How to remove stuck Jeep Wrangler doors easily

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  • čas přidán 15. 07. 2016
  • I watched a number of videos showing different ways to un-stick a jeep wrangler door but all of them looked too crazy to me! Here's a way to remove stuck doors off your JK jeep wrangler easily
    Hope this helps!
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Komentáře • 224

  • @JayS-eb1mu
    @JayS-eb1mu Před 5 lety +13

    Dude life saver!!! I used to unbolt the door from the body and that took almost 30-45 mins while a friend holding the door. Finally got my lazy ass up and did it this way but instead of hammering the pins ; I took a interchangeable screwdriver and stuck it inside the hole; and used a rubber hammer with Wd40 and bam doors popped out. Whole process took 10-13 mins. Awesome!!

  • @rob3231
    @rob3231 Před 3 lety +3

    I know this is old, but I was so frustrated until I found this video. Just bought a 2014 that never had rear doors removed. This trick worked with a little effort! Thank you for posting!!!!

  • @phototec
    @phototec Před 5 lety +41

    Thanks for the great video, however, I would suggest you use an old rag behind the hammerhead or wrap the hammerhead with a rag so NOT to accidentally scratch or ding the door.

  • @djbolling
    @djbolling Před 6 lety +13

    You looked pleased as punch when you were holding the door at the end ! Thanks for the advice, we have a 2000 TJ and I’ve been aching to get our doors off but they won’t budge! Will definitely try this method!

  • @BTD53
    @BTD53 Před 6 lety +2

    Used your tip today removing my doors from my JKU. Three came off fairly easy, one didn’t want to move at all....then I remembered your video, worked like a charm ! Thanks!! I replaced the metal door liners with a set of Delrin liners. Great advise, thanks again!

  • @ellissanders2382
    @ellissanders2382 Před 8 lety +80

    By far, best and most useful video on this issue. Doors came right off. Thanks

    • @SgtMjr
      @SgtMjr Před 7 lety +2

      My Jeep was 14 months old before I tried to remove the doors. The driver door was not coming off. This method worked as shown in this video. The passenger door was hardly used in all that time and came off easily, go figure.
      I think the trick is to only tap the bolt just enough to make a space to spray your lube. That way you don't risk fucking up the threads.

    • @bill1698
      @bill1698 Před 6 lety +1

      Excellent tip. This is the way to go. I struggled getting the doors off my brand new Jeep. The back doors were the worst, they wouldn’t budge. I’d recommend holding a piece of thin cardboard up against the door while hammering to avoid scratching the paint. Lube the pins/hinges up good and the doors will come right off next time. Keep them maintained with grease or anti-seize lubricant.

  • @markmaria261
    @markmaria261 Před 7 lety +4

    You are the man!! i saw all the other videos like you said and i said there's no way I'd do that. With your video, it took me not even 5 min. Thank you, you saved me a ton of headaches!!!!

  • @pmaapl
    @pmaapl Před 7 lety +5

    I'm glad I found this. This method really helped me get my doors off so that I could replace the bushings. Thank you so much.!!

  • @markevogt
    @markevogt Před 5 lety +2

    BEST, MOST INTELLIGENT demo yet...

  • @nikhilmore749
    @nikhilmore749 Před 4 lety +2

    The best explanation I have seen so far! My jeep doors came off with ease! Thank you dear Sir!

  • @frankhouse1
    @frankhouse1 Před 7 lety +1

    I agree with +Ellis Sanders. 19 year old TJ and the doors were off in 15 mins. Much easier than any other suggestions I have found and worked perfectly! Thanks!!!!

  • @tracylaluzerne6143
    @tracylaluzerne6143 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you Joe! I've been really struggling with getting my doors off for the longest time. Your method worked perfectly for me.

  • @bradleykosiba333
    @bradleykosiba333 Před 4 lety +13

    It wasn’t easy because my doors were realllyyyy stuck on there, but it worked! Thanks!

