HALF TIME - Rugged Ridge JK Half Doors for MOBY
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iRonin
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First off, the Moby is lookin' pretty slick and I really dig how the black upper tops tie into the NX coloring..
I'm curious if the Bestop element doors were considered ? The pricing seemed pretty modular, basically start with tube doors and you can add an outer shell panel to make it a half, and then uppers as well?
I'm curious if the Bestop element doors were considered ? The pricing seemed pretty modular, basically start with tube doors and you can add an outer shell panel to make it a half, and then uppers as well?
Yeah, we considered the Bestop doors but liked how the Rugged Ridge ones have a more factory feel. The interior panel is a nice touch and I like how light they are.
Not sure. I was just planning on taking off the bolts, cleaning them up and then painting the heads.
Not sure what hardware you are looking for; however I have been very successful at finding Stainless Steel hardware at ACE Hardware. They also have polished chrome and black chrome. Just an idea.
catahoula
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I spied some screws like these by Hillman at Lowe's today. Various sizes. Found a pic like them on internet for reference. They were stainless steel and had the same type of head. Just to let you know.
Vudoo1
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WahooO! I'm going to copy you again Eddie. I scored a set of these doors for my JKU with uppers and mirrors for $1k off of Craigslist. While I got a steal on the doors and uppers I only received 2 straps for the doors ad no hardware for the mirrors. Is it worth contacting Rugged Ridge for their straps or is there someone that can make better straps for these doors? Do you know what size hardware I can grab for the mirrors and/or can I grab some screws from the local hardware store? The mirrors are the non-heated mirrors I believe as there are no additional wires to the mirrors.
Thanks,
Alan
Thanks,
Alan
AllAmericanInfidel
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I believe WAYALIFE has already had problems with them. Check out Star Fabricating, they have some well built door straps. In addition, there are several options at Northridge, Quadratec, etc. Cant wait to see your rig with the half doors! :thumb:
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Vudoo1
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Thanks man for the advice. I'll check out those suggestions and post some pics once my doors are on.
Okay, finally got around to addressing the rusty bolts. Being that I didn't want to take the hinges off, I decided to remove only one bolt from each, paint them, let them dry, reinstall and then do the same with the other half. To help make this work out, I took a cardboard box, cut small holes in it, pushed the bolts in just far enough so that the threads that actually bite into the threads on door are covered and painted away with some semi-gloss frame paint.
After installation, here's what they look like now.
Good as new and they should stay relatively rust free from here on out
After installation, here's what they look like now.
Good as new and they should stay relatively rust free from here on out
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GCM 2
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I'll actually delete the post to keep his thread clean. Myself and the "holy one" were PM'ing back and forth earlier. I don't think he needs the photo anymore
OverlanderJK
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I'll actually delete the post to keep his thread clean. Myself and the "holy one" were PM'ing back and forth earlier. I don't think he needs the photo anymore
Shall I undelete it for you?
GCM 2
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Only if you can include the comment/reason I wrote for deleting it :icon_crazy:
jeep4ever41
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Where did you buy yours?
Hi Eddie,
I got the RR doors for my Jeep last summer and I loved them, but it took 3 sets to finally get two doors that were not damaged in some way on arrival. Unfortunately, near the end of summer I wrecked the passenger door by flopping my Jeep on it's side.
Anyhow, I wanted to replace the passenger door for this summer and Omix-Ada was good enough to sell me a single replacement through the vendor. However, once again I found damage on arrival. Omix-ada and the vendor refunded me, but Omix-ada would not provide another single door, so sadly I have to buy a new pair.
So just wondering where you bought your doors and if they came in good shape or had any damage? I just hate having to return them multiple times, to get one good set.
Thanks.
Hi Eddie,
I got the RR doors for my Jeep last summer and I loved them, but it took 3 sets to finally get two doors that were not damaged in some way on arrival. Unfortunately, near the end of summer I wrecked the passenger door by flopping my Jeep on it's side.
Anyhow, I wanted to replace the passenger door for this summer and Omix-Ada was good enough to sell me a single replacement through the vendor. However, once again I found damage on arrival. Omix-ada and the vendor refunded me, but Omix-ada would not provide another single door, so sadly I have to buy a new pair.
So just wondering where you bought your doors and if they came in good shape or had any damage? I just hate having to return them multiple times, to get one good set.
Thanks.
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SilverBack
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Paint them for sure. The black contrast doesn't really work with factory doors. They are very nice.