Show me your tube doors...

freightdog · 08-01-07, 11:02 AM

Thinking about buying the Tube doors from Solid Rock for the 40...

Claudia feels a bit uncomfortable without doors...

We will see....

REZARF · 08-01-07, 01:10 PM

Jims doors at SROR, are SOLID, and well laid out. You can't go wrong with those puppies!

Rezarf <><

freightdog · 08-01-07, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by REZARF

Jim's doors at SROR, are SOLID, and well laid out. You can't go wrong with those puppies!

Rezarf <><

Cool, I really liked the look of them...after a year of never spending on the 40 it has finally become priority number 1!

MDH33 · 08-01-07, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by freightdog

Thinking about buying the Tube doors from Solid Rock for the 40...

Last time I checked, he wasn't making these... yet.

calstyl2 · 08-01-07, 02:21 PM

Metal Tech, well done doors

freightdog · 08-01-07, 02:30 PM

Nice on the Metal Tech...I will be sure to check those out!

and I am not seeing them on the site?

freightdog · 08-01-07, 02:32 PM

This is from his site....

Tube Doors

FJ40 Tube doors - 1.5 x .120 wall tube new striker included for older model 40's

$349.99 + shipping all harware included.

calstyl2 · 08-01-07, 02:37 PM

Call or E-mail MT, they have not added them to the site, but they are out there and available.

wantatlc · 08-01-07, 03:33 PM

you should have read this thread, tells you all you need to know: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/98147-who-sells-tube-doors-fj40s.html

Metal Tech seems to be the only company actually producing them. Solid Rock started on a pair, never went to production.

Just ordered Metal Tech myself.

wantatlc · 08-01-07, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by freightdog

Nice on the Metal Tech...I will be sure to check those out!

and I am not seeing them on the site?

Metal Tech does not have them on the site. Just talked with Mark yesterday. There are several posts here on Mud that have photos - other than the green ones in this thread.

This thread has orange and green mounted up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/%2A%2A-ih8mud-com-vendor-marketplace-%2A%2A/155942-metal-tech-fj40-tube-half-doors.html

this thread has black on red rig mounted up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/161054-mt-tube-fenders-doors-installed.html

this thread is another black on red rig mounted up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/171526-mt-tube-doors-installed.html#post2440691

Poser · 08-01-07, 03:56 PM

Thanks for the legwork on this Kevin...

Now in the FAQ.

wantatlc · 08-01-07, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Poser

Thanks for the legwork on this Kevin...

Now in the FAQ.

Great! seems to come up often enough these days.. nice to have a central place to go for tube door data.

AND, since MT seems to be the only ones really doing them (at the time of this post), I finally tracked down some hinges - stripped and painted them up - and ordered the MT doors Monday. So, after years of searching on this topic and calling Jeep tube door makers and such, I will finally own a pair myself!

will post up a full install and photos when I get them this weekend.

freightdog · 08-01-07, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wantatlc

Metal Tech does not have them on the site. Just talked with Mark yesterday. There are several posts here on Mud that have photos - other than the green ones in this thread.

This thread has orange and green mounted up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=155942

this thread has black on red rig mounted up: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=161054

Thanks...you are better at searching than me...all I got was Col Mustard!

buy ya a beer next time I see ya!

wantatlc · 08-01-07, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by freightdog

Thanks...you are better at searching than me...all I got was Col Mustard!

buy ya a beer next time I see ya!

not just searching, but I have been staying on top of this specific topic for years now... trying to keep it going (calling and emailing jeep tube door makers and researching all the claimed and rumored FJ40 tube door makers, etc) and praying someone would step up and make them for the 40 like they do for the Jeeps (which have about 5 styles to select from and are dirt cheap in price due to mass production).

watch for my MT tube door install coming soon.

2badfjs · 08-01-07, 06:30 PM

yup. M/T beat me to them.
i need to budget my time better for new products.
tube doors went on the back burner after the rear 60 bumper took off!!

but in the process i took a poll on how you all wanted them to mount to the hinge.
seemed like no one wanted to use the factory hinge that bolts to the door.
so alot of work went into designing a pin mount.

looks like a re-design on the hinge is in store and i'll make the latch as simple as possable and change my pricing.

so it looks like simple is better in the door biz.

