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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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so when i slam my door it dont feel solid anymore it feels like loose and rattly.anyone know a fix for this?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Don't slam your door?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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loosen the bolts on the door striker and tap it in with a hammer. should solve your problem
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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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nah my friends f150 sounds solid when u shut the door mine sounds weird like loose.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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adjusting this will solve the problem
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Old May 8, 2011 | 03:21 AM
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how do u adjust it?
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Old May 8, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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loosen the 2 torx bolts and tap it inward with a hammer.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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Or you may have something loose inside, might want to remove the panel have a looky.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cory-burt
loosen the 2 torx bolts and tap it inward with a hammer.
i will try that thanks man
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Old May 9, 2011 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by aloha_hawaii
i will try that thanks man
Let me know how that goes, I have a similar problem; have to slam the hell out of the doors so they aren't loose and rattles. Want that new car, barely have to shut it to be solid, feel.
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