How To Install The Bestop 2-Piece Soft Doors On A 1986 Jeep CJ7  

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I was not able to locate the 1-piece soft doors, however I was able to locate the:

-Bestop 2-Piece Soft Doors for Jeeps # B5177815 which includes both the top and bottom parts.

According to the instructions, to install the door to your Jeep you're first going to need to:

-Remove the 4 #20 Torx bolts for the door striker assembly,

-Remove the plastic caps from the upper door pins and the lower door hinge pins,

-Locate the pre-cut "X" in the lower door panel where the paddle handle will fit into the mounting plate on the door frame.,

-Fold the pre-cut fabric back and insert the paddle handle into the mounting plate so that the latch mechanism is inside of the vehicle and the latch bolt is toward the rear of the door,

-Then, alight the four holes in the paddle handle assembly with the four holes in the mounting plate,

-Next, insert the four #10-24 truss head machine screws from the outside and secure them #10-24 locknuts,

-Trim the excess fabric around the paddle handle and repeat for the lower doors.

Continue by holding the door straight out from the vehicle with the hinge pins over the body hingers,

-Lower the pins into the body hinges,

- Close the door and check all sides to make sure that it properly fights against the body.

Now, you'll need to lower the hinge pin adjustment plate on the lower door frame. If the lower door needs to be adjusted for a better fit against the body use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the two nuts in the adjustment plates.

Finally, you'll need to install the upper door into the lower door by slipping the front pins into the sockets of the lower doors, ensuring that the pins are well seated in the sockets.

Check for fitment by closing the door against the body and place the door striker behind the paddle handle latch with a flat surface to the inside of the vehicle.

Finish by drilling out the holes to the striker and using the truss screws with the appropriate locknuts to fully secure the door striker.

These instructions have also been linked via a PDF below this answer that has visual representation of these steps for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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