Door Sagging
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From: Raynham MA
Door Sagging
My drivers door is sagging. Pass side is fine.
Does this look like a hinge pin and bushing problem?
If so, how will this effect the back of the door where it latches on to the stud. Not sure if I'm using the right term. Does that get adjusted?
Thanks
Does this look like a hinge pin and bushing problem?
If so, how will this effect the back of the door where it latches on to the stud. Not sure if I'm using the right term. Does that get adjusted?
Thanks
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi s,
If you do Womb's test and can lift up the rear of the door when it's fully open, you probably have worn hinge pin bushings which can be replaced.
You can try a cosmetic cure by moving the striker in the door jam up... but, you may find the door becomes difficult to lock and unlock since you're putting strain on the latching mechanism when you use the striker to lift the rear of the door up as it closes.
So, probably hinge pin bushings in your future.
Regards,
Alan
If you do Womb's test and can lift up the rear of the door when it's fully open, you probably have worn hinge pin bushings which can be replaced.
You can try a cosmetic cure by moving the striker in the door jam up... but, you may find the door becomes difficult to lock and unlock since you're putting strain on the latching mechanism when you use the striker to lift the rear of the door up as it closes.
So, probably hinge pin bushings in your future.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Raynham MA
Yes, if I open the door I can pull it up.
As for the pin stripe, yes, I would assume its been like that for a while. I just bought the car a year ago so all that was done before me.
So if I put in new hinge pins and bushings, what will that do to the latching mechanism? Will that have to be adjusted?
I assume if I make this change making the door fit better I am then going to have a pin stripe not line up correctly. Oh well. I'd rather have the door where it should be.
As for the pin stripe, yes, I would assume its been like that for a while. I just bought the car a year ago so all that was done before me.
So if I put in new hinge pins and bushings, what will that do to the latching mechanism? Will that have to be adjusted?
I assume if I make this change making the door fit better I am then going to have a pin stripe not line up correctly. Oh well. I'd rather have the door where it should be.
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From: Raynham MA
Oh and when I close it I don't have to lift the door. it seems to close fine on its own. Which is why I think the latching mechanism is going to be an issue if I replace the pin and bushings.
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We just posted a new paper on how to replace the hinge pins... you'll find it here:
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=323
It sounds like you are going to need to re-adjust the door striker in the jamb, but it is best to do the hinge first and then see what change needs to be made.
Willcox
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=323
It sounds like you are going to need to re-adjust the door striker in the jamb, but it is best to do the hinge first and then see what change needs to be made.
Willcox
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