  • @user-ef2jp3os1h
    @user-ef2jp3os1h Před 6 lety +2

    Not only did you make it look easy but you saved me from hacking my doors off!

  • @outcastgaming1132
    @outcastgaming1132 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for this simple, straight forward way to get the doors unstuck. Easiest way for sure. Best video suggestion I found. Thanks again!

  • @courtneyjonesdesign
    @courtneyjonesdesign Před 3 lety +7

    This worked great! Haven't had my doors off in probably 5 or 6 years, and they were definitely stuck! Took about a half hour, and I used Blaster brand lubricant. Just be patient, they will eventually come off. Hammer a little, make some space in the hinge, then blast it with lube. Keep swinging the doors, and pretty soon when you are about to give up... you'll try to lift it one more time, and they are off! I would agree about the other commentors to wrap a towel around your mallet. And don't be afraid to wack it good. Just make sure if you have the bottom nut on a good 10-12 turns so it doesn't mess up your threads. Thanks for a great video. Good Luck everyone!

  • @knipp5fam
    @knipp5fam Před 2 lety

    I was so glad to find this video! It was a simple and easy solution. Who knew the cap screwed to the pin!! So much easier than trying to reach the pin with a screwdriver! I added a little WD-40 for extra help and tapped the hinge with the door open at different angles. The doors easily came off. Thanks for the great tip!!!

  • @kevincassidy9847
    @kevincassidy9847 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you!!!! It was stuck, tried a few things and said 'Wait - don't continue - you're gonna break something. (Little did I know how close I was to seriously damaging the inside pin!) Your simple, but very effective solution did it. Putting the bolts back on and hammering them up gave me gap I needed to put in more lubrication to eventually get the doors off (swinging back / forth and upward lift). Hint - if you are replacing the linings (as I was) carefully chisel the lip of the existing lining off and using the lining removal tool - hammer down from the top rather than from the bottom up as normally directed. MUCH EASIER!

  • @malcolmhiggins7005
    @malcolmhiggins7005 Před 2 lety +1

    I bought a used Jeep 3 days ago and wanted to take the doors off. I was so sad but I foubd your video. I had been trying different things for about a half hour. After using your method I got them off in 10 minutes. Thank you!
    P.S. I found if they are REALLY stuck, holding the top of the door with your hand while kind of squatting under the door and using your thighs to push up the door was stronger than using my arms alone. I'm tall enough to do it and this might be harder for shorter people but I found my legs were much stronger and it didn't hurt my hands and arms as much

  • @davidherscher4702
    @davidherscher4702 Před 5 lety +8

    Took my doors off for the first time tonight. First 3 came off with no problems. Couldn’t get the last one off so I watched this video and did exactly what he shows. I held a small piece of cardboard against the door so I wouldn’t damage the paint and shot some WD40 in the gap. The door came right off....

  • @bellsbeer7
    @bellsbeer7 Před 4 lety

    After pulling every muscle in my back I went to CZcams and found your video. You sir, are a damn genius!!!! A million thank you’s!

  • @craiggoble3281
    @craiggoble3281 Před 4 lety +2

    Just the ticket to remove sticky doors! Worked like a charm...just keep at it. A word of caution though..make sure that when you start lifting the door by banging on the torx nut that you have the door open far enough to prevent the door from rubbing up on the bottom of the fixed Jeep door hinge. I scraped a bit of paint off before realizing what happened. Mopar "Crush" touch up paint applied and we're good to go!
    -Craig

  • @trevmac8362
    @trevmac8362 Před 4 lety +6

    Worked good for me - but you still need to be patient -- also swing the door back and forth as you do it and be careful not to let it hit the front of the jeep.. *slow swinging helps plenty*

  • @thetechnicaladventurist5819

    hollllllly crap! I have stuck doors too and I've always thought that putting a jack under my door even with styrofoam between was risky! I am so glad I found this video.....I will be trying this tomorrow!

  • @scottke7350
    @scottke7350 Před 4 lety

    Tried a lot of different methods, this is the one that got the job done. Thanks for the tip.

