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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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So I think I know the welds your talking about. It seems this would not help the back lower corner. Can you give me just a little more confidence that this will adjust my problem? Thanks!
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jgemperline
So I think I know the welds your talking about. It seems this would not help the back lower corner. Can you give me just a little more confidence that this will adjust my problem? Thanks!
All I can tell you is drill the spot welds out and twist the door, then put a smaller pair of vise grips on the tabs to see what you have.
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Ok. I just wanted to understand how pulling the outer skin on top front adjust the bottom rear. As i type it seams to make more sence. I'll give it a go. Thanks.
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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The aftermarket doors only have 6 spot weld on them. So it is very easy to twist the door once the tab is drilled out, trust me we do this all the time.
Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Just finishing the thread. It worked great. I can't believe it was that easy. Thanks so much.
Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Im still a little lost on where exactly these spot welds are.... Can you discribe them a little better and show us your repair. Pictures are great for slow people likr me!!! Thanks for the help, I am also battling the twisted door fate. Brent
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Still Need to do a final OK then weld. But dang good for ten mins of drilling 4 welds and prying it open a bit.
Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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You will also notice that the rear of the door isn't curved in like a Ford door. That is a easy fix also, just take your hammer and dolly to get the desired curve.
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WOW... I was way off, A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks for helping the kid on the short bus!!! Brent



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