This the right way?
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
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
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From: Summerville, Ga
Year: 1995
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Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
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.
Last edited by xj_maniac_newb; Feb 3, 2013 at 12:12 PM.
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
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Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
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.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
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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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
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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.