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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Anyone taking all 4 doors off without frame stiffners and driving in the woods or do u think it will tweak the body?
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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It won't tweak the body. That's the biggest crock of ***** out there. You will be just fine.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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X2
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Agree with above.

The doors don't provide in the way of structure. They are there for protection.... against the elements and well... you know... side impact...
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Yes, and it's just common sense. Think about it. If the "frame" or door frame twisted, even while you had your doors in, it'd pin them shut or something of the sort.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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The jeep has alot of body flex.

the main area's it will crack because...

IT WILL CRACK

are the door jams and then under the back seat/cargo floor transition.


I have seen cracks in both places. and on my jeep it is cracking in the door jams.

Think about it. flex it out then open your hatch, then try to shut it. It will be off about 2 - 3" and will not shut
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dev_daddy
It won't tweak the body. That's the biggest crock of ***** out there. You will be just fine.
Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Yes, and it's just common sense. Think about it. If the "frame" or door frame twisted, even while you had your doors in, it'd pin them shut or something of the sort.
Originally Posted by 96_xj
The jeep has alot of body flex.

the main area's it will crack because...

IT WILL CRACK

are the door jams and then under the back seat/cargo floor transition.


I have seen cracks in both places. and on my jeep it is cracking in the door jams.

Think about it. flex it out then open your hatch, then try to shut it. It will be off about 2 - 3" and will not shut
So what your saying is that it IS indeed possible to cause issues?
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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yes it is. I have seen it on a few rigs. and as posted including my own
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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So your saying that it gave you more fex! lol
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