Opinions on Aluminum Trail Doors

[DuncLJ]

I'm interested in getting some trail doors for the summer. I want something lightweight and can be modified to accept factory mirrors. I probably won't ever attach soft uppers, but I wouldn't mind having the option.
I'm not really interested in finding some used factory half doors. (They are expensive, often need TLC, paint matching, interior door panel work, etc.).

I want something simple I can just buy, paint with a rattlecan, install and go.
I've been looking at these; Savvy, UCF, JCR, and Genright .

https://savvyoffroad.com/product/sav-tjhd/
https://undercoverfab.com/trail-doo...kets-don_t_add_soft_upper_attachment_brackets
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/TJHD.html
https://genright.com/products/genright-aluminum-half-doors-for-jeep-tj-lj.html
Does anyone have these doors, and what are your opinions on them?
Am I missing any other good ones?
What do you think?

 

[Fouledplugs]

I'm interested in getting some trail doors for the summer. I want something lightweight and can be modified to accept factory mirrors. I probably won't ever attach soft uppers, but I wouldn't mind having the option.
I'm not really interested in finding some used factory half doors. (They are expensive, often need TLC, paint matching, interior door panel work, etc.).

I want something simple I can just buy, paint with a rattlecan, install and go.
I've been looking at these; Savvy, UCF, JCR, and Genright .

https://savvyoffroad.com/product/sav-tjhd/
https://undercoverfab.com/trail-doo...kets-don_t_add_soft_upper_attachment_brackets
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/TJHD.html
https://genright.com/products/genright-aluminum-half-doors-for-jeep-tj-lj.html
Does anyone have these doors, and what are your opinions on them?
Am I missing any other good ones?
What do you think?

Only because I hate the ”look” of the non factory like hinges, I would go with the JCR Crusaders.

 

[Apparition]

Satisfied with my JCR’s

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Only because I hate the ”look” of the non factory like hinges, I would go with the JCR Crusaders.

Savvy offers the factory hinges for a bit more, just a note.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Savvy offers the factory hinges for a bit more, just a note.

Thanks, my mistake. That changes my mind. It would be a toss up between the Savvy’s and the JCR’s. I like the lack of a exterior door handle on the Savvy.

 

[Brian83]

Only because I hate the ”look” of the non factory like hinges, I would go with the JCR Crusaders.

You can get the Savvy doors with OEM hinges.

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Thanks, my mistake. That changes my mind. It would be a toss up between the Savvy’s and the JCR’s. I like the lack of a exterior door handle on the Savvy.

I agree with you, I only like the look of OEM hinges.

 

[Fouledplugs]

You can get the Savvy doors with OEM hinges.

As noted in one post above you.

 

[Brian83]

Thanks, my mistake. That changes my mind. It would be a toss up between the Savvy’s and the JCR’s. I like the lack of a exterior door handle on the Savvy.

The remote mounted door release on the Savvy is alot better than whats on the JCR in my opinion

 

[Viking Jeeper]

Savvy needs more detailed information and most of all more pictures on their website.

 

[Apparition]

The remote mounted door release on the Savvy is alot better than whats on the JCR in my opinion

I agree with this, I plan to do something similar to my JCR’s.

 

[Rick Flair]

Those Savvy doors look nice, I was going to buy some tube doors but now I know these are a thing, I’m going with these!

 

[pagrey]

What do you think?

No offence to anybody that runs half doors but to me it seems like a lot of money to lower the sill on your door 6". I thought the half doors were more of a cost thing and full doors were just too expensive to put on all the Jeeps with the extra glass. If you take full doors off you get 22" for close to free, why spend more for less? Obviously my opinion and nothing more, I just have never understood rock doors or half doors. Just take 'em off.

 

[DuncLJ]

I appreciate the replies. Here's my thought process:

Savvy: $414 with factory hinges. I will also pay CA sales tax and $22 shipping
Pros- Can be ordered with factory hinges
-Forward interior release lever

Cons- Currently on backorder
-No attachments for upper doors (that I can tell)
- Not a lot of info on the website


UCF: $399 without uppers bracket, $531 with. I have a 10% off code, no tax, free shipping.
Pros- Ability to fit factory soft uppers

Cons- will have to modify or change the upper hinge for factory mirrors


JCR: $ 439. I have a 10% off code, no tax, free shipping
Pros- Will accept Bestop soft uppers with no modifications or add-ons
-Factory looking hinges, will accept factory mirror by simply redrilling holes
-Least expensive option

Cons- Have to reach back to unlatch the door, unlike the Savvy


Genright: Pretty much ruled them out. They are the most expensive, and don't seem to offer anything more than the others do.


So far I'm leaning toward the JCR's.

 

[DuncLJ]

Satisfied with my JCR’s

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Those look pretty nice.

 

[06TJ35's]

What is more durable factory half doors or aftermarket? Let’s say a jeep flipped on its side and hits a rock where the doors are.

 

[Apparition]

No offence to anybody that runs half doors but to me it seems like a lot of money to lower the sill on your door 6". I thought the half doors were more of a cost thing and full doors were just too expensive to put on all the Jeeps with the extra glass. If you take full doors off you get 22" for close to free, why spend more for less? Obviously my opinion and nothing more, I just have never understood rock doors or half doors. Just take 'em off.

Try a set and you’ll realize what you are missing

 

[jjvw]

No offence to anybody that runs half doors but to me it seems like a lot of money to lower the sill on your door 6". I thought the half doors were more of a cost thing and full doors were just too expensive to put on all the Jeeps with the extra glass. If you take full doors off you get 22" for close to free, why spend more for less? Obviously my opinion and nothing more, I just have never understood rock doors or half doors. Just take 'em off.

I'm too delicate for no doors on the highway. That little bit of coverage from the elements that half doors offer makes a big difference in comfort.

 

[Apparition]

What is more durable factory half doors or aftermarket? Let’s say a jeep flipped on its side and hits a rock where the doors are.

I can easily replace aftermarket ones

 

[Daryl]

What is more durable factory half doors or aftermarket? Let’s say a jeep flipped on its side and hits a rock where the doors are.

If you roll over and the door hits a rock all the doors will be damaged.