Creaking Drivers Door
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Creaking Drivers Door
My drivers side door is creaking badly. I’ve tried wd40 and white lithium grease. No luck. I looked at it closely today and it looks like the entire door sill that the hinges are connected to is flexing…right in the middle (vertically) where there is a piece that goes in and out of the door as you open/close.
Anyone else experience anything like this? I’ll try to get a video of it later.
Anyone else experience anything like this? I’ll try to get a video of it later.
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From: Huttonsville, WV
My drivers side door is creaking badly. I’ve tried wd40 and white lithium grease. No luck. I looked at it closely today and it looks like the entire door sill that the hinges are connected to is flexing…right in the middle (vertically) where there is a piece that goes in and out of the door as you open/close.
Anyone else experience anything like this? I’ll try to get a video of it later.
Anyone else experience anything like this? I’ll try to get a video of it later.
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From: Minocqua, WI
On my 2006 I've had to replace the black shaft looking piece that is about the middle of the door - twice. Fixes it every time.
It is called a Door Check. I got a Dorman Replacement on Amazon: . Not sure if it works for newer trucks, but this was the one that fit my 06.
It is called a Door Check. I got a Dorman Replacement on Amazon: . Not sure if it works for newer trucks, but this was the one that fit my 06.
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It's under warranty. Something is obviously wrong. The pillar section is not supposed to flex. I know most people absolutely loath having to take a vehicle in for service, but you don't have a choice here. That flexing will lead to cracking and a tear out. It seems something is missing from the cab construction and that too is a safety issue.
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Creaking while opening and closing, not while driving.
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Turns out there is a TSB for this. Door(s) Noisy When Opening And Closing – Door Check Arm Cleaning And Neutralization
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From: Central KY
Mine was horrible. Couldn't stand it anymore. Bought both front door checks for $30 delivered and installed them this past weekend. Takes 10 minutes per door. Electric ratchet, short extension, 7mm and 10mm sockets, small pick, and plastic door trim tool are all I used. Honestly was pretty easy to do. Both doors are dead silent now.
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