I just bought a 2018 jk and if you watch pellegrino over at genright you would know that the jl is not what is cracked up to be.So don't feel bad about staying with the jk it is a solid platform.
I sold a TJ wrangler owner some old tires with non vulcanized rubber and inner tubes then I sold his JK and JL buddies a set of wooden wagon wheels and they loved it. I also sold them an old AM radio to upgrade .
We buy them to go places other vehicles can't. Also, there's nothing more fascinating than having it completely naked (no doors, no top) while driving on the beach. It's already phenomenal to be out there in your vehicle, but being completely naked as well gives you a feeling like none other.
The other upper they gave you is for their element doors. The difference is only in the fabric. The core doors and the oem mopar half doors use the same upper as your twill upper just the oem has the vinyl instead of the twill. I can't wait to have my set on this summer. I didn't like these uppers initially but in April they went on sale and i couldn't resist taking the plunge and im glad i did!
My driver side rear was cock-eyed a bit too. Tried the jack method and even with a large piece of wood I wound up denting in the base of the door! Had to loosen the lower hinge to get that one off. If it's not coming with a little force, I'd say just loosen the hinge. Farks up the paint on the hinge bolts but it's better than denting the door! Have heard that it's a common issue on the 2015's. I run the Rugged Ridge tubular doors with the mesh sun shades during the summer and I love them! Excellent fit and finish and their textured powder coat is very nice. The Bestop's and their more 'solid' look is pretty nice and the possibility of the uppers is also a nice feature. And then there's the option to run them skeletonized. Options are nice!
If you’re planning on swapping the doors semi regularly, I would suggest Delrin Door Hinges. They’re much easier to work with compared to the metal insets 🤙🏼 In Canada they’re called TMR Customs Delrin Door Hinge Inserts
Those doors make all the difference! Definitely going to put those on my Jeep(once I finally get one lol) I definitely can see that cruising with the freedom top panels off hitting the beach as well as off road!👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Awesome video and product Jason! Added to all the cool look and function of the best top doors is the loss of probably 50+ lbs the stock doors are SOOOO heavy!
I think the JK gen is the best Wrangler ever. It has the proper 3.6 Pentastar engine. It doesn't have stop/start like the JL. It has about the same amount of cargo space as the Gladiator. Loving your work Jeepin Jason.
The level of excitement in your voice does a really great job in expressing your excitement for this mod. While it is a pricy one it’s on my list too from the first time I saw them.
Always enjoy your multi view approach to your videos. Make a good presentation. Missed the part where the panel came off the door, must have been easy. Thanks for sharing.
Great video....you've got me inspired again to make my jeep. You're building what I've had in my mind for some time. Those half doors and new tire/rims work. I see how I take hard doors and work around it now. And the hard top... I've been set on soft, but I like your jeep set up, a lot. Good stuff.
I've seen a few painted versions and they do look great... I'm lucky the flat black kind of makes the Jeep look a little tougher and transformer-ish... in a good way...LOL
Jeep looks good man! Those are very tempting to buy, id buy them in a second if the upper door was fibre glass or plastic and had a hard window. Then i would be sold.
When you were driving your jeep and said, I'm a motorcycle guy.......hit subscribe! I'm saving for these door, have a trip planned to Sedona this summer. I like being able to convert and store the doors in the jeep with no trouble at all!
Thank you for being the first one to post a actually video about these, I have been wanting these since I first saw a SEMA video about the but I don't own a JK or a JKU, I wish Bestop would make these for the JL/JLU!
Love mine! The day they unveiled at SEMA I knew I had to have them! The 1st day they started taking pre-orders I pulled the trigger. Worth every penny! Those'll come in handy for you if you do Trail 2 SEMA this year.
i recommend replacing those door hinge bushings while you have the doors off. quadratec and other vendors sell a few different poly options that work 100% better and don't get corroded and seized up like your back doors were.
Just a tip b4u put doors back on if u take some bearing grease and a Q-tip and give your hinges a good coating it makes it easier for the removal and install of the doors
Wow, I am now famous by proxy. Always love your work and as a matter of fact I just used the water tight connectors that you used on your JWSpeaker light install. Jason give your dog a extra treat for me, he is great.
I considered these doors, they are the first trail door that had everything I was looking for... but for roughly the same price I got the rugged ridge tube doors and my interior line-xed instead
I don’t think I’ve ever commented before but have been watching your Jeep vids for awhile. Wanted to let you know that I respect your choices in upgrades cuz I know you do the research. I also think your energy level is crazy high. I have a 17’ Blacked Out JKU which I bought four months ago. I’ve learned a lot from your vids. Thank you.
Well, thank you so much for watching and I appreciate you taking an extra moment to leave a comment! Hope my energy level isn't too high for the videos... sometimes I just get excited about some of the upgrades...LOL Hope you have tons of great adventures in your Jeep... both on the trails and driveway with some tools!
AutoEdits _ your energy level cracks me up. It’s all good. I’ve been doing the majority of the work myself concerning the upgrades. By the way I put the best side of the washer facing out. I about shit myself when you mentioned that you do.