1974FJ · 08-01-07, 07:38 PM

here you go
best pic I have

wantatlc · 08-01-07, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1974FJ

here you go
best pic I have

I loved your design. one of my fav's I saw. BUT... you never went into production on them - I think you got into bumpers IIRC. we even exchanged a few PM's a few times way back to see if you would make me a pair.. but never heard back on moving forward. :( I like them though.

DSRTRDR · 08-01-07, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2badfjs

yup. M/T beat me to them.
i need to budget my time better for new products.
tube doors went on the back burner after the rear 60 bumper took off!!

but in the process i took a poll on how you all wanted them to mount to the hinge.
seemed like no one wanted to use the factory hinge that bolts to the door.
so alot of work went into designing a pin mount.

looks like a re-design on the hinge is in store and i'll make the latch as simple as possable and change my pricing.

so it looks like simple is better in the door biz.

pencil me in - if possible, I would like them to match up to stock hinge and stock striker so I can keep my hard doors, too

Azrocks · 08-01-07, 09:00 PM

I second that. I really like the pin mounting design as well. I think it looks a lot cleaner.

LT · 08-01-07, 09:05 PM

The reason why we went with the door hinge design was for mis alignment issues. We all know that every 40 is not straight no matter how clean it is. After 30 years of road abuse sheet metal is going to tweak. Using the door hinge allows for the most adjustment, so if one side is a 1/8" off then you can make up for that.

Azrocks · 08-01-07, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LT

The reason why we went with the door hinge design was for mis alignment issues. We all know that every 40 is not straight no matter how clean it is. After 30 years of road abuse sheet metal is going to tweak. Using the door hinge allows for the most adjustment, so if one side is a 1/8" off then you can make up for that.

Very good point. I would think with a pin design you could still have an adjustment point although I fully understand this would add more cost to the final product.

2badfjs · 08-01-07, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LT

The reason why we went with the door hinge design was for mis alignment issues. We all know that every 40 is not straight no matter how clean it is. After 30 years of road abuse sheet metal is going to tweak. Using the door hinge allows for the most adjustment, so if one side is a 1/8" off then you can make up for that.

thats why you lead the pack

trying to line up tubes for the hinges the way i was going to was soooo hard, almost to the point of frustrating

you guys rock LT

LT · 08-01-07, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Azrocks

Very good point. I would think with a pin design you could still have an adjustment point although I fully understand this would add more cost to the final product.

Well then you would have to make it up in the latching mechanism. We also allowed for adjustment on that as well. So lots of room to mess around to get the door in the "sweet" spot.

freightdog · 08-02-07, 07:27 AM

Solid Rock...I really like your design and when you are ready to produce just post up...forget those 60 guys and build a nice rear bumper for the 40!

1974FJ · 08-04-07, 01:38 PM

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08-01-07, 11:02 AM	#1
freightdog IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Navajo Rez - AZ Posts: 710	Show me your tube doors... Thinking about buying the Tube doors from Solid Rock for the 40... Claudia feels a bit uncomfortable without doors... We will see.... __________________ "What ever fuckface, you cant deal with the real world or a real world job, keep hiding out on the rez living off your girl........." = priceless! as said by Calstyl2 http://www.myspace.com/cruiserhead

08-01-07, 01:10 PM	#2
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Jims doors at SROR, are SOLID, and well laid out. You can't go wrong with those puppies! Rezarf <>< __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

08-01-07, 02:21 PM	#5
calstyl2 Deezz nutzz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cherry Valley CA TLCA# 14149 Posts: 1,103 Blog Entries: 3	Metal Tech, well done doors Attached Images __________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is.

