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Old 12-10-2013 | 02:32 PM
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While that may be true for most tube doors, I feel very safe driving in mine. They are made of od 1.75" thick walled tubing and all welds are completely solid around the entire joint. I think they are every bit as strong, if not more so, than the stock doors. That was part of the reason I chose this particular manufacturer. Along with the fact that they "bulge", which gives a nice roomy aspect that I don't get with the doors on. The padded armrest and the slight slant to the top bar, make them very comfortable for driving. They were not in the same price range as the ones I see for sale by most manufacturers, but then I feel I got what I paid for. They have never rattled, the latch workes flawlessly, and the fit is great.
It is unfortunate they are no longer made.

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Old 12-10-2013 | 02:45 PM
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They certainly help keep prickly brush from tearing the crap outta your leg sometimes! Don't ask me why I know this

I had the body armor doors for awhile... They look very cool but never quite latched well, had a tendency to whack the door edge taking off some of the paint. Switched to or-fab and I love them. Latch works perfectly and they're comfortable to rest your arm on. Plus they keep the wife happy & the dogs from leaping out at a stop.
Old 12-10-2013 | 02:45 PM
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I have the RR's and love them. Would be great if they made a mesh like Warrior for them. No rattles and can tell the ins. Co it was locked.
Old 12-10-2013 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Waterdog
I have the RR's and love them. Would be great if they made a mesh like Warrior for them. No rattles and can tell the ins. Co it was locked.
SpiderWebShade makes custom coverings and has done tube door covers for a few forum members already. Give them a call if you want to know more. I'm not affiliated with them either, just reporting what I've seen on here.
Old 12-10-2013 | 03:58 PM
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I have the RR, they lock up tight with no rattles. Had to adjust the latches, after that a good solid door.
Old 12-10-2013 | 04:36 PM
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Which ones allow you to use your factory JK mirrors?
Old 12-11-2013 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bfschor
Which ones allow you to use your factory JK mirrors?
The smittys come with a bracket that allows you to mount the factory mirrors. I bought some autozone $16 specials and put those on to keep my stockers on my doors.
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Old 12-11-2013 | 12:12 PM
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doors?! who needs doors?!

well, some states require them...

I've never been stopped for no doors, but that's what I hear.
Old 12-11-2013 | 03:14 PM
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I love it without doors, except during strong cross-winds when I'm cruising 70 mph. A little wind protection goes a long way during my 2 hour work commute.
Old 12-20-2013 | 03:48 AM
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I have the Body Armor cargo-net doors and love them! I swapped out the padding with pipe insulation (sparked up for the kind with adhesive on it so it completely wraps the tubes w/no gaps). There was enough Velcro on the cargo netting to secure it well and it's MUCH more comfortable. I purchased Body Armor's mirrors - they are not spectacular, but work ok. If I recall correctly, YJ mirrors will fit - not sure on that 100% though.
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