It’s 4am idk why I’m up but I’m glad I am. I was on the fence about these doors but after this I like them. I’m interested in how much louder it is long term. I know I’m probably gonna switch to milestars or sell my soft top because it’s way to loud with road noise. Got use to driving my fusion lol
I just upgraded to the 10th anniversary hood! And they look gorgeous! Our builds are very similar I would be interested to see the heat reduction hood on your Jeep!
Best top knocked it out of the park with the doors and the windows. Have missed seeing any new videos by u. Anyway keep up the good work Jason. I enjoy your videos. 73
The comparison uppers are the uppers to bestop soft doors. I had them and it was a love/hate relationship. From the other videos Ive seen, it seems the standard uppers (non twill) have the same solid base as your uppers. My guess, maybe bestop sent you the cheaper uppers from the soft door just so you could compare the material
@@AutoEdits I was going to wait for doors to drop in price from when they first came out and they did a little, but now inflation has them coming back up 😭 wonder if would be possible to replace the panels with plexiglass so winter/rain driving would be open yet dry 💡
Just bought these, since Bestop was offering "The Big One" May 2020 Rebate. Any Savings is a plus, especially since I had these on my Wish List. Thanks for posting this Great Video!
Jason, you're my go to when it comes to aftermarket....keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next change. Is the Rubicon hood decals getting replaced or are you going with the "murdered out" look?
Thanks so much for just appreciating the overview of the products and my choice of modifications... many people seem to immediately freak out that they don't understand why I would do this... LOL
@@AutoEdits i think we add sooooo much steel to our Jeeps without considering how much the weight affects offroading capabilities. These look like the best of both worlds. And you didn't have to buy JL either lol
WOW Jason the Jeep just keeps getting better, watch those toe's out the doe's or you may get an unwanted petacure ! the tires & doors are outstanding additions !
Just wanted to say. Love the videos! I enjoy seeing all the installs so I know what you am doing with my newley acquired Jeep. Your videos are so easy to watch and your attitude makes it a fun watch even with Pinto and her ball, lol. Keep up the great content and can’t wait to see the next adventure.
If you ever have a spare $10k and get the urge to work on an old TJ, I'd be down to watch. 👍 I learn a lot from these JK vids too, but TJ is my model of choice (both for budget and functionality). You make these mods look easy. 😊
I've been really happy with them... only recently took them off for a bit for a long road trip to the snow with my dog. I just wanted the ability to remote roll up and down the rear windows. Otherwise, they are very easy to live with.
@@AutoEdits Well I made the mistake of selling my factory doors (mine is a 2 door) shortly after I bought it new in '09. Sometimes I'm not the brightest bulb in the lamp. Since then I've been living with the old "Bestop 2 piece doors" which are noisy, leaky, and rattle. Those Core Doors look like a huge upgrade for me.
@@AutoEdits Installed these this morning on my two door 2009, including the twill uppers and new mirrors . My install didn't go quite as smoothly as yours. As I said earlier, I don't have factory doors, so I was replacing some old Bestop Element doors. The Element doors had been installed for years, and it took some effort to get them loose. Then I had to drill out the plastic inserts that the element doors left in my door hinges. After that, I got the new Core doors to fit in the hinges, but I had a difficult time getting the twill upper to fit all the way down inside the driver's side Core door. Wound up having to ream out the center pin hole in the middle of the top of the Core door in order for the plastic center pin of the twill upper to fit down inside it. After all that, everything seemed to fit nicely, but my Core doors require much more effort to close and latch properly than yours do. I really have to push hard on the outside of the door or almost slam the door while pulling on the inside strap to get it to latch. I'm hoping this becomes easier after repeated cycles of opening and closing. Having said all that, it is quite obvious that the Core doors are much higher quality than the Element doors. They have much less wind noise and better sealing while traveling on the road at highway speeds. Also, being aluminum, they shouldn't rust, like the Element doors do. So......this is an overall big improvement for me, but don't sell your factory doors, lol.
As always, fantastic review of great quality parts! Really enjoy your start to finish explanations. Thank you for the video! Your Jeep looks great and is meticulously clean.
Thanks for the part where you take the interior door panel off. Looks like it would be pretty easy to change the color of nylon straps. I wonder how easy it would be to remove their advertising on the outside of the door. I guess I'll ponder that when they release a JL version.
Great video Jason. I've had mine for about a month. Love them. Couldn't really tell if you have them. Do you have the Mopar Jeep door sill guards. I had to remove mine because the door wouldn't close correctly. After removing those, no issues. I'm really digging the twill uppers with my bestop twill soft-top.
I've been watching your Jeep build from the beginning and man what a beautiful Jeep! If you're looking to change out the top I would recommend the Smittybilt Safari hardtop (I almost bought) or the Bestop Trextop Pro 2.0 (I just got mine installed). Extremely happy with the new top!
congrats on the 1/2 door conversion! now that you have 1/2 doors, i'd suggest a used cloth soft top, try craigslist or someone parting out their JK. a suggestion, a little anti seize on the door hinge pins makes swapping doors much easier. good luck.
