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Old 06-12-2009, 11:34 PM   #1
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Any fixes? Doors poor fit, hard to close.

I'm suppose this is a common post, but search didn't help.
My 87 LB doors don't fit well, especially the gap between door and lower body. I also really have to slam them to close all the way. This is not a worn-out truck, but a low mile one owner.
I remember in the past that 73-87's close tough and sounded tinny. When they first came out in 73, my boss bought a new one and I started driving his old truck, a 67. One rainy day, I opened the door to the 73 and got drenched, and I thought "how dumb...no rain gutters on the top of the doors". GM soon added the bolt-on gutters.
Any way to solve the problems?
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Old 06-13-2009, 12:13 AM   #2
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Re: Any fixes? Doors poor fit, hard to close.

It sounds like you have the common door ailment of worn hinge pins and bushings.

To resolve your issue take a look here- LINK
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