door latch question ?
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door latch question ?
hey all,
so my doors rattle on my 79 F250 and am wanting to fix it, so my question is, do I need to just change the door latch assembly or are there other parts that go along with it to help the doors close and latch, close properly ?
so my doors rattle on my 79 F250 and am wanting to fix it, so my question is, do I need to just change the door latch assembly or are there other parts that go along with it to help the doors close and latch, close properly ?
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Depends on the cause. If the rubber weatherstrip is wore out, you could replace it. Dennis Carpenter rubber is the original and is good stuff. If the door is just loose, you could try adjusting the striker bolt.
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You can buy the solid sleeve separately, But I haven't figured out how to install them. You have to remove the large washer on the striker to get the solid sleeve on, but the washer won't come off.
You can use plastic tubing for the sleeve & slit it to get it on. That way you don't need to remove the washer or the striker at all.
You can use plastic tubing for the sleeve & slit it to get it on. That way you don't need to remove the washer or the striker at all.
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You can get the striker bolt and sleeve at most parts stores.
I have cut the large washer off , replaced the plastic bushing, and used a flat washer to replace the one cut off.
I have cut the large washer off , replaced the plastic bushing, and used a flat washer to replace the one cut off.
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1972/79 FoMoCo Passenger Cars except Maverick/Comet (front & rear doors on 4 door sedans/wagons); 1973/79 F100/880; 1975/86 Econoline back door.
1978/79 Bronco; 1980 T-Bird/Cougar; 1980/82 LTD/Grand Marquis/Mustang/Capri/Granada/Monarch; 1980/83 Lincoln Mark VI; 1980/86 Lincoln Town Car.
Note: Ford did not sell the nylon sleeve by itself.
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Sleeves replace easily - remove the bolt and they literally slide on. They are something like $5 for several at your local store. You can fab your own from PVC but why bother if they are that easy and cheap to replace? (unless you have scrap PVC the right size already)
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From: Great American SouthWest
good to know PEX tubing is good for something!
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