Late Model Doors

[Phillip Gwin]

I bought a pair of doors off a 98 Cherokee. It bolts up to the hinges fine, but don't seem to fit exact into the opening. Is there a trick that I don't know about?

[eaglescout526]

Well the 97-01 doors use a different style hinge than 84-96. Have you tried putting the shims back in if you already didn't use them?

[Phillip Gwin]

no, the adjustment would go the other way. it appears to be about a quarter of an inch too far back, and the shim (there was only one) would move it back farther.

[eaglescout526]

What kind of shape are your current hinges in?

[Jeep Driver]

I have an 88 and a 98, the hinges are exactly the same. 

 

I've installed 98 doors on my 88. 

 

What no one talks about is what a PITA it is to get the doors adjusted correctly. 

 

I rewelded and repinned my hinges.

 

I made new shims from thinner material. 

 

I fought them. 

 

See my build thread. 

[Pete M]

pictures?

[Jeep Driver]

Also- don't butcher your jambs. 

 

[Phillip Gwin]

Hinges are in great shape. how hard is it to get the hinges off? I am just starting this part of the process.

[Phillip Gwin]

I will be very careful not to cut them up (the jams and striker that is).

[Jeep Driver]

Just now, Phillip Gwin said:

I will be very careful not to cut them up (the jams and striker that is).

See my build thread. 

[Pete M]

Just now, Jeep Driver said:

See my build thread. 

 

you should probably put a build thread link in your signature.  

[Phillip Gwin]

I have tried to start a build thread, the problem is all my pictures are too large to post. I have tried to resize them, so far with no luck. I really think you all are going to like this build, I am building a step side bed, and it looks pretty cool so far. 

[Phillip Gwin]

Let's see if this one works. I have about 50 good pictures of my progress. Down side is, looks like it needs bigger tires.

 

Edited February 4, 2020 by Phillip Gwin
Had more to say.

[Pete M]

6 minutes ago, Phillip Gwin said:

I have tried to start a build thread, the problem is all my pictures are too large to post. I have tried to resize them, so far with no luck. I really think you all are going to like this build, I am building a step side bed, and it looks pretty cool so far. 

 

 

how big are they?  you shouldn't need to resize them, the built-in software will do that for you.   but I've found I can overwhelm the code if I do too many at once.

[Phillip Gwin]

I just know when I try to download them, it gives me an error, they all seem to be around 4Mb. I have been just taking pictures at the end of the evening when I make progress. These doors are sure impeding that for today.