I watched a number of videos showing different ways to un-stick a jeep wrangler door but all of them looked too crazy to me! Here's a way to remove stuck doors off your JK jeep wrangler easily Hope this helps!
Thanks for the great video, however, I would suggest you use an old rag behind the hammerhead or wrap the hammerhead with a rag so NOT to accidentally scratch or ding the door.
Dude life saver!!! I used to unbolt the door from the body and that took almost 30-45 mins while a friend holding the door. Finally got my lazy ass up and did it this way but instead of hammering the pins ; I took a interchangeable screwdriver and stuck it inside the hole; and used a rubber hammer with Wd40 and bam doors popped out. Whole process took 10-13 mins. Awesome!!
You looked pleased as punch when you were holding the door at the end ! Thanks for the advice, we have a 2000 TJ and I’ve been aching to get our doors off but they won’t budge! Will definitely try this method!
My Jeep was 14 months old before I tried to remove the doors. The driver door was not coming off. This method worked as shown in this video. The passenger door was hardly used in all that time and came off easily, go figure. I think the trick is to only tap the bolt just enough to make a space to spray your lube. That way you don't risk fucking up the threads.
Excellent tip. This is the way to go. I struggled getting the doors off my brand new Jeep. The back doors were the worst, they wouldn’t budge. I’d recommend holding a piece of thin cardboard up against the door while hammering to avoid scratching the paint. Lube the pins/hinges up good and the doors will come right off next time. Keep them maintained with grease or anti-seize lubricant.
Took my doors off for the first time tonight. First 3 came off with no problems. Couldn’t get the last one off so I watched this video and did exactly what he shows. I held a small piece of cardboard against the door so I wouldn’t damage the paint and shot some WD40 in the gap. The door came right off....
Worked good for me - but you still need to be patient -- also swing the door back and forth as you do it and be careful not to let it hit the front of the jeep.. *slow swinging helps plenty*
Awesome. Am fixing to try this. Thanks for posting this. EDIT: Worked great. I totally recommend this method. Be sure to use cardboard behind the screw you’re striking. 🇺🇸
This worked great! Haven't had my doors off in probably 5 or 6 years, and they were definitely stuck! Took about a half hour, and I used Blaster brand lubricant. Just be patient, they will eventually come off. Hammer a little, make some space in the hinge, then blast it with lube. Keep swinging the doors, and pretty soon when you are about to give up... you'll try to lift it one more time, and they are off! I would agree about the other commentors to wrap a towel around your mallet. And don't be afraid to wack it good. Just make sure if you have the bottom nut on a good 10-12 turns so it doesn't mess up your threads. Thanks for a great video. Good Luck everyone!
hollllllly crap! I have stuck doors too and I've always thought that putting a jack under my door even with styrofoam between was risky! I am so glad I found this video.....I will be trying this tomorrow!
I know this is old, but I was so frustrated until I found this video. Just bought a 2014 that never had rear doors removed. This trick worked with a little effort! Thank you for posting!!!!
Does taking a hammer to those screw/bolts sound like a good idea? After my second Summer - and it was a struggle to get the passenger side off that second time around - I bought the sleeves from Quadratec AND, more importantly - each Fall I've coated both the pins and insides of the sleeves with that silver anti-seize goop - you know, the stuff that won't come off your fingers and covers everything you touch - yeh, that stuff, it's a nightmare - but unless your pins are bent or your hinges get out of alignment - those doors will come off WITHOUT a hammer, the next Spring/Summer. Just budget yourself a couple hours to apply the silver-stuff in the Fall, have your rags on hand to wipe up all the excess that squishes out - have a plan for those rags (trash or wash) and, don't touch any door knobs on your way back in the house!
You are the man!! i saw all the other videos like you said and i said there's no way I'd do that. With your video, it took me not even 5 min. Thank you, you saved me a ton of headaches!!!!
Just the ticket to remove sticky doors! Worked like a charm...just keep at it. A word of caution though..make sure that when you start lifting the door by banging on the torx nut that you have the door open far enough to prevent the door from rubbing up on the bottom of the fixed Jeep door hinge. I scraped a bit of paint off before realizing what happened. Mopar "Crush" touch up paint applied and we're good to go! -Craig
Ouch ouch ouch. Welcome to rust/cancer city now that the paint on the bottom of the bolt head has been chipped. Great idea if you use a rubber mallet. But also those heads can snap right off if you use a hammer. I've extracted many bolts from friends jeep doors due to using a hammer. It works great but beware of the rust if you're in the rust belt, it tends to spread to the hinges if you use a metal hammer. But nice video and I have to agree, the guys using jacks are creating potential for much bigger problems. I use a rubber inflatable cheat bag for mounting home doors and just gently inflate it while holding the door almost closed and it pops right up.
