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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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My rear driver door isnt align with the body for some odd reason.. is there a way to adjust it?

currently the door is lower
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Jerk the door upwards or loosen the hinge bolts and adjust accordingly.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous 1
Jerk the door upwards or loosen the hinge bolts and adjust accordingly.
Basically...yah...I believe the service manual had something on re-adjusting the door.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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my driver side hangs low too lol
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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My driver side front door lower door panel sags... no idea why, any fix?
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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yeah my drivers door is kinda low. i think its just the normal ware and tear.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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put a piece of wood on the lower door hinge and push close the door in to adjust the door up.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by swat1727
put a piece of wood on the lower door hinge and push close the door in to adjust the door up.
pictures please .
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LOLthxKbye
pictures please .
x2 that, thx.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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Guys...here it is for the rear door....hope this helps!!!

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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 03:40 AM
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And for the front doors.

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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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Your body might be out of alignment too, which might be a problem? I remember you telling me that your car was in a slight accident? Well my car had the same problem but it was because the body was off...
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Thanks for the response guys.

PHML thanks for the files!

TomLee: yea its frame damaged but in the front. so im not sure if itll effect the back since theirs no ripples or anything anywhere else. but maybe.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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X2 thanks. the info shared on these forums is priceless!
now i can adjust me door to get that perfect sound when the door shuts.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Dang PHML busting out the manuals! Getting serious up in here.
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