Rolling down windows has help me alot. Gives you a place to hold on to. That and the mirror. Open door about 90 deg and lift. easy.

Replacing: Did not put the nuts back on. I think they are in my tool box from last year. Put some grease on pins. came off real easy this year.

 

Just want to clarify, DO NOT try to cut your paint and push the pin out the top of the hinge. This will screw up your paint. The pin lifts out and remains attached to the door. Hope this helps!

 

just took mine off today. pulled off very easily for first time ever. I swung the door back and forth like 5 or 6 times it pulled up and it came right off.

 

Wait. What? Bolt box? WTF? Is that something on the newer models?

How about a photo so I can see this mythical bolt box..... Thanks

 

You saved my ass!!!! I thank you, my JEEP thanks you!!!!!

 

Check this thread out:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...=2011+retrofit

 

Now I understand. Here is a virtual for you, BioHazard. Thanks!

 

That's only on the 2011 (and I guess the 2012s). It's a box where we have out jack. What I want to know is where they put their jack?

 

I guess I should have read further. I didn't realize it included bigger storage area. So if I get a flat, and of course won't be in a good mood, I'll have to move all the stuff I have in that area as well as the bolts I store in that area to get to my jack? Sounds like a problem waiting to happen.

 

In 08 when my JKU was 2 months old went to take doors off while down at the ocean. 3 of the 4 were extremely difficult to get off. Hopped on the lap top and went to this site for suggestions. It appeared that the manufacture did not grease the door pins and a couple had already began to rust on the inside.
The suggestion was to sit on the seat and put your knee's under the bottom of the door to help wiggle and raise the door. And don't forget to lay a towel on the top of your knees as it will leave a nasty bruise. After removal, apply your own grease for next time. Pop right out every time now.
Plus, since Chrysler didn't grease the pins, the tightness and rust has ruined the plastic sleeves the pins slide through. So beware, now must purchase 8 sleeves do to shody workmanship.