I got one door off...easily after this, the other one on the other hand 😂hahaha. Trying not to get frustrated. It’s about 90 degrees out near Chicago. This did definitely help though. I most definitely won’t be interested in taking my doors off again😂 but As another comment said, wrap the hammer in a towel cus it will knick the doors. Great video though:)
Used your tip today removing my doors from my JKU. Three came off fairly easy, one didn’t want to move at all....then I remembered your video, worked like a charm ! Thanks!! I replaced the metal door liners with a set of Delrin liners. Great advise, thanks again!
Very good video! this is an old trick to loosen bolts that are frozen in place. The small taps will break the threads loose again. always make sure to have 3 or 4 full threads and it will be perfectly fine, not enough threads and it will be a mess to fix.
Thanks! That worked. I had to pivot the door back and forth while lifting and it eventually lifted off. I didn't spray it. Also, I agree that you should not use a jack or an over head lift. You can damage your door.
Dealer charged me over $400 just for the front two doors, looking forward to trying this method on my rear doors and hopefully it works. I will probably use a rubber mallet and see if that does the trick. I'm curious if anyone has tried this and been unsuccessful?
I had the same problem with the driver side rear door. I actually just held on to the door and swung/rocked myself back and forth until the door came off.
Yep, wish I had seen this before I made myself crazy but this same idea came to me after I went on to something else. Mine were only stuck on the rear but man they were stuck! It took a bit longer for mine to release and a couple more applications of wd40. Oh, and I DID hit the paint on one side... more than once! Nothing a little touch up paint won't fix.... but still.... Anyways, it's great this video is up for those who are struggling with their doors. Think I would've had it a bit easier had I used heavier hammer also, not so many swings ie, chances to smack your body or doors. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Joe! By far the best way to get my stuck doors off. Would not put a jack under the door. Also replacing the hinge bushings now with TMR Customs door hinge liners. Dont plan on having this issue ever again.
I’m sure this works great, but I think this is a risky way to remove them as you could definitely do damage to the paint job or even dent the body. I used a jack under my jammed doors and put a rag between the jack and the door. They literally slid right out.
I agree with +Ellis Sanders. 19 year old TJ and the doors were off in 15 mins. Much easier than any other suggestions I have found and worked perfectly! Thanks!!!!
I bought a used Jeep 3 days ago and wanted to take the doors off. I was so sad but I foubd your video. I had been trying different things for about a half hour. After using your method I got them off in 10 minutes. Thank you! P.S. I found if they are REALLY stuck, holding the top of the door with your hand while kind of squatting under the door and using your thighs to push up the door was stronger than using my arms alone. I'm tall enough to do it and this might be harder for shorter people but I found my legs were much stronger and it didn't hurt my hands and arms as much
Thank you!!!! It was stuck, tried a few things and said 'Wait - don't continue - you're gonna break something. (Little did I know how close I was to seriously damaging the inside pin!) Your simple, but very effective solution did it. Putting the bolts back on and hammering them up gave me gap I needed to put in more lubrication to eventually get the doors off (swinging back / forth and upward lift). Hint - if you are replacing the linings (as I was) carefully chisel the lip of the existing lining off and using the lining removal tool - hammer down from the top rather than from the bottom up as normally directed. MUCH EASIER!
Did what you said and it worked but now my threads are damaged and the bolts or hinge guides won't thread back onto the pins. On the passenger side, I sprayed lubricant in the hinge, applied pressure and walked the door back and forth. It came out with no hammering and no thread damage.
Good thinking and good video. Though, I bought a 2007 jeep and many times these doors have never been taken off. At this point nothing will work, the only thing to do is to remove the hinges from the frame. take the door lay it down and beat the hinges apart. They will come off at that point, just don't forget to buy new hinges.
Great Job, your tutorial helped me and saved me from most likely have a stroke....😂😂 Rest assure, the neighbors are happy the cursing and screaming from my garage. I mean tha dog even went back to the house. So my friend, you a a gentleman and a scholar... 🫵😎
Not for me. I'd fuck up mybthreads for sure. I used a floor jack with a touch of pressure and wiggled the door. Touch more pressure and wiggle the door. Doors came off in no time.
Thanks for the great video, however, I would suggest you use an old rag behind the hammerhead or wrap the hammerhead with a rag so NOT to accidentally scratch or ding the door.
