What are Vertical Doors?

Vertical doors are the proper name for doors on cars that open between a 70-90 degree angle. They are more popularly called lamb doors, because the style is similar to the doors of the Lamborghini motor car.

The development of the vertical door kits was based on the popularity of the Lamborghini. The Lamborghini’s unique feature was the fact that its doors opened vertically. Over the years people wanted this look on their car and hence the development of the vertical door kit.

Vertical door kits when installed give owners the opportunity to have their doors open vertically. This essentially adds another dimension to the vehicle, as well as it having the cool factor.

Vertical doors are hinges and they are made from tempered steel.

What Types of Vertical Doors Are There?

There are two types of vertical door kits that are sold. These are the ones that you bolt on, or the ones that you weld on. Each one has its pros and cons and it is up to the owner to decide which vertical door kit will work best for him.

Bolted Vertical Door Kits

• These are bolted on to the body of the car
• Easier to install
• If you plan to go back to stock, changing is easy
• Bolts can come loose
• Easy to adjust and align if needed

Welded Vertical Door Kits

• Welded plates are held firmly in place
• Can  be problematic if you need to make adjustments
• Heat from the welding can damage the paint
• The heat from welding can damage wiring
• Hard to convert back to Stock

What Are The Typical Prices of Vertial Doors?

The price of a vertical door kit can vary, depending on the manufacturer and the quality of the product. The typical price for the doors is $300-$2000. The price range is quite wide and this highlights the quality of products for the kits. The lower it costs means it is usually not of the best quality. This is not always the case but remember “you get what you pay for”.

There are usually deals to be found online and it is always good to do some research into the brand of vertical kits and the typical going price.

How Much Does it Cost to Install Vertical Doors?

Once you have bought your vertical door kits, the next step is to install them. You can do this yourself if you know what you are doing. Most people will opt to having the professionals install the kit on their car.

Typically labor costs between $75-$100 an hour. Normally to install the vertical door kits can take up to 10 hours. This means the cost of installation can range from $750 - $1000.

There price can be more or less, depending on the shop you go to and the city you live in. People have reported paying under $500 to have vertical doors installed, while some claim $1500 and above.