Why did Ford make it so hard to put the doors back on?

[Madden_07]

It was a beautiful 70 degree day today and I wanted to take the doors off and go enjoy it. Taking them off was simple, putting them back on has been a nightmare!

After watching countless YouTube videos and wrestling with it for an hour I finally got the passenger side door on. Then I went to get the drivers side, and it was even more of a pain in the ass! Just when I thought I got it all lined up and ready to put the bolts on the upper door stud came loose and fell out. Upon further inspection it looks like it was just glued in from the factory! So now, I had to JB weld it back on and wait for it to cure so I can hopefully get the door back on before I go into work tomorrow. This whole process just seems insanely over engineered for what should amount to sliding two pins into hinges like it was on my 06 Wrangler.

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[Bogeybekk]

I found having a second set of hands really helps. Trying to do it by yourself is no bueno!

 

[WheresMyBronco]

Are you using the locating pin things that come in the bronco tool bag? I haven't removed my doors but I heard that helps a ton

 

[Strykerwsu]

You’re doing something wrong. 1 min off and on for each door.

 

[Warhorn]

Yeah this is super simple i can have them all back on in 5 - 10 mins and most of that is taking the bags off. Use the pin.

 

[kodiakisland]

I can take my 2dr doors off and put them back on with no problem by myself. Use the supplied pins. Look at what you are doing. Tighten the bolts until they don't click. Really not much to it.
Takes about 5 minutes per door to put on, so I have no idea what you were doing wrong. .

What exactly did you JB weld?

 

[drewski]

EZ4X4 Bronco Door Hinge Alignment Pin Guide Kit – Door Removal Pins – EZ4x4

 

[BroncoA512021]

EZ4X4 Bronco Door Hinge Alignment Pin Guide Kit – Door Removal Pins – EZ4x4

This product makes it simple.

https://www.amazon.com/Bronco-Hinge...1776427&sprefix=Bronco+door+hi,aps,122&sr=8-3

 

[MayhemMike]

My doors stay exactly where the assembly line crew placed them. Problem solved.

 

[ChrisB351]

Pics of what came out that you JB welded?

 

[Bronco1010]

First time doors off and on is always a struggle. The more you take off and put on, the easier it is.

 

[GreyZ]

The guide pin really helps. The rears on mine are cake and are as easy as everyone says. My front doors will occasionally be a pain to get on and take a stab or two to get lined up. For some reason it seems that I will get the top square pin halfway into the door and then catch on something.

 

[Bbaliatico]

This product makes it simple.

https://www.amazon.com/Bronco-Hinge-Alignment-Removal-Installation/dp/B0CLSGR6L8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3BAB5GTOXZ3N6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lX5PXOjvBph5_TPIqgXEYn8F21fxfI9YQjCETa8nKXNNbqKfk45TXVeWKk5oM8Yi10NEMrLT1_hxS1HGwC5cf2YtS_6JodTG4TlVDJ4DG1eY0zy1QIUWo74DnnrqQy2mTWWO65bxvWUiSMDm0EVJecnqoN0bhD_FkGAaYFSlO3jAwz-JYSxzYvTrcqT0cGc_nZZmqJKcFYFp22O_VMNK1998_LCuXu7LLGT6cjbEM1c.H_2-CoDuqs4AceT2joY7FahBredVQmCUUEbVGa2n8gE&dib_tag=se&keywords=bronco+door+hinge+alignment+pin&qid=1741776427&sprefix=Bronco+door+hi,aps,122&sr=8-3

I cut a small piece of M8 threaded rod and ground to a point to make a longer alignment pin. I am going to use some epoxy to fix a nut to it and then make 3 more. Probably under $20 all in. Here is the rod.
https://a.co/d/aHsYuNZ

 

[helifino16]

If you've misplaced the alignment pin, you can get someone to 3D print a handful of these (or buy the 4-pack noted above). Some Libraries can accommodate this request also. Having a few will make it easier and if one breaks, no problem.

 

[NC_Oak]

likely first time familiarity issues. You're standing inside the door right

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