1997-2002 Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler Vertical Door Kit
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VDCPP9702 is the Vertical Doors, Inc. vehicle-specific Vertical Door Conversion Kit for listed 1997-2002 Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler applications. It retains the original front doors and creates the traditional VDI movement: each door opens outward first, then raises vertically. This conversion is also commonly called a Lambo door kit or scissor door kit.
Add Vertical Door Movement to the Prowler's Hot-Rod Shape
The Prowler was designed to stand apart, with exposed front wheels, a tapered body, and a compact two-seat roadster cabin. Vertical door movement adds another visual moment while retaining the original doors and the vehicle's unmistakable proportions.
Whether the car carries Plymouth or Chrysler badging, each converted door opens outward first and then raises vertically. The result makes the arrival and parked display more dramatic without replacing the original door shells.
The VDI Support Promise
We are here before, during, and after your purchase.
Vertical Doors, Inc. can help with fitment questions before you order, installation guidance while the kit is being installed, and product support after the conversion is complete.
You are purchasing the system directly from Vertical Doors, Inc., the company that manufactures and supports it. If you have a fitment, installation, adjustment, replacement-part, or product question, the VDI team is available to help.
For current support hours and contact options, call 951-245-8669 or contact the VDI team.
1997-2002 Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler Fitment
VDI lists VDCPP9702 for 1997-2002 Prowler roadsters sold under both Plymouth and Chrysler branding. The live VDI catalog specifically names the Roadster 2D, Black Tie Edition, and Woodward Edition. Confirm the model year, brand badge, edition, original front-door configuration, and any prior body repair before ordering.
Fitment is based on the exact VDI application, model year, body style, and front hinge area. A shared engine, chassis family, trim name, or appearance package does not by itself guarantee compatibility.
Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler Vertical Door Kit Details
- Manufacturer: Vertical Doors, Inc.
- Part number: VDCPP9702
- Vehicle: 1997-2002 Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler
- Body style: 2-door, 2-seat roadster
- Product type: vehicle-specific Vertical Door Conversion Kit
- Door movement: opens outward first, then raises vertically
- Original doors retained: yes
- Mounting: vehicle-specific system designed around the factory hinge area
- Manufacturing: made in the USA from domestic hardened steel
Chassis / Platform and Trim Guide
Platform context: Prowler aluminum-intensive roadster architecture.
The Prowler is an aluminum-intensive, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-seat roadster. Plymouth branding was used first, and the vehicle later joined the Chrysler lineup. Black Tie and Woodward Edition names identify factory special editions, but paint or edition terminology does not independently confirm hinge fitment.
Vehicle Technical Reference
- Branding: Plymouth Prowler and Chrysler Prowler
- Body style: 2-door, 2-seat roadster
- Construction: aluminum-intensive body and frame
- Layout: longitudinal front engine
- Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive
- Engine: 3.5L V6
- Transmission: 4-speed automatic transaxle
- VDI-named editions: Black Tie Edition and Woodward Edition
Models, Trims, and Configurations
- Plymouth Prowler: vehicle-identification context; exact compatibility still depends on the listed VDI application
- Chrysler Prowler: vehicle-identification context; exact compatibility still depends on the listed VDI application
- Black Tie Edition: vehicle-identification context; exact compatibility still depends on the listed VDI application
- Woodward Edition: vehicle-identification context; exact compatibility still depends on the listed VDI application
Fitment note: These chassis, model, trim, drivetrain, and body-style details help you identify your vehicle. They do not add vehicles to the confirmed VDI fitment range.
If you are unsure, contact VDI with the model year, exact model or trim, body style, and clear photographs of the front hinge and fender area.
Why Choose a Genuine Vertical Doors, Inc. Kit?
- Vehicle-specific engineering for the listed 1997-2002 Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler application
- Retains the original front doors, glass, latches, and interior panels
- Made in the USA from domestic hardened steel
- Vehicle-specific installation instructions are included
- Direct fitment, installation, adjustment, and replacement-part support from VDI
What Comes in the Kit
- One driver-side Vertical Doors, Inc. hinge assembly
- One passenger-side Vertical Doors, Inc. hinge assembly
- Two gas shocks
- Required mounting hardware
- Vehicle-specific installation instructions
How the Vertical Door System Works
The conversion replaces the factory hinge system while retaining the original doors. Open each door outward until it reaches the hinge system's stopping point, then raise it vertically. The included gas shocks assist with the door's weight during the lifting motion.
Correct installation and adjustment are essential for panel clearance, door alignment, latch operation, wiring clearance, and consistent opening and closing.
Installation Requirements
The VDI hinge system is designed around the vehicle's factory hinge area. Bolt-on describes the vehicle-specific mounting design; it does not mean the installation is modification-free. Installation commonly requires body-panel removal, non-visible trimming or clearance work, wiring management, and careful final alignment.
Before loosening or removing the original hinges, use 2-inch painter's tape to mark the door's factory position on the vehicle. Place tape across the door and adjacent body at several reference points, including near the hinges and firewall, then draw matching alignment lines across the tape. These marks help the installer return the door to its original horizontal and vertical position.
If you are not experienced with door alignment, body-panel removal, wiring clearance, trimming, and hinge adjustment, use a qualified installer. Read the complete vehicle-specific instructions before beginning.
Before You Order
Confirm the exact vehicle application before purchasing, especially if the vehicle has aftermarket bodywork, modified fenders, previous collision repair, or an uncertain body configuration. Review the current shipping policy and refund policy before ordering and before beginning installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VDCPP9702 a universal Lambo door kit?
No. VDCPP9702 is a vehicle-specific VDI application for the listed 1997-2002 Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler. Similar chassis, engine, or trim terminology does not make another vehicle compatible.
Does this conversion replace the original doors?
No. The system retains the original doors and changes the hinge movement.
Does bolt-on mean no trimming or adjustment is required?
No. Bolt-on describes the vehicle-specific mounting design. Installation commonly requires body-panel removal, non-visible clearance work, wiring management, hinge adjustment, and final door alignment.
What should I provide if fitment is uncertain?
Send VDI the model year, exact model and trim, body style, and clear photographs of the front hinge and fender area.
What support is available after purchase?
Vertical Doors, Inc. provides fitment, installation, adjustment, maintenance, and replacement-part support. VDI support does not end when the order ships.
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