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Love these and love the video. There is one area for improvement though. The windows should be sliders to make it easier to go through a drive thru or whatever
Those doors look slick on the jeepster.. sure will be nice and easy to change it up on the trail or street and so many options. Cheers. Oh and when you get time please let us know how those awsome looking wheels and tires are doing
Will do! I'm over 3,000 miles on them so far and keep liking them more and more... gas mileage is way up... street and highway manners are great and I ran a trail in Penrose Colorado that was pretty advanced and they did awesome!
Never got to see how the lower panels unfastened. Was the outside camera blocked, so there wasn’t a good shot? Ever since I saw Bestop advertise these doors I’ve been interested in them. Yours is the first in depth video I’ve seen. If you could remember to show how to remove the “core” part when you take them out for wheeling during your next trip that’d be greatly appreciated.
Yeah, that camera had overheated and shut off for that shot... I did shoot another bit during my road trip to Colorado. I've been really appreciating the Core Doors more and more since then. They are pretty great.
loved this video. a dog named Pinto. Toes out the do' you sound like a fun guy. im getting those doors. i thought i was the only one who used a jack to get my doors off LOL
I wish they made it with window option for more versatility. Simply as in liking inside of door popped out for that lower airflow but protecting my hairstyle and face from wind
I know there are 2 million+ JKs vs. a few thousand JLs tends to dictate market focus, but it'd be lovely if Bestop would make the Core Doors and Glide softtop for the JL.
I'd hate to get rid of the roof rack but twill Trektop would look great with the core doors - especially in bikini mode. I'm glad you've stuck with the JK build, been watching since stock and it's been a great ride. Keep it up man!
So would they fix in the back with the rear seats folded down and a couple moving blankets to keep them from getting scratched? I want a set of half doors so I can take my JKU on a road trip with the doors off and have something to throw on if it rains. Love the Jeep videos!
Love the video man and the Jeep just keeps looking better and better. Cannot wait to see what is next and what I have to tell the wife that I need lol.
These are the coolest half doors available. How do the lower door inserts do with water and debris? They look like cloth? Have you run them in heavy rain? Results?
Those panels are some sort of composite and are fairly sturdy feeling. I drove through crazy strong monsoon wind/rain storms travelling through Colorado last week and was very happy with the performance. Not a drop of rain made it inside.
Tip for new jeepers, as a good first mod, buy some Delrin door bushings, and every time you put your doors back on clean the inside of the bushing and throw some red grease on the hingepin
Hey Jason, great video, love your rig and enthusiasm! Thinking of getting the core doors and tops for my 2015 JKU. You still loving them 11 months later and how about leaking issues? Saw a lot of mixed reviews about them with some people complaining about the fit and leaking but looks like you’ve had a great experience. Thanks, JK-Rob.
I still like them a lot. My drivers door would leak when parked in the rain at a particular angle in my driveway but not when driving... it was odd. I emailed Bestop and a seal upgrade kit showed up ... took 20 minutes and solved my only issue! So can still wholeheartedly recommend. My honest only real complaint is in city life... having to use my key to turn on the dome light when fussing around getting in at night. LOL
@@rforeman2 Make sure to email lee@bestop.com and see if there are any specials or rebates available on those doors for the greatest deal... and you are the best... thanks for the support on the amazon!!!!
@@AutoEdits There's a $300 rebate offered for buying all 4 uppers and lowers till Jul 10. I want to get them but availability isn't great at Bestop, Quadratec, Morris, 4WD, or their other big online dealers. Was hoping to get them before the Jul 4 weekend but unlikely to happen at this point. Will keep trying. Thanks.
So glad to hear that you get this whole video series... all suggestions that work for me (and sometimes don't) but just part of the process! Thanks so much!
Here's the thing... I can honestly say to get the front doors and uppers... very easy to live with so far. And if they work for you, eventually get the back doors (if you have a 4dr) but they aren't for everyone. I will run them full time for a few months and see how it goes and if I want to put the stock doors back on for winter.
@@AutoEdits Yeah I have the 4 door. I really like the quick-change functionality of them and also the fact that they retain the side mirrors. They make a great product.
You are like a kid in the Jeepin candy store. 😎. I have wanted these since I saw them at SEMA. Curious if they have screws on the bottom of the hinge pins (to keep sticky finger shoppers away). Do you post your travel calendar anywere. would love to catch up with you on the trail one day.
It sounds like a tent in a windstorm going down the highway, but it protects your nice doors from scratches and take alot of weight off when wheeling ;-) Plus all 4 doors can fit in the boot with a fold down top.
Awesome man! Looks sick. I always enjoy watching your expressions and positive attitude. Mine, not so good but working on it. From one Pinto to another, hope she’s well ;)
Like the lowers, but don't like any uppers really, even these, which means I'd only use the lowers in the summer and the factory doors at all other times.
