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**lks dcvn** · 10-20-2009, 06:36 PM

I installed the 88-98 Dodge Dakota weatherstrip on the passenger side of the cab - worked great - no issues, no binding - little tight - but the door closes correctly.

I then go to install it on the driver side - no dice. Door won't shut all the way - it will latch - but it look like it is ajar.

I figured that the door needed to be aligned and after making that attempt I figured I would just use the LMC repop stuff that came with the truck since it was thinner (I thought)...I went and got the 3m black weatherstrip adhesive today and then installed the weatherstrip...PITA for one person.

I then went to shut the door and it does the same thing - binds just before closing...

I gave up for the day to eat dinner and get some stuff done in the house so I figured I would ask you all about what I need to do to get this door shutting like it should.

I will heat the weatherstrip up tomorrow with a hair dryer to see if I can get it more pliable, but it will take some serious persuasion to get the door shut all the way (not sure if the hair dryer will do it).

I can get pix tomorrow of what I am working with if that will help.

Thx.

Sinister · 10-20-2009, 06:39 PM

I used the press on door weather strip from GMC Paul's, was a PITA to get the doors shut. Had to slam them for a while, didn't feel like adjusting the doors. Took months for them to break in, but they seal great. Bump for you.

**LockDoc** · 10-20-2009, 10:44 PM

How did you try to align it? If you didn't loosen the front hinge bolts and move it out a little you may have to do that. Just mark around the hinges with a Sharpie so you know where you're at. You should have at least two people and a floor jack to do this.

LockDoc

57larry · 10-21-2009, 07:55 PM

what's the lowdown on using Dodge weatherstripping? thanks, Larry

Rack Man · 10-21-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 57larry

what's the lowdown on using Dodge weatherstripping? thanks, Larry

That Dodge weatherstripping is basically the same design as the original stuff....except its the push-on type.....No adhesive required....It seems the jury is till out on it though....some guys swear by it and others hate it....I recently went and picked up a couple different sets from my local pick a part just to check them out and they fit awesome and look great but they made it nearly impossible to close the doors....There are some tricks that some guys use (like heating them up) and it does take time to break them in but i'm not sold on it yet...JMO......I wish I could find a more plyable set that are the push-on type!

RM

70duramax · 10-21-2009, 11:48 PM

put the window down a bit and try again if closes easier it just needs a little break in time. when i restored my 70 mine did the same thing, too much air pressure or some damn thing after bout a month didn't have any problems

67ChevyRedneck · 10-21-2009, 11:57 PM

The worst area for holding up the doors is at the bottom of the front of the vent window, right where the dash is. Moving the door back a hair and out a hair can sometimes alleviate this. Every set of seals I've ever put on my truck have always looked awkward and crushed funny after a few years of use in that area.

Rack Man · 10-22-2009, 12:19 AM

One tip someone told me about for new seals is to rub a little die-electric grease around the entire seal....just a light film....suppose to help keep em plyable and aid in closing and break-in????....Haven't tried it yet but I am just ready to install my new seals and I'll be giving it a shot!

RM

QKENUF4U · 10-22-2009, 01:36 AM

love the newer style push on.... and yes it was a SLAM to get it shut.... but man did it seal when it did shut....

72CST4x4 · 10-22-2009, 04:58 AM

I used S-10 door seals on my '70 and they work great. I will never go back to the glue on type. The doors were hard to shut for a long time, but worth it. They seal better and stay in place.

hotrod 80 · 10-22-2009, 09:45 AM

I used the 88-98 Chevy fullsized truck . Doors never shut right with them and they never broke in .

johnechi · 10-22-2009, 10:38 AM

I used the glue in type from Brothers. They fit well. The drivers side door is a little tight, closes well. The passenger side is tight also.

I had to adjust the striker plate slightly, and I have to push on the door a little when locking it, but overall they work well and the doors no longer rattle when I go over bumps.

10-20-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,352	Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... I installed the 88-98 Dodge Dakota weatherstrip on the passenger side of the cab - worked great - no issues, no binding - little tight - but the door closes correctly. I then go to install it on the driver side - no dice. Door won't shut all the way - it will latch - but it look like it is ajar. I figured that the door needed to be aligned and after making that attempt I figured I would just use the LMC repop stuff that came with the truck since it was thinner (I thought)...I went and got the 3m black weatherstrip adhesive today and then installed the weatherstrip...PITA for one person. I then went to shut the door and it does the same thing - binds just before closing... I gave up for the day to eat dinner and get some stuff done in the house so I figured I would ask you all about what I need to do to get this door shutting like it should. I will heat the weatherstrip up tomorrow with a hair dryer to see if I can get it more pliable, but it will take some serious persuasion to get the door shut all the way (not sure if the hair dryer will do it). I can get pix tomorrow of what I am working with if that will help. Thx.

10-20-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... I used the press on door weather strip from GMC Paul's, was a PITA to get the doors shut. Had to slam them for a while, didn't feel like adjusting the doors. Took months for them to break in, but they seal great. Bump for you. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 10-22-2009 at 10:27 AM.

10-20-2009, 10:44 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,083	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... How did you try to align it? If you didn't loosen the front hinge bolts and move it out a little you may have to do that. Just mark around the hinges with a Sharpie so you know where you're at. You should have at least two people and a floor jack to do this. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-21-2009, 07:55 PM	#4
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... what's the lowdown on using Dodge weatherstripping? thanks, Larry

10-21-2009, 11:48 PM	#6
70duramax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: morrisdale pa Posts: 46	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... put the window down a bit and try again if closes easier it just needs a little break in time. when i restored my 70 mine did the same thing, too much air pressure or some damn thing after bout a month didn't have any problems

10-21-2009, 11:57 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... The worst area for holding up the doors is at the bottom of the front of the vent window, right where the dash is. Moving the door back a hair and out a hair can sometimes alleviate this. Every set of seals I've ever put on my truck have always looked awkward and crushed funny after a few years of use in that area. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-21-2009 at 11:57 PM.

10-22-2009, 12:19 AM	#8
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... One tip someone told me about for new seals is to rub a little die-electric grease around the entire seal....just a light film....suppose to help keep em plyable and aid in closing and break-in????....Haven't tried it yet but I am just ready to install my new seals and I'll be giving it a shot! RM __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 10-22-2009 at 12:20 AM.

10-22-2009, 01:36 AM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... love the newer style push on.... and yes it was a SLAM to get it shut.... but man did it seal when it did shut....

10-22-2009, 04:58 AM	#10
72CST4x4 It's only a minor addiction Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N Muskegon, MI Posts: 27	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... I used S-10 door seals on my '70 and they work great. I will never go back to the glue on type. The doors were hard to shut for a long time, but worth it. They seal better and stay in place. __________________ 72 Blazer CST 4x4 72 Suburban K-10 72 B.B. 402 C-10 70 K-10 4 spd 1970 GMC 2500 with 24K actual miles Current project- 69 GMC swb

10-22-2009, 09:45 AM	#11
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... I used the 88-98 Chevy fullsized truck . Doors never shut right with them and they never broke in . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-22-2009, 10:38 AM	#12
johnechi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 159	Re: Newer Weatherstrip - Door won't close... I used the glue in type from Brothers. They fit well. The drivers side door is a little tight, closes well. The passenger side is tight also. I had to adjust the striker plate slightly, and I have to push on the door a little when locking it, but overall they work well and the doors no longer rattle when I go over bumps.



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