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Old 05-21-2009, 09:43 PM
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Just got this truck and noticed that both doors shut but require a little force and they move slightly up and down. If I hit a bump you can feel it. What should I consider replacing or tightening and how? Thanks.
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I think you just need a buddy to hold the door up and you can tighten the bolts when its open.
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Most likely the hinge pins and bushings are worn. They can be replaced and are a common wear item on older vehicles. If the bushing has been gone a while you may need to change the hinge because the bushing hole gets worn out.
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Most likely the hinge pins and bushings are worn. They can be replaced and are a common wear item on older vehicles. If the bushing has been gone a while you may need to change the hinge because the bushing hole gets worn out.
Sean always beats me to it!.. i agree with Sean though if you replace you hinges pins and bushings it will feel like normal and wont sag or droop
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That is the direction I needed - thank you guys. I really appreciate it.



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