Out of curiosity do you think you'd ever switch to a soft top? I have a 2015 2dr JK and I have the top off all the time. It's great because you can decide in any parking lot that, heck, it's a top-off day and take it down on a whim! The sides store in the back easily even in a 2dr. You're convincing me to pick up some of those half doors... but if you're fine with the wind flutter on those, I guarantee a soft top will be fine for you. Love the vids, by the way. Cheers from Michigan! Let me know if you're out here sometime.
Great suggestion and I totally appreciate the input! I've been thrilled with the Core Doors so far and am seriously considering going all the way with the top!
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I just bought a 2018 jk and if you watch pellegrino over at genright you would know that the jl is not what is cracked up to be.So don't feel bad about staying with the jk it is a solid platform.
Toes out the dooooooos!!!!! I love it! My husband and I just bought a Jeep Gladiator, and we plan on buying these doors. Thank you for your review!
Thanks for taking a moment to leave an awesome comment!
Wrangler owners are the only ones I know that remove power equip for manual stuff and love it 😂😂😂
Wow... so true... and hilarious... we are some weirdos for sure.
I sold a TJ wrangler owner some old tires with non vulcanized rubber and inner tubes then I sold his JK and JL buddies a set of wooden wagon wheels and they loved it. I also sold them an old AM radio to upgrade .
We buy them to go places other vehicles can't. Also, there's nothing more fascinating than having it completely naked (no doors, no top) while driving on the beach. It's already phenomenal to be out there in your vehicle, but being completely naked as well gives you a feeling like none other.
Im ok with that
The other upper they gave you is for their element doors. The difference is only in the fabric. The core doors and the oem mopar half doors use the same upper as your twill upper just the oem has the vinyl instead of the twill. I can't wait to have my set on this summer. I didn't like these uppers initially but in April they went on sale and i couldn't resist taking the plunge and im glad i did!
My driver side rear was cock-eyed a bit too. Tried the jack method and even with a large piece of wood I wound up denting in the base of the door! Had to loosen the lower hinge to get that one off. If it's not coming with a little force, I'd say just loosen the hinge. Farks up the paint on the hinge bolts but it's better than denting the door! Have heard that it's a common issue on the 2015's. I run the Rugged Ridge tubular doors with the mesh sun shades during the summer and I love them! Excellent fit and finish and their textured powder coat is very nice. The Bestop's and their more 'solid' look is pretty nice and the possibility of the uppers is also a nice feature. And then there's the option to run them skeletonized. Options are nice!
Interesting to hear about the rear doors fighting you as well! Yes, the variety of ways to run is fantastic!
If you’re planning on swapping the doors semi regularly, I would suggest Delrin Door Hinges. They’re much easier to work with compared to the metal insets 🤙🏼 In Canada they’re called TMR Customs Delrin Door Hinge Inserts
Great suggestion!
Those doors make all the difference! Definitely going to put those on my Jeep(once I finally get one lol) I definitely can see that cruising with the freedom top panels off hitting the beach as well as off road!👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Awesome video and product Jason! Added to all the cool look and function of the best top doors is the loss of probably 50+ lbs the stock doors are SOOOO heavy!
Didn't even put the weight savings into the mix until you mentioned that... Yeah buddy!
I think the JK gen is the best Wrangler ever. It has the proper 3.6 Pentastar engine. It doesn't have stop/start like the JL. It has about the same amount of cargo space as the Gladiator.
Loving your work Jeepin Jason.
Thank you so much... your support has been very appreciated during some hard times this year!
What difference does having stop start to the actual motor?
@@onoff314 Nothing. I'm just racist against stop/start systems.
@@qasimalsaidi you can switch it off so it's no big deal
Love it!!! Three grand plus tho?!?! I have so many other things to upgrade first. Doors r gonna have 2 wait...
Should have used your new ARB hydraulic jack to lift the door off. Great use case scenario.
DANG IT!!!! Great idea and I can't believe I didn't think of that... HA!
The level of excitement in your voice does a really great job in expressing your excitement for this mod. While it is a pricy one it’s on my list too from the first time I saw them.
Yeah, I was a bit over the top on this one but it is genuinely a great modification that I was (and still am) thrilled about!
Always enjoy your multi view approach to your videos. Make a good presentation. Missed the part where the panel came off the door, must have been easy. Thanks for sharing.
You saw it in real time... very easy.. the Osmo camera just overheated and shut off. I do another view in an upcoming road trip video.
Great video friend! And showing the factory comparison.. terrific. What a great add on option! Thank you for this!😀
Glad you liked it! Thanks so much!
Great video....you've got me inspired again to make my jeep. You're building what I've had in my mind for some time. Those half doors and new tire/rims work. I see how I take hard doors and work around it now. And the hard top... I've been set on soft, but I like your jeep set up, a lot. Good stuff.
go hard top. women love it hard, LOL
They look great! I think I'd have to color match them and just run them full time.
I was just thinking the same thing
I've seen a few painted versions and they do look great... I'm lucky the flat black kind of makes the Jeep look a little tougher and transformer-ish... in a good way...LOL
@@AutoEdits the flat black looks way more aggressive.. I wouldn't touch em.. 👍
I agree... I love em just like this for the AutoEdits Jeep!
