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vtwinsport · 12-16-2008, 10:23 AM

I recently had my doors off to replace the hinge springs and bushings (s shaped things that keep the door open and in place), and while off I tried to lessen the closing effort required by adjusting each hinge. Seems like what ever i try, it still takes considerable effort short of slamming the door to get a proper close first time. Then when at a wrecker awhile back an 82 c10's doors closed with barley a nudge and had a nice quiet click.
Is there something wrong with my hinges (need shims maybe?) or the lock assembly?

12-16-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
vtwinsport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 293	Door closing ease I recently had my doors off to replace the hinge springs and bushings (s shaped things that keep the door open and in place), and while off I tried to lessen the closing effort required by adjusting each hinge. Seems like what ever i try, it still takes considerable effort short of slamming the door to get a proper close first time. Then when at a wrecker awhile back an 82 c10's doors closed with barley a nudge and had a nice quiet click. Is there something wrong with my hinges (need shims maybe?) or the lock assembly? __________________ 76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/



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