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Old 10-16-08, 04:50 PM
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Has anyone had their doors adjusted? I know my drivers side needs it because I can really hear the wind, and when I wash it alot more water makes its way to the bottom sill compared to the passenger side.
Does anyone know how much it will cost?
Old 10-17-08, 10:07 AM
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I dunno about adjustment... Check your weather stripping.. I know when I drove mine around when I had it fully stripped I could hear wind from both doors.
Old 10-17-08, 03:00 PM
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They really don't have adjustments for it the door hinges are usualy replaced to take of that kind of issue or saging. That or the door seals are going bad replace those and that could fix the problem.
Old 10-17-08, 04:10 PM
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yes doors can be adjusted, you can adjust the striker plate. As for the hinges I'm pretty sure there is another adjustment.
Old 10-17-08, 08:25 PM
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Where do I get this done? Body shop?
Old 10-17-08, 08:30 PM
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my local mechanic did it for me when he replaced the motor for me. obviously its nothing major...it was an adjustment he said
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Guess Ill have to start calling around.
Did he charge you anything? Or was it free since he was putting the motor in?
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Originally Posted by PecosBill
Guess Ill have to start calling around.
Did he charge you anything? Or was it free since he was putting the motor in?
Nope didnt charge me a penny. So it doesnt require new parts and maybe took 10 minutes...lol...If you cant figure it out ill call him on monday and tell you what he says..
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Ok cool. Ill see if I cant get it figured out
Old 10-18-08, 10:59 AM
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post info when you find out more about it, i dont have the problems you listed but just in case later on.
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Will do
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On the hinge itself there is no adjustment. Likely moving the entire hinge by loosening it and sliding it around will make a change, but it really is more of an indicator that the hinge is wearing and will need to be replaced.
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About how much do hinges run?
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I've heard they cost a pretty penny. Prolly $500 for a guess maybe $20 if u get them off a junkyard car!
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here's the hinge. It's a solid one piece tube on bushings. The top and bottom are welded into place and do not slide for adjustments.




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