Maybe you can get these freight shipped: https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/half-doors.82937/
Half doors are hard to find
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JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
i find quite a few sets up here but they always want north of 1500 a set for them.
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
They appear to be. Not sure who makes them but the based on the photos in some of the listings by that particular vendor, it would seem they may be Mopar licensed, though not necessarily authentic Mopar parts. I'm of the mindset that as long as the sheet metals used are the proper type and gauge and the assembly follows factory construction, they're probably a better choice than a lot of the ratty looking factory doors going for similar prices (or more). They have full doors as well (and other Jeep body bits).
https://www.ebay.com/str/jlscustomspeedshop
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
WOW. saving that link. this is going to help with my restoration big time. thanks
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
this ones even better pricing.
https://www.vintagepartsclub.com/03-06-jeep-tj-half-door-door-shell-lh/
I actually really like those. Best top is an amazing company but their products are overpriced. I know it’s because of demand but still.
Also, the frame of their soft half doors is a skinny bar and not ideal for resting your arm. I know I’m splitting hairs, just a personal preference
The Marriage Continuation Rules are quite clear... no more Jeeps are to be purchased without one be sold first. Your strategy won't work here. I was able to circumvent all said rules by buying just the doors and hiding them in the shed for a few months last winter. Then they were out-of-sight for a few more weeks at the shop getting painted. Once done, I had them make occasional appearances in the garage before going on the Jeep just to corroborate my defense story once I mounted them..
"...those old things? I've had them forever.."
I think it’s either quadratec or extreme terrain that sell the best aftermarket ones. It’s basically the shell of the half doors. You just need to add the handle, lock, and inside cover. I have almost pulled the trigger on those several times
I had Bestop softies on one of my JKs. Sold them in a month. They were a horror show. Did nothing more than keep out low flying birds. Swore they were going to blow right off the Jeep at any speed greater than backing out of the driveway .
Hard pass for me.
$800 for the skins? The hinges and handles are affordable but the lock mechanism and rods get pricey and the interior cards are an absolute fortune around here.
I literally laughed out loud so hard and almost spit out my whiskey! Damn that was funny.
I was just asked by the “Boss Lady” yesterday…”is all the stuff you’re doing now because it needs to be done or just cosmetic?”
I had to answer that like a politician lol
That’s a fair statement. I guess I’m just partial to actual true half doors because that’s what my original YJ had.
One of things you done realize how good it was until you don’t have it anymore
There are a fair few sets on ebay, but all are pricey and most have rust in the common places.
This.
As someone else noted, the downside of the door shells only is that you still need the innards, and they might be tougher to come by. Unless you can find a pristine set of factory doors, might be best to find some cheaper ratted out ones for the hardware (if such things exists). I kind of did this last summer, what I paid for the complete doors covered the soft uppers and frames (in great shape) as well as all the lock/latch rods, door cards, etc. I could fix the shells but they have the noted rust along the bottom seam and also need some bodywork to the skins, considering purchasing new replacements.
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I was able to buy my Corvette, a 1974 Triumph TR6 convertible and my TJ by going with "it is better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission" adage...and still married after 27 years......so far...lol
I think you are going to have to ship them in or get on a waiting list with every junk yard in HI.