Quick doorless question-just curious...
Hey guys,
So I see all you doorless guys cutting the hinge pin, etc etc. Why does no one just remove the 6 torx screws holding the door to the outer hinge? Is the door also glued/epoxy'd to that side of the hinge?
So I see all you doorless guys cutting the hinge pin, etc etc. Why does no one just remove the 6 torx screws holding the door to the outer hinge? Is the door also glued/epoxy'd to that side of the hinge?
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From: Barney Georgia
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
Allows for fast reinstallation of the doors. You dont have to fuss with 6 bolts, just line up the pins and drop the doors in.
Plus the bolts hold the hinge in place which allows the doors to line up and seal correctly. Not to mention they're an absolute pain in the *** to remove. You have to pull the fenders just to remove the front ones.
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From: northlake IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
i am in the process of cutting my bolts so i can get my doors off bc i cant find a tool to cut them with out spending a **** load on blades for the dermel
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From: Rochester
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by smeltmaster1
i am in the process of cutting my bolts so i can get my doors off bc i cant find a tool to cut them with out spending a **** load on blades for the dermel
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From: Edmond, OK
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 ltr
My door hinges are welded to the body so removing them would be more of a headache than it's worth. I may cut the bracket, but if I F-it up it will be a real pain to replace the hinge.
They're all welded to the body on the body side, but they can unbolt on the door side.
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From: Edmond, OK
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
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gotcha...I guess I should have known that. I guess I am just use to them all being bolted on like all my previous vehicles.
I believe mine have been rewelded as my doors don't line up and seal worth a flip.
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From: IN
Year: 1989 Comanche
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
no you dont. i was able to get mine out. i took my bolts out because it was easier then hacking up my hinges with a dremel, and i wanted to get rid of those stupid Torx bolts anyways. and an added benefit was that i was able to re-align my doors to seal better then they did before.
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