RatMan
1/2 ton status
the doors on my k5 dont close all that good. most of the time they end up in that 'half-closed' position until i notice and slam them shut. is there any way to make it easier to close them?? tia
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Doors
- Thread starter RatMan
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outlaw612
1/2 ton status
The striker bolts or latches are probably worn out.
BOWTIE
1/2 ton status
just remove them you don't need'em
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the doors on my k5 dont close all that good. most of the time they end up in that 'half-closed' position until i notice and slam them shut. is there any way to make it easier to close them?? tia
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Doors! Who needs doors they just hang up on rocks.Doorless is ther only way to wheel.You have alot better visability and just that much less sheetmetal.
the doors on my k5 dont close all that good. most of the time they end up in that 'half-closed' position until i notice and slam them shut. is there any way to make it easier to close them?? tia
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Doors! Who needs doors they just hang up on rocks.Doorless is ther only way to wheel.You have alot better visability and just that much less sheetmetal.
Pookster
1/2 ton status
as stated above, maybe also the hindge pin
Corey 78K5
1 ton status
I had the same problem on mine. Got 2 sets of door pins from NAPA for like $12 a piece and fixed the sagging door not closing problem.
4x4Freak
1/2 ton status
May also be missing the hinge spring that holds the door open. Believe it or not, it really does help a lot to close the door.
TopOff
1/2 ton status
My problem was the striker bolt was too high, after I replaced my door hinges.
I did't know the striker bolt could be moved up down and inside outside - a little bit.
That's all I need. Now my driver's door closes SO easily, I have to keep checking it to make sure it is fully closed. Where as before, I would ALWAYS have to open it and SLAM it shut to get it to close on the second latch.
BTW: I left it like this for about three years. My door latch mechanism wore through the top, and my striker bolt area on the body got all cracked from stress.
I took my door apart, took out the mechanism. Greased it all up, put in a new door striker bolt after I welded up all aroud it on the body.
I still need to raise the entire door about 1/4" and then move the striker back up a 1/4" and it will sit like it was new. Well - someday I will do that. But I anticipate running topless, doorless, and tailgate-less this summer.
I am still not sure what I will be doing about a side-view mirror though.
I did't know the striker bolt could be moved up down and inside outside - a little bit.
That's all I need. Now my driver's door closes SO easily, I have to keep checking it to make sure it is fully closed. Where as before, I would ALWAYS have to open it and SLAM it shut to get it to close on the second latch.
BTW: I left it like this for about three years. My door latch mechanism wore through the top, and my striker bolt area on the body got all cracked from stress.
I took my door apart, took out the mechanism. Greased it all up, put in a new door striker bolt after I welded up all aroud it on the body.
I still need to raise the entire door about 1/4" and then move the striker back up a 1/4" and it will sit like it was new. Well - someday I will do that. But I anticipate running topless, doorless, and tailgate-less this summer.
I am still not sure what I will be doing about a side-view mirror though.