08-01-07, 02:30 PM	#6
freightdog IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Navajo Rez - AZ Posts: 710	Nice on the Metal Tech...I will be sure to check those out! and I am not seeing them on the site? __________________ "What ever fuckface, you cant deal with the real world or a real world job, keep hiding out on the rez living off your girl........." = priceless! as said by Calstyl2 http://www.myspace.com/cruiserhead

08-01-07, 02:32 PM	#7
freightdog IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Navajo Rez - AZ Posts: 710	This is from his site.... Tube Doors FJ40 Tube doors - 1.5 x .120 wall tube new striker included for older model 40's $349.99 + shipping all harware included. __________________ "What ever fuckface, you cant deal with the real world or a real world job, keep hiding out on the rez living off your girl........." = priceless! as said by Calstyl2 http://www.myspace.com/cruiserhead Last edited by freightdog; 04-03-08 at 11:57 AM.

08-01-07, 02:37 PM	#8
calstyl2 Deezz nutzz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cherry Valley CA TLCA# 14149 Posts: 1,103 Blog Entries: 3	Call or E-mail MT, they have not added them to the site, but they are out there and available. __________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is.

08-01-07, 03:33 PM	#9
wantatlc IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal - westsiiiide Posts: 1,441	you should have read this thread, tells you all you need to know: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/98147-who-sells-tube-doors-fj40s.html Metal Tech seems to be the only company actually producing them. Solid Rock started on a pair, never went to production. Just ordered Metal Tech myself. __________________ SoCal FJ - 1974 FJ40 \| Trail Photos \| Parts Wanted & 4Sale My FJ is better than your honor student SPECS: SBC 350 \| 4spd \| Front discs \| Saginaw \| 33's \| 3" lift SUA \| Rancho 9000's \| Detroit rear \| Dual gas tanks \| BeCool aux fan \| Sliders \| Onboard air \| Stamped Bezel

08-01-07, 03:56 PM	#11
Poser Oh...Durka Durka Durka. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the shop TLCA# 1856 Posts: 13,940	Thanks for the legwork on this Kevin... Now in the FAQ.

08-01-07, 06:30 PM	#15
2badfjs 80s muncher Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 5,043	yup. M/T beat me to them. i need to budget my time better for new products. tube doors went on the back burner after the rear 60 bumper took off!! but in the process i took a poll on how you all wanted them to mount to the hinge. seemed like no one wanted to use the factory hinge that bolts to the door. so alot of work went into designing a pin mount. looks like a re-design on the hinge is in store and i'll make the latch as simple as possable and change my pricing. so it looks like simple is better in the door biz. __________________ SOLID ROCK OFF-ROAD http://www.solidrockoff-road.com/ 1991-92 80 series sliders available, WITH CAT PROTECTION! It's how YOU want it, i'm just here to build it for you. SLIDERS FOR 40s' 60s' and 80s' plus a little bit more

08-01-07, 07:38 PM	#16
1974FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 468	here you go best pic I have __________________ Hovis 1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, NP205, SOA, 35s, Locked 1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s. "Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"

08-01-07, 09:00 PM	#19
Azrocks IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson / Vail, AZ Posts: 445	I second that. I really like the pin mounting design as well. I think it looks a lot cleaner.

08-01-07, 09:05 PM	#20
LT Metal Tech Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Metal Tech Newberg, OR TLCA# 12989 Posts: 1,161	The reason why we went with the door hinge design was for mis alignment issues. We all know that every 40 is not straight no matter how clean it is. After 30 years of road abuse sheet metal is going to tweak. Using the door hinge allows for the most adjustment, so if one side is a 1/8" off then you can make up for that. __________________ Propane Powered 2f.

08-02-07, 07:27 AM	#24
freightdog IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Navajo Rez - AZ Posts: 710	Solid Rock...I really like your design and when you are ready to produce just post up...forget those 60 guys and build a nice rear bumper for the 40! __________________ "What ever fuckface, you cant deal with the real world or a real world job, keep hiding out on the rez living off your girl........." = priceless! as said by Calstyl2 http://www.myspace.com/cruiserhead

08-04-07, 01:38 PM	#25
1974FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 468	Quote: