Door Stop Removal?
07-14-2012, 03:20 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
Door Stop Removal?
I have a need to open 1 of my rear passenger doors a bit wider and would like to know if anyone has done this and/or are there any adverse issues to doing this. I assume l can accomplish this by removing the pin from the aluminum stop, that slides within the door when closing (see photo), but not sure how much additional opening I will get and if something bad I am not seeing will happen. Thanks.
Last edited by Gizmo; 07-14-2012 at 03:21 PM. Reason: Content
07-14-2012, 05:09 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Japan
Posts: 913
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I6
I do it every time I remove my doors. Just tap the pin out with a hammer. If you want to remove it permanently unscrew the part in the door.
07-14-2012, 06:22 PM
#3
CF Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: shawnee,ks
Posts: 9,897
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It's easy to remove but it won't let you open the door more. If you look at the hinge you can see that the hinge itself is what limits how far it can open.
07-14-2012, 06:53 PM
#4
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 2,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by wiggles
It's easy to remove but it won't let you open the door more. If you look at the hinge you can see that the hinge itself is what limits how far it can open.
07-14-2012, 07:16 PM
#6
CF Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: California
Posts: 2,570
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
My wife was in a car accident a few years ago that put her in a wheel chair for a few months (shattered her pelvis). In order to get her in and out easier I removed that arm and took a grinder to the hinges, I was able to cut off the stops on the hinges with the door still on. I've been driving it daily like this since and haven't had any issues.
07-15-2012, 02:12 PM
#7
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
My wife was in a car accident a few years ago that put her in a wheel chair for a few months (shattered her pelvis). In order to get her in and out easier I removed that arm and took a grinder to the hinges, I was able to cut off the stops on the hinges with the door still on. I've been driving it daily like this since and haven't had any issues.
Trending Topics
07-21-2012, 11:53 AM
#9
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
Mission accomplished, thanks STHON. I used this little project as an excuse to buy an angle grinder which I have been wanting. As you mentioned, I was able to cut off the stops on the hinges and take the arm between the door and pillar off. The door opens plenty wide as I had hoped.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blackcherokee290
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
27
07-26-2022 07:52 PM
Bucko
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
11-04-2018 09:52 PM
rdr8887
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
33
08-08-2017 07:28 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)