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Offline suzi_n_sammy

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DOORS!!!
« on: July 26, 2004, 02:50:15 PM »
How do you get them off a Samurai? i have used screw driver, t-handle screw driver, drill w/ driver head, hand tourque wrench. . . you know the usuall. I tried knocking the pind out but no luck there either. any one have ANY helpfull tips?
You can take the Sammy off the trail, but you cant take the trail out of the Sammy.

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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2004, 02:56:58 PM »
Sawzall?
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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2004, 03:01:05 PM »
HAHAHAHA I would like to use them again.
You can take the Sammy off the trail, but you cant take the trail out of the Sammy.

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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2004, 03:08:23 PM »
Sawzall then welder? :P
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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2004, 03:08:30 PM »
i have always heard that you use one of those screw drivers that you hit with a hammer.  i think they are called a impact driver?

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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2004, 03:08:40 PM »
If not already stripped out, put a little heat from a propane torch and then use an impact screwdriver. An impact screwdriver is one that you hit with a hammer and it twists the screw out.
If already stripped out, drill the out until you can use an easy-out or broken screw remover tool.
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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2004, 03:09:50 PM »
i won! YEAA!  ;D  j/p

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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2004, 05:37:21 PM »
 Try using a big center punch with a decent sized hammer. You place the punch on the edge of the head of the screw and strike it with the hammer at a straight angle to it. After you have a good impression of the tip of the punch, put a slight angle on the punch and strike it in the direction of removing the screw, counter clockwise. Continue striking until you have the screw moving about a quarter of a turn. By then you should be able to remove the screws either by using a #3 philips, or use a pair of vice grips to remove them.
Hope that helps.

If you want to ease the removal and re-installation of the doors after you have the hinges removed from the truck, you can take a 4" grinder with a cutoff disc and cut the hinges. If you look at the main part of the hinge, there are three parts. You need to cut the hinge about 1/4" down on the middle section. Then you have to cut down the side of the same section to match. The reason you end up shortening the center is to help clear the portion of the fender and cowling near the hinge that sticks out. After you are done with the cutting, use a file and round off the edge of the pins and the outer body of the hinge. The pin, to help with alignment for re-installation of the doors, and the outer to just clean up the appearance and remove the sharp edges. Then you paint the bare metal using the touchup paint that is similar to the color of your truck to prevent rust.
Gee, can you tell that I've done that before?
« Last Edit: July 26, 2004, 05:51:48 PM by idaholwb »
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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2004, 06:08:39 PM »
I take it you want to remove the whole hinge? Why not remove a portion of the hinge to make them a quick removal  ;D



There are articles on Izook and other how-to info here. It is an easy mod. 8)







If you later decide to do the fold down windshield kit, the practice you have gained with the complete removal of the door hinges will come in handy ;)

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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2004, 02:04:02 PM »
looked at some of the tips and this one seems easiest.
http://www.izook.com/tech/samurai/doors/hinge/doorhinges.htm
has anyone done this or know someone who has? how is it when they are put back on?
You can take the Sammy off the trail, but you cant take the trail out of the Sammy.

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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2004, 04:06:44 PM »
I did it to all 3 doors on my hardtop.  It is great riding with them off.  I went slow and easy and it took about 1/2 hour per door.
Pics here on my site:

http://home.comcast.net/~zappman/myweb2/index.htm

The hardest part is getting the hinge off the pin the first time--they are tight.  Use WD-40, a jack and an extra set of hands.

Also cut the top pin just a little shorter than the bottom one.  It will make it easier to put the doors back on.

Enjoy
« Last Edit: July 27, 2004, 04:07:41 PM by Scott »

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Re: DOORS!!!
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2004, 10:55:39 AM »
 Hmm, isn't that what I said to do?
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