  • @UltraMegaG
    @UltraMegaG Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks dude! You just saved my marriage!! Apparently, someone forgot to put the lock bolts on last summer- causing the doors to stick this year.

  • @thebossdawghomie
    @thebossdawghomie Před 7 lety

    BRO. Thank you for sharing your genius with the world. Two year old jeep, so not much time for rust to deteriorate the threads and soften them. I put WD-40 in all the hinges, let it set for a few minutes, and moved the doors around (open, then closed, wiggled around). I gave them a few hits, and they popped right off (full strength was never used). I didn't have a mallet handy, so I covered a wrench with an old shirt and it got the job done.

  • @robtandy3698
    @robtandy3698 Před 5 lety +1

    Worked for me! I used a piece of 2×4 and hit it with a mallet. Took about 30 hits and then it moved enough to loosen. Make sure the door is open.

  • @jamesulmer9460
    @jamesulmer9460 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great Job, your tutorial helped me and saved me from most likely have a stroke....😂😂
    Rest assure, the neighbors are happy the cursing and screaming from my garage. I mean tha dog even went back to the house.
    So my friend, you a a gentleman and a scholar... 🫵😎

  • @Splatter138
    @Splatter138 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you! worked well. Liquid wrench to loosen and your technique to open it up. Yes i thought a jack might damage something. Great video

  • @u.s.militia7682
    @u.s.militia7682 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome. Am fixing to try this. Thanks for posting this.
    EDIT: Worked great. I totally recommend this method. Be sure to use cardboard behind the screw you’re striking. 🇺🇸

  • @fedanimal5955
    @fedanimal5955 Před rokem

    Thank you sir for this quick tutorial. Your method worked 1st attempt. I had been trying for about 30 min until I gave up and did some searching.

  • @mayanina31
    @mayanina31 Před 3 lety +1

    That was perfect !!! My rear doors were stuck . Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @jakegressley9736
    @jakegressley9736 Před 6 lety

    Worked perfectly we just bought an 08 and its never had the doors off this trick did the job perfectly thanx!!!

  • @melissahemzacek6996
    @melissahemzacek6996 Před 4 lety

    It worked on one of our doors and I was just as pleased as you when it did! Thank you!

  • @bradgidcumb2478
    @bradgidcumb2478 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks Joe! By far the best way to get my stuck doors off. Would not put a jack under the door. Also replacing the hinge bushings now with TMR Customs door hinge liners. Dont plan on having this issue ever again.

  • @sandridgebeagleclub
    @sandridgebeagleclub Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you, I've been trying to figure out how to do this for a week

  • @brianbaker2759
    @brianbaker2759 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, Joe, great video. God bless you and your ministry.

  • @KatieBethmusic
    @KatieBethmusic Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much! I was struggling the last hour with mine!

  • @BrianR-ML
    @BrianR-ML Před 8 lety +6

    I also have a 2012 JK and got the same problem as you... Will try this tomorrow. Thank you for the help!

  • @robertdavis1783
    @robertdavis1783 Před rokem

    Worked perfectly. My doors were on for a few years and all the other methods looked way too difficult. A few whacks and it was good.

  • @cherriestf1
    @cherriestf1 Před 6 lety

    I'm a lady jeeper since 2011 and have trouble almost every summer. This worked thanks. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

  • @TxMom13
    @TxMom13 Před 6 lety

    👌🏽 perfect. Short sweet and to the point! Thanks, can't wait to get my stuck doors off! 😂

  • @thomasdabb8393
    @thomasdabb8393 Před 5 lety +2

    Great fix. I needed that! Thanks Joe

  • @Fergussimo77
    @Fergussimo77 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks! That worked. I had to pivot the door back and forth while lifting and it eventually lifted off. I didn't spray it. Also, I agree that you should not use a jack or an over head lift. You can damage your door.

