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packers05 · 05-31-2009, 08:14 PM

what are these necessary for? and heres a pic of progress taiwan doorsuck dont fit and are flimsy but not rusty!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-31-2009, 08:31 PM

I forget what it's for, but yeah you need it, or so I'm told.

Did that help?

blue70k5 · 05-31-2009, 08:56 PM

Don't quote me on this as my blazer is missing these pieces.... but I believe those are shims that keep the door tightly closed even when the body flexes, especially when the top is off. There should be one on the door pillar and one on the door itself.

**jamie72** · 05-31-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blue70k5

Don't quote me on this as my blazer is missing these pieces.... but I believe those are shims that keep the door tightly closed even when the body flexes, especially when the top is off. There should be one on the door pillar and one on the door itself.

this is correct..

JayDubBlazer · 05-31-2009, 10:14 PM

If you don't have them installed, your door will fly open every time you hit a good bump. Especially if your rockers are rotted out.

packers05 · 05-31-2009, 10:37 PM

anyone that knows how the latch would allow door to open and how does this prevent it, When i install these my door has a real hard time shutting and it feels wrong any tips on this?

JayDubBlazer · 05-31-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by packers05

anyone that knows how the latch would allow door to open and how does this prevent it, When i install these my door has a real hard time shutting and it feels wrong any tips on this?

Sorry I didn't mean to scare you, the shims help align the doors and keep them sturdy especially when the top is off. They are there to help stabilize the door, and keep the latch in-place. They were some of the extra engineering, along with the rocker box designed to provide stiffness while the top is off.

Your doors shouldn't pop open as long as your rocker box and rocker are solid.

**Tom Vogel** · 05-31-2009, 11:42 PM

FWIW... my 72 2wd even has them. The one on the door in the picture above is stainless. The ones that go on the body jamb are chrome plated mild steel .
I certainly am going to reinstall them. Even with my cage, I expect some flex. Heres something you can do for a demonstration of body flex. Take off the top... open a door... jackup either front wheel. Now, try and shut the door.

05-31-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Why do i need this door piece what are these necessary for? and heres a pic of progress taiwan doorsuck dont fit and are flimsy but not rusty!!!! Attached Images

05-31-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Why do i need this door piece I forget what it's for, but yeah you need it, or so I'm told. Did that help? __________________ 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

05-31-2009, 08:56 PM	#3
blue70k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Galveston, Tx Posts: 114	Re: Why do i need this door piece Don't quote me on this as my blazer is missing these pieces.... but I believe those are shims that keep the door tightly closed even when the body flexes, especially when the top is off. There should be one on the door pillar and one on the door itself.

05-31-2009, 10:14 PM	#5
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Why do i need this door piece If you don't have them installed, your door will fly open every time you hit a good bump. Especially if your rockers are rotted out. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

05-31-2009, 10:37 PM	#6
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: Why do i need this door piece anyone that knows how the latch would allow door to open and how does this prevent it, When i install these my door has a real hard time shutting and it feels wrong any tips on this?

05-31-2009, 11:42 PM	#8
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Why do i need this door piece FWIW... my 72 2wd even has them. The one on the door in the picture above is stainless. The ones that go on the body jamb are chrome plated mild steel . I certainly am going to reinstall them. Even with my cage, I expect some flex. Heres something you can do for a demonstration of body flex. Take off the top... open a door... jackup either front wheel. Now, try and shut the door.



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