Tube Doors , any recommendations
02-28-2012, 11:06 AM
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02-28-2012, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LOST
Rugged Ridge, no rattle.
02-28-2012, 01:21 PM
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I'm running the OR-Fab rock doors as well. I have to wrap electrical tape around the factory door latch to keep them from rattling. My tube doors didn't have enough adjustment to get the doors to close solid without adjusting the factory latch. So instead of messing with the factory latch, I just put a few wraps of tape around each latch. Other than that, I couldn't be happier with em.
07-02-2012, 11:49 PM
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I am looking at a used set of bestop element tube doors with the storage bags for $125. I have never had the doors and i am not sure if i would even use them. Are the bestop doors any good?
07-26-2012, 05:43 AM
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Thought I would bump this back up to provide some thoughts. I just installed the Or-Fabs last night. If anybody just has to see pics I could post some, but they look just like the other 982 pics of Or-Fab rock doors wandering various threads in the forum.
1) Packed like nothing I've ever seen. I guarantee those doors didn't shift 1/16" from the time they left Or-Fab until I opened the box. No chance of damage during shipping.
2) Very solid, well-constructed, confidence inspiring materials. Absolutely no complaints regarding the materials or build quality. Top-notch.
3) Instructions are worthless. If you have a reasonable comfort level with this kind of thing, you can probably figure it out without instructions. If not, find a write-up. I took about 5 minutes to look over a write-up and pressed on with the install. First door = 45 minutes or so. Had all doors installed in a little less than 2 hours.
4) I achieved a completely rattle free fit. Hinge and latch adjustibility allows you to play with it until you get it just right. The various rubber fittings also help. Totally satisfied with the fit of the doors. Couldn't ask for better.
5) The foam padding and door "dressing" (you know what I'm talking about, the black fabric piece with the lizard on it. it's not mesh and not net so I'm not sure exactly what to call it) is one of the biggest PITAs I've ever experienced. I guess they size it to accomodate stretching, but it took every bit of hand and arm strength I have just to get the velcro fastened around the foam so that it wouldn't pull apart. And doing that pulled a little of the stitching loose on two of the doors. Or-Fab really needs to rethink the sizing of the "dressing" piece.
Overall, I'm happy. I feel like I put quality stuff on the Jeep, and they really do have a nice look.
1) Packed like nothing I've ever seen. I guarantee those doors didn't shift 1/16" from the time they left Or-Fab until I opened the box. No chance of damage during shipping.
2) Very solid, well-constructed, confidence inspiring materials. Absolutely no complaints regarding the materials or build quality. Top-notch.
3) Instructions are worthless. If you have a reasonable comfort level with this kind of thing, you can probably figure it out without instructions. If not, find a write-up. I took about 5 minutes to look over a write-up and pressed on with the install. First door = 45 minutes or so. Had all doors installed in a little less than 2 hours.
4) I achieved a completely rattle free fit. Hinge and latch adjustibility allows you to play with it until you get it just right. The various rubber fittings also help. Totally satisfied with the fit of the doors. Couldn't ask for better.
5) The foam padding and door "dressing" (you know what I'm talking about, the black fabric piece with the lizard on it. it's not mesh and not net so I'm not sure exactly what to call it) is one of the biggest PITAs I've ever experienced. I guess they size it to accomodate stretching, but it took every bit of hand and arm strength I have just to get the velcro fastened around the foam so that it wouldn't pull apart. And doing that pulled a little of the stitching loose on two of the doors. Or-Fab really needs to rethink the sizing of the "dressing" piece.
Overall, I'm happy. I feel like I put quality stuff on the Jeep, and they really do have a nice look.
04-06-2013, 05:12 PM
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I run the smittys as well and I took care of the rattle by wrapping the door catch with a little electrical tape and it went away completely. I also bought a set of after market mirrors and modded them on so I wouldn't have to remove my stockers. I just got the rear doors and haven't put them on yet. I'll shoot some pics when I do and repost.
Picture is old, pre lift and a slew of other upgrades but you get the idea.
