ArdWrknTrk Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I don't know that any of us have gone through Steve's instructions step-by-step to "approve" them, but Steve usually knew what he was talking about so I'd bet they are good. Give them a shot and let us know, please. What, the 404 error??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 What, the 404 error??? I hadn't seen my link, which does go to a 404 error 'cause there is no Documentation/Exterior/Door page. It apparently got merged into Documentation/Body/Door Hinges Checks & Weatherstrips? But I was talking about Steve's writeup here: http://www.fourdoorbronco.com/board/showthread.php?6884-Door-Alignment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I hadn't seen my link, which does go to a 404 error 'cause there is no Documentation/Exterior/Door page. It apparently got merged into Documentation/Body/Door Hinges Checks & Weatherstrips? But I was talking about Steve's writeup here: http://www.fourdoorbronco.com/board/showthread.php?6884-Door-Alignment Yes, I did see that write-up. TBH, I'm not interested in completely disassembling my truck because the bushings are worn out. I'll use a floor jack and a piece of 4x4 to support the door while I mess with hinges by trial and error. Do you honestly think a body shop replacing a oilcanned door is going to pull the fender (and therefore the headlamp, grille, radiator support and hood... which all attach TO the fender) to get the door aligned? ..... I didn't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Yes, I did see that write-up. TBH, I'm not interested in completely disassembling my truck because the bushings are worn out. I'll use a floor jack and a piece of 4x4 to support the door while I mess with hinges by trial and error. Do you honestly think a body shop replacing a oilcanned door is going to pull the fender (and therefore the headlamp, grille, radiator support and hood... which all attach TO the fender) to get the door aligned? ..... I didn't think so. That is, IF I have a door bottom to rest my door on the 4x4 with. This will be another saga in Li'l Red's big adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 That is, IF I have a door bottom to rest my door on the 4x4 with. This will be another saga in Li'l Red's big adventures. I know this older thread but... Just got my truck. Doors close smoothly. Opening not as smooth. Ands whatever limits the travel is non existent. There is a little star wheel in there. Should be some sort of pin that riedes against to give it "stops" right? What do I need to look for in there? I really need to have some time to look at truck. Dang work and less than beautiful weather is slowing me down... Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I know this older thread but... Just got my truck. Doors close smoothly. Opening not as smooth. Ands whatever limits the travel is non existent. There is a little star wheel in there. Should be some sort of pin that riedes against to give it "stops" right? What do I need to look for in there? I really need to have some time to look at truck. Dang work and less than beautiful weather is slowing me down... Randy There is a little metal spring tab that breaks off. Dormant sells a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 There is a little metal spring tab that breaks off. Dormant sells a replacement. From what I see, mine has the S shaped wire/rod that rides against the star wheel - like the Ford passenger cars of the era. Not the flat spring piece. I need to see if hte passenger door is same and what's in it. So many things that need to be done. Not even sure where to start. Fortunately, most of them are cosmetic and convenience items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 From what I see, mine has the S shaped wire/rod that rides against the star wheel - like the Ford passenger cars of the era. Not the flat spring piece. I need to see if hte passenger door is same and what's in it. So many things that need to be done. Not even sure where to start. Fortunately, most of them are cosmetic and convenience items. What year is your truck Randy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 What year is your truck Randy? 81. See photos. Drivers side looks like upside down version of pass side which does have the S part. Also note striker...WTH??? I think that is a duct tape wrap. And the weatherstripping is completely ineffectual. Another project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 81. See photos. Drivers side looks like upside down version of pass side which does have the S part. Also note striker...WTH??? I think that is a duct tape wrap. And the weatherstripping is completely ineffectual. Another project. You don't have a signature with truck info and this thread didn't start about an '81. You call replace the strikers with later style ones that have replaceable plastic bushings But if your door is sagging that bad and the holdopens are shot, I'd probably just replace the whole hinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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