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Peanut74 · 08-12-2019, 10:18 AM

Ok, I have researched board threads and found that the factory door gap should be 3/16" +/- 1/8". I hung my door so that I could put in the new rocker panel and found that the best gap I could get was 5/16" on the rear of the door to B pillar. If I try to narrow the gap the door binds up on the striker on the pillar. What am I missing here? Do I need to switch to bear claw style latches?
The top of the door I can get the 3/16" no problem. Bottom will be set when I put the inner and outer rockers in.

08-12-2019, 10:18 AM	#1
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Door gap question Ok, I have researched board threads and found that the factory door gap should be 3/16" +/- 1/8". I hung my door so that I could put in the new rocker panel and found that the best gap I could get was 5/16" on the rear of the door to B pillar. If I try to narrow the gap the door binds up on the striker on the pillar. What am I missing here? Do I need to switch to bear claw style latches? The top of the door I can get the 3/16" no problem. Bottom will be set when I put the inner and outer rockers in.