Door Alignment Question

[NorCalC20LWB]

After replacing the shot and compressed body/core mounts a year ago or so the door/cab/fender alignment is off, resulting in the passenger door not closing correctly. In order to lift the door up a quarter inch or so do I simply slightly loosen the 6 hinge to cab bolts and nudge the door up? Thanks for any input, have never done this before and don't want to make things worse.

[GASoline71]

You can add body shims to raise the fender too.

Gary

[NorCalC20LWB]

Thanks for the reply GAS, that's what I thought. Once the door to cab alignment is correct then adjust fenders to doors with shims?

[GASoline71]

You can still adjust your doors if you want. But for me it's always been A LOT easier to shim the fender a bit if you can. I hate lining up doors.

Gary

[NorCalC20LWB]

Unfortunately, the rear of the door needs to come up a bit, not too much. Thinking maybe shut the door with a towel or something under it between the bottom of the door and the rocker to give some upward pressure, then slowly loosen the door the cab bolts until the rear moves up a quarter inch or so. Any input is appreciated!

[chiefcfd]

Paint sticks come in handy for door alignment. You can use them to hold the door up for proper gaps.

[Barnfind46]

Doors can be a pain to adjust. Just use patience and if it gets to frustrating take a break.Use non metallic surfaces such as wood to prevent damage,If the door fits the cab well and opens/closes well move to the fenders.You should do fine!

[chiefcfd]

Another thought, you may want to check the bushings and pin in the hinge. You may just have a worn bushing. Open the door and lift up and down and see how much play there is.