modifying sliding door
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What benefit would this provide? You couldn't open it in a standard parking lot with another vehicle in the next spot, and opening it on a windy day could get interesting if the wind catches it. I'm not a fan of these sliding doors but they are definitely the most stealthy option for use in tight spaces.
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ah because this van is a fishing , skiing , outdoors vehicle with oversized tires that impead the sliding door from opening all the way.
Instead of moding the slider we would like a door that opens 180 degrees and then we could add cupboards ect to inside of door that would open with door,
this would increase overall storage capacity and you could access from outside when doors are open without having to enter each time .
Was wondering if this had ever been done as it would be tricky to get it set up to open 180 Degrees.
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Instead of moding the slider we would like a door that opens 180 degrees and then we could add cupboards ect to inside of door that would open with door,
this would increase overall storage capacity and you could access from outside when doors are open without having to enter each time .
Was wondering if this had ever been done as it would be tricky to get it set up to open 180 Degrees.
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Keith
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Barn doors: (short version--NO)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...arn-doors.html
Slider stickout extension: I tried to find one, they exist or could be made. You'll be on the road in no time.
I easily found the extender for Gen 4, but Gen 3 stuff would be JY or ebay if you get lucky. DIY cut and weld would be the answer methinks.
Single door? You will have to reinforce and beef up the hinge side, as well as the door. And you will have to engineer or cut and weld a door latch system.
I easily found the extender for Gen 4, but Gen 3 stuff would be JY or ebay if you get lucky. DIY cut and weld would be the answer methinks.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...arn-doors.html
Slider stickout extension: I tried to find one, they exist or could be made. You'll be on the road in no time.
I easily found the extender for Gen 4, but Gen 3 stuff would be JY or ebay if you get lucky. DIY cut and weld would be the answer methinks.
Single door? You will have to reinforce and beef up the hinge side, as well as the door. And you will have to engineer or cut and weld a door latch system.
I easily found the extender for Gen 4, but Gen 3 stuff would be JY or ebay if you get lucky. DIY cut and weld would be the answer methinks.
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Plenty of custom vans with the door that opens up. You couldn't do the shelves in the door but it would be super heavy for the hinge side anyway. I don't see the metal being strong enough for it to last too many years. Those that open up may be fiberglass. If you could use one of those it would be much lighter and easier on hinges.
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