Dude life saver!!! I used to unbolt the door from the body and that took almost 30-45 mins while a friend holding the door. Finally got my lazy ass up and did it this way but instead of hammering the pins ; I took a interchangeable screwdriver and stuck it inside the hole; and used a rubber hammer with Wd40 and bam doors popped out. Whole process took 10-13 mins. Awesome!!
You looked pleased as punch when you were holding the door at the end ! Thanks for the advice, we have a 2000 TJ and I’ve been aching to get our doors off but they won’t budge! Will definitely try this method!
By far, best and most useful video on this issue. Doors came right off. Thanks
My Jeep was 14 months old before I tried to remove the doors. The driver door was not coming off. This method worked as shown in this video. The passenger door was hardly used in all that time and came off easily, go figure.
I think the trick is to only tap the bolt just enough to make a space to spray your lube. That way you don't risk fucking up the threads.
Excellent tip. This is the way to go. I struggled getting the doors off my brand new Jeep. The back doors were the worst, they wouldn’t budge. I’d recommend holding a piece of thin cardboard up against the door while hammering to avoid scratching the paint. Lube the pins/hinges up good and the doors will come right off next time. Keep them maintained with grease or anti-seize lubricant.
Took my doors off for the first time tonight. First 3 came off with no problems. Couldn’t get the last one off so I watched this video and did exactly what he shows. I held a small piece of cardboard against the door so I wouldn’t damage the paint and shot some WD40 in the gap. The door came right off....
It wasn’t easy because my doors were realllyyyy stuck on there, but it worked! Thanks!
Worked good for me - but you still need to be patient -- also swing the door back and forth as you do it and be careful not to let it hit the front of the jeep.. *slow swinging helps plenty*
Worked for me! I used a piece of 2×4 and hit it with a mallet. Took about 30 hits and then it moved enough to loosen. Make sure the door is open.
Awesome. Am fixing to try this. Thanks for posting this.
EDIT: Worked great. I totally recommend this method. Be sure to use cardboard behind the screw you’re striking. 🇺🇸
This worked great! Haven't had my doors off in probably 5 or 6 years, and they were definitely stuck! Took about a half hour, and I used Blaster brand lubricant. Just be patient, they will eventually come off. Hammer a little, make some space in the hinge, then blast it with lube. Keep swinging the doors, and pretty soon when you are about to give up... you'll try to lift it one more time, and they are off! I would agree about the other commentors to wrap a towel around your mallet. And don't be afraid to wack it good. Just make sure if you have the bottom nut on a good 10-12 turns so it doesn't mess up your threads. Thanks for a great video. Good Luck everyone!
Good tip! Thanks!
hollllllly crap! I have stuck doors too and I've always thought that putting a jack under my door even with styrofoam between was risky! I am so glad I found this video.....I will be trying this tomorrow!
I know this is old, but I was so frustrated until I found this video. Just bought a 2014 that never had rear doors removed. This trick worked with a little effort! Thank you for posting!!!!
SHOUDL HAVE PUT A PIECE OF CARDBOARD AGAINST THE DOOR SO YOU DON'T GOUGE IT!!!!
Thanks. Did this. Great Video.
Does taking a hammer to those screw/bolts sound like a good idea? After my second Summer - and it was a struggle to get the passenger side off that second time around - I bought the sleeves from Quadratec AND, more importantly - each Fall I've coated both the pins and insides of the sleeves with that silver anti-seize goop - you know, the stuff that won't come off your fingers and covers everything you touch - yeh, that stuff, it's a nightmare - but unless your pins are bent or your hinges get out of alignment - those doors will come off WITHOUT a hammer, the next Spring/Summer. Just budget yourself a couple hours to apply the silver-stuff in the Fall, have your rags on hand to wipe up all the excess that squishes out - have a plan for those rags (trash or wash) and, don't touch any door knobs on your way back in the house!
Best video I've seen, using that jack is scary. Lol
I also have a 2012 JK and got the same problem as you... Will try this tomorrow. Thank you for the help!
It worked! One of ours was really stuck...
You are the man!! i saw all the other videos like you said and i said there's no way I'd do that. With your video, it took me not even 5 min. Thank you, you saved me a ton of headaches!!!!
Just the ticket to remove sticky doors! Worked like a charm...just keep at it. A word of caution though..make sure that when you start lifting the door by banging on the torx nut that you have the door open far enough to prevent the door from rubbing up on the bottom of the fixed Jeep door hinge. I scraped a bit of paint off before realizing what happened. Mopar "Crush" touch up paint applied and we're good to go!
