Is door gap widening when car is lifted normal? |
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Is door gap widening when car is lifted normal? |
doug_b_928 |
Aug 10 2014, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
I lifted my car for the first time today. The longs have rust and the gap at the top of the door widened (the weight of the rear of the car was pulling it down such that the door gap opened more at the top (see pic below).
I'd say it was double what it is when the wheels are on the ground. So, I won't be surprised if this is because of the rust having weakened the chassis (in fact, I'm glad that it didn't snap off completely), but I'm wondering if some widening like this is normal when the car is lifted from the jack point areas (i.e., using a two post lift) and, if so, how much one should expect. |
Claus Graf |
Dec 11 2014, 08:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 25-November 14 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 18,154 Region Association: None |
Had I done the test of opening the doors and jumping, my 74 914 would have split in half. So I removed the engine and trans. Built a wood frame with casters and put the 914 on top. This way the car would remain aligned while I cut and rebuild the longitudinals.
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DRPHIL914 |
Dec 11 2014, 09:00 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,767 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Had I done the test of opening the doors and jumping, my 74 914 would have split in half. So I removed the engine and trans. Built a wood frame with casters and put the 914 on top. This way the car would remain aligned while I cut and rebuild the longitudinals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) any more pictures of the process ? |
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