Tube Doors Installed

[4runner]

Installed my tube doors over the weekend and posting some pics, it was really easy. I did it all myself one person job taking doors off was a one person job. Out of 4 doors one needed shimming and that was easy too. 1.5 hours total includes unboxing and unpackaging everything and storing old doors on shelves. Next time I think I could do it under 30 minutes.

The tube doors seem heavier than the regular doors, these things are beefy ! Massive and heavy.

First impressions really cool for around town, I mean really really cool. Freeway driving with lots of cars is nerve racking ! Large cars whizzing by, you feel a blow from the wind. I went for a 20 minute highway ride and lost some things that were not securely tied down in the car just airlifted and flew out !

Looks like nothing else out there on the road with these doors on.

No security, whatsoever so can't leave anything in there !

One odd thing that happened is bolts holding doors on came loose after a day ! Gonna keep an eye out maybe I did not tighten them enough. Doors latch on solid no rattling of any kind.

Happy to answer any questions.

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[ericwayne]

Nice! I did the @JcrOffroad tube doors and they're awesome as well!

 

[GToddC5]

^ I went with the @JcrOffroad as well:

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Looks great guys! Offers more protection and looks good. Win win. I cringe when I see Jeep owners putting their legs out of their lifted death wobbled Wranglers. Wait to you get in some type of accident. That will teach your leg....if you still have it.

 

[SCBronco1]

I ordered mine and am just waiting to get the Bronco to go with them. Production date 10/17 build date 10/21, so pretty much can't wait!

 

[KPLOBX]

Installed my tube doors over the weekend and posting some pics, it was really easy. I did it all myself one person job taking doors off was a one person job. Out of 4 doors one needed shimming and that was easy too. 1.5 hours total includes unboxing and unpackaging everything and storing old doors on shelves. Next time I think I could do it under 30 minutes.

The tube doors seem heavier than the regular doors, these things are beefy ! Massive and heavy.

First impressions really cool for around town, I mean really really cool. Freeway driving with lots of cars is nerve racking ! Large cars whizzing by, you feel a blow from the wind. I went for a 20 minute highway ride and lost some things that were not securely tied down in the car just airlifted and flew out !

Looks like nothing else out there on the road with these doors on.

No security, whatsoever so can't leave anything in there !

One odd thing that happened is bolts holding doors on came loose after a day ! Gonna keep an eye out maybe I did not tighten them enough. Doors latch on solid no rattling of any kind.

Happy to answer any questions.

I got mine and there were shins preinstalled but nothing extra in the box. Are the shins to space up/down or left/right?

 

[Mako]

Looks great guys! Offers more protection and looks good. Win win. I cringe when I see Jeep owners putting their legs out of their lifted death wobbled Wranglers. Wait to you get in some type of accident. That will teach your leg....if you still have it.

I bought doors for the wife, but I prefer the freedom of no doors at all, no need to judge anyone for leg posts ... in a crash of significance..... that door ain't saving you. IMO

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I bought doors for the wife, but I prefer the freedom of no doors at all, no need to judge anyone for leg posts ... in a crash of significance..... that door ain't saving you. IMO

It helps though. Anything between you and a vehicle that t-bones you is better. Also, my leg posts reference applies to whether you have these doors or not, you shouldn't just have your leg out in the open outside the vehicle.

 

[Mako]

It helps though. Anything between you and a vehicle that t-bones you is better. Also, my leg posts reference applies to whether you have these doors or not, you shouldn't just have your leg out in the open outside the vehicle.

agree to disagree I guess. A T-Bone hit will come through I believe and hope that I am wrong. I have long legs and sometimes a foot peg is just comfortable. I do not have them now though , so my legs stay inside.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

agree to disagree I guess. A T-Bone hit will come through I believe and hope that I am wrong. I have long legs and sometimes a foot peg is just comfortable. I do not have them now though , so my legs stay inside.

Fair enough. I’m not saying that it’s not going to come through, but at least it’s another layer of protection, even if minimal.

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