The official half door thread... Lets See Them!

fade · January 27, 2011, 04:07:55 PM

does any one know if 3rd gen reg cab doors will fit on a ex cab? thanks. and all these half doors look sick.

redrocket93 · January 28, 2011, 09:37:17 AM

Quote from: fade on January 27, 2011, 04:07:55 PM
does any one know if 3rd gen reg cab doors will fit on a ex cab? thanks. and all these half doors look sick.

Yes they will. I used 3rd gen reg cab doors on my old X-cab.

fade · January 28, 2011, 11:01:31 AM

sweet thanks.

Goldrush · January 28, 2011, 05:18:00 PM

here is mine for my 2nd gen 4runner.

Goldrush · January 28, 2011, 05:18:53 PM

the green one is almost done.

Montana300 · January 31, 2011, 11:54:36 AM

I don't mean to hijack the thread but what do you guys prefer half doors or tube doors.

46&2 · January 31, 2011, 02:46:03 PM

Quote from: Montana300 on January 31, 2011, 11:54:36 AM
I don't mean to hijack the thread but what do you guys prefer half doors or tube doors.

I prefer half doors because they keep most mud/dirt/grit out of the cab, where as if you had fully open tube doors stuff is gonna fly into the cab pretty quick. I also like the look of half doors better but thats just my opinion.

Mavericks · January 31, 2011, 02:51:27 PM

I agree, I dont like mud but sometimes its unavoidable. However I wouldnt mind trying out some tube doors.

GloNDark · January 31, 2011, 03:07:33 PM

I'm actually going to make a set of tube doors this summer to add to the mix. I like my full doors for winter obivously. I dig the half doors for wheeling with the wife and kiddo. But i'd love a set of tube doors for Rubicon, fordyce and other trails that I will trailer my rig too.

rockin86runner · March 28, 2011, 12:27:42 AM

anyone got any new designs im looking to cut another set up soon

Zs Confederate Toy · March 28, 2011, 11:32:09 PM

Killer designs guys!!! I might have to put some of the m to use when I do a set for my truck.

sparkys83yota · April 03, 2011, 09:18:30 AM

Started mine this weekend. havnt filled in the metal yet. Got to wait for the local sheet metal place to open up.

46&2 · April 03, 2011, 10:07:35 AM

Looks good!

wakkjobb · April 03, 2011, 10:47:39 AM

Picked up some spare doors and a thought occurred to me: How important is retaining the window frame? I figure if the lower portion is boxed with 1x1 it should be sturdy enough to support its own weight... which isn't much since it's an empty half door: no speaker, window etc.

Plus it'll only get 12 ounces heavier from time to time... $Beer Chug\'n$

>>Dan

46&2 · April 03, 2011, 11:06:05 AM

Quote from: wakkjobb on April 03, 2011, 10:47:39 AM
Picked up some spare doors and a thought occurred to me: How important is retaining the window frame? I figure if the lower portion is boxed with 1x1 it should be sturdy enough to support its own weight... which isn't much since it's an empty half door: no speaker, window etc.

Plus it'll only get 12 ounces heavier from time to time... $Beer Chug\'n$

>>Dan

I think most people retain the frame for aesthetic reasons. I removed the door frame from mine and they seem plenty rigid and sturdy. Just preference.

91 ex-cab · April 03, 2011, 12:36:00 PM

Quote from: wakkjobb on April 03, 2011, 10:47:39 AM
Picked up some spare doors and a thought occurred to me: How important is retaining the window frame? I figure if the lower portion is boxed with 1x1 it should be sturdy enough to support its own weight... which isn't much since it's an empty half door: no speaker, window etc.

Plus it'll only get 12 ounces heavier from time to time... $Beer Chug\'n$

>>Dan

Lot of people get rid of it, I think they look better if you keep it but that is just my

Goldrush · April 03, 2011, 08:54:32 PM

ya you can do either, i got rid of mine, and they are really rigid. and i used 16g sheet metal, so its pretty much personal preference.

Adventure Copán · April 05, 2011, 06:39:54 PM

That was fun looking at all those pics...good stuff folks

Newby...Daniel

fatkidskickrocks4x4 · May 16, 2011, 02:58:45 PM

Has anyone used their 1/2 doors as storage? I'm making some and want to put ammo cans or something in them...any pros or cons you guys can think of?

Goldrush · May 16, 2011, 03:55:17 PM

hmm good thought. i was thinking of cutting an oval on the inside of my doors. and putting an ammo can sounds like a good idea actually..

GONZO97 · May 16, 2011, 04:01:06 PM

alright guys started my half doors but now im trying to figure out how when i put the old doors back on (being power everything). I saw somewhere on marlin these metal tabs that go inbetween the doors and only touch when the door is shut but now i cant find where i saw those, basically gets rid of any wires in between the doors real clean looking, any idea where i can find them?

and i think the ammo can is a cool idea never thought of that

fatkidskickrocks4x4 · May 17, 2011, 08:57:19 AM

Haha. I can't believe it wasn't on this post. I need to free up space in my tool box so I figured I cut the doors open why not

jimbo74 · May 17, 2011, 09:33:12 AM

Quote from: GONZO97 on May 16, 2011, 04:01:06 PMI saw somewhere on marlin these metal tabs that go inbetween the doors and only touch when the door is shut but now i cant find where i saw those, basically gets rid of any wires in between the doors real clean looking, any idea where i can find them?

magnetic door jamb switches

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DAK-MGS-5/