Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hockeyjerk1 · 04-25-2014, 01:29 PM

I just installed some junk yard door seals for a first generation dakota and they work great. Good seal, good looking and simple, no glue mess.

FRANKENSTEINC10 · 04-25-2014, 02:06 PM

Excellent find. Makes me want to hit the yards this weekend. .

Rochlow · 04-25-2014, 02:38 PM

GMCPauls sells that kind of door seal for our trucks, also.

GMB1985 · 04-25-2014, 03:36 PM

Good to no I'm needing news ones

Nitis · 04-25-2014, 05:22 PM

$26 from brothers for the correct ones

Nice discovery though

ole dollor · 04-25-2014, 05:26 PM

looks like they fit good , I have heard they work great.

**leddzepp** · 04-25-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitis

$26 from brothers for the correct ones

Nice discovery though

Those require adhesive to install. The clip on style are far superior.

leftybass209 · 04-25-2014, 05:59 PM

I imagine it'd be great to pick up a used set but new rubber (regardless of design) makes it a pain to shut the door for a while while they break in. Man do they seal well though!

Nitis · 04-25-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Those require adhesive to install. The clip on style are far superior.

Oh didn't know that

BigMike · 04-25-2014, 07:35 PM

I have S10 door rubber which is nearly identical. No adhesive needed. A nice tight seal too...Just the way Walruses like 'em

sorry, couldn't resist

Mike

**LockDoc** · 04-25-2014, 09:36 PM

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I have been pushing the '87-'97 Dodge Dakota weatherstripping for years. Here is a thread from 2010 I posted in about them.... Plus many other threads over the years. I have used them in all of my vehicles.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424746

LockDoc

Daner · 04-28-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMike

A nice tight seal too...Just the way Walruses like 'em

sorry, couldn't resist

Mike

LOL!

I'm curious about the year of S10 also. Was there any change between the 2 generations? 82-93, 94-04?

In The Ten Ring · 04-29-2014, 01:14 PM

I ordered a set of the press in type one of the vendors had a 10% off special on last Christmas. I hope to put those in after I replace my fuel lines.

BigRed76 · 04-29-2014, 11:08 PM

So after installing a new set of Dakota seals is it as much of a PITA to close the door as it is after installing a new set of the normal door seals on 67-72's?

BigMike · 04-30-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed76

So after installing a new set of Dakota seals is it as much of a PITA to close the door as it is after installing a new set of the normal door seals on 67-72's?

Read through the thread I linked above. Yes, any new seal will be hard to close until it breaks in, but the above link explains what you do to fix it.

diggerbob · 04-30-2014, 08:31 AM

Do the press on seals do much to eliminate some of the wind noise as compared to glue-ons?

BigMike · 04-30-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by diggerbob

Do the press on seals do much to eliminate some of the wind noise as compared to glue-ons?

I have zero wind noise with my seals. I can hit around the door and window frame directly with a pressure washer and get no water on the inside. I have to keep my kick panel vents open or else it is too airtight and won't close unless I slam them. (there is a "correct" fix in the above link I provided, I just haven't done it yet)

If you've replaced your seals with glue on and still get wind noise it might not be the rubber, your doors may not aligned correctly. Even if it looks lined up the front of the door may be adjusted to far out, allowing a gap between the door & rubber. I've fixed many a car with wind noise by adjusting the door (and then the fender to match)

Mike

Orange Crate · 06-17-2014, 12:53 PM

Does anyone know what the stock S-10 or Dakota length is for these seals? Rock Auto has both as sets, but from the post above from Daner it sounds like the S-10 will be too short. The S-10 set from R/A is cheap at $29 and the Dakota set is about $41.

**FirstOwner69** · 06-17-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange Crate

Does anyone know what the stock S-10 or Dakota length is for these seals? Rock Auto has both as sets, but from the post above from Daner it sounds like the S-10 will be too short. The S-10 set from R/A is cheap at $29 and the Dakota set is about $41.

I used the Dakota seals on my 69. I don't know the length, but they were at somewhere around 3" too long.

Daner · 06-17-2014, 03:57 PM

Well, too short meaning I have a 2-3 inch gap between the ends. Maybe somebody else will chime in if they have similar or contrasting experiences.

ole dollor · 06-18-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Daner

Well, too short meaning I have a 2-3 inch gap between the ends. Maybe somebody else will chime in if they have similar or contrasting experiences.

is there any way you could stretch them while you install them ?

Orange Crate · 06-18-2014, 10:11 AM

FirstOwner69- Thanks very much that is exactly what I was looking for. I will be using the Dakota door seals.

leftybass209 · 06-18-2014, 02:28 PM

I think I'm going to switch my drivers side door to this seal just to make sure it's my new precision seal that is the problem. Hopefully this helps the door closing.

04-25-2014, 01:29 PM	#1
hockeyjerk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sammamish, wa Posts: 93	Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal I just installed some junk yard door seals for a first generation dakota and they work great. Good seal, good looking and simple, no glue mess. Attached Images

04-25-2014, 02:06 PM	#2
FRANKENSTEINC10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: DALLAS, TX Posts: 268	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal Excellent find. Makes me want to hit the yards this weekend. .

04-25-2014, 02:38 PM	#3
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal GMCPauls sells that kind of door seal for our trucks, also. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

04-25-2014, 03:36 PM	#4
GMB1985 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Blue ridge GA Posts: 42	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal Good to no I'm needing news ones

04-25-2014, 05:22 PM	#5
Nitis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NOR-CAL Posts: 1,134	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal $26 from brothers for the correct ones Nice discovery though

04-25-2014, 05:26 PM	#6
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal looks like they fit good , I have heard they work great.

04-25-2014, 05:59 PM	#8
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal I imagine it'd be great to pick up a used set but new rubber (regardless of design) makes it a pain to shut the door for a while while they break in. Man do they seal well though!

04-25-2014, 07:35 PM	#10
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal I have S10 door rubber which is nearly identical. No adhesive needed. A nice tight seal too...Just the way Walruses like 'em sorry, couldn't resist Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

04-25-2014, 09:36 PM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,426	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal - I have been pushing the '87-'97 Dodge Dakota weatherstripping for years. Here is a thread from 2010 I posted in about them.... Plus many other threads over the years. I have used them in all of my vehicles. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424746 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-29-2014, 01:14 PM	#13
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal I ordered a set of the press in type one of the vendors had a 10% off special on last Christmas. I hope to put those in after I replace my fuel lines.

04-29-2014, 11:08 PM	#14
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal So after installing a new set of Dakota seals is it as much of a PITA to close the door as it is after installing a new set of the normal door seals on 67-72's? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

04-30-2014, 08:31 AM	#16
diggerbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN (near Memphis) Posts: 202	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal Do the press on seals do much to eliminate some of the wind noise as compared to glue-ons?

06-17-2014, 12:53 PM	#18
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 687	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal Does anyone know what the stock S-10 or Dakota length is for these seals? Rock Auto has both as sets, but from the post above from Daner it sounds like the S-10 will be too short. The S-10 set from R/A is cheap at $29 and the Dakota set is about $41. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...

06-17-2014, 03:57 PM	#20
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal Well, too short meaning I have a 2-3 inch gap between the ends. Maybe somebody else will chime in if they have similar or contrasting experiences. __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton

06-18-2014, 10:11 AM	#22
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 687	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal FirstOwner69- Thanks very much that is exactly what I was looking for. I will be using the Dakota door seals. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...



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06-18-2014, 02:28 PM	#23
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,186	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals are the real deal I think I'm going to switch my drivers side door to this seal just to make sure it's my new precision seal that is the problem. Hopefully this helps the door closing.

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