Is it possible to adjust doors inward, so they are flush with quarter panel? |
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Is it possible to adjust doors inward, so they are flush with quarter panel? |
stevegm |
Aug 22 2014, 02:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
When closed, the back of the driver's door protrudes out further than the edge of the quarter panel (photos below). If you push on the door it goes in flush, and then comes back out after you let go (like you are pushing against rubber).
Has anyone encountered this issue? How do you adjust the door so that it sits flush with the quarter panel? Thanks, Steve Attached image(s) |
Andyrew |
Aug 22 2014, 02:33 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes there is adjustment in both the latch and the strike. However judging by the gap you have a rust issue.
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SirAndy |
Aug 22 2014, 02:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes there is adjustment in both the latch and the strike. However judging by the gap you have a rust issue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) on both points. There is adjustment in the striker plate and your door gap is way too big. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
ThePaintedMan |
Aug 22 2014, 02:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
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There are much bigger problems lurking beneath. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
HalfMoon |
Aug 22 2014, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It almost looks as if it's not fully engaging the mechanism and closing all the way (or staying "hooked')
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914Sixer |
Aug 22 2014, 07:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,912 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Clean and lube door latch assembly. Check striker position. Then look for rust issues.
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JtoTheBeezy |
Aug 23 2014, 09:24 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 5-July 14 From: Sacramento CA Member No.: 17,591 Region Association: Central California |
My car for some reason has bigger non original door seals that cause it to not want to sit flush.
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stevegm |
Aug 23 2014, 09:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for all of the advice. This car has clean longitudinal, and no sag. So, rust isn't the issue. It was just an adjustment. I adjusted the striker on the post, and got it to sit flush. Works great now. Thanks.
Thanks, Steve |
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