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G-NUT

09-16-2014 12:47 PM

Re: door hard to close

I searched Eastwoods website and cannot find a door alignment tool. Anyone know where to get one of these?

G-NUT

09-16-2014 01:02 PM

Re: door hard to close

^^^^^

Never mind on that above. Did a quick Google search. I ended up ordering one just now off Amazon.com for $22.85. Headed down to the parts store to see about picking up a new hinge pin and bushing set. I replaced my striker bolt about 2 months ago. Made no difference. We'll see what happens after I replace the hinge pin and bushings.

swissarmychainsaw

09-16-2014 01:12 PM

Re: door hard to close

There are some good videos on how to do this.
I basically went down the same road you are heading.
For me, replacing the striker and bushings was not enough to re-align the door.

I have to get to the hinge bolts themselves and "fit" the door.
Accessing the bolts is not all that easy.

Your truck is newer and might be fine with just the hinge bushings.

Watch this, it shows you all the stuff you need!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Je6I4EVjJo

LSSierra

02-17-2017 02:22 PM

Re: door hard to close

I have been trying to figure out why 1: My door rattles while driving down the road and 2: Why it's so hard to shut. Man I love these posts. How stupidly easy this was to fix. Thanks guys!!

lux	01-28-2018 02:04 PM

Re: door hard to close

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alias137 (Post 3822518)

So what part number is the mysterious "butta tool"? I checked eastwood's site, and there is nothing there by that name. I understand it is a trade name, so there are 2 door alignment tools there. P/N 43674 is one for 29.99, and the other is P/N/ 14088 for 59.99. The 59.99 one looks like it has some serious leverage behind it. I need to align my doors too, so I would like to know which one you guys used. Thanks!

I cant find this tool on the Eastwood site. I used all sorts of searches and no luck.
Can anyone give me some help?

Dayton601

01-28-2018 02:17 PM

Re: door hard to close

here is a link make sure its compatible https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/ste...5-p-11726.aspx

here is another one http://www.top-downsolutions.com/ez-...alignment-tool

lux	01-28-2018 05:00 PM

Re: door hard to close

Thanks Dayton 601

jkk	01-29-2018 03:42 AM

Re: door hard to close

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Originally Posted by Desert1957 (Post 6324429)

I replaced all 4 striker insulator sleeves on both my trucks, the doors now shut with one finger.

Attachment 1165042

Desert

Replace mine last month they shut like a Cadillac know........easy fix

Hart_Rod

04-19-2021 11:43 AM

Re: door hard to close

Do you have to remove the front fender in order to loosen the door hinge bolts that are attached to the cowl?

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