Easy DIY Door Removal Lift System!

[jd-ford-hd]

Door removal can be challenging for some, especially trying to not scratch or drop them. Lining up to install the doors is even more difficult. I have been toying with this idea for a while and threw it together real quick to give it a try. You can come up with any number of variations based on my "counterweight" lift idea. (Hey, I searched and did not find anyone doing this.)

I mounted the pulleys where the lift rope would hang right at the center of the door bag grab handle with door fully open. Before removing bolts, slide your door bag all the way on to the door and zip it as far as possible to still be able to access the bolts. This length of rope allows the door to easily swing around to guide it to or from its hinge mounts.

The pulleys were mounted so the counterweight jug could be swapped to either side of the the Bronco and remove either door if needed. I simply turned my Bronco around because I had more room in the shop on that side.

This jug was filled with water to about 40lbs. which worked for me. Did not want it to weigh more than the door, just enough to make the door "float" on the rope.

Don't forget to use this rubber door edge guard along the front fender edge.

This edge guard came from Amazon.

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[BigFootie]

Door removal can be challenging for some, especially trying to not scratch or drop them. Lining up to install the doors is even more difficult. I have been toying with this idea for a while and threw it together real quick to give it a try. You can come up with any number of variations based on my "counterweight" lift idea. (Hey, I searched and did not find anyone doing this.)

I mounted the pulleys where the lift rope would hang right at the center of the door bag grab handle with door fully open. Before removing bolts, slide your door bag all the way on to the door and zip it as far as possible to still be able to access the bolts. This length of rope allows the door to easily swing around to guide it to or from its hinge mounts.

The pulleys were mounted so the counterweight jug could be swapped to either side of the the Bronco and remove either door if needed. I simply turned my Bronco around because I had more room in the shop on that side.

This jug was filled with water to about 40lbs. which worked for me. Did not want it to weigh more than the door, just enough to make the door "float" on the rope.

Don't forget to use this rubber door edge guard along the front fender edge.

This edge guard came from Amazon.

Looks pretty simple and safe.

Thanks for posting.

 

[swami37]

Looks like a good idea for those in need of this extra helping hand

 

[Dadsquatch]

Great idea. I would have never thought of this. I’ll have to try using my hard top hoist to try this. Thank you.

 

[williamshafer]

I like it!

 

[tock13]

Pure genius!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Ksjrb03]

That looks super sketchy, and more cumbersome than just lifting the door. They aren’t heavy.

 

[jd-ford-hd]

That looks super sketchy, and more cumbersome than just lifting the door. They aren’t heavy.

Just scroll on by muscle man.!!

 

[Johnny Mo]

Nice! I used a platform ladder and covered it with a moving blanket and it's close enough to the right height. Removal isn't horrendous solo, but reinstallation is a different ball game since you can't get the right leverage and see into the hinge at the same time. I also purchased a few feet of a rubber c channel that can cover the entire fender edge vs the 2 4" ford protectors. Better safe than sorry.

 

[rayhil67]

That looks super sketchy, and more cumbersome than just lifting the door. They aren’t heavy.

Removing doors is not the issue, putting them back on is a challenge (unless u have a large wingspan) or kids that u can get to hold one end while you guide it into the holes.

At least Gen Z’ers have some usefulness…LOL

 

[AttackGuy64]

Ingenious. Kudos to you sir, you have won the internet, this very day.

 

[Levinds]

Wish someone made something like this for the Bronco:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV1RZFHC

Agree that removal is easy, but could really use something to help balance the door and reduce risk of banging the fenders when reinstalling.

 

[EddieA]

Removing doors is not the issue, putting them back on is a challenge (unless u have a large wingspan) or kids that u can get to hold one end while you guide it into the holes.

At least Gen Z’ers have some usefulness…LOL

Agreed. Taking them off was easy. Putting them back is the hard part. I unfortunately scratched the edge of my door. Any suggestions on the scratch? Should I get some touch up paint to avoid any rusting? Another pair of hands is highly recommended.

 

[Broncogirl66]

I have a 2dr badlands and I need help due to the weight of the door . Love this idea

 

[FoxFour281]

Did the door edge guard come with the bags?

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