I got extra bolts from this fellow, found it on here. Fairly priced and matched once painted
https://jeephardware.com/model/tj/
https://jeephardware.com/model/tj/
Door Hinge Screws + A Variety of Expletives
- Thread starter PhillyJake
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Thanks for the quick assist. These actually look to be the same length as the ones I just purchased and am now returning. See below - the left - much stubbier - screw is the original; the right screw is the new one that I'm returning (and looks similar to the Jeep Hardware product)
about 2/3 of the way in, the new one stops. I forced it a bit, but it's clearly not going to go all the way through and I don't want to cross-thread anything.
So I'm trying to located a set of the shorter versions...but again, appreciate the assist
Surely a bolt and screw place would have em. We got a couple of those shops local that’s got everything.
Several options on their website, I had to order windshield bolts for mine. The previous owner had a light bar with some pretty hideous hardware attaching it.
I have this issue on passenger door right now. Broke a bit drilling it out. Will revisit over weekend.
If it makes anyone feel better, I’ve had to drill out more bolts on my 2012 Accord (in great condition) than my 04 LJ (in similar condition as Accord)
If it makes anyone feel better, I’ve had to drill out more bolts on my 2012 Accord (in great condition) than my 04 LJ (in similar condition as Accord)
bought a set of 1997 half doors for my TJ .
Screws on the the upper hinges: super easy. Lower hinges (4 out of 6) not coming loose. I was probably not aggressive enough on the heat side.
Solution: 11mm drill, once the heads came of, the bolts came out with literally no effort, even managed to turn one by hand from the inside of the door.
To me, it seems that the material mix between screw and hinge causes the issue in the countersink, I had a similar experience on the tail gate hinges.
Screws on the the upper hinges: super easy. Lower hinges (4 out of 6) not coming loose. I was probably not aggressive enough on the heat side.
Solution: 11mm drill, once the heads came of, the bolts came out with literally no effort, even managed to turn one by hand from the inside of the door.
To me, it seems that the material mix between screw and hinge causes the issue in the countersink, I had a similar experience on the tail gate hinges.
TJ4ord
Member
I know this is an old post but I am needing the short screws for the TJ door hinge as well. Where did you end up finding them? I also bought the same longer ones as you and they won't go all of the way in...too long I guess. Thanks.
TJ4ord
Member
Put a nut on the screw first. That will give you a nice square cut. When you take the nut off it will debur and recut any buggered threads.
