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930chef · 07-30-2021, 03:33 PM

im closing in on finishing a year and a half project restoring a 1966 stepside.
i learned the hard way that a large percentage of parts from all the vendors dont fit and need modifications to fit properly.

what i cant find are a set of door checks that work. ive installed 2 sets from a couple of the large companies, and they are all the same, both sets failed without it leaving the shop.

can anyone offer advice where i can find some sturdy door checks.

thanks in advance
kevin

Justin71105 · 07-30-2021, 03:53 PM

Probably going to do the Jeep Cherokee ones on mime, like I found here.

http://www.persh.org/pickup/DoorChecks.htm

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765556

**The Rocknrod** · 07-30-2021, 04:27 PM

Ya I changed to the Jeep units as the aftermarket units kept failing, get stuck etc.

**nsb29** · 07-30-2021, 07:16 PM

I did the jeep stops works great

bigmoe · 07-30-2021, 08:53 PM

I used the Jeep ones as well. I split the rubber in half so the door opens a bit further. There's room to open a bit more but it's working okay.

I've also noticed many modern cars use a similar design in various lengths and I wonder if there's one out there that will work for our trucks.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-31-2021, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmoe

I used the Jeep ones as well. I split the rubber in half so the door opens a bit further. There's room to open a bit more but it's working okay.

I've also noticed many modern cars use a similar design in various lengths and I wonder if there's one out there that will work for our trucks.

Your right. It could open wider. If I could figure a way to shave off the rubber with some accuracy we'd have a good measurement to go by as far as thickness needed to make it open more. However If I screwed it up it could prove expensive.

930chef · 07-31-2021, 03:33 PM

thanks a million for the great advice.
i ordered new ones from the jeep dealer, driver and passenger.
the wrecking yards around here are very small and didnt have any jeeps.

its worth it though, ive spent $40 for junk from china already.

thanks again, kevin

karlbenz · 08-01-2021, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmoe

I used the Jeep ones as well. I split the rubber in half so the door opens a bit further. There's room to open a bit more but it's working okay.

I've also noticed many modern cars use a similar design in various lengths and I wonder if there's one out there that will work for our trucks.

Is that any jeep cherokee?

bigmoe · 08-01-2021, 09:52 PM

84-96 Cherokee rear doors. (Not Grand Cherokee)

CORRECTION: I checked my records and I used FRONT door ones not rear. #55235571AB
If you google just the part number you'll find lots of suppliers.

61hawk · 08-01-2021, 09:59 PM

I used front door.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-02-2021, 08:01 AM

Here is the previous thread on that - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446066

930chef · 08-03-2021, 07:18 PM

i ordered new door checks from Jeep, and they have modified them or the parts guy ordered the wrong ones.
they dont look like any of the photos of the old Jeep door checks.
does anyone happen to have a jeep part number so i can order the proper ones.
The junkyards close to me have a very limited supply of wrecks to pick from.

if anyone has a part number, that would be awesome.
thanks again kevin

**The Rocknrod** · 08-03-2021, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 930chef

i ordered new door checks from Jeep, and they have modified them or the parts guy ordered the wrong ones.
they dont look like any of the photos of the old Jeep door checks.
does anyone happen to have a jeep part number so i can order the proper ones.
The junkyards close to me have a very limited supply of wrecks to pick from.

if anyone has a part number, that would be awesome.
thanks again kevin

See post #11

bigmoe · 08-04-2021, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 930chef

i ordered new door checks from jeep, and they have modified them or the parts guy ordered the wrong ones.
They dont look like any of the photos of the old jeep door checks.
Does anyone happen to have a jeep part number so i can order the proper ones.
The junkyards close to me have a very limited supply of wrecks to pick from.

If anyone has a part number, that would be awesome.
Thanks again kevin

#55235571ab I split the rubber in half.

karlbenz · 08-06-2021, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Your right. It could open wider. If I could figure a way to shave off the rubber with some accuracy we'd have a good measurement to go by as far as thickness needed to make it open more. However If I screwed it up it could prove expensive.

How hard would it be to remove the lever? I'm thinking if it's doable I could burn out one longer on the plasma table

**The Rocknrod** · 08-06-2021, 03:44 PM

Its easy, pop the spring pin and it comes apart.

07-30-2021, 03:53 PM	#2
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Re: door checks Probably going to do the Jeep Cherokee ones on mime, like I found here. http://www.persh.org/pickup/DoorChecks.htm http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765556 __________________ 1964 C10 Rusto-mod 5.3L - L59

07-30-2021, 04:27 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: door checks Ya I changed to the Jeep units as the aftermarket units kept failing, get stuck etc. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-30-2021, 07:16 PM	#4
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: door checks I did the jeep stops works great __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

07-31-2021, 03:33 PM	#7
930chef Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ventura,Ca. Posts: 9	Re: door checks thanks a million for the great advice. i ordered new ones from the jeep dealer, driver and passenger. the wrecking yards around here are very small and didnt have any jeeps. its worth it though, ive spent $40 for junk from china already. thanks again, kevin

08-01-2021, 09:52 PM	#9
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: door checks 84-96 Cherokee rear doors. (Not Grand Cherokee) CORRECTION: I checked my records and I used FRONT door ones not rear. #55235571AB If you google just the part number you'll find lots of suppliers. Last edited by bigmoe; 08-01-2021 at 10:25 PM.

07-30-2021, 03:33 PM	#1
930chef Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ventura,Ca. Posts: 9	door checks im closing in on finishing a year and a half project restoring a 1966 stepside. i learned the hard way that a large percentage of parts from all the vendors dont fit and need modifications to fit properly. what i cant find are a set of door checks that work. ive installed 2 sets from a couple of the large companies, and they are all the same, both sets failed without it leaving the shop. can anyone offer advice where i can find some sturdy door checks. thanks in advance kevin

07-30-2021, 08:53 PM	#5
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: door checks I used the Jeep ones as well. I split the rubber in half so the door opens a bit further. There's room to open a bit more but it's working okay. I've also noticed many modern cars use a similar design in various lengths and I wonder if there's one out there that will work for our trucks.

08-01-2021, 09:59 PM	#10
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: door checks I used front door.

08-02-2021, 08:01 AM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: door checks Here is the previous thread on that - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446066 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-03-2021, 07:18 PM	#12
930chef Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ventura,Ca. Posts: 9	Re: door checks i ordered new door checks from Jeep, and they have modified them or the parts guy ordered the wrong ones. they dont look like any of the photos of the old Jeep door checks. does anyone happen to have a jeep part number so i can order the proper ones. The junkyards close to me have a very limited supply of wrecks to pick from. if anyone has a part number, that would be awesome. thanks again kevin

08-06-2021, 03:44 PM	#16
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: door checks Its easy, pop the spring pin and it comes apart. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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