Driver's side door will not close right... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blizz · 03-26-2007, 10:11 PM

In order to close the door, I need to kinda push up and slam it...and I can't even open it from the inside. The PO said it needed hinge pins and my brother thinks I should change out the bushings....any ideas or suggestions?

**Nobby** · 03-26-2007, 10:23 PM

Don't forget to check the body bushings too.

RED72blazer · 03-26-2007, 10:47 PM

the latch plate on the b piller could be shimmed to far forward

*72CSTC5* · 03-27-2007, 01:12 AM

Change the hinge pins and bushings first. Mine were hard to get out so I had to heat them with a torch first and they pressed right out and then back in with the new ones. If that does not work then check your body bushings.

bouncytruck · 03-27-2007, 01:23 AM

Body mounts and hinges are common wear points that could be causing the door issues.

If the door drops when it is open or is rubbing on the door sill I'd start by checking the hinges.

If the gaps on the door are wider at the bottom than the top of the door is harder to open when parked on a slight angle, I'd start by checking the body mounts.

It could be a combo of both. If the hinges are fine, make sure you keep them well lubed. Same goes for the hood hinges. Both will work much better with a little maintanence.

03-26-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Driver's side door will not close right... In order to close the door, I need to kinda push up and slam it...and I can't even open it from the inside. The PO said it needed hinge pins and my brother thinks I should change out the bushings....any ideas or suggestions? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-26-2007, 10:23 PM	#2
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: Driver's side door will not close right... Don't forget to check the body bushings too.

03-26-2007, 10:47 PM	#3
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Driver's side door will not close right... the latch plate on the b piller could be shimmed to far forward __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

03-27-2007, 01:12 AM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Driver's side door will not close right... Change the hinge pins and bushings first. Mine were hard to get out so I had to heat them with a torch first and they pressed right out and then back in with the new ones. If that does not work then check your body bushings.

03-27-2007, 01:23 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Driver's side door will not close right... Body mounts and hinges are common wear points that could be causing the door issues. If the door drops when it is open or is rubbing on the door sill I'd start by checking the hinges. If the gaps on the door are wider at the bottom than the top of the door is harder to open when parked on a slight angle, I'd start by checking the body mounts. It could be a combo of both. If the hinges are fine, make sure you keep them well lubed. Same goes for the hood hinges. Both will work much better with a little maintanence. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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