6 Reasons for Removing the Doors on Your Wrangler
There are many arguments against removing the doors, but here are a good handful of reasons for removing the doors on your Jeep.
1. Reduce Weight
The Jeep Wrangler gives you the option to remove both the doors as well as the top. This option will reduce the weight of your Wrangler and will result in a bit of better gas mileage. Of course, many will dispute that taking the door and/or the top off will make a difference when it comes to the mileage but all you really have to do is to weigh one of your doors to see the weight you just shaved off.
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2. Off-Roading
The Wrangler was made to hit the non-traditional roads. The experience of off-roading is heightened when you are more in the open with no doors. If you are the type of person who likes to get dirty, mudding might be the perfect thing to do without the doors. Of course, many will agree that the cleanup is a hassle. Another plus to off-roading without doors is you can easily see your tires as well as any of the terrain's obstacles.
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3. Can Be Easily Removed
It is not uncommon for Wrangler owners to remove the doors, so Jeep made it simple if you want to do it. You can even easily find info online on how to do just that. With our step-by-step instructions, you will be able to remove the doors on a hard top and be on your way to feeling the open air of freedom.
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4. Looks
While it is not uncommon to see Jeeps without the doors, it is still a bit foreign to some. A Wrangler without doors will get second looks and you will look like an explorer driving around in it. Even more, you will look like you are ready for action as there are no doors to hinder you as you leap from the vehicle to do something cool and heroic!
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5. The Freedom
The great thing about driving without doors is, it is not illegal as long as you still have the side mirrors. For a how-to on relocating the side mirrors, click here. With that said, you can always feel the freedom of your joyful rides, taking in all of the fresh air. Plus, you can jump in and out of your car, which surely will save you some time.
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6. You Can Always Add Tube Doors
It is recommended to leave the doors on when not off-roading, but if you are the type of person who just needs the doors off, tube doors is the best of both worlds. The tube doors will not take away from the looks; in fact, it will look more rugged and ready to take on the road ahead. Another choice, of course, are the half doors.
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