DIY door cart

[mtap]

Made this for my Jeep years ago...planning on making another for the bronco. Here’s what it looked like, hope it helps you guys...

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[Johnny Mo]

Only 1 problem with that design- the Bronco doors are frameless.

 

[mtap]

Yes i know they’re frameless...but the concept will be the same. Will just need a bungee or some kind of straps to secure it without damaging the paint...I’m open to ideas if you guys have one..

Only 1 problem with that design- the Bronco doors are frameless.

 

[Johnny Mo]

Yes i know they’re frameless...but the concept will be the same. Will just need a bungee or some kind of straps to secure it without damaging the paint...I’m open to ideas if you guys have one..

I actually saw one and another thread it was a picture of a 3/4 wall extended out perpendicular from an existing wall by about 4-6" and the person must have bought actual hinges from Jeep mounted the hinges onto that wall and then secured the doors onto their hinges - essentially hanging the doors like artwork on the wall.

 

[mtap]

Would have to be mobile for me, I'm out of wall space in the garage lol. But I do like the hinge idea.

 

[Johnny Mo]

Would have to be mobile for me, I'm out of wall space in the garage lol. But I do like the hinge idea.

I'm out of space as well - but I would rearrange if it works - but would have to allow for the bags to keep doors covered/protected also. Here's the thread I was referring to...lots of options.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/garage-storage-options-for-doors-and-top.6760/

 

[Squatch]

Thanks for being one of the few contributing a useful thread this week!

If I go the Harbor Freight piano dolly route, I think I'll make longitudinal 2x4 or 2x6 partitions and slot-fit them.

 

[broncomorrow]

I actually saw one and another thread it was a picture of a 3/4 wall extended out perpendicular from an existing wall by about 4-6" and the person must have bought actual hinges from Jeep mounted the hinges onto that wall and then secured the doors onto their hinges - essentially hanging the doors like artwork on the wall.

I've got these for my current Jeep doors...great if you have the wall space!!! https://aceengineeringandfab.com/collections/jk-products/products/jk-jl-door-hangers



I'm sure the aftermarket will have these available for the bronco as well.

 

[dmtndan]

Idea:

construct a jig like so, then using a foam carve out the shape the door would slide into. Then cover with Beg Rug

 

[Blksn955.o]

I was thinking a trans jack type setup with a dolly on top of that as to have some adj height. That way I am only moving up/down an inch or two and if I slip/drop it is only that far onto a padded surface. Place a moving blanket over them and use some small straps (not wratched but the thumb release kind) to hold them to the cart.

 

[Kino]

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

I store my full foors or trail doors when not in use on my garage wall using the door hinges. When I lived in a condo, I build a portable cart but used pvc pipe and foam noodles.

 

[L8apex]

Yes i know they’re frameless...but the concept will be the same. Will just need a bungee or some kind of straps to secure it without damaging the paint...I’m open to ideas if you guys have one..

Just add a lip on the bottom like a guitar stand.

 

[Squatch]

I was thinking a trans jack type setup with a dolly on top of that as to have some adj height. That way I am only moving up/down an inch or two and if I slip/drop it is only that far onto a padded surface. Place a moving blanket over them and use some small straps (not wratched but the thumb release kind) to hold them to the cart.

I like the jack idea. This might just get me motivated to get a scissor table on wheels and modify the top to hold the doors.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

I like the jack idea. This might just get me motivated to get a scissor table on wheels and modify the top to hold the doors.

I thought these doors are supposed to be so much lighter than the jeep doors? You wouldn't need a jack /lift table then if its the case.

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