Aligning the Door after removal?
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Aligning the Door after removal?
Last few days I removed all the rust/rot from my drivers side of the cab and welded in all new sheet metal. Replaced the floorpan, kick board, and the cab corner. Next week is the passenger side...joy
To do the work, I removed the door. I did mark the hinges with marker before unbolting in hopes it'd help with alignment.
I'm guessing that maybe I warped the metal a bit while welding? Can't get the damn thing to align properly again. I had previously replaced the hinges before this and the door had shut properly with good gaps.
Any tricks/tips before I take a BFH to the assembly and make it align properly?
To do the work, I removed the door. I did mark the hinges with marker before unbolting in hopes it'd help with alignment.
I'm guessing that maybe I warped the metal a bit while welding? Can't get the damn thing to align properly again. I had previously replaced the hinges before this and the door had shut properly with good gaps.
Any tricks/tips before I take a BFH to the assembly and make it align properly?
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It is kinda tricky and it's a trial and error thing. Use a floor jack with a board on it to hold up the far end (farthest from the hinges) of the door while you are adjusting so you don't lose what you got. I assume you did not remove the door so you are only trying to get it right on the cab? I use a u-joint socket and a long extension and go thru the gap between fender and door with door open. You can only get to 2 bolts this way but that is good enough for adjusting, then tighten the 3rd from the inside with a wrench once you have it. Patience is required.
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