Color match the inner panels
I dont own a jeep... But hope someday i will... You keep giving me a thousand reasons to loving a jeep... I know i will drive a jeep some day
Jeep looks good man! Those are very tempting to buy, id buy them in a second if the upper door was fibre glass or plastic and had a hard window. Then i would be sold.
Reminds me of my old 89 YJ halfdoors. Great looking door
Thanks for checking out the video! Love the YJ's
When you were driving your jeep and said, I'm a motorcycle guy.......hit subscribe! I'm saving for these door, have a trip planned to Sedona this summer. I like being able to convert and store the doors in the jeep with no trouble at all!
Thank you for being the first one to post a actually video about these, I have been wanting these since I first saw a SEMA video about the but I don't own a JK or a JKU, I wish Bestop would make these for the JL/JLU!
I’m pretty sure that JL doors are in the works!
I wish I could keep my Jeep 10% as clean as your Jeep lol - good video as always, setting the bar for quality as well.
Wow... thank you so much!!!!
wish you had done a water tightness test with a hose or something. im in Florida and rain is a big factor.
I did have a little problem on the drivers door when it sat in a rain storm and they sent out a seal kit to help and haven't had any problems since.
Great looking rig bro. Those doors are very nice and look amazing! Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up 👍🏻 video ~John
Glad you like it!
I have the factory half doors and I love them
Love mine! The day they unveiled at SEMA I knew I had to have them! The 1st day they started taking pre-orders I pulled the trigger. Worth every penny! Those'll come in handy for you if you do Trail 2 SEMA this year.
How long have you been running them now? Yes, I'm absolutely stoked on them so far... and it's looking good for being on trail 2 sema for me!
@@AutoEdits 2.5 months full time. So far so good. Seals up nice and tight, no leaks
Nice!
i recommend replacing those door hinge bushings while you have the doors off. quadratec and other vendors sell a few different poly options that work 100% better and don't get corroded and seized up like your back doors were.
Good tip, thanks!
Thanks to this vid i ordered these doors and currently have them at the body shop being color matched to my granite crystal metallic Jeep
Just a tip b4u put doors back on if u take some bearing grease and a Q-tip and give your hinges a good coating it makes it easier for the removal and install of the doors
Great, thanks!
Wow, I am now famous by proxy. Always love your work and as a matter of fact I just used the water tight connectors that you used on your JWSpeaker light install. Jason give your dog a extra treat for me, he is great.
Treats for Pinto!
I considered these doors, they are the first trail door that had everything I was looking for... but for roughly the same price I got the rugged ridge tube doors and my interior line-xed instead
Sounds legit... it's all about spreading out the budget in the areas that mean most to you!
I don’t think I’ve ever commented before but have been watching your Jeep vids for awhile. Wanted to let you know that I respect your choices in upgrades cuz I know you do the research. I also think your energy level is crazy high. I have a 17’ Blacked Out JKU which I bought four months ago. I’ve learned a lot from your vids. Thank you.
Well, thank you so much for watching and I appreciate you taking an extra moment to leave a comment! Hope my energy level isn't too high for the videos... sometimes I just get excited about some of the upgrades...LOL Hope you have tons of great adventures in your Jeep... both on the trails and driveway with some tools!
Welcome to the party, new jeeper! 👍👍
AutoEdits _ your energy level cracks me up. It’s all good. I’ve been doing the majority of the work myself concerning the upgrades.
By the way I put the best side of the washer facing out. I about shit myself when you mentioned that you do.
JL's Jk _ thank you and I’m ready to start traveling so I can hit some prime trails.
It’s 4am idk why I’m up but I’m glad I am. I was on the fence about these doors but after this I like them. I’m interested in how much louder it is long term. I know I’m probably gonna switch to milestars or sell my soft top because it’s way to loud with road noise. Got use to driving my fusion lol
It's louder than stock doors for sure but I'm comfortable with the sound so far... we'll see long term together.
Jeeps with no doors are cool. But I think jeeps with half doors are way more cooler.
I agree 100%
I just upgraded to the 10th anniversary hood! And they look gorgeous! Our builds are very similar I would be interested to see the heat reduction hood on your Jeep!
Which brand heat reduction hood? I'll check it out.
AutoEdits MPR 10th anniversary! The fit and finish was great!
I SOOOO want a set of these doors! Thank You for sharing. Yet another great video.
Glad you like them! Did you check this video offering 20% discount on these doors? th-cam.com/video/CaCdeBQzkdU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Jason!
Just ordered my Best Top twill halfdoor windows that will fit my OE halfdoors and match my Bushwacker twill top!
Awesome to hear!
Best top knocked it out of the park with the doors and the windows. Have missed seeing any new videos by u. Anyway keep up the good work Jason. I enjoy your videos. 73
Thanks so much... I appreciate you checking back in!
