Doors not closing good with top off - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LKJR · 12-04-2003, 08:15 AM

Anyone have doors that open and close smooth with the top off? I adjusted mine some when I had the top bolted on good and they were kinda stiff but opened/closed pretty smoothly (just needed a little force) but with the top off they just don't cooperate. Drivers isn't too bad but stiff, and the pass side, you have to lift it some.

I know the body tends to sag there but anyone have good luck with this situation?

JayDubBlazer · 12-04-2003, 09:13 AM

do you have the door aligning pads? Just a thought

2wdBlazer · 12-04-2003, 12:32 PM

No rocker boxes will cause this. Put some on or Do some home made bracing.

LKJR · 12-04-2003, 02:46 PM

I've got rocker boxes.....and there not rusted out...

bouncytruck · 12-04-2003, 03:43 PM

Shot body mounts can also cause the sag. Put the top back on and get the doors working properly and then try some new body mounts. Or you could take the doors off too like K5Krazie!

meathead95 · 12-04-2003, 05:51 PM

are your hinges rusted out? my passenger door upper hinge is rusted out around trhe hinge plate and it is a mother to close sometimes

slogo · 12-05-2003, 12:34 AM

do you have a lot of rust in your lower kick panel might need to address that area if you do.

72beast · 12-05-2003, 02:59 AM

i can get my doors to work so nice with the top off, but one damn 4x trop and there all out of wack...I think with the top off you just have to mess with them

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-05-2003, 09:00 PM

Another thought is to check out the body to frame alignment. There is a procedure in the assembly manual that addresses this and it is worth looking into.

Jim

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-06-2003, 12:59 AM

My driver's side is a pain,but it's because the upper hinge pocket need 's help..

blazerslave · 12-10-2003, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JayDubBlazer
do you have the door aligning pads? Just a thought

JayDub . . .

Where are the door aligning pads located? My doors fit funny since I took the top off too? I am working with my body man to figure this out.

Thanks

72beast · 12-10-2003, 01:36 AM

the pads are right under the seats and about even with the back of the seats, two on each side. I used some thick washers and cut a slot in them (like starter shims) so I didn't have to remove the bolt, I just loosened them and slid them in....

12-04-2003, 08:15 AM	#1
LKJR Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 85	Doors not closing good with top off Anyone have doors that open and close smooth with the top off? I adjusted mine some when I had the top bolted on good and they were kinda stiff but opened/closed pretty smoothly (just needed a little force) but with the top off they just don't cooperate. Drivers isn't too bad but stiff, and the pass side, you have to lift it some. I know the body tends to sag there but anyone have good luck with this situation? __________________ 1st Gen Blazers Like em big and topless

12-04-2003, 09:13 AM	#2
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	do you have the door aligning pads? Just a thought __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

12-04-2003, 12:32 PM	#3
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	No rocker boxes will cause this. Put some on or Do some home made bracing. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

12-04-2003, 02:46 PM	#4
LKJR Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 85	I've got rocker boxes.....and there not rusted out... __________________ 1st Gen Blazers Like em big and topless

12-04-2003, 03:43 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Shot body mounts can also cause the sag. Put the top back on and get the doors working properly and then try some new body mounts. Or you could take the doors off too like K5Krazie! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-04-2003, 05:51 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	are your hinges rusted out? my passenger door upper hinge is rusted out around trhe hinge plate and it is a mother to close sometimes __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-05-2003, 12:34 AM	#7
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 481	do you have a lot of rust in your lower kick panel might need to address that area if you do.

12-05-2003, 02:59 AM	#8
72beast TONYP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 100	i can get my doors to work so nice with the top off, but one damn 4x trop and there all out of wack...I think with the top off you just have to mess with them __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

12-05-2003, 09:00 PM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Another thought is to check out the body to frame alignment. There is a procedure in the assembly manual that addresses this and it is worth looking into. Jim

12-06-2003, 12:59 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	My driver's side is a pain,but it's because the upper hinge pocket need 's help.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-10-2003, 01:36 AM	#12
72beast TONYP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 100	the pads are right under the seats and about even with the back of the seats, two on each side. I used some thick washers and cut a slot in them (like starter shims) so I didn't have to remove the bolt, I just loosened them and slid them in.... __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

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