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Old 01-08-2012 | 10:23 AM
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who makes the best tube/off road style door? Looking to get some and they all are similarly priced. I kinda like the body armor trail doors, but I want to see what everyone else is running.
Old 01-08-2012 | 10:51 AM
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i have both the rancho and or-fab tube doors and both are really nice. what i will say is that i really do like that the rancho doors incorporate the factory mirror and installing them is a snap. best part is, they are relatively in the same location as where they are on your doors and so you don't even have to adjust them.
Old 01-08-2012 | 10:58 AM
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my jeep has the power mirrors and i've heard those don't bolt on to the aftermarket doors but i will have to look into it some more.
Old 01-08-2012 | 11:36 AM
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I have the rancho tube doors that I run in the summer. They are easy to put on, and they incorporate the factory mirrors which is great. Click image for larger version

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Old 01-08-2012 | 11:51 AM
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I'm going to "attempt" to make my own. Going to make them out of 1 1/4" square tubing. I made a templet out of PVC first to get the design and all my measurements right. Now time to get out the welder.
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