Door Rattle
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Door Rattle
The right rear door on my X is rattling when I hit a bump. The door is not closing tight enough. I can reproduce the noise by just pushing on the door. I don't see any adjustments that i can make.
Anybody else have this issue?
I have a video I took, that I can upload.
D.
Anybody else have this issue?
I have a video I took, that I can upload.
D.
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My latch loosens up in the door for some reason. Check those black torque screws to see if they are tight. The latch that is on the body is the usual adjustment point. Once you loosen up those large torques that piece should move around and then you can retighten.
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I think the tape will last for a very short time and then get stuck in the door. I don't recall right now how the latches look on the body but I am pretty sure if you loosen up that hook assembly on the body it will move around.
I can't believe that they made it so exact they didn't account for adjustment.
I can't believe that they made it so exact they didn't account for adjustment.
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I think the tape will last for a very short time and then get stuck in the door. I don't recall right now how the latches look on the body but I am pretty sure if you loosen up that hook assembly on the body it will move around.
I can't believe that they made it so exact they didn't account for adjustment.
I can't believe that they made it so exact they didn't account for adjustment.
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I just took a look at my truck. The black loop on the body should be adjustable. if you notice the loop is mounted to a flange. Behind that the body has large holes and then on the inside of the body panel is a plate with welded nuts. So don't take those bolts all the way out. Not sure if the plate will fall or not but that will suck.
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Ok - I didn't put enough effort into it.
I need to find a 3/8 drive T-40 I believe. All I had that would fit was a fold up unit - not real strong for that job. I need to make a tool run.
Thanks,
D.
I need to find a 3/8 drive T-40 I believe. All I had that would fit was a fold up unit - not real strong for that job. I need to make a tool run.
Thanks,
D.
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Do you take yours apart?
I pulled the bolts out and put some anti-seize on them. That nuts aren't moving. Not sure if they are seized up or what. I even hit the ends of the bolts with a hammer to try to knock the bolt plate loose or something.
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I pulled the bolts out and put some anti-seize on them. That nuts aren't moving. Not sure if they are seized up or what. I even hit the ends of the bolts with a hammer to try to knock the bolt plate loose or something.
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No, I haven't had to adjust my doors. Just tighted up the bolts that go into the latch mechanism in the door itself.
Do you think its possible that you are only catching on the first catch with that door and its not shutting all the way?
Do you think its possible that you are only catching on the first catch with that door and its not shutting all the way?
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I did this same mod years ago to my ex...
Here's a video from a super duty...
Door Seal Modification Ford Super Duty - YouTube
Here's a video from a super duty...
Door Seal Modification Ford Super Duty - YouTube
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I did this same mod years ago to my ex...
Here's a video from a super duty...
Door Seal Modification Ford Super Duty - YouTube
Here's a video from a super duty...
Door Seal Modification Ford Super Duty - YouTube
I have no wind noise, but I need to take up some slack in the doors.
I see on Amazon there is 3/8", 5/16", 1/8" etc.
What size did you use?
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D.
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3/8" OD 1/8" ID
Amazon.com: 50 Feet Black Rubber Latex Thick Walled Tubing (a.k.a. 3/8" Speargun Band / Sling Tubing) 3/8"OD 1/8"ID (#408R): Health & Personal Care
3/16" OD 1'16" ID
Amazon.com: 50 Feet Black Rubber Latex Tubing 3/16"OD 1/16"ID (#204R): Health & Personal Care
5/16" OD 3/16" ID
Amazon.com: 50 Feet Black Rubber Latex Tubing 5/16"OD 3/16"ID (#604R): Health & Personal Care
Tough call..
D.
Amazon.com: 50 Feet Black Rubber Latex Thick Walled Tubing (a.k.a. 3/8" Speargun Band / Sling Tubing) 3/8"OD 1/8"ID (#408R): Health & Personal Care
3/16" OD 1'16" ID
Amazon.com: 50 Feet Black Rubber Latex Tubing 3/16"OD 1/16"ID (#204R): Health & Personal Care
5/16" OD 3/16" ID
Amazon.com: 50 Feet Black Rubber Latex Tubing 5/16"OD 3/16"ID (#604R): Health & Personal Care
Tough call..
D.