Notices
Stock JK Tech Bulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.

Doors...how much they weigh?

Thread Tools
 
Old 03-06-2011 | 05:07 AM
  #11  
Bmorejeep08's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 201
Likes: 1
From: Baltimore, MD.
Default

Someone had suggested in another thread that when removing the doors, sit on the seat with legs facing out. Put a towel over your knee's to help lift the door off the hinges. After the door is removed, put the towel over your shoulder, and slip your arm through to hold onto the outside door knob while carrying it to it's destination. The towel helps to prevent the indent the door will leave in your shoulder.
Old 03-06-2011 | 05:47 AM
  #12  
RodCyn's Avatar
JK Freak
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 981
Likes: 2
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
Carry them like this (being certain there are no keys, etc in the pocket against the door to prevent damage to the finish) ...

I apologize for the model (okay, that's me), but if anyone would like me to retake these and has a wife/GF willing to pose, let me know and you'll never see my ugly mug again.
Thats exactly how I carry mine. It's very easy to control/manuver it around and you're right about not having anything in your pockets
Old 03-06-2011 | 06:21 AM
  #13  
EzK's Avatar
EzK
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,350
Likes: 3
From: MD
Default

I'm seriously doubting they are over 60 pounds and I wish I could weigh them right now but it's raining.
Old 03-06-2011 | 08:22 AM
  #14  
junoh's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
From: vail, co
Default

the 1/2 door are really light!!
Old 03-06-2011 | 08:28 AM
  #15  
Four Low's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 3
From: Central Ny
Post

Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
Carry them like this (being certain there are no keys, etc in the pocket against the door to prevent damage to the finish) ...





I apologize for the model (okay, that's me), but if anyone would like me to retake these and has a wife/GF willing to pose, let me know and you'll never see my ugly mug again.
Love the expression! Thanks for the pix, don't think the 2011 doors will be so easy to grab (redesigned interior )
Old 03-06-2011 | 09:02 AM
  #16  
grizzy727's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Default

Originally Posted by STUPIDFACE
Yeah, the doors are pretty heavy, but if youre a guy and cant carry them up a couple of flights of stairs, you better not go anywhere by yourself.
Awesome!!!
Old 03-06-2011 | 09:15 AM
  #17  
wittys-jk's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 0
From: Tampa/Lutz, FL
Default

As you take the doors on and off several times it gets easier to get them off. It doesn't change the fact that they are heavy but you get used to it. Mine are so loose that I take them off in the morning to go wheelin and back on in the evening to get ready for my work week.

This was yesterday afternoon and they were back on last night.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-233902771.jpg
Views:	93
Size:	44.4 KB
ID:	134284  
Old 03-06-2011 | 09:54 AM
  #18  
Steve_bear's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: middle of the orange groves, FL
Default

Be careful not to dent the door with your knee when you are carring it like in those picutres. (lesson learned the hard way)
Old 03-06-2011 | 10:42 AM
  #19  
R n Y's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
From: Fountaintown, IN.
Default

Originally Posted by nickel_13
I have power windows and i cant lift my front doors. My husband has to take them off for me. He thinks they weigh round 70 pounds..leave the windows down for better handling though.
Nickel 13 ... How much do them husband things cost? Think'n about getting me one for carrying my doors.. Humm
Old 03-06-2011 | 11:59 AM
  #20  
JeepaRoo's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,306
Likes: 3
From: Columbus, Ohio
Default

im a little guy with a bit of a bum back I carry them like in the picture.. however I make sure they are clean first and I put a microfiber cloth in my waist so my jeans dont scratch the door..

i also bought soft doors so that I only move my metal doors around a few times per year...

a friend of mine has a hoist rigged in his garage for removing the doors.. his back is worse than mine and his jeep has more doors than mine...

-Christopher


Quick Reply: Doors...how much they weigh?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:32 AM.