JEEP WRANGLER, RUBICON,
UNLIMITED
ROCK DOOR KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1980-1986 CJ
1987-1995 YJKIT# 88001
1997-2006 TJKIT# 88000
2007 - 2012 JKKIT# 88002
2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit by
checking the parts list at the end of this document.
NOTE
If parts are missing from kit, please be prepared to provide the following information:
1. Name of purchase location
2. Bar Code on side of box
3. Date above bar code
4. Date inside box cover
5. Inspector # from inside box cover
3. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it is
specified. If anytime during the installation you
encounter something different from what is outlined
in the instructions, call technical support at (928)
636-7080.
4. Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and
block tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction.
Inside Cab
WARNING
Before you install this kit, read and understand all
instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes in this
instruction sheet and in the vehicle owner’s manual.
CAUTION
Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the
factory recommended procedures for removal and
installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special
tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during
the installation. Installation of this kit without proper
knowledge of the factory recommended procedures
may affect the performance of these components and
the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that
a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when operating power
tools.
WARNING
Before you install this kit, block the vehicle tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
NOTE
The location of the interior door light switch fuse may
vary; check the owner's manual.
1. Open glove box and remove interior door light
switch fuse from fuse panel.
Prepare to Install Rock Doors
1. Driver door
a. Remove two nuts from two O.E. door hinges.
O.E. Door
Nuts
Before Starting Installation
NOTE
Kit parts are prefaced by the word kit and appear in
bold print.
1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions com-
pletely before beginning.
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O.E. Hinges
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b. Open door and remove door restraint strap from
pin and vehicle.
b. JK Models: Install two kit hinges onto kitdoor
(driver) with four kit bolts (5/16 x 1” button
head). Snug, but DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Pin
Restraint
Strap
Door
c. JK Models: Unplug wire harness to each door.
d. With door open, lift up and remove O.E. door
from two hinges and vehicle.
e. Repeat above substeps for passenger side door.
Install Rock Doors
1. Driver door
a. CJ, YJ, TJ Models: Install kit hinge onto kit
door (driver) with kit bolt (3/8”-16 x 1”), kit
washer (3/8” SAE) and kit nut (3/8”-16 flange).
Snug, but DO NOT TIGHTEN.
Kit Hinge
Kit Bolt
(5/16” x 1”
button head)
c. Install kitcap onto kit door (driver).
NOTE
CJ, YJ, TJ models require one kit cap per door and JK
models require two kit caps per door
d. Install kit plug onto kit door (driver).
CJ, YJ, TJ Models
KitDoor
(Driver)
Kit Plug
Kit Hinge
Kit Bolt
(3/8”-16 x 1”),
KitWasher
(3/8” SAE),
KitNut
(3/8”-16
Flange)
KitDoor
(Driver)
KitCap
JK Models
KitPlug
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e. Install kitdoor (driver) onto two O.E. hinges with
two kitbolts and four kitwashers (nylon)
NOTE
CJ, YJ, TJ models: kit bolts (3/8”-16 x 3-3/4”) and kit
washers (3/8” nylon)
JK Models: kit bolts (7/16”-14 x 3-3/4”) and kit washers (7/16” nylon)
.
KitBolt
(3/8”-16 x
3-3/4”)
KitDoor
(Driver)
KitWashers
(3/8” Nylon)
CJ, YJ Models:
h. Temporarily install kit latch (driver) onto kit door
(driver) with three kit bolts (1/4”-20 x 1”). DO
NOT TIGHTEN.
KitDoor
(Driver)
KitLatch
(Driver)
KitBolts
(1/4”-20 x 1”),
KitWashers
(1/4” SAE)
i.Position center of kit latch (driver) with door
catch on body. Space kit latch accordingly with
kit washers (1/4” SAE).
Kit Latch
(Driver)
KitBolt
(3/8”-16 x
3-3/4”)
f.Install two kit washers and two kit nuts onto two
kit bolts. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE
CJ, YJ, TJ models: kit washers (3/8” nylon) and kit
nuts (3/8”-16 Nylock) onto kit bolts (3/8”-16 x 3-3/4”).
