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Old 02-18-2018, 06:51 PM   #1
gigamanx
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Perfecting doors

While I was doing some more shake down driving and basically enjoying the truck, I started thinking of what to tackle next.

Both my doors have issues I need to resolve. The drivers side closes and latches, but there is a gap that I am not sure how to fix. I was wondering what adjustment locations there are for the hinges. I understand the ability to twist the top or bottom of the door. I almost feel like this needs a shim:

When I push on the door it lines up perfectly.



When I let it go and while driving, there is a big ole gap like maybe 1/2". Almost sounds like the door isn't latched but it is




I'd like to work on both my doors being just perfect. Should I just go and get new hinges and door hardware? Or try and fix what I have? Is there such thing as a shim for the door? What is the chance the hinges are bent outward some?

Aside from those issues, I have a couple I know how to fix. Drivers side window won't go down so it needs a new arm. Looks like the P.O. broke it off somehow. Passenger side window is perfect, but the outside door handle won't open the door. Seems to turn the latch enough, but nothing happens. Inside handle opens the door just fine.

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