Door Adjustment?
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Door Adjustment?
Hi Ford Friends,
Last fall I replaced the door seal on the drivers door, it since has to be slammed in order to latch completly (prior to seal replacement, all that was needed was a one finger push to shut the door). I thought the new seal just needed to "break in", but as it has been over 6 months, I'm wondering if I should adjust the hinges? The hinges are in decent shape, less than an 1/4 inch play. Any procedures any one has on adjusting the door will be greatly appreciated. The last time I adjusted a door it was a real pain (I guess I dont know the little tricks needed). Thanks! -- Mike
Last fall I replaced the door seal on the drivers door, it since has to be slammed in order to latch completly (prior to seal replacement, all that was needed was a one finger push to shut the door). I thought the new seal just needed to "break in", but as it has been over 6 months, I'm wondering if I should adjust the hinges? The hinges are in decent shape, less than an 1/4 inch play. Any procedures any one has on adjusting the door will be greatly appreciated. The last time I adjusted a door it was a real pain (I guess I dont know the little tricks needed). Thanks! -- Mike
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From: california
Door Adjustment?
The truck I just purchased has had its door seals replaced by the previous owner. I'm not sure when. It takes a bit more effort to close, but I don't need to "slam" them. I'm not worried enough to try and make any adjustments.
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From: Watauga TEXAS
Door Adjustment?
It's not the door hinges that need adjusting, it's the striker bolt- where the door latches to the cab.
Loosen it and slide it a little towards the outside of the cab.
Good Luck-
Joe
Loosen it and slide it a little towards the outside of the cab.
Good Luck-
Joe
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From: Clayton CA
Door Adjustment?
The other thing to check is whether the door closes easier with the other door open or a window down etc. I replaced the door seals on my truck and the cab is now so air tight that the door is hard to close but only when everything else is already closed; with a window down no problem. In that case, no adjustment is necessary. I would be concerned that if you introduce too much slack in the door latch you'll effectively undo the benefit of the new seals. 
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When adjuting the striker and hinges, it has nothing to do with how hard you have to slam it.
You need to look at how the door sheet metal lines up with the cab and fender sheet metal.
Think of all those commercials where they run the little bearing ball down the groove between the hood and fender
You need to look at how the door sheet metal lines up with the cab and fender sheet metal.
Think of all those commercials where they run the little bearing ball down the groove between the hood and fender
