Will half doors work on new 2026 hinges?

[Templecruiser]

Looking at getting some half doors, but with the new hinges on the 26 model, was wondering if they will fit. Anybody try them?

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[NJJeep Guy]

I haven't heard about any changes to the door shape and size for the current JL build. Where in NH are you? Are you in the buying process or do you have a Jeep now? Could test fit my half doors if you wanted. I'm in the Seacoast area

 

[JPAloha]

I’d say the worst case scenario would be needing to buy new hinge pieces that go on the doors themselves to regain any compatibility. That gives an opportunity to place some 3M film under the hinges to help reduce the chances of aluminium corrosion occuring.

Best case, they go on as-is.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

If someone around San Antonio has a '26 and wants to try my half doors, you're welcome to contact me.

I think the only real difference though is that the pins are the same diameter, no longer having a tapered threaded section for the security fasteners.

 

[Templecruiser]

Buying process. I know the hinges are different on the 26. The doors are the same, just didn't know if hinge from old style would work in the new style.

 

[jrodrigues1278]

Really wish i could order OEM half doors for my 26

 

[Fght On]

I haven’t tried yet b/c I haven’t had time to. I’m out of town quite a bit for work and the jeep is about to go to the shop soon for all the custom work.

From looking closely I think it should work. I bought a new set of bottom nuts b/c the new ‘26 obviously doesn’t have them. I found last year on my ‘21 when I ran the half doors w/o the nuts they wouldn’t stay open at all since they don’t have the door check. That also means you don’t have to worry about the new door check fitting though since those changed too.

I’m actually most worried b/c I read the harness is new on the ‘26. You absolutely have to connect to be able to set your mirrors. Worse case if the harness doesn’t work I’m hoping the mirrors are close enough position from my previous jeep and I’ll try to run w no harness since I don’t care about losing the locks since they are pretty pointless on an open top jeep with half doors.

 

[OminousSkitter]

I’m actually most worried b/c I read the harness is new on the ‘26. You absolutely have to connect to be able to set your mirrors. Worse case if the harness doesn’t work I’m hoping the mirrors are close enough position from my previous jeep

Worst case is you manually adjust the mirror. You can overpower the motor with a little force. It’s not as precise, but it’s possible. I found out how easily they move when installing Suma Performance mirrors.

 

[SlickRicksWilly]

The pins themselves are different but the hinges look the same. The 2026 pins didn't fit correctly in the door hanger I have for previous models. Had to remove the plastic inserts. Haven't tried the doors on the actual vehicles. When I am ready to go back on I will try to remember to test fit older doors on newer model for you.

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