I'm gonna mount the mirrors on my TJ to the A frame so they're always on, with or without doors. No fancy powered mirrors for me! 😄
Good solution to the problem right there!
cargo net inserts would be icing on the cake
The comparison uppers are the uppers to bestop soft doors. I had them and it was a love/hate relationship. From the other videos Ive seen, it seems the standard uppers (non twill) have the same solid base as your uppers. My guess, maybe bestop sent you the cheaper uppers from the soft door just so you could compare the material
Solid !
@@AutoEdits I was going to wait for doors to drop in price from when they first came out and they did a little, but now inflation has them coming back up 😭 wonder if would be possible to replace the panels with plexiglass so winter/rain driving would be open yet dry 💡
Great Video Jason. You’ve changed my mind about Core Doors - I need to get some for my Jeep here in New Zealand.
I have left them on full time and like them a lot!
Just bought these, since Bestop was offering "The Big One" May 2020 Rebate. Any Savings is a plus, especially since I had these on my Wish List. Thanks for posting this Great Video!
Very nice!
how much was it for everything?
Full Set of Lower Doors will run you about $1,500 to $1,600 with Tax and Shipping.
It’s nice to see you so excited, well done, good job.
Paul (Australia)
Jason, you're my go to when it comes to aftermarket....keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next change. Is the Rubicon hood decals getting replaced or are you going with the "murdered out" look?
Great spot on the Rubicon logo delete... I just had a weird bug to pull those a few months ago and kind of like it!
those look like a very workable option and super light weight! nice vid
Thanks so much for just appreciating the overview of the products and my choice of modifications... many people seem to immediately freak out that they don't understand why I would do this... LOL
@@AutoEdits i think we add sooooo much steel to our Jeeps without considering how much the weight affects offroading capabilities. These look like the best of both worlds. And you didn't have to buy JL either lol
Take a look into the TMR customs door pin inserts to make your door removal 100% easier!
Thanks for the recommendation.
Pretty darn nice looking & featured half doors.
I'm loving them more and more all the time!
They look awesome 👌 Love the contrast of the matte black with the gloss paint
I really do as well!
WOW Jason the Jeep just keeps getting better, watch those toe's out the doe's or you may get an unwanted petacure ! the tires & doors are outstanding additions !
HAHA! Nice one!!!!
Just wanted to say. Love the videos! I enjoy seeing all the installs so I know what you am doing with my newley acquired Jeep. Your videos are so easy to watch and your attitude makes it a fun watch even with Pinto and her ball, lol. Keep up the great content and can’t wait to see the next adventure.
Thanks so much... really appreciate hearing this!
Jeep looks sick! Polished wheels...old school👍👍 doors are great. Awesome video
Thanks so much!!!
Those look so nice, I wish they made these for the TJ
Oh, bummer!
If you ever have a spare $10k and get the urge to work on an old TJ, I'd be down to watch. 👍
I learn a lot from these JK vids too, but TJ is my model of choice (both for budget and functionality). You make these mods look easy. 😊
Thanks, this one was actually easy. I actually wanted an LJ but this thing is just to practical at this moment... maybe someday.
Thanks for the video. I am 100% going to put these on my 09 Wrangler (with the twill upper, of course).
I've been really happy with them... only recently took them off for a bit for a long road trip to the snow with my dog. I just wanted the ability to remote roll up and down the rear windows. Otherwise, they are very easy to live with.
@@AutoEdits Well I made the mistake of selling my factory doors (mine is a 2 door) shortly after I bought it new in '09. Sometimes I'm not the brightest bulb in the lamp. Since then I've been living with the old "Bestop 2 piece doors" which are noisy, leaky, and rattle. Those Core Doors look like a huge upgrade for me.
@@AutoEdits Installed these this morning on my two door 2009, including the twill uppers and new mirrors . My install didn't go quite as smoothly as yours. As I said earlier, I don't have factory doors, so I was replacing some old Bestop Element doors. The Element doors had been installed for years, and it took some effort to get them loose. Then I had to drill out the plastic inserts that the element doors left in my door hinges. After that, I got the new Core doors to fit in the hinges, but I had a difficult time getting the twill upper to fit all the way down inside the driver's side Core door. Wound up having to ream out the center pin hole in the middle of the top of the Core door in order for the plastic center pin of the twill upper to fit down inside it. After all that, everything seemed to fit nicely, but my Core doors require much more effort to close and latch properly than yours do. I really have to push hard on the outside of the door or almost slam the door while pulling on the inside strap to get it to latch. I'm hoping this becomes easier after repeated cycles of opening and closing.
Having said all that, it is quite obvious that the Core doors are much higher quality than the Element doors. They have much less wind noise and better sealing while traveling on the road at highway speeds. Also, being aluminum, they shouldn't rust, like the Element doors do.
So......this is an overall big improvement for me, but don't sell your factory doors, lol.
Update: Two days later and a couple dozen closings and my core doors already close and latch easier. Well worth it, at least for me. Two thumbs up.
As always, fantastic review of great quality parts! Really enjoy your start to finish explanations. Thank you for the video!
Your Jeep looks great and is meticulously clean.
Thank you! I try to keep it clean but get behind sometimes!
Can't wait to hear about the tires. I am on the fence between the Milestars and a set of KM3s.
I'm loving the tires... better mile per gallon by a noticeable amount and have performed awesome off road! The size is perfect as well.
Milestar tires work well, I love mine!
Thanks for the part where you take the interior door panel off. Looks like it would be pretty easy to change the color of nylon straps. I wonder how easy it would be to remove their advertising on the outside of the door. I guess I'll ponder that when they release a JL version.
I've been watching your videos what a upgrade from that Wj u had Congratulation one day I'll upgrade to it's just not cheap nowadays
Ha! Thanks! Yeah, jeeping ain’t cheap!
Great video Jason. I've had mine for about a month. Love them. Couldn't really tell if you have them. Do you have the Mopar Jeep door sill guards. I had to remove mine because the door wouldn't close correctly. After removing those, no issues. I'm really digging the twill uppers with my bestop twill soft-top.
I'm really interested in the twill soft top... glad to hear you like it! I'm hoping I can swing that soon!
Those doors. WOW. They look awesome. Not a fon of the windows but who needs windows. Gread vid as always. Greetings from West Australia
Howdy and thanks!
I've been watching your Jeep build from the beginning and man what a beautiful Jeep! If you're looking to change out the top I would recommend the Smittybilt Safari hardtop (I almost bought) or the Bestop Trextop Pro 2.0 (I just got mine installed). Extremely happy with the new top!
Howdy and thanks! Great suggestion... I'll look into it!
congrats on the 1/2 door conversion! now that you have 1/2 doors, i'd suggest a used cloth soft top, try craigslist or someone parting out their JK.
a suggestion, a little anti seize on the door hinge pins makes swapping doors much easier.
good luck.
Thanks!
Super cheap to get the replacement hinge inserts, night and day difference.
Homyl Include 8 Pieces Door Hinge Bushing Liners for Jeep Wrangler JKU 2007-2018 4 Door with OE Door Hinges www.amazon.ca/dp/B07PFXZFQ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_AQdzDbXRBFSR7
Just ordered some for my 2 door! Now for the wait...
Love these and love the video. There is one area for improvement though. The windows should be sliders to make it easier to go through a drive thru or whatever
Those doors look slick on the jeepster.. sure will be nice and easy to change it up on the trail or street and so many options.
Cheers.
Oh and when you get time please let us know how those awsome looking wheels and tires are doing
Will do! I'm over 3,000 miles on them so far and keep liking them more and more... gas mileage is way up... street and highway manners are great and I ran a trail in Penrose Colorado that was pretty advanced and they did awesome!
Great to see another video from you bud!! awesome content and editing as usual. Aloha
Thanks for the support... it is greatly appreciated and ... Howdy!
Ok. Those doors are SICK.
They'd go perfect with my Bestop Trektop Pro. 👍👍👍👍
Yes they would...LOL
Perfect combo. They look awesome with my Trektop Pro
Those doors look really good. I’m jealous for the half doors
The title is actually how I feel... I love these things and they change the game for me!
Never got to see how the lower panels unfastened. Was the outside camera blocked, so there wasn’t a good shot? Ever since I saw Bestop advertise these doors I’ve been interested in them. Yours is the first in depth video I’ve seen. If you could remember to show how to remove the “core” part when you take them out for wheeling during your next trip that’d be greatly appreciated.
Yeah, that camera had overheated and shut off for that shot... I did shoot another bit during my road trip to Colorado. I've been really appreciating the Core Doors more and more since then. They are pretty great.
How about auto edits comes to the east coast and does a driveway overhaul for a schoolteacher with his leftover parts?
HAHA! Let's put it on the schedule!
AutoEdits- her school has a auto department with a lift and the students would enjoy the experience!
loved this video. a dog named Pinto. Toes out the do' you sound like a fun guy. im getting those doors.
i thought i was the only one who used a jack to get my doors off LOL
Great minds think alike!
Again changes the whole look! Great video.
Thanks!
Looks great! I love all the illuminating of these doors.
LOL... Thanks dude! Hope you guys are awesome!
I wish they made it with window option for more versatility. Simply as in liking inside of door popped out for that lower airflow but protecting my hairstyle and face from wind
They do have windows.
I know there are 2 million+ JKs vs. a few thousand JLs tends to dictate market focus, but it'd be lovely if Bestop would make the Core Doors and Glide softtop for the JL.
I'm almost positive that is in the works!
Love your videos man, you genuinely enjoy this I can tell, congrats on the doors they look awesome.
I appreciate that!
These doors are awesome, thank you for saving me 20%
So happy to hear this! I truly hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
I'd hate to get rid of the roof rack but twill Trektop would look great with the core doors - especially in bikini mode. I'm glad you've stuck with the JK build, been watching since stock and it's been a great ride. Keep it up man!
Thanks so much for the support and yes, I'm all in on this JK!
Your rig has come a long way!! Lookin good sir!!
Yes it has... thanks so much!
