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NevadaDVX · 09-04-2010, 09:07 PM

After doing a search on the forum, I found a few guys using later model type clip on weatherstripping. Some were from S-10s, Dakotas, etc. I picked up a set for a Dakota and got it installed nicely on a project I am working on. Today I hung the doors, and with even with the doors all the way out on their hinge adjustments, they are VERY tight. Anyone have problems like this after installing these? What did you do to "massage" them to fit.

NevadaDVX · 09-05-2010, 09:19 PM

Well, there was nothing I could do, so I pulled it out. The metal backed ribbing put too much pressure on the door and it was impossible to get it to shut without slamming it as hard as possible. Not too mention since the door was adjusted all the way out, it stuck out past the rocker 1/2" at the bottom! I was really hoping to get feedback on this as I feel I wasted $75 on them.

Zoomin · 09-05-2010, 09:53 PM

Seems like I read on this forum recently where someone trimmed the metal piece off. Not sure it was Dakota stuff though. Is your door aftermarket?

**LockDoc** · 09-05-2010, 10:19 PM

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I've used the Dakota weatherstripping on two of my trucks with no problems. I don't buy new though. I get good used ones from the salvage yard.... I paid $7 for one set and $10 for the other.

LockDoc

71swb4x4 · 09-05-2010, 10:21 PM

I used new S10 on my truck and the doors shut tight. If I were to do it again I would do like Leon did and buy used.

NevadaDVX · 09-05-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Seems like I read on this forum recently where someone trimmed the metal piece off. Not sure it was Dakota stuff though. Is your door aftermarket?

Nope, factory doors. If you trimmed the metal reinforcement piece off, it would have to be glued on, which would defeat the purpose. It looked great and went on fairly easily..............until I hung the passenger door. I have to admit, the passenger door was a used one I picked up and reworked.
I still have the Dakota weatherstrip on the drivers side, which is original to the truck. I will hang it tomorrow and see how it fits in comparison.
Thanks for the response, though.

09-04-2010, 09:07 PM	#1
NevadaDVX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fallon, Nv Posts: 138	Clip-on Dakota weatherstripping question After doing a search on the forum, I found a few guys using later model type clip on weatherstripping. Some were from S-10s, Dakotas, etc. I picked up a set for a Dakota and got it installed nicely on a project I am working on. Today I hung the doors, and with even with the doors all the way out on their hinge adjustments, they are VERY tight. Anyone have problems like this after installing these? What did you do to "massage" them to fit.

09-05-2010, 09:19 PM	#2
NevadaDVX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fallon, Nv Posts: 138	Re: Clip-on Dakota weatherstripping question Well, there was nothing I could do, so I pulled it out. The metal backed ribbing put too much pressure on the door and it was impossible to get it to shut without slamming it as hard as possible. Not too mention since the door was adjusted all the way out, it stuck out past the rocker 1/2" at the bottom! I was really hoping to get feedback on this as I feel I wasted $75 on them.

09-05-2010, 09:53 PM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Clip-on Dakota weatherstripping question Seems like I read on this forum recently where someone trimmed the metal piece off. Not sure it was Dakota stuff though. Is your door aftermarket? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-05-2010, 10:19 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,655	Re: Clip-on Dakota weatherstripping question - I've used the Dakota weatherstripping on two of my trucks with no problems. I don't buy new though. I get good used ones from the salvage yard.... I paid $7 for one set and $10 for the other. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-05-2010, 10:21 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Clip-on Dakota weatherstripping question I used new S10 on my truck and the doors shut tight. If I were to do it again I would do like Leon did and buy used. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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