-Craig
Craig Goble good point thanks
Thanks a lot!!
I'm glad I found this. This method really helped me get my doors off so that I could replace the bushings. Thank you so much.!!
Ouch ouch ouch. Welcome to rust/cancer city now that the paint on the bottom of the bolt head has been chipped. Great idea if you use a rubber mallet. But also those heads can snap right off if you use a hammer. I've extracted many bolts from friends jeep doors due to using a hammer. It works great but beware of the rust if you're in the rust belt, it tends to spread to the hinges if you use a metal hammer. But nice video and I have to agree, the guys using jacks are creating potential for much bigger problems. I use a rubber inflatable cheat bag for mounting home doors and just gently inflate it while holding the door almost closed and it pops right up.
Stripped my bolts. Does not work.
I tried this with a punch instead of the bolts and it was not working well thanks for the great tip.
By far the easiest and best way to do it
Best video ever!!! Thank you so much.
thank you couldn't get ours off! they have been on for 10 years... did your trick and they popped off!
THANKYOU!!!!
This IS the video to watch - works great !!! Thanks
Damn, my doors are REALLLY. stuck on there, this didn’t work, at all
yeah i’m having the same problem
It works!!! Jacking the door not working. It jacks my Jeep up instead of door :( . Thanks a lot for sharing!!!
This worked for my door, but it also destroyed the threads on the hinge pin. It was really stuck. But its probably less damaging than using a jack
Worked perfectly for me! Thanks
Worked like a charm! Thanks
I got one door off...easily after this, the other one on the other hand 😂hahaha. Trying not to get frustrated. It’s about 90 degrees out near Chicago. This did definitely help though. I most definitely won’t be interested in taking my doors off again😂 but As another comment said, wrap the hammer in a towel cus it will knick the doors. Great video though:)
Ashley Payne once you get them off once if you Luke them they will come off easily the second time
The best explanation I have seen so far! My jeep doors came off with ease! Thank you dear Sir!
Thank you so much! I was struggling the last hour with mine!
Thank you, I've been trying to figure out how to do this for a week
Worked great thank you!
Used your tip today removing my doors from my JKU. Three came off fairly easy, one didn’t want to move at all....then I remembered your video, worked like a charm ! Thanks!! I replaced the metal door liners with a set of Delrin liners. Great advise, thanks again!
Common sense will always prevail good one going to try on my stuck back doors
Great fix. I needed that! Thanks Joe
Done! ..... OK
Front came off easy, rear doors won't budge. I will try this - Thanks,
Soak the hinge with silicone. Worked for me. Took me 30 mins for pass. rear.
Not only did you make it look easy but you saved me from hacking my doors off!
I wonder if putting some battleborn grease or something like it would make it easier for the next time.
trip madden great idea thanks !
BEST, MOST INTELLIGENT demo yet...
This worked for me, thank you so much
Your the man, thanks!
Thank you, this did the trick!
Very good video!
this is an old trick to loosen bolts that are frozen in place. The small taps will break the threads loose again. always make sure to have 3 or 4 full threads and it will be perfectly fine, not enough threads and it will be a mess to fix.
Thank you this worked in seconds!
Need to go try this
Thank you! worked well. Liquid wrench to loosen and your technique to open it up. Yes i thought a jack might damage something. Great video
DOOR STUCK
Thanks! That worked. I had to pivot the door back and forth while lifting and it eventually lifted off. I didn't spray it. Also, I agree that you should not use a jack or an over head lift. You can damage your door.
Great demonstration!
Dealer charged me over $400 just for the front two doors, looking forward to trying this method on my rear doors and hopefully it works. I will probably use a rubber mallet and see if that does the trick. I'm curious if anyone has tried this and been unsuccessful?
I need to do this immediately! My doors are stuck too!
I had the same problem with the driver side rear door. I actually just held on to the door and swung/rocked myself back and forth until the door came off.
Yep, wish I had seen this before I made myself crazy but this same idea came to me after I went on to something else. Mine were only stuck on the rear but man they were stuck! It took a bit longer for mine to release and a couple more applications of wd40. Oh, and I DID hit the paint on one side... more than once! Nothing a little touch up paint won't fix.... but still.... Anyways, it's great this video is up for those who are struggling with their doors. Think I would've had it a bit easier had I used heavier hammer also, not so many swings ie, chances to smack your body or doors. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks dude! You just saved my marriage!! Apparently, someone forgot to put the lock bolts on last summer- causing the doors to stick this year.
Ugh not looking forward on dealing with 4 doors on my 2007 jku. Mine top and doors never taken off since new.
