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Can you swap the doors of two Jeeps?

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A quick test, at least in our two Gladi's, says yes.

The doors open and close without any issues, everything works fine.

I did this experiment because we always state when we sell tube doors: every Jeep is slightly different, so each tube door needs to be adjusted to fit your Jeep perfectly.

But once I adjusted the tube door on a JT, I transferred it to a JL and found that I didn't need to make any additional adjustments. It still worked perfectly, so I wondered if these body frames and doors are really that different?

Of course, we just did some simple door opening and closing tests, But it does not mean that long-term use like this will not cause additional wear and tearr (if each Jeep really has obvious assembly differences).

This test is just for fun.
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Neat test…
Assembly line and/or mass produced parts/products should be near identical….. and be swappable to something that’s similarly equipped/similar generations, etc. Physically that is….

Theoretically….. I’m surprised the doors (powered) wouldn’t have some sort of ‘tag’ or ‘computer serial number’ that would be detected by the main computer - hence, rendering it ‘individual’ to each jeep. Maybe it’s not as computer controlled as I’m assuming it would be. 🤷‍♀️.

I remember owning my 2016 GMC Canyon… That thing had computer integration everywhere. You’d get warnings if the windows weren’t fully open/closed, malfunctions with the regulator or motor, or if it detected pinch points, etc.
But then again…the window buttons (& other functions) are in the door itself.
 

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So now you have two trucks that resemble those that have been wrecked and the owners went to Pick-A-Part. :sun:
 

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Always like the Volkswagen Golf Harlequin cars back in the day and love to see a Jeep JL/JT done the same way.

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