jaxhammer

I have an application that requires a 1/2" hole to be drilled at the bottom of a door panel. My issue is obviously in my 2007 JKU there is no bottom to the door panel as its flush with the door.

My question is has anyone ever drilled a hole or can tell me any issues in drilling this hole at the bottom edge of the actual door? The hole would be drilled at the under carriage of the door on the very bottom facing the ground on the right side if you were getting out of the vehicle. I am only speaking of the driver side as well as the passenger side.

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

tazzdogsocal

I dont mean to be nosy butt , with out knowing what your installing its hard to give you an answer , the only problem i can think of is water .

Dmjr228

Sounds like you want to install one of those welcome ghost mat projector logo things? They do look pretty cool, just make sure there is enough clearance. Pop off the door panel, roll the window all the way down and measure if there is enough space. There shouldn't be an issue drilling into the door, be sure to use some touch up paint to cover any bare metal so rust doesn't form around the newly drilled hole. I'd be more concerned with the wiring than drilling.

jaxhammer

The wiring inside the door you mean. Yes, this is what concerns me the most. I have another thread with some additional info. Yes, it is one of those puddle light projector things I am trying to install.

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Wondering if I just take to a custom auto place and have them do it for $$$$. But that's no fun!!

14Sport

Well a lot of times the factory has drain holes in the bottom of the door so I wouldn't expect any issues. As far as the wiring in the door, there should only be a positive and a negative since it's just a light. I would put a disconnect in it though for those door off times.

jaxhammer

I am more worried about what is in the door that I cannot see more than anything. This one has me perplexed for sure!

jeepmojo

go for it !

14Sport

Nice pic! Well there you go, OP, just run along the factory wires.

jaxhammer

Holy dissection Batman!!!

To do this right, I would need access to underneath the black plastic part. Is that easily removed as well? I could then get a quick disconnect so I could still take doors off.

JCDriller

I put LED's inside my door handle cups to illuminate them so passengers can find them in the dark. I just tapped into the power supply for the little LED in the lock switch. I'd just go this route so your not running additional wiring. Sure the lights will be illuminated whenever you headlights are on, but who cares if you get a faint glow from your door seal on the inside as it'll be pinned against the seat. When you open your door they will already be illuminated and work as designed. Also, I wouldn't pull the black piece, just drill a small 2nd hole to run your wire through along the top edge of the metal. Paint it and seal with silicone, you'll be GTG and it'll be much easier with less risk of screwing someting up in the window.