I have removed the nuts and tried to manhandle the doors off and sprayed PB Blaster. They do not budge. Are there any processes that might help me get the doors removed?
Unable to remove the doors
- Thread starter Texas-TJ
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Try swinging the door and lifting it up at the same time. Pic shows bottom nut is still on?
OP
Sometimes you gotta jimmyjam something.
Try not to pull up on handle end.
On my sons JK I loosened the nut a bunch, took a pole under it and on a floor Jack to push up, get pressure, and open close the door it popped loose.
Haven’t had that issue again.
Try not to pull up on handle end.
On my sons JK I loosened the nut a bunch, took a pole under it and on a floor Jack to push up, get pressure, and open close the door it popped loose.
Haven’t had that issue again.
I had to use my jack to push up on mine as well. Be sure to put a block of wood or something under the protect your paint of course. Once I had them off, one of my first projects was replacing the bushings (a nightmare project for some - a 2 minute project for others) and then white lithium grease on the posts when I reinstall. Now they're easy-peasy to get on and off.
LONGJP2
TJ Expert
Lift as close to the hinges as you can.
I also recommend lifting (from the outside) with the door closed as much as you can.
TripMcneely
Member
OP
Do your hinges look misaligned?(they are adjustable)
If they're bound up they won't want to lift out. My doors slide right out
If they're bound up they won't want to lift out. My doors slide right out
“door closed as much as you can”
I think he means, not closed, but almost, meaning with the door close to being in the closed position, but not.
You got this! We’re cheering you on.
OP
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LONGJP2
TJ Expert
In other words, not wide open.
The hinges may have worn over the years.
Closed is where the door sits most of the time.
That's also the position when the door was aligned and the hinges were adjusted originally.
OP
