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Old 01-20-2009, 07:44 PM
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What is the correct procedure to shim the body after you mix up the shims like a knucklehead.
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trial and error...keep adding or removing shims till the doors line up with the panels and gaps are no larger than 1/8"
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Hi Mick,
GD's advice is right on.
I would start with 2 shims at each location so I could take 1 or 2 off as needed so as to not end up with six shims some place. It takes some experience to learn what happens when you add a shim because it may help one place but cause a problem somewhere else.
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