Door Rubbers

[Wootdog]

Anyone had a problem with the back of the door not closing after you install the rubbers? When I have them installed fat side out, the rear of the door will not be flush. I even removed the striker plate with the same results. It looks like the rubber gasket is too fat on the front side near the hinge area. When I install them narrow side out, the doors are flush but you can see daylight all the way around the door. I measured the thickness side to side and it is approximately an inch thick. My other set in the other truck are only 7/8". Could I have bought the rubber weatherstrip in the wrong thickness? Thanks, Kerry

[Putter]

Not that it matters, but did you get the glue-on ones (like original) or the S-10 style that more-or-less press on?

I just put my S-10 ones on yesterday and have the same problem. Basically have to use both hands and one leg to close the door from the outside. There is NO WAY it will close from the inside without ripping the handle off.

I am just hoping it will compress like the originals did.

[Wootdog]

These are supposed to be the original type but the thickness is wider than what I have on my other truck. Kerry

[Putter]

On my original cab with original seals, at the front, those thing were compressed down to about 1/8" thick. I say just slam it and hope for the best. They have got to compress sooner or later.
Did you get those from a reputable vendor?

[70c10]

Original style or S-10 style will do this for several months. It's normal even though it's a pain. Another trick that helps is to poke holes around the rubber with an awl every 4". I got that from Bill Athey!.

[Wootdog]

The problem is the back of the doors sticks out even though the door is against the striker plate in the back. They shut just sitck out and it is bothersome. Kerry

[70c10]

I hear ya Kerry. I would let it go until spring before adjusting the striker.