Found: Weatherstrip for my half doors (1 Viewer)

[srgould41]

I have been hunting off and on for usable weatherstrip for my half doors for over a year. I don't want to chop up expensive new OEM stuff.

Finally found the perfect product!

Purchased from Auto Zone for $20 per door.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...-bulb-seal/_/N-25r3?itemIdentifier=267100_0_0_

It fills the gaps and is soft so the doors close easily. I have no gaps such as smaller home center weatherstrip bulb seals left.

I used some scotch-brite pads to rough up the contact area and brake cleaner to prep. The seal has self-adhesive tape. I am pondering how best to fill the open cut ends and still allow them to compress. I might glue in some foam from the left over ends.

I forgot to take pics yesterday, but I'll try to add some this weekend.

 

[kurtnkegger]

I used the exact seal for my half doors. Been on for two summers, and the adhesive has held strong. I cut some small holes in the lower corners to help drain any water that might find it's way in the channel.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/602566-half-door-repair-ended-up-build.html

 

[chicago]

Good tip!!
I've been wanting to look into something like this just to keep the door from rattling!!

Thanks for the post!!

K

 

[srgould41]

 

[Vae Victus]

Why won't this work for the full doors? Is the top half different?

 

[DSRTRDR]

it will work

 

[Chachie]

Wow much cheaper option when I get the 40 back together awesome tip. Thx guys

 

[DSRTRDR]

a supplier local to you would be Space Age Auto Paint on Country Club

 

[Vae Victus]

I have been hunting off and on for usable weatherstrip for my half doors for over a year. I don't want to chop up expensive new OEM stuff.

Finally found the perfect product!

Purchased from Auto Zone for $20 per door.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Metro-Universal-bulb-seal/_/N-25r3?itemIdentifier=267100_0_0_

It fills the gaps and is soft so the doors close easily. I have no gaps such as smaller home center weatherstrip bulb seals left.

I used some scotch-brite pads to rough up the contact area and brake cleaner to prep. The seal has self-adhesive tape. I am pondering how best to fill the open cut ends and still allow them to compress. I might glue in some foam from the left over ends.

I forgot to take pics yesterday, but I'll try to add some this weekend.

If you don't mind I'm going to quote info this and copy your photos to this thread (https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/734769-fj40-weatherstripping-guide.html). Is that ok?

 

[srgould41]

I'm sure this weatherstrip would work for the full door. You would need two packages per door (about $50 per door). It won't fit as well as the factory stuff.

Please do add it to your thread.

If you don't mind I'm going to quote info this and copy your photos to this thread (https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/734769-fj40-weatherstripping-guide.html). Is that ok?

 

[DomSmith]

Thanks for posting up. This worked perfectly for my half door project. I ordered through Rock Auto. 1 bag per door.

Couldn't be happier.

 

[grishw1]

I used the exact seal for my half doors. Been on for two summers, and the adhesive has held strong. I cut some small holes in the lower corners to help drain any water that might find it's way in the channel.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/602566-half-door-repair-ended-up-build.html

Thank you!