Thanks Joe! By far the best way to get my stuck doors off. Would not put a jack under the door. Also replacing the hinge bushings now with TMR Customs door hinge liners. Dont plan on having this issue ever again.
This is the same trick you use for suspension bolts. Works great with a little WD-40
Great idea! Also, put some painter's tape on your paint to protect it. Thanks!
`I tired to do it but it's didn't work with me I think the hammer that I used was too light .. I will try it again with heavier one 🤨🔨
That was perfect !!! My rear doors were stuck . Thanks so much for sharing.
I’m sure this works great, but I think this is a risky way to remove them as you could definitely do damage to the paint job or even dent the body. I used a jack under my jammed doors and put a rag between the jack and the door. They literally slid right out.
I agree with +Ellis Sanders. 19 year old TJ and the doors were off in 15 mins. Much easier than any other suggestions I have found and worked perfectly! Thanks!!!!
I bought a used Jeep 3 days ago and wanted to take the doors off. I was so sad but I foubd your video. I had been trying different things for about a half hour. After using your method I got them off in 10 minutes. Thank you!
P.S. I found if they are REALLY stuck, holding the top of the door with your hand while kind of squatting under the door and using your thighs to push up the door was stronger than using my arms alone. I'm tall enough to do it and this might be harder for shorter people but I found my legs were much stronger and it didn't hurt my hands and arms as much
I tried this and have more strength this way too. I will start some banging on mine . This used jeep needs bangs 😢
Wow! I'm trying this today!! Never had my '16 JKU doors off...I'll report back...
Thank you sir!
Thx for this informative video. I will definitely try this first thing tomorrow. Take care and stay safe! Happy motoring
I tried this didn't work. I even spayed pb blaster on it. HELP!!!
Thank you!!!! It was stuck, tried a few things and said 'Wait - don't continue - you're gonna break something. (Little did I know how close I was to seriously damaging the inside pin!) Your simple, but very effective solution did it. Putting the bolts back on and hammering them up gave me gap I needed to put in more lubrication to eventually get the doors off (swinging back / forth and upward lift). Hint - if you are replacing the linings (as I was) carefully chisel the lip of the existing lining off and using the lining removal tool - hammer down from the top rather than from the bottom up as normally directed. MUCH EASIER!
Did what you said and it worked but now my threads are damaged and the bolts or hinge guides won't thread back onto the pins. On the passenger side, I sprayed lubricant in the hinge, applied pressure and walked the door back and forth. It came out with no hammering and no thread damage.
Nice! You scared the hell out me with that hammer. Definitely should protect the paint.
Good thinking and good video. Though, I bought a 2007 jeep and many times these doors have never been taken off. At this point nothing will work, the only thing to do is to remove the hinges from the frame. take the door lay it down and beat the hinges apart. They will come off at that point, just don't forget to buy new hinges.
This worked! Thank you so much my friend.
Great Job, your tutorial helped me and saved me from most likely have a stroke....😂😂
Rest assure, the neighbors are happy the cursing and screaming from my garage. I mean tha dog even went back to the house.
So my friend, you a a gentleman and a scholar... 🫵😎
I’m trying mine tomorrow! Thanks for the info!
Glad you made that video, did not want to wreck my GF jeep lol. Thanks for sharing.
Not for me. I'd fuck up mybthreads for sure. I used a floor jack with a touch of pressure and wiggled the door. Touch more pressure and wiggle the door. Doors came off in no time.
Holy hell, this is fucking incredible! THANK YOU!!
this helped so much today ty i have a 2016 jeep and they were stuck so ty
Did not work for me. Been wiggling back and forth and PB blasting it . Hope springs eternal lol.
That's so much...I been battling this for a while...now I am able to get some lube in the right spot.
This worked perfectly, thank you!
Glad this helped so many... did not help with my rear doors.
Best video awesome information was able to remove my doors in a matter of minutes
Thank you Joe! I've been really struggling with getting my doors off for the longest time. Your method worked perfectly for me.
You can buy plastic inserts to go in there. Keeps the hinges from seizing up.
Brilliant. I saw violent vids without keeping bolts on a few threads
Ok so you said it's threaded so you risk bending the thread if you hammer too hard ?
No no no!
I did this and it stripped both the nut and bolt!
DO NOT DO THIS!!
This did nothing for me after about an hour. Any other tricks? Thanks!
Will have to try it mine are stuck as well. Thanks for the video
This worked! Thank you!
thank god i found this, i did not want to hoist or jack my door up!
About to try it, thanks for this videos so helpful👍