This the right way?
02-03-2013, 12:02 PM
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This the right way?
Is this the right way to go doorless on a 1994 xj with power everything? https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/re...y-cheap-90496/ Ive never removed doors on anything before and my friend was saying its pretty hard to get the pin out. Also does mine already has a cluster inside the kick panel so theres no need for wiring? Thanks for the help
02-03-2013, 12:09 PM
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That's one way to do it yes. In my opinion i would honestly try to cut the bottom part of the hinge without unbolting the door from the hinge. Would save you alot of headache in readjusting the doors. However, i found i couldnt get at the hinge with a grinder and cutoff wheel, so you'll probably need to use a dremel or the sort. I know of a few people thats done it without removing the hinges.
And as far as the wiring goes.. Do you have power windows and power locks? If not, you can just use a trailer plug like i used on mine, Otherwise you'll want to put some sort of plug or disconnect. Using the plugs behind the kick panel would be a pain.
And as far as the wiring goes.. Do you have power windows and power locks? If not, you can just use a trailer plug like i used on mine, Otherwise you'll want to put some sort of plug or disconnect. Using the plugs behind the kick panel would be a pain.
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That's one way to do it yes. In my opinion i would honestly try to cut the bottom part of the hinge without unbolting the door from the hinge. Would save you alot of headache in readjusting the doors. However, i found i couldnt get at the hinge with a grinder and cutoff wheel, so you'll probably need to use a dremel or the sort. I know of a few people thats done it without removing the hinges.
02-03-2013, 12:15 PM
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That's one way to do it yes. In my opinion i would honestly try to cut the bottom part of the hinge without unbolting the door from the hinge. Would save you alot of headache in readjusting the doors. However, i found i couldnt get at the hinge with a grinder and cutoff wheel, so you'll probably need to use a dremel or the sort. I know of a few people thats done it without removing the hinges.
And as far as the wiring goes.. Do you have power windows and power locks? If not, you can just use a trailer plug like i used on mine, Otherwise you'll want to put some sort of plug or disconnect. Using the plugs behind the kick panel would be a pain.
And as far as the wiring goes.. Do you have power windows and power locks? If not, you can just use a trailer plug like i used on mine, Otherwise you'll want to put some sort of plug or disconnect. Using the plugs behind the kick panel would be a pain.
02-10-2013, 02:05 PM
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Not to hijack thread but I've been having trouble reaching to cut the hinge with a Dremel. I get so far then just seems like cant go Amy further, anyone else have this prob? Or know a solution
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I drilled mine , use a punch to make a good point for the drill bit. The pin is round so it may take a few times. Start with small bit for pilot hole and move up in bit size
02-10-2013, 02:33 PM
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/do...-doors-129240/
But if you want to use the plugs you're speaking of, more power to you.
Have you disconnected your door stops? You may need a bigger diameter cutoff wheel for the dremel if you cant reach, but be careful as the larger diamater wheel will be more susceptible to busting.