Fitting 77 hard doors to an 85

[Riggsjt]

I have a set of 77 CJ7 hard doors and have an 85 CJ7 . The latches are different styles on the door and body, is there an easy conversion bracket or do I need one custom made? Thanks

 

[alpha6]

Look here and see. They have the parts for both doors...maybe you can see if they would match up.
Jeep Door Parts for CJ5, CJ7, CJ8 Scrambler

Not seeing your doors it's hard to tell the diff.

 

[elwood blues]

I have a set of 77 cj7 hard doors and have an 85 cj7. The latches are different styles on the door and body, is there an easy conversion bracket or do I need one custom made? Thanks

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f99/cj7-cj8-factory-steel-doors-3926/


Read this thread I did, it will explain the differences between the two. Your biggest problem is going to be the door latches. The '77 doors simply slap shut over the tub, finding those door protectors is difficult, to my knowledge no one manufactures new ones. Sometimes they show up on ebay, or you may be able to find some in a junkyard, or you may be able to fab some yourself.

 

[elwood blues]

There's a set for sale right now on ebay

Jeep CJ Factory Door Striker Plate Set Assembly 76 81 CJ5 CJ7 Scrambler | eBay