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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Wassup guys , can anyone give me step by step directions with pictures of how to remove my door ? I've seen the YouTube videos but they aren't really helping me. PM me
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Roll windows down. Remove nut. Pb blaster. Pull them off. Takes some effort, they're definitely not easy to remove.. I just sprayed pb blaster and opened and closed the doors for a minute.. Pulled up fairly hard and they came off

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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 02:13 AM
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I've had mine off and on quite a few times and they are still difficult to remove. Just takes a good grunt followed by a swear word or two and they usually get moving.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 02:38 AM
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Be careful with the door on the fender while the limit strap is disconnected.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ABailey
Wassup guys , can anyone give me step by step directions with pictures of how to remove my door ? I've seen the YouTube videos but they aren't really helping me. PM me
I found that they are super easy to pull off and put back on if you open the door so that it makes a 90 degree angle to the body of the Jeep. So in other words it is sticking straight out sideways. Rock it up and in towards the Jeep and it should lift right up. Much easier to replace if you take that same angle of attack also.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueCopper
I've had mine off and on quite a few times and they are still difficult to remove. Just takes a good grunt followed by a swear word or two and they usually get moving.
And also, I know people have had issues but mine were super easy to take off from day one. Not sure what makes the difference but I have had zero issues! Good luck man.......
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:55 AM
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And also, I know people have had issues but mine were super easy to take off from day one. Not sure what makes the difference but I have had zero issues! Good luck man.......
First time I took 'em off, the fronts came out first shot, rears came out with a little help from WD40 and a jack for the first half inch.

OP - if you're having a rough time every time, I suggest two things. First, as someone else said, make sure you're lifting straight up, the slightest variance and they'll fight you. Second, when you have them off, try running a twisted rag sprayed with WD40 or something like that (cleans out the hinge and leaves a little residue).

Good luck!
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 06:36 AM
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Also if your hinges are dirty the grime will hold em up, I wd 40 it
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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I always do what TheRover said to do. Works like a charm every time
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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If they're stuck on there, best bet would be using a jack (stock scissor jack, bottle jack, floor jack, any jack) with 2x4 under the door. Put a folding chair or something solid under the door and put a piece of wood under the door and just..... jack them off slowly......

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