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07-25-2005, 11:41 AM
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Door Seal Help Please
I installed new door seal rubber, good stuff, soft seal, my issue is I have to slam the door hard to get the door to catch. I have adjusted everything, any suggestions. Very disappointing.
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07-25-2005, 11:48 AM
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Weather stripping is new and not broke in.....try parking the truck with the door shut in the hot sun and see if it gets any better......Paul
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07-25-2005, 11:52 AM
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07-28-2005, 06:41 PM
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Give it time as it will settle in eventually. I had the same problem.
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07-28-2005, 07:28 PM
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Just checking to make sure you have the hollow core with molded corners. Some companies sell solid core and no molded corners. Those will not ever break in..... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
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07-28-2005, 08:18 PM
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Bill Athey gave me a neat bit of advice that helped. Take an ice pic and poke holes around the perimeter every 3"-4" to relieve some air. The rubber is compressed so you won't see these holes at all. I was worried before trying it but it worked good and it still took a few months for the seal to relax. Now they shut perfect. Before you always had to slam them HARD!
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07-28-2005, 10:19 PM
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Thanks to all, I have the soft seal, hollow inside, the doors shut but I have to slam them. To make matters worse, The D*mn door locks work fine when the door is open, when they are shut wont lock. Any suggestions.
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07-29-2005, 07:19 AM
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Honestly it sounds like your door is out of adjustment---if the locks wont work when closed you have too much pressure on them is what Im thinking
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