Hard door question

[Az84cj7]

Does anyone know what year they switched from the rotating handle on the cj's to the yj style pull?

 

[Petescj]

1982. You'll find some 1981 tubs will have provisions for the paddle handle door striker.

 

[CJim7]

......... to the yj style pull?

*Ahem*.....\
.....CJ's had em first

 

[elwood blues]

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

 

[Az84cj7]

Thanks!

 

[PaRenegade]

I believe 81 was the transition year. Some had, some didn't.

 

[Waz80CJ7]

Can anyone tell me what doors I have? Either late CJ or YJ.

 

[TSB8C]

The late model YJ (I think 94-95?) have with a longer upper door hinge, like a couple inches longer. It helps distribute the load a bit better. Earlier YJ had the same as CJ. Other than that, I don't know how to tell a late CJ and earlier YJ hard door apart. However, I do see in your pics what looks like mounting holes for mirrors on the door. That would suggest YJ to me. Perhaps someone can confirm?

 

[Waz80CJ7]

They sure are heavy! The bottoms are real nice. I can't believe how much money doors and roofs are fetching now-a-days. Thanks

 

[KRUPP]

Yup. Sold my ‘86 hard top and doors last year to pay for fuel injection - about straight trade.

 

[TSB8C]

I too sold my hard top and doors when I first got my current rig. Put that money into the new drivetrain. Unfortunately not a straight trade, but it sure helped. I prefer the soft top and doors for ease of on/off and to carry if needed for surprise weather while out.

 

[Waz80CJ7]

I'm keeping the top, like the look. But the doors got to go, these things must weight 100lbs. Anybody know if the two piece soft doors work on a hard top, or too loose fitting? Need something to keep the dog from falling out.