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cdowns · 08-01-2015, 08:42 AM

Me i'd try heating up the door seals with a heat gun or hair dryer to make them very pliable to help close the door

clemsonteg · 08-01-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

Me i'd try heating up the door seals with a heat gun or hair dryer to make them very pliable to help close the door

I can give that a try too. Should it be done with the door closed, or heat it and then close the door?

cdowns · 08-01-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by clemsonteg

i can give that a try too. Should it be done with the door closed, or heat it and then close the door?

heat up and then close the door on it/// be carefull not to use too much heat

Andy4639 · 08-01-2015, 11:32 AM

Another thing to think about. Take a small pick and peek some holes in the trim to let the air escape when the door is shut.
You will never know they are there and they shouldn't bother the rubber at all if done right.

clemsonteg · 08-01-2015, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Another thing to think about. Take a small pick and peek some holes in the trim to let the air escape when the door is shut.
You will never know they are there and they shouldn't bother the rubber at all if done right.

Thanks again Andy. I actually did that a few weeks ago thinking maybe it was trapped air not allowing the seal to collapse.

clemsonteg · 08-01-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

heat up and then close the door on it/// be carefull not to use too much heat

Thanks. I'll try this a section at a time. Heat, close door, let cool, repeat. I will see if that helps.

08-01-2015, 08:42 AM	#1
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08-01-2015, 11:32 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Can't lock door unless I push in Another thing to think about. Take a small pick and peek some holes in the trim to let the air escape when the door is shut. You will never know they are there