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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRSAndrew, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:45 AM
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    TRSAndrew

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    I was thinking about doing a set of the 4x Innovations tube doors on my truck. Any caveats I'm not considering here?

    The stock door appears to be rather easy to remove, and the truck will be parked indoors at work--in a secure parking garage at home daily.

    I would likely only keep them on in the summer.

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  2. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:49 AM
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    It doesn't rain in Atlanta?.. :D

    Looks ok, I guess.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:53 AM
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    What all does it take to get the stock doors off?
     
  4. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:53 AM
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    Do you need them? If for loojs , don't do it looks like shit if you wheel multiple times a week. Go for it.
     
  5. Apr 27, 2014 at 8:53 AM
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    x2 about the rain. I wouldn't want them for everyday use, I like my A/C in the summer plus you just get a lot more dust/dirt in the cab. You'll also have to figure out something for side mirrors, not that it's terribly hard to do, just something to think about.
     
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    My tires would sling too much crap into the cab lol. I rather roll my windows down I guess. But to each their own, if you like it roll with it.
     
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    I like it
     
  8. Apr 27, 2014 at 9:08 AM
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    The doors are about 75 to 100 pounds each with glass and all.
    Think there was 6 or 8 bolts holding the door up. Then disconnect the wires. Seems simple, but not a one man job imo
     
  9. Apr 27, 2014 at 9:14 AM
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    Good call about the mirrors.

    The first time after a heavy rain when a passing vehicle blasts into a big puddle and soaks you and the interior, you'll have those doors back on when you get home..... real quick. ;)

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  10. Apr 27, 2014 at 9:24 AM
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    I guess our opinions vary. I like the idea of wind everywhere.
     
  11. Apr 27, 2014 at 9:27 AM
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    you will lose the speakers also, so no music. Just a thought
     
  12. Apr 27, 2014 at 10:01 AM
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    Good call. Didn't even consider that!
     
  13. Apr 27, 2014 at 10:06 AM
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    Just giving my thoughts I like wind also. All 4 windows down and back glass open works just fine though.. I considered doors on my crawler but decided against it.

    Mud, water, speakers, mirrors and one thing that I can't believe has been left out is safety were all concerns of mine... It may be thin sheet metal but I don't want chunks of road debree having a easy hole to bite me from
     
  14. Apr 27, 2014 at 10:06 AM
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    Get a jeep
     
  15. Apr 27, 2014 at 10:07 AM
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    It won't be driven all the time, and plus I live 1.4 miles from work on a road that I can only go about 30 on.

    No thanks. I like reliability.
     
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    Looks like the doors won't even work on the access cab. Stock stays!
     
  17. Apr 27, 2014 at 10:12 AM
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    A rock at 30 hurts just something to think about.

    Also.. Ever hit a skunk with no doors on.. Not fun
     
  18. Apr 27, 2014 at 4:20 PM
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    I don't like tube doors but they are useful for offroading
     
  19. Apr 27, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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    In the 15 years I owned a Jeep I wheeled it exactly one time without the top and doors. By the end of the day I was sick of the dust and heat. But, I loved driving it around town top and door less. It was sort of motorcycle like, but I could still bring home a weeks worth of groceries.

    To each his own though.
     

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