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Old 06-24-2011, 11:38 PM
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My pass. door rattles when I drive the car around. I was messin with it today to see what it was and I am able to push the door in and out as if it hasn't closed all the way. I think that may be my problem but how to fix it? How do I adjust the door so it closes all the way?
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Old 06-25-2011, 05:28 AM
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The door striker bolt plastic bushing most likely fell off.
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Old 06-25-2011, 10:07 PM
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I looks on the door for any missing pieces from the other side, everything looks to be there. I can't seem to figure out why it is doing that. It rattles when you hit bumps on the road and it seems to be not closing all the way.
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Old 06-28-2011, 10:28 PM
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Turns out it was the stricker door bolt. Neither side had the plastic piece on and wonder how the driver side worked. I guess it only worked a little but still rattled just not as bad. Now however, the doors are a little hard to open but I guess that will come with time and maybe some cleaning/lube on the locking assembly thing.
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Old 06-28-2011, 11:50 PM
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You need new door kingpin bushings. They are worn and your door is actually sagging. That is why it is tight. just sayin...
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