Trail Gear Rock Defense™ Tacoma Tube Doors

Q: What are jeep doors? Why buy them? Which are better: hard doors or soft doors?
A: Jeeps are unique vehicles known for their versatility. One of the coolest features of a Jeep is all of the different door options available. From no doors to full hard doors, you can really change the character of your Jeep depending on what door array you choose. The most common forms of Jeep doors include soft doors, hard doors and half doors. Soft doors are made of flexible materials that match the soft top. This usually means that their windows are also made of flexible plastic which zips open instead of rolling down like a conventional window. These doors are nice because they are light weight and narrow making them easy to remove and store when the weather is nice. The down side is that they provide less heat and sound insulation which can mean a noisy and drafty ride. They are also less than ideal for theft protection, so if you are worried about valuables we would recommend going a different route. Hard doors are solid steel doors with glass windows just like you would find on a normal vehicle. Designed to be used with a hard top these doors are the most secure and provide the best insulation from noise and temperature. The biggest down side of hard doors is that they are much heavier and more difficult to store than soft units. If you are on the trail and want to take off your doors, hauling your hard doors in the back can prove to be a challenge. Half doors consist of the only the lower half of a standard door. These doors are perfect for warm weather cruising or trail riding as the let plenty of fresh air in, but provide a little protection from gravel and debris. They also give a nice barrier to keep loose change, keys and phones from falling out of your Jeep while driving. Although they provide no real security, they are affordable and easy to store, making them a popular accessory for Jeep owners.

Choosing the optimal door for your Jeep depends a lot on how you use it. If you have a hard top and rarely take the top off, or live in a place where you need excellent weather protection, hard doors are probably the best choice. However, if you enjoy taking the top down for open air driving, or don’t have a lot of storage space to stow hard doors, soft doors probably make the most sense. No matter which you choose you are sure to have great versatility with your Jeep doors.

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