  • @dugstube1453
    @dugstube1453 Před 7 lety +3

    This IS the video to watch - works great !!! Thanks

  • @kmortensen
    @kmortensen Před rokem

    I’m glad I looked at the second suggestion for stuck jk doors. Thank you!

  • @Revelation_Overland
    @Revelation_Overland Před 2 měsíci

    Nice! You scared the hell out me with that hammer. Definitely should protect the paint.

  • @edwardpoff575
    @edwardpoff575 Před 5 lety +1

    I’m trying mine tomorrow! Thanks for the info!

  • @HollywoodStan
    @HollywoodStan Před 2 lety

    Thx for this informative video. I will definitely try this first thing tomorrow. Take care and stay safe! Happy motoring

  • @ActionRobson
    @ActionRobson Před 7 lety +6

    Best video I've seen, using that jack is scary. Lol

  • @hjstom1
    @hjstom1 Před 3 lety

    This was the only thing that helped me get my two rear doors off. Still took 45 mins for one but it worked. Thank you. PB Blaster and a 4 lb sledge and time to soak in.

    • @hjstom1
      @hjstom1 Před 3 lety

      I did use cardboard between the pin and hammer. When space opened up, I would spray PB Blaster and have a rag to catch the overspray and drips. Also had rag under the bolts to catch drips.

  • @xxkymboslice5002
    @xxkymboslice5002 Před 6 lety

    Worked perfectly! Thanks so much for the video!

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Před 6 lety

    Very good tutorial! I will try it hopefully it will work out for me too! Thanks for sharing!

  • @franciscosandoval3246
    @franciscosandoval3246 Před 4 lety +1

    By far the easiest and best way to do it

  • @jimnighswander3668
    @jimnighswander3668 Před 4 lety

    This worked amazing. Thanks for the tip. I ended up using a piece of cardboard against the door to prevent from being my wacked with the hammer.

  • @arod25670
    @arod25670 Před 4 lety +1

    Best video ever!!! Thank you so much.

  • @dickeymccarty4056
    @dickeymccarty4056 Před 7 lety +1

    Best video awesome information was able to remove my doors in a matter of minutes

  • @NealDyer
    @NealDyer Před 2 lety

    Thanks for posting! Exactly what I needed!

  • @divemstrrd
    @divemstrrd Před 7 lety

    Looks like you figured it out!! Good job. Thanks...

  • @andywu5
    @andywu5 Před 4 lety +1

    It works!!! Jacking the door not working. It jacks my Jeep up instead of door :( . Thanks a lot for sharing!!!

  • @kristynparrow3265
    @kristynparrow3265 Před 4 lety +1

    Worked like a charm! Thanks

  • @Gr1dSh7ftR
    @Gr1dSh7ftR Před 6 lety

    Thanks, this saved me a major headache! Good vid

  • @skkfor
    @skkfor Před 6 lety

    Many thanks for the info! Bought my first Jeep late last fall and, now that it's finally warm in Ohio, I tried to remove the doors. No-go. It's an '01 with only 69K and I don't think the doors have even been off. Garage kept and very well care for, so I'm sure the doors just need some persuasion. Can't wait to try your technique so I an cruise in the open air!! Thanks again, sir.

  • @upyanuts
    @upyanuts Před 4 lety +1

    This worked! Thank you so much my friend.

  • @johngenther4439
    @johngenther4439 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you. Worked liked a charm.

  • @1uniqueguy
    @1uniqueguy Před 5 lety +2

    Worked perfectly for me! Thanks

  • @massiellopez9677
    @massiellopez9677 Před rokem

    About to try it, thanks for this videos so helpful👍

  • @prnydecalle
    @prnydecalle Před 7 lety +1

    Very good video!
    this is an old trick to loosen bolts that are frozen in place. The small taps will break the threads loose again. always make sure to have 3 or 4 full threads and it will be perfectly fine, not enough threads and it will be a mess to fix.

  • @smoke14PB
    @smoke14PB Před 4 lety +1

    This worked for me, thank you so much

  • @gradywilson6134
    @gradywilson6134 Před 3 lety

    Thx man! Worked perfectly 👍
    I used a piece of thick cardboard behind the nut when I hammered.

