Rear Sag
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Rear Sag
Have a 1980 vet that shows a sag on the rear bumper panel around 12mm on the left hand side.
That is the very rear bumper panel on the left looking from the rear is around 12mm closer to the ground than the right
The distance from top of both rear wheel arches to ground is the same both sides but the rear clip from the door to the rear bumper seems to be twisted marginally to give the 12mm/1/2" out of level in the very rear. I have been told this is a consequence of torque twisting the panel.
Can this be adjusted out?
That is the very rear bumper panel on the left looking from the rear is around 12mm closer to the ground than the right
The distance from top of both rear wheel arches to ground is the same both sides but the rear clip from the door to the rear bumper seems to be twisted marginally to give the 12mm/1/2" out of level in the very rear. I have been told this is a consequence of torque twisting the panel.
Can this be adjusted out?
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From: Union Kentucky
My 1994 door panels sagged here is how I fixed them.
Over time, the arc supports inside the door panel that keep the top strong, in its curved shape, crack. This causes the panel to sag, and not hold onto the door.
Remove the door panel, use a ratchet tie down to pull it back into the correct shape, and then reinforce 3 arc supports with a sandwich of thin sheet aluminum, pop rivets and high strength epoxy. Use a hot nail to "drill" the holes in the plastic for the pop rivets.
You're essentially rebuilding the supports so the door retains its original shape on its own. Then re-install and enjoy.
I can post a picture of my fix if you need it. Others are already posted; use search.
Over time, the arc supports inside the door panel that keep the top strong, in its curved shape, crack. This causes the panel to sag, and not hold onto the door.
Remove the door panel, use a ratchet tie down to pull it back into the correct shape, and then reinforce 3 arc supports with a sandwich of thin sheet aluminum, pop rivets and high strength epoxy. Use a hot nail to "drill" the holes in the plastic for the pop rivets.
You're essentially rebuilding the supports so the door retains its original shape on its own. Then re-install and enjoy.
I can post a picture of my fix if you need it. Others are already posted; use search.
