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Old 08-12-2013, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by gray186
I have the same issue and have been told that I need these.

Jeep Wrangler JK ('07&Newer) 4-Door Hinge Bushing with Installation Tool Set - Black

Anyone else replaced the bushings?
I take my doors off and on a lot, and these are great. Look around, I paid quite a bit less than that, although mine didn't come with the installation tool, so maybe that's the difference. Most of the old bushings came out fairly easily, but a couple were a real pain, so maybe it's worth it for the tool.
Old 08-12-2013, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by brighton

I take my doors off and on a lot, and these are great. Look around, I paid quite a bit less than that, although mine didn't come with the installation tool, so maybe that's the difference. Most of the old bushings came out fairly easily, but a couple were a real pain, so maybe it's worth it for the tool.
I paid $55 shipped on this forum from black magic for my delrin bushings (4 door)

http://blackmagicbrakes.com/site/mob...Jeep_Co-Op.php

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Old 08-12-2013, 12:28 PM
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^^Yep, now that you mention it, that's where mine came from. The link didn't work for me though.
Old 08-12-2013, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 13JKUR
I just did the same. Very easy and looks great IMO
You do that with dremel? Looks awesome.
Old 08-13-2013, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BlkJeep
You do that with dremel? Looks awesome.
I did mine with tin snips & a utlity knife. When done I used a belt sander to smooth/even the edges. Kind of melts the plastic to give it a finished edge.

TAKE YOUR LINES OUT
When I removed my liners, there was mud & road grime on the tops of the liner & on the areas of the Jeep the liner covers that CAN'T be washed with the liners on
Old 08-13-2013, 10:22 PM
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Bed lined hinges
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Old 08-14-2013, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Tych23
Bed lined hinges
Looks good!
Old 08-14-2013, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cfr
Zip tie mod for hood flutter (look it up). 50 cents for two 11-inch zip ties at my hardware store.
I missed this one, can someone point me to this mod?

I've grown tired of my hood fluttering on highway and occasionally worry about it opening up!

Matthew
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Originally Posted by Matthewd5

I missed this one, can someone point me to this mod?

I've grown tired of my hood fluttering on highway and occasionally worry about it opening up!

Matthew
Day star hinges cheap and affective and easy to install you can buy them on any jeep website uses factory clips just replaces loose rubber tat causes the hood flutter with stronger tighter rubber... And comes with all the hardware thst you'll need
Old 08-15-2013, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Matthewd5

I missed this one, can someone point me to this mod?

I've grown tired of my hood fluttering on highway and occasionally worry about it opening up!

Matthew


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Sure, you can spend $25 to $125 for latches. But as a jeeper, you should always carry zip ties.


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