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epsorenson · 09-26-2007, 05:52 PM

another question....forgive me if it's brainless but i'm new at all this.
my doors (driver/passenger) don't stay open.
always close on me, especially when i'm parked on incline.
seems like a simple fix...what specifically do i need to get to remedy this?

thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-26-2007, 05:58 PM

The good - Sounds like the hinges are wore out.

The bad - Alot of the repop hinges are junk

The solution - Get a rebuild kit from a Vendor

Hard Luck · 09-26-2007, 05:59 PM

Sounds like you need a new check link.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-26-2007, 06:03 PM

Hard Luck, are you talking about the part in the middle of the hinge?

I forgot about that part Epsorenson, it has plastic guides, I think

*EDIT - just went out and looked on GQ, they look kinda plasticish

epsorenson · 09-26-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

The good - Sounds like the hinges are wore out.

The bad - Alot of the repop hinges are junk

The solution - Get a rebuild kit from a Vendor

great....thanks guys

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-26-2007, 06:35 PM

Hope we helped, if not we will be here when you come back and ask again

jaros44sr · 09-26-2007, 06:53 PM

Good answer guys, that rebuild kit should fix it...

on your 25,000th

**zeusflash** · 09-26-2007, 07:55 PM

You will also probably need the friction pads that rub on the check link since they are usually not included in the rebuild kits. These pieces can get worn down so thin that they barely touch the check link. These are available throught the usual chevy truck parts houses(they are a little pricey).

epsorenson · 09-27-2007, 02:19 PM

sorry to be a pest.
i'm having trouble figuring out the vendor thing.
can you guys tell me which vendor is near me in so cal that i can order the re-build kit from?

Burt4x4 · 09-27-2007, 02:31 PM

www.brotherstrucks.com is in so cal I belive..

epsorenson · 09-27-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

www.brotherstrucks.com is in so cal I belive..

thanks!
yeah they are in so cal.
their website doesn't have the rebuild kit listed but i'll give em a call.

Angelse68cal · 09-27-2007, 03:37 PM

You can pick up a Door Stop at Home Depot for like 2 bucks.

epsorenson · 10-12-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Hope we helped, if not we will be here when you come back and ask again

hey there guys...i'm still not having any luck with this.
can only find the entire hinge for sale.
can't seem to locate rebuild kit with check link/friction pads.

can anyone help?

thanks again

jaros44sr · 10-12-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epsorenson

hey there guys...i'm still not having any luck with this.
can only find the entire hinge for sale.
can't seem to locate rebuild kit with check link/friction pads.

can anyone help?

thanks again

How about Classic Industries, I used to buy alot of parts from them. They are in Huntington Beach, Ca. Where ever that is

epsorenson · 10-12-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

How about Classic Industries, I used to buy allot of parts from them. They are in Huntington Beach, Ca. Where ever that is

thanks, just called em...no dice though.
they referred me to "hemmings" which seems to be a parts finding source.

anyone else?

jaros44sr · 10-12-2007, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epsorenson

thanks, just called em...no dice though.
they referred me to "hemmings" which seems to be a parts finding source.

anyone else?

Might have to bite the bullet and buy Hinges, altho, that plastic pc. shouldn't be to hard to make. I just looked at mine, seems simple enuff

bouncytruck · 10-12-2007, 06:16 PM

Call Wes at http://classicheartbeat.com/. He's knows his stuff and can find the parts you need.

epsorenson · 10-18-2007, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Call Wes at http://classicheartbeat.com/. He's knows his stuff and can find the parts you need.

just called wes...also said he has the hinges only.
seems like the check link/friction pads are almost impossible to get by themeselves

jaros44sr · 10-20-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epsorenson

just called wes...also said he has the hinges only.
seems like the check link/friction pads are almost impossible to get by themeselves

just dug out an old set of hinges, seems like those friction blocks would be easy to make. All you have to do is knock out one roll pin and the whole gizmo falls apart. So you have to take the hinges off to get at the parts, why not buy a couple of used hinges off the classified, rebuild them and slap them on. Then you could sell your old hinges to the next guy with the same problem... JAT J.

09-26-2007, 05:52 PM	#1
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	How to keep my doors from closing another question....forgive me if it's brainless but i'm new at all this. my doors (driver/passenger) don't stay open. always close on me, especially when i'm parked on incline. seems like a simple fix...what specifically do i need to get to remedy this? thanks __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

09-26-2007, 05:58 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: How to keep my doors from closing The good - Sounds like the hinges are wore out. The bad - Alot of the repop hinges are junk The solution - Get a rebuild kit from a Vendor __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-26-2007, 05:59 PM	#3
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Re: How to keep my doors from closing Sounds like you need a new check link.

09-26-2007, 06:03 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: How to keep my doors from closing Hard Luck, are you talking about the part in the middle of the hinge? I forgot about that part Epsorenson, it has plastic guides, I think EDIT - just went out and looked on GQ, they look kinda plasticish __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-26-2007 at 06:06 PM.*

09-26-2007, 06:35 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: How to keep my doors from closing Hope we helped, if not we will be here when you come back and ask again __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-26-2007, 06:53 PM	#7
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,456	Re: How to keep my doors from closing Good answer guys, that rebuild kit should fix it... on your 25,000th __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-26-2007, 07:55 PM	#8
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: How to keep my doors from closing You will also probably need the friction pads that rub on the check link since they are usually not included in the rebuild kits. These pieces can get worn down so thin that they barely touch the check link. These are available throught the usual chevy truck parts houses(they are a little pricey). __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

09-27-2007, 02:19 PM	#9
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	Re: How to keep my doors from closing sorry to be a pest. i'm having trouble figuring out the vendor thing. can you guys tell me which vendor is near me in so cal that i can order the re-build kit from? __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

09-27-2007, 02:31 PM	#10
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: How to keep my doors from closing www.brotherstrucks.com is in so cal I belive.. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

09-27-2007, 03:37 PM	#12
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: How to keep my doors from closing You can pick up a Door Stop at Home Depot for like 2 bucks.

10-12-2007, 06:16 PM	#17
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: How to keep my doors from closing Call Wes at http://classicheartbeat.com/. He's knows his stuff and can find the parts you need. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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