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Benelli 04-15-2010 09:47 PM

Door Latch
 
This is the door latch, right?
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...ownsize3-1.jpg

Well I'm DAMN sick of having to shut my door 7 times to finally close it. The pin is shot, and the door sags and the latch is loose when in the closed position.

I can't find one of these ANYWHERE! Anyone want to help out a computer illiterate?

Old Money 04-15-2010 09:53 PM

Re: Door Latch
 
replace hinge pins and bushings. buy one size bigger bushings, tap in with hammer and latch will not rattle any more. or you can roll down window lift door up when you shut it and after one or two hundred times of doing this the rattle wont be so important. old money.

old Rusty C10 04-15-2010 10:54 PM

Re: Door Latch
 
there are still plent of these in the scrap yard for parts.. but the latch wont help without the bushings and pins

Sillyoldman 04-15-2010 11:00 PM

Re: Door Latch
 
Pins and bushings as mentioned. You'll know if the hinges are shot. If the latch latches it's working imo.

87chevy.com 04-15-2010 11:01 PM

Re: Door Latch
 
quick question.... my truck doors shut super easy with the windows down, but with the windows up, it doesnt shut as easy... like the interior air cant escape... any thoughts on that one?
clint

bitchin85 04-15-2010 11:42 PM

Re: Door Latch
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 87chevy.com (Post 3922777)
quick question.... my truck doors shut super easy with the windows down, but with the windows up, it doesnt shut as easy... like the interior air cant escape... any thoughts on that one?
clint

the louvers in the bottoms of your doors are suposed to let air out when the doors shut, but seal off after they are shut. they could be stuck shut, painted over.. etc..


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