JK Models: kit washers (7/16” nylon) and kit nuts (7/
16”-14 Nylock) onto kit bolts (7/16”-14 x 3-3/4”).
Kit Bolt
(3/8”-16 x
3-3/4”)
KitWasher
(3/8” Nylon),
KitNut
(3/8”-16
Nylock)
KitWashers
(3/8” Nylon)
KitBolts
(1/4”-20 x 1”),
KitWashers
(1/4”SAE)
YJ Models:
KitWashers
(1/4” SAE)
Catch
g. Adjust kitdoor (driver) and TIGHTEN kit bolts.
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j.Install kitlatch (driver) onto kit door (driver) with
three kitbolts (1/4”-20 x 1”), three kitwashers
(1/4” SAE) and any additional kit washers (1/4”
SAE) to set kit latch to catch.
KitDoor
(Driver)
KitLatch
(Driver)
Catch
JK Models:
n. Install kit latch (driver) onto kit door (driver) wit h
two kitbolts (1/4”-20 x 1”), two kitspacers, and
two kitwashers (1/4” SAE). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitBolts
(1/4”-20 x 1”),
KitWashers
(1/4”SAE)
k. Adjust kitlatch (driver), TIGHTEN kit bolts (1/
4”-20 x 1”) and test kit door (driver). Readjust kitlatch (driver) as necessary to obtain proper
latch with catch.
TJ Models:
l.Install kitlatch (driver) onto kit door (driver) with
two kitbolts (1/4”-20 x 1”) and two kitwashers
(1/4” SAE). DO NOT TIGHTEN.
KitDoor
(Driver)
KitLatch
(Driver)
KitBolts
(1/4”-20 x 1”),
KitWashers
(1/4” SAE)
o. Adjust kit latch (driver), TIGHTEN kit bolts (1/
4”-20 x 1”) and test kit door (driver). Readjust kitlatch (driver) as necessary to obtain proper
latch with catch.
KitLatch
(Driver)
Two KitSpac-
ers
All Models:
p. Open and close kit door (driver) ensuring proper
kit latch (driver) operation.
NOTE
Kitlatches have two stages. The first stage will result
in kitdoors not seated completely against kitplug.
The second stage will properly seat the kit doors
against the body. Adjust kit latches and kit hinges if
the second stage is not attainable.
KitBolts
(1/4”-20 x 1”),
KitWashers
(1/4” SAE)
m. Adjust kitlatch (driver), TIGHTEN kit bolts (1/
4”-20 x 1”) and test kit door (driver). Readjust kitlatch (driver) as necessary to obtain proper
latch with catch.
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q. Inst all kitweatherstrip onto kit door (driver).
C
Cut kitweatherstrip if necessary for proper fit-
ment.
t.Install kitpad (cover, driver) onto kit pads.
Adjust as necessary.
J, YJ Model
KitDoor
(Driver)
Kit
Weatherstrip
TJ Model
Kit
Weatherstrip
KitPad
(Cover,
Driver)
KitDoor
(Driver)
u. Repeat above substeps for passenger door.
After Completing Installation
Miscellaneous
1. Check all fasteners to ensure they are tight.
2. Ensure all wires, hoses, cables, etc. are properly
connected and there is ample slack.
WARNING
r.Install kitpad (lon g) onto upper bar of kit door
(driver).
s. Install kitpad (short) onto lower bar of kit door
(driver).
KitPad
(Long)
KitDoor
(Driver)
KitPad
(Short)
This product is for Off-Road use only. It is NOT
intended as a safety restraint device. Always make
sure all occupants are wearing seat belts at all times.
NOTE
All warranty information, instruction sheets, and other
documents regarding the installation of this product
must be retained by the vehicle owner
contained in the instructions and on the warranty card
will be required for any warranty claims. The vehicle
owner needs to understand the modifications ma de to
the vehicle and how they affect vehicle handling and
performance. Failure to provide the customer with this
information can result in damage to the vehicle and
severe personal injury.