  • @j.j.6327
    @j.j.6327 Před 6 lety

    Thanks a million!!! Worked like a charm!!

  • @jdesroches4949
    @jdesroches4949 Před 8 měsíci

    Glad you made that video, did not want to wreck my GF jeep lol. Thanks for sharing.

  • @babygirl10710
    @babygirl10710 Před 6 lety +2

    thank you couldn't get ours off! they have been on for 10 years... did your trick and they popped off!

  • @michael_9182
    @michael_9182 Před měsícem

    this helped so much today ty i have a 2016 jeep and they were stuck so ty

  • @MartinGundel
    @MartinGundel Před 4 lety +1

    Worked great thank you!

  • @gotmovie
    @gotmovie Před 6 lety

    Thank you very much, this method works like a charm.

  • @mikesteinhubel5575
    @mikesteinhubel5575 Před 6 lety +1

    This worked! Thank you!

  • @Vette4life
    @Vette4life Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video. Worked great.

  • @MockingjayYT
    @MockingjayYT Před 8 lety +3

    Thank you, this did the trick!

  • @trentbaugher60
    @trentbaugher60 Před 5 lety +1

    Great demonstration!

  • @jackknutel1083
    @jackknutel1083 Před 7 lety +1

    thank god i found this, i did not want to hoist or jack my door up!

  • @duncanross567
    @duncanross567 Před 6 lety

    This video is awesome and work wonders thank you

  • @timronan4939
    @timronan4939 Před 5 lety +2

    Your the man, thanks!

  • @Nshort0429
    @Nshort0429 Před 2 lety

    Will have to try it mine are stuck as well. Thanks for the video

  • @eduardoesqueda7977
    @eduardoesqueda7977 Před 4 lety

    Thank you sir!! You saved my day!!!

  • @1970Javelin
    @1970Javelin Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you - worked perfectly!

  • @srkn100
    @srkn100 Před 8 lety +2

    Common sense will always prevail good one going to try on my stuck back doors

  • @Tomgurevitch
    @Tomgurevitch Před 17 dny

    This worked perfectly, thank you!

  • @lindahenri8767
    @lindahenri8767 Před 3 lety

    This worked...thank you !!

  • @driftlessareasingletrack2933

    Thanks Joe - worked for me...

  • @davidramirez6044
    @davidramirez6044 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you this worked in seconds!

  • @chrisbatke6728
    @chrisbatke6728 Před 3 lety

    Worked great. I was careful and it did the trick!

  • @jonrichardson6028
    @jonrichardson6028 Před 9 dny

    Glad this helped so many... did not help with my rear doors.

  • @Kissnreelease
    @Kissnreelease Před 4 lety

    THANK YOU! Such a better way to get them off then potentially denting the bottom of the door with a jack

  • @VanDerSmithrock
    @VanDerSmithrock Před 7 lety +1

    Yep, wish I had seen this before I made myself crazy but this same idea came to me after I went on to something else. Mine were only stuck on the rear but man they were stuck! It took a bit longer for mine to release and a couple more applications of wd40. Oh, and I DID hit the paint on one side... more than once! Nothing a little touch up paint won't fix.... but still.... Anyways, it's great this video is up for those who are struggling with their doors. Think I would've had it a bit easier had I used heavier hammer also, not so many swings ie, chances to smack your body or doors. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bretdawdy6749
    @bretdawdy6749 Před 5 lety

    This did work for me as well but it did take some time. I just kept banging and spraying WD40 along with a few rest periods in between as it can be frustrating. I have a 2012 and the doors have never been off. Also realized i need to buy new door hinge liners now as well.

  • @robotfighter5381
    @robotfighter5381 Před 6 lety

    You make it look so easy; but 20 minutes later and still no luck !

  • @carseatvideos
    @carseatvideos Před 2 lety

    Love it. Thank you.