Guys,

My drivers side door is sagging a bit with old age and won't close completely without slamming it. How do I adjust it so that it closes? Can it be reshimmed or does it need new hinges?

Scott

 

It needs new hinge pins and bushings available in the "Help" section of most parts stores.

 

Thanks,

I will check that out later today.

Scott

 

I had the same problem with my 95 F150 XLT supercab.
first I looked at the door to see where it needed to be adjusted. In my case the end of the door that is closest to the bed needed to come up. I then loosened the nuts where the hinges attach to the door. I then had my son manuever the door to where it needed to be, then tightened the nuts. You can do this with cinder blocks and shims just the same. Then, I removed the striker bolt on the door jam using a T50. I took it off a put a sleeve over the bolt. You can get these gray sleeves from the "Help" section of most any auto parts store. I then reinstalled the striker bolt, but not all the way tight. I then closed the door. Doing this adjusts the striker bolt. I then opened the door, then I moved the loosened striker bolt closer to the interior of the truck; since when I opened the door, the striker bolt slides towards the exterior of the truck. I then tightened striker bolt. Then tested. Voila! problem solved. I recommend after the test, reopen door and look at the new gray sleeve/bushing you add to the striker bolt, and see the marks the door latch leaves to get an idea of your striker adjustment, then adjust accordingly.
I have done this on several vehicles of various types and makes in the past, and it has always worked for me. I suspect that alot of people unecessarily replace the hinge pin. I have never replaced a hinge pin before.

Good luck, and please post results. We don't know if a particular fix works unless people post results, and to me it can be flustrating!