Pics of my custom quick disconnect door hinge - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

muppetz3 · 08-09-2001, 11:35 AM

Well its done. I ended up using a 7/16th pin, because all the 3/8's were to short. Then i had to redrill the holes to make it fit. Then i had to shave one of the bolts so the pin could slide by. But now i think i can take the door off in like 1 min =) But i still have 3 to go and then to test them.

Nick

convertiyota · 08-09-2001, 11:45 AM

Where'd you get those nifty pins from?? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

muppetz3 · 08-09-2001, 11:51 AM

A local ACE hardware store. I was happy to see them. I was thinking i was going to have to drill a hole! Worked out nice with them.

Nick

4RnrRick · 08-09-2001, 11:52 AM

I just made some last night. I use a 3/8 grade 5 hex ead cap screw that was 4" long then cut off the threads and cross drilled a hitch pin hole. I couldn't find any 3/8 pins that where long either so that is was I did. I also had to shave down one side of the bolt head so it would slip by also.

deleon87 · 08-09-2001, 11:52 AM

orchard supply hardware they are the same ones i used for my spare tire carrier, they are like 3 bucks each. hope i find doors this weekend at pick-n-pull to make my half doors then some pins for quik realese.

miniyota · 08-09-2001, 12:01 PM

thats cool, i was trying to figure out how to do that too!!!
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mÄrK · 08-09-2001, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by beasttoyota4x4:
thats cool, i was trying to figure out how to do that too!!!
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and to think I've had a write up on my page for that mod for years... I feel so neglected..

drnut · 08-09-2001, 07:04 PM

Ok i just checked out your site.. Very nice.. but i failed to see anything about quick release door hinges.. maybe you could point them out to me... <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0">

BigDaddy · 08-09-2001, 07:39 PM

Very Nice I used a Bolt that slide in....what a pain in the ass...Looks good, Good idea!

mÄrK · 08-09-2001, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by drnut:
Ok i just checked out your site.. Very nice.. but i failed to see anything about quick release door hinges.. maybe you could point them out to me... <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0">

ok I'll go to it :
"our vehicles"
"specs list"
"custom cut top"
or "half doors" (theres a little link to it in there...
sorry about the confusion, I should label those separate in my specs instead of bunching them in with the cut top. anyway, thanks for looking at my site! and heres the direct link to the doors... http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Trails/3184/topless.html

Greg W · 08-10-2001, 09:38 AM

yup, that's exactly what I did. I posted this pic of mine yesterday.

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Crazetroll@aol.com · 08-10-2001, 12:51 PM

I did the same trick to my 4runner. I have had it for at least a year, and it still holds up. Very helpful and time saving.

gonewheelin · 08-13-2001, 05:07 PM

nice...i could use some of those <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Lil Uzi · 08-13-2001, 06:15 PM

My quick release doesn't look like that. But I am waiting for the door to fall off on my drive to work. Yeah, I drive it to work, and I do have a job. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

OOP'S · 08-14-2001, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by deleon87:
orchard supply hardware they are the same ones i used for my spare tire carrier, they are like 3 bucks each. hope i find doors this weekend at pick-n-pull to make my half doors then some pins for quik realese.

Good luck on finding doors for a 94 at a P-A-P. There are none in the P-A-P's in my area. I did get a slightly damaged door for $30.00 at TAP, <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> Can you believe that. Instead of shaving the bolts, my buddy just put the pin it in from the bottom with a washer on top then the clip pin.

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Fat 65L · 08-14-2001, 05:02 PM

is their enoug room to just have 2 studs and when you open the door so you could just lift it up to take off.

Rhino

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deleon87 · 08-15-2001, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by OPP'S:

Good luck on finding doors for a 94 at a P-A-P. There are none in the P-A-P's in my area. I did get a slightly damaged door for $30.00 at TAP, <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> Can you believe that. Instead of shaving the bolts, my buddy just put the pin it in from the bottom with a washer on top then the clip pin.

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you are right there are non here too <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"> went to like 4 pick-n-pull's and nothing i think i know where theere might be one but i think he'll want too much for them.

08-09-2001, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
muppetz3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2703 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 579	Pics of my custom quick disconnect door hinge Well its done. I ended up using a 7/16th pin, because all the 3/8's were to short. Then i had to redrill the holes to make it fit. Then i had to shave one of the bolts so the pin could slide by. But now i think i can take the door off in like 1 min =) But i still have 3 to go and then to test them. Nick

08-09-2001, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
convertiyota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2685 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 3,892	Where'd you get those nifty pins from?? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ www.PoorBoys4wd.com

08-09-2001, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
miniyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5963 Location: wyoming Posts: 2,928	thats cool, i was trying to figure out how to do that too!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> __________________ 2001 Range Rover HSE 4.6 2001 BMW E39 sport package

08-09-2001, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
drnut Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 855 Location: Fontana,Ca Posts: 1,977	Ok i just checked out your site.. Very nice.. but i failed to see anything about quick release door hinges.. maybe you could point them out to me... <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0"> __________________ The worst day of rockcrawling is better than the best day at work!

08-09-2001, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
BigDaddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1037 Location: 402 Miles From Moab... Posts: 408	Very Nice I used a Bolt that slide in....what a pain in the ass...Looks good, Good idea! __________________ Beauty is only a Six Pack away! [url="http://communities.msn.com/ToyotaRockcrawlin"]http://communities.msn.com/ToyotaRockcrawlin[/url]

08-09-2001, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
muppetz3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2703 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 579	A local ACE hardware store. I was happy to see them. I was thinking i was going to have to drill a hole! Worked out nice with them. Nick

08-09-2001, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
4RnrRick Banned Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3933 Posts: 3,888	I just made some last night. I use a 3/8 grade 5 hex ead cap screw that was 4" long then cut off the threads and cross drilled a hitch pin hole. I couldn't find any 3/8 pins that where long either so that is was I did. I also had to shave down one side of the bolt head so it would slip by also.

08-09-2001, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
deleon87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3955 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 1,059	orchard supply hardware they are the same ones i used for my spare tire carrier, they are like 3 bucks each. hope i find doors this weekend at pick-n-pull to make my half doors then some pins for quik realese.

08-10-2001, 09:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Greg W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2580 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 576	yup, that's exactly what I did. I posted this pic of mine yesterday. <IMG width=530 height=398 SRC="http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/myhinge.jpg"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce2.gif" border="0">

08-10-2001, 12:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Crazetroll@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2899 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 320	I did the same trick to my 4runner. I have had it for at least a year, and it still holds up. Very helpful and time saving. __________________ 85 4 runner, 5 inch allpro springs, locked f&r, 5.29s, 35s, center force clutch, cross-over steering and MC07 www.geocities.com/hoglegyote

08-13-2001, 05:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
gonewheelin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6082 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 282	nice...i could use some of those <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ I've gone wheelin if I don't return no you cant have my car I want to be buried with it.

08-13-2001, 06:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lil Uzi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6359 Location: Placer County, CA Where the Green Grass Grows Posts: 1,672	My quick release doesn't look like that. But I am waiting for the door to fall off on my drive to work. Yeah, I drive it to work, and I do have a job. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> __________________ not surprized yer confused yer face was burried in the pillow pretty deep as gizim drunk as you were

08-14-2001, 05:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Fat 65L Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5501 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 499	is their enoug room to just have 2 studs and when you open the door so you could just lift it up to take off. Rhino <IMG SRC="smilies/skull.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/skull.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/skull.gif" border="0"> __________________ There is no substitute for cubic inches - remember bigger is always better.

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