OMG! Dropped my door reinstalling after removal! Damage photos

[50 and Fabulous]

Thought it was good, was moving the door to remove the guide and BAM! I tried to get my foot under (guess I was willing to sacrifice a toe lol) anyway, ugh. 22 model so no included door bags though I doubt they would have protected against this kind of damage…

OK so now I am going to get a pool noodle from a dollar store and cut that thing up for additional 2 door removal installation protection! If I had only thought of that prior to dropping a door into the pavement.

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[AK SNO RIDER]

I am amazed how many people have done this.

 

[50 and Fabulous]

I am amazed how many people have done this.

I am so mad at me

 

[Ground_zero298]

my butt puckers every time I mess with the doors

 

[TX_Bronco77]

Man that sucks, but I've done similar things with other vehicles I've owned. I can say this and am sure you feel the same. You only make that kind of mistake once, so I would wager the door changes from now on go without a hitch.

I was on the fence about buying the door bags as well. But the handles to grab onto when removing/replacing the doors will be a great help.

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Make sure you paint it ASAP before rust gets in that exposed area.

Mmm I love the smell of rusting aluminum.

 

[Oneand0]

Sorry this happened!! That’s a great idea about the noodles for protection! I haven’t tried to remove the doors yet. I will be sure to cut some and tape them on before removing and putting them back on, just in case.

 

[MayhemMike]

Exactly why my doors stay on. If I did remove them, you can bet I would carry it out parked on my lawn and not the driveway or in the garage. Feel for your.

 

[Rusty Sheckelford]

That sucks OP.... looks like if i ever get a new bronco, i will be investing in giant foam pads to put under the door area.

 

[50 and Fabulous]

Make sure you paint it ASAP before rust gets in that exposed area.

Going to get some repair estimates tomorrow…

 

[50 and Fabulous]

That sucks OP.... looks like if i ever get a new bronco, i will be investing in giant foam pads to put under the door area.

I am going to try a pool noodle cutting it to place around the bottom edge of the door, maybe a slice at an angle, bit of duct tape to hold the 2 pieces together

 

[50 and Fabulous]

Man that sucks, but I've done similar things with other vehicles I've owned. I can say this and am sure you feel the same. You only make that kind of mistake once, so I would wager the door changes from now on go without a hitch.

I was on the fence about buying the door bags as well. But the handles to grab onto when removing/replacing the doors will be a great help.

Gonna get some bags too, almost dropped it the first time I took them off

 

[TwinTurboStang]

Were you using the cone pin in the hinge? and were you using door bags?

 

[Vigor]

I was super careful when I did the doors off thing at obx. I know your pain op. I was super close to dropping my doors

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Were you using the cone pin in the hinge? and were you using door bags?

Did you just...not read the post, or?

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