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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Installed new doors/ Alignment Problems

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I found a sweet pair of doors on craigslist in alot better shape than mine. After installing them I have severe alignment problems. Do i have to take the fenders off to align them? Or is there another trick I dont know about.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Famousamos
Hey Guys
I found a sweet pair of doors on craigslist in alot better shape than mine. After installing them I have severe alignment problems. Do i have to take the fenders off to align them? Or is there another trick I dont know about.
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Shouldn't have to remove fenders. It's just trial and error until u get it figured out and they make body shims in case they need to be used
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by The1nOnlyFordBoy
Shouldn't have to remove fenders. It's just trial and error until u get it figured out and they make body shims in case they need to be used
I was thinking along the lines of being able to access the hinge bolts with the door closed, making it easier to tighten them with the door shut.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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I took my fenders off to align my doors. Made it easier for me.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sled250
I took my fenders off to align my doors. Made it easier for me.
2X. It's TONS easier with the fenders removed since ya can access the hinge bolts with the door closed.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
2X. It's TONS easier with the fenders removed since ya can access the hinge bolts with the door closed.
That's what I was thinking, thanks for the advice.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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That's what I was thinking, thanks for the advice.
Yeah man, no problem. Trying to adjust a door with the fender installed is like standing in a bucket and trying to pull yourself up by its handle.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Yeah man, no problem. Trying to adjust a door with the fender installed is like standing in a bucket and trying to pull yourself up by its handle.
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