2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread (plus an Islander side project)

[pc1p]

Those of you with ADHD will understand the joys of a good "side quest".

It is a curse! But gets things done.

You managed way more room than I thought was possible on the ABS harness. All said, the booster swap is more than worth it.

I had to completely ignore the OEM push-clip retainers and cut them off... once I did that, I had enough room to "snake" it around and with the addition of that new push-clip zip tie, it stayed where it should. I did end up wrapping that section of harness with a few wraps of Tesa tape (the original tape fell off anyways).

 

[Cimmerian]

eBay is probably going to be your best bet for this. I ended up with Bestop core doors because of sticker shock with the OEMs.

finally getting the full doors off has finally inspired me to start looking for some OEM half-doors as well for summer driving...

 

[pc1p]

eBay is probably going to be your best bet for this. I ended up with Bestop core doors because of sticker shock with the OEMs.

I haven't thought about eBay, I just assumed shipping would be remarkably insane (even more than what people are getting for these half doors!).

I have seen a handful in my area go up for sale... with the rust eating Jeeps out fairly aggressively for those that don't maintain undercoat and clean during the winter, you see a few sets pop up from time to time. I am not so worried about getting ones to match the paint. Now that I have the sandblasting and powder coating place I like and can trust, I am sure I can find something he can use (even if just a semi-gloss black) to make me happy...

 

[Cimmerian]

I haven't thought about eBay, I just assumed shipping would be remarkably insane (even more than what people are getting for these half doors!).

I have seen a handful in my area go up for sale... with the rust eating Jeeps out fairly aggressively for those that don't maintain undercoat and clean during the winter, you see a few sets pop up from time to time. I am not so worried about getting ones to match the paint. Now that I have the sandblasting and powder coating place I like and can trust, I am sure I can find something he can use (even if just a semi-gloss black) to make me happy...

A quick look at listings shows about $4000 for two doors and two tops. Shipping varies to included in price or about $100 per door. I'm assuming these all come unassembled as well.

By the way, I was mistaken; I have the Element doors and shells, not the Core. https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1707-bestop-jk-element-door-review