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Andy4639 · 08-06-2013, 06:51 AM

This is a common problem on these years. May need to adjust the stricker plate also.
My 71 truck was like this. I had to shove in on the drivers door to get it to lock. I played with that door so much I wore out one threaded hole on the stricker plate. I finally hit the sweet spot and it locks now with no problems. Passenger side has always locked good.

08-06-2013, 06:51 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anyone else have problems with their locks? This is a common problem on these years. May need to adjust the stricker plate also. My 71 truck was like this. I had to shove in on the drivers door to get it to lock. I played with that door so much I wore out one threaded hole on the stricker plate. I finally hit the sweet spot and it locks now with no problems. Passenger side has always locked good. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.