Preferred hard door handle

[FlaJpr]

Looking for hard doors for an '85 CJ-7. Which type handle is preferred, the paddle on the late model or the handle on the earlier models, and why?

 

[Crazy4diesels]

I had the earlier handles on my 78 CJ7 and they have been ripped off in the woods, worn out, broken, etc. many times. The flat handles seem to be a better design (at least on the outside!! ) . I did find that an office cabinet handle (those tall two door metal cabinets) fit the Jeep very well. These were a lot cheaper than from AMC. Best of luck - John

 

[SteelHeadz]

I'd pick the late model style. The paddle handles are prone to getting snagged when the vehicle is in motion going forward in a thick forest. The late model doors has the opening on the backside instead of the front.

 

[wrangler76]

I vote for the YJ style hangles for sure..... I do think they are quite a bit more finiky about door fitment. If they're not perfectly lined up they do tend to stick a little.

 

[jps4jeep]

you jeeps have doors

 

[Crazy4diesels]

you jeeps have doors

Only in the winter time... otherwise it's, doors? - what doors? - we don't need no stinkin' doors!! - John