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JMT said:
Yes, here’s the kit you are looking for.

1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Easy On Off Hard Top Fasteners Nuts Bolts KIT https://a.co/d/3KQDcws

My wife was just like that with removing the doors, especially because of our kids. I was like, “babe, motorcycles don’t even have doors, and we still have seatbelts.” Then I just did it and never looked back.
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I have a kit like that. Easy to use.they do wiggle loose over time but 30 seconds and you're set
 
Macrosill said:
Took the top off for the first time. It was easier than expected. So worth it. A totally different driving experience. Wife won’t let me take the doors off yet, she is a bit scared.
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If the doors haven't been off in a while, it wouldn't hurt to try them.
You don't want a stuck hinge to ruin the experience.
Clean and lube the hinges, figure out the best way to lift them off, and have a place to put the doors.
 
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Another suggestion is maybe get some door surrounds for when you have the top off but doors on. Door surrounds are used for soft tops, but those window frames are prone to stress cracks at the welds where they meet the panel, and each time you slam them closed or hit a bump, they rattle profusely (at least mine have in the past).
 
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Jamison C said:
Another suggestion is maybe get some door surrounds for when you have the top off but doors on. Door surrounds are used for soft tops, but those window frames are prone to stress cracks at the welds where they meet the panel, and each time you slam them closed or hit a bump, they rattle profusely (at least mine have in the past).
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Here is pic for context. The surrounds help support the upper window frame of the door.
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Jamison C said:
Another suggestion is maybe get some door surrounds for when you have the top off but doors on. Door surrounds are used for soft tops, but those window frames are prone to stress cracks at the welds where they meet the panel, and each time you slam them closed
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Good suggestion
I run just the top portion of the surround when top is off and doors are on.
Plus, they're hardly noticed when I do pull the doors off.
 
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Jerry Bransford said:
Go to a 1/4" ratchet wrench or one that fits a screwdriver handle.
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That's a good idea. I like the screwdriver handle option
cliffish said:
Yeah Long Island an no doors don't work for me, I love my half doors. I have not had the top on mine in 2 years, if it is not nice I drive something else.
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I have to park mine outside otherwise I would be in the same boat.
 
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LONGJP2 said:
If the doors haven't been off in a while, it wouldn't hurt to try them.
You don't want a stuck hinge to ruin the experience.
Clean and lube the hinges, figure out the best way to lift them off, and have a place to put the doors.
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I have had the doors off but do have replacement bushings for them.
Jamison C said:
Another suggestion is maybe get some door surrounds for when you have the top off but doors on. Door surrounds are used for soft tops, but those window frames are prone to stress cracks at the welds where they meet the panel, and each time you slam them closed or hit a bump, they rattle profusely (at least mine have in the past).
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I didn't even know there were such things. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
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Macrosill said:
Took the top off for the first time. It was easier than expected. So worth it. A totally different driving experience. Wife won’t let me take the doors off yet, she is a bit scared.

Are there any tool-less replacements for the torx bolts for securing the top?
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Macrosill said:
Took the top off for the first time. It was easier than expected. So worth it. A totally different driving experience. Wife won’t let me take the doors off yet, she is a bit scared.

Are there any tool-less replacements for the torx bolts for securing the top?
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Pop them doors off and enjoy it even more!
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