Hard door question
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Hard door question
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1982. You'll find some 1981 tubs will have provisions for the paddle handle door striker.
CJim7
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elwood blues
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PaRenegade
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258, T-4, D300, trussed AMC20 w/Detroit & 1pc., Dana30 w/TrueTrac, 3.73:1; just finished a restomod
I believe 81 was the transition year. Some had, some didn't.
Waz80CJ7
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Can anyone tell me what doors I have? Either late CJ or YJ.
TSB8C
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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
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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
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Yup. Sold my ‘86 hard top and doors last year to pay for fuel injection - about straight trade.
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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
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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.