Xj tube Doors

[Dr. Jeckel]

Well I got one of the tube doors done. Went fairly smoothly. It's made out of 1" square tube, .120 wall....it's what I had extra of and figured I'd use it.
You might say why square tube and not round tube, well, like I said it's what I have and I kinda like doing stuff thats kind of a little different anyway ....and I don't have a tubing bender.
I just used a regular gate latch...couldn't justify spending $40 or $80 on a good door latch, but still have to come up with a rubber snubber to keep it from rattling a little.
I also am going to make a padded armrest and cup holder...I figure there's no sense I can't be comfortable. Also, plan to make some removable canvas covers that can be secured with snaps...like a soft top.
I'll make some for the back as well and am excited to not have to try and pry myself over the side of the door to see out. I can still just slide the original doors back on too for inclimate weather.

 

[G.P_XJ]

i am really liking the square tube when you turned it that way

 

[Jeep450r]

Wow, looks killer! I love how you turned the pointy side out!

 

[jmaxj]

i am really liking the square tube when you turned it that way

x2 since the XJ is square why not have square tube doors..

good job looks good :thumbup:

 

[dcxj1990]

Looks awesome, digging the sliders to

 

[tj'sxj]

NICE!! lets see the inside too.. i want em!!

 

[Blacked0utXJ]

looks sweet, considering making toob doors for mine too. Did ya modify the hinges at all on the jeep? If so, could ya post a closer up pic of what ya did?

 

[Dr. Jeckel]

Thanks for the comments. I'll get some pics of the latch and hinge areas.
I didn't modify the hinge other than realigning them and welding a 1"x1/8" plate from the hinge to body, since they were pulling apart from the body.
I also made a piece to push the button for the interior light when it closes.

 

[fasteddieyj]

X3, or whatever it's up to now.

 

[Nick_n_ii]

Very nice..

I so want a set like yours for my 2 door..

 

[aintright]

i dig it man. if i decide to do tube doors i think i'm going to steel your idea.

i really think the offset tube angles in the middle make it. that was a nice touch.

 

[DirtRoadXJ]

nice. like the square tube. very unique.

 

[blubullett]

That is sweet. Turning the tube so it is diamond shaped instead of flat is a great touch.

 

[bails85]

You're an idiot! You should have put these on the market. You could make a fortune. Bitching work. And yes I'm going to copy your idea.

 

[davidson99XJ]

Love em! Look awesome. Let me know when they are up for sale.

 

[Dozer11B]

I also am going to make a padded armrest and cup holder...I figure there's no sense I can't be comfortable. Also, plan to make some removable canvas covers that can be secured with snaps...like a soft top.

What if you had the canvas made with HD grommets and you used some 550 parachute cord to weave it? As the canvas stretches, you can tighten it back up and not have to worry about a snap maybe popping loose in the wind or getting ripped out of the canvas and what-not.

Just a thought.

I love these doors by the way. The "angly-ness" is awesome. Fits the XJ perfect!!

:worship:

 

[chedisme]

that is pretty cool. more pics of the hinge and latch area would be greatly appreciated.

 

[xj bmx]

Wow, I have hated all tube doors I have seen, but they are perfect. Good job on them.

 

[jmeti000]

If you ever feel like makin a couple more let me know...would love to buy a set.

 

[coldoath]

Nice! I see you have your Texas off road sticker. Any plans on going to the Canadian R. at the end of the month?