Storing removed doors

[Browp24]

So let me start by saying I have never owned a cat that you can remove the doors, but last weekend was so nice I figured what the hell let's take them off

During the week I researched the hell out of taking them off because I was crazy worried about dropping them. Finally the day arrived and I was confident I could do it. I removed the bolts, put the storage bag on. It was so easier, but then I walked into my basement (don't have a garage) and I realized I never looked into how to store the doors after they are removed.

I figured I had two options....

1. Lean it up against a wall, but was worried about the bottom of the panel getting damaged.

2. Lay it flat on the ground with the inside of the door facing up.

Is either of this correct? I love having the doors off but want to make sure I am storing them correct

Sorry for the long story but any info would be appreciated

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[Bronc-Itus]

I’ve yet to take mine off for fear of damage myself. Though not sure I really want to. But many on this site construct a carpeted dolly to strap them too.

 

[Herbie]

So let me start by saying I have never owned a cat that you can remove the doors, but last weekend was so nice I figured what the hell let's take them off

During the week I researched the hell out of taking them off because I was crazy worried about dropping them. Finally the day arrived and I was confident I could do it. I removed the bolts, put the storage bag on. It was so easier, but then I walked into my basement (don't have a garage) and I realized I never looked into how to store the doors after they are removed.

I figured I had two options....

1. Lean it up against a wall, but was worried about the bottom of the panel getting damaged.

2. Lay it flat on the ground with the inside of the door facing up.

Is either of this correct? I love having the doors off but want to make sure I am storing them correct

Sorry for the long story but any info would be appreciated

If there in those bags you are alright, just gently lean them up against a wall in your basement, that is what I do. I had a Jeep for years, never had bags for them and never hurt them just leaning them up against a wall in my basement.

 

[Browp24]

If there in those bags you are alright, just gently lean them up against a wall in your basement, that is what I do. I had a Jeep for years, never had bags for them and never hurt them just leaning them up against a wall in my basement.

Thanks. That is good to hear. My fear is definetly with banging them and ruining the bottom. With parts being hard to find I am nervous about doing anything to mess anything up lol

 

[Ground_zero298]

Cushion under it and a blanket behind it. Should be good if no rug rats to mess with them. I store mine on a couch in the garage.

 

[TX_Bronco77]

I'm going to lean mine up against the wall but I am going to put some 12" thick upholstery foam under them just to be extra cautious.

 

[Big Boss]

I usually only take mine off at work before leaving and lay them down on some pallets of stuff I know isn't going anywhere

 

[Cwill79]

All 4 doors fit perfect on a king size bed. Lol. That’s where mine have been going when they come off. Plan to build one of the dollys with pvc at some point.

 

[Wannabe Techie]

Pool noodles across the floor, thick comforters or blankets, etc. The storage bags are good but always good to be cautious.

 

[Cali Gaucho]

Foam pad on the ground like a yoga mat, Front doors leaned against the wall touching the door handles, Rear doors laid against the inside of the front doors.
Easy peasy. Just remember to put some masking tape on the top inner edge of the front doors when removing to prevent chips.
Don't over think this.
And summer with the top and doors off is the best way to enjoy this truck.

 

[darinhouston]

I'm considering slipping pool noodles or pipe insulation onto the bottom of the door before removal to sit on

 

[MicMac]

GOAT Fabrication Makes a new product that bolts to any wall. You can hang your doors and pivot them flush. I just ordered. Great company.

 

[darinhouston]

GOAT Fabrication Makes a new product that bolts to any wall. You can hang your doors and pivot them flush. I just ordered. Great company.

That's brilliant (if a bit expensive). Here's a link... https://goatfabrication.com/collections/4-door-bronco/products/goat-bronco-door-hangers

 

[Los24]

Still getting my garage adjusted since getting Bronco a couple months ago. I have all the bags and will use them to hold the Tubular Doors and then swap with regular doors in nicer weather. I plan on just getting some hooks to hang them on in the garage (same with front and middle row tops). I am working on design of back MIC top now.

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