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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 07:00 PM
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fix door...

I need to lift my drivers side door up just a bit so it will shut right. Do I have to take the whole fender off to get to all of the door bolts? If not...what should I be doing?

Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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fix door...

u can simply (well not really) adjust the door hindges by the bolts or if its bad u'll need to replace...but u wint need to take the fender off...at least i didnt have to
 
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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fix door...

Maybe you need pins and bushings, thats what wears in the door hinge.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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fix door...

Use Snap On, MAC, MATCO, or Cornwell, 9/16, swivel socket on 10"x 3/8" extension. Go infront of door with door fully open. It's tight but you can get front bolt. Rears can be gotten w/ a good, pro-line long combo wrench like snap on or Craftsman Pro.

BUT. . . . if you have sloppy pins or hinges, re-adjustmant is a waste of time. R&R pins/ hinges as req'd & save yourself some effort & grief.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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fix door...

I pull out the back of the fender to get to the door hinge bolts. It's MUCH easier & doesn't risk paint chips like Pete's method. Align the door to the body (so it seals and lines up with the B-pillar), then align the strike bolt (so it holds the door firmly), then align the fender to the door.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:24 PM
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fix door...

I'm not sure what you mean by "pull out the back of the fender". Remove the two bolts by the hood hinge and the bolt by the wheel well?
 
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