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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:19 AM
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anybody have any tips on how to takeoff the doors? I've removed the door nuts but they don't seem like they want to budge. help??
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:21 AM
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How old is your jeep ?? They should slide right out. !! Wiggle them around a bit and lift up!
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:26 AM
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2012. I worked on it for a while and they didn't lift at all.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:39 AM
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I have seen posts where they place a jack under the door if they are really stubborn. If you do this, be sure to think about what might happen if it decides to pop loose. You would want to have a hold of the door at all times, I think. I bet you can get some penetrating oil to loosen them up, and keep upward pressure on them while you wiggle them back and forth. Good luck. Be sure to clean all of the old sticky lube off and add new grease when you get them off. Then it will be way easier next time.

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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:45 AM
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that's a great idea. thanks for your help.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 05:18 AM
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I've taken the doors of our 2013 three times now. First was easy, second a few stuck a lot. This time only one stuck. I plan on greasing mine soon so winter doesn't seal them for good.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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Had to use a miniature screw jack on one of my doors, padded with some wood. (Google "miniature simplex screw jack")
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Omg do not try to remove the doors with a jack..open the door, take a flat blade screwdriver and tap in between the two halves of the hinge (over the black sleeve material so it doesn't chip the paint) with a 5lb hammer. They'll work right up. Then carefully work the door back and forth while pulling up on it (reaching through the open window to the inside handle), and slow down when it gets near the top so it doesn't pop out and scratch the door or tub.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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Male sure there 90 degrees when taking off
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 06:48 AM
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Also, grease the pins really good before you put them back on and they'll come off a lot easier after this.
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