So would they fix in the back with the rear seats folded down and a couple moving blankets to keep them from getting scratched? I want a set of half doors so I can take my JKU on a road trip with the doors off and have something to throw on if it rains. Love the Jeep videos!
Yes they do! Check out this video on how I have it set up for now th-cam.com/video/diW56_vWPoM/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful doors and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Howdy from California!
Love the video man and the Jeep just keeps looking better and better. Cannot wait to see what is next and what I have to tell the wife that I need lol.
HAHA! Thanks and sorry not sorry!
These are the coolest half doors available. How do the lower door inserts do with water and debris? They look like cloth? Have you run them in heavy rain? Results?
Those panels are some sort of composite and are fairly sturdy feeling. I drove through crazy strong monsoon wind/rain storms travelling through Colorado last week and was very happy with the performance. Not a drop of rain made it inside.
Great video!!! Love that you are wearing a tube sock shirt!!!
Yeah buddy!
Tip for new jeepers, as a good first mod, buy some Delrin door bushings, and every time you put your doors back on clean the inside of the bushing and throw some red grease on the hingepin
Great suggestion... thanks for this!!!
Hey Jason, great video, love your rig and enthusiasm! Thinking of getting the core doors and tops for my 2015 JKU. You still loving them 11 months later and how about leaking issues? Saw a lot of mixed reviews about them with some people complaining about the fit and leaking but looks like you’ve had a great experience. Thanks, JK-Rob.
I still like them a lot. My drivers door would leak when parked in the rain at a particular angle in my driveway but not when driving... it was odd. I emailed Bestop and a seal upgrade kit showed up ... took 20 minutes and solved my only issue! So can still wholeheartedly recommend. My honest only real complaint is in city life... having to use my key to turn on the dome light when fussing around getting in at night. LOL
@@AutoEdits Thanks Jason, and I used your Amazon link to buy a bunch of Lucas cleaning products last night :-).
@@rforeman2 Make sure to email lee@bestop.com and see if there are any specials or rebates available on those doors for the greatest deal... and you are the best... thanks for the support on the amazon!!!!
@@AutoEdits There's a $300 rebate offered for buying all 4 uppers and lowers till Jul 10. I want to get them but availability isn't great at Bestop, Quadratec, Morris, 4WD, or their other big online dealers. Was hoping to get them before the Jul 4 weekend but unlikely to happen at this point. Will keep trying. Thanks.
Great vid as always, Sir! Not sure these are for me, but I enjoyed the education. Cant wait to see more Jeep vids.
So glad to hear that you get this whole video series... all suggestions that work for me (and sometimes don't) but just part of the process! Thanks so much!
Great video. Love the doors. I can imagine they come with a crazy price tag, however. Something I may consider at some point.
Here's the thing... I can honestly say to get the front doors and uppers... very easy to live with so far. And if they work for you, eventually get the back doors (if you have a 4dr) but they aren't for everyone. I will run them full time for a few months and see how it goes and if I want to put the stock doors back on for winter.
@@AutoEdits Yeah I have the 4 door. I really like the quick-change functionality of them and also the fact that they retain the side mirrors. They make a great product.
Wish this was available for the JL!
I see you’ve made a wise decision of switching over to a Craftsman impact driver. Coolio 🤙🏻
I’m super happy with the new stuff from them!
You are like a kid in the Jeepin candy store. 😎. I have wanted these since I saw them at SEMA. Curious if they have screws on the bottom of the hinge pins (to keep sticky finger shoppers away).
Do you post your travel calendar anywere. would love to catch up with you on the trail one day.
So true! Yes... you never know if we'll catch up on a trail ... would be great!
It sounds like a tent in a windstorm going down the highway, but it protects your nice doors from scratches and take alot of weight off when wheeling ;-)
Plus all 4 doors can fit in the boot with a fold down top.
Nice video… I think the core door uppers only come in twill…. Also, please confirm the rear uppers are tinted?
Yes they are.
Awesome man! Looks sick. I always enjoy watching your expressions and positive attitude. Mine, not so good but working on it. From one Pinto to another, hope she’s well ;)
Howdy and thank you!
We need these for tjs get on it bestop!
Like the lowers, but don't like any uppers really, even these, which means I'd only use the lowers in the summer and the factory doors at all other times.
Sounds legit.
Out of curiosity do you think you'd ever switch to a soft top? I have a 2015 2dr JK and I have the top off all the time. It's great because you can decide in any parking lot that, heck, it's a top-off day and take it down on a whim! The sides store in the back easily even in a 2dr. You're convincing me to pick up some of those half doors... but if you're fine with the wind flutter on those, I guarantee a soft top will be fine for you. Love the vids, by the way. Cheers from Michigan! Let me know if you're out here sometime.
Great suggestion and I totally appreciate the input! I've been thrilled with the Core Doors so far and am seriously considering going all the way with the top!
Thanks for the install demo. What kind of fenders do you have?
Thanks, the fenders are MetalCloak Overline steel fenders.
You should paint match the doors and get the Sunrider twill top. Game. Set. Match.
I like the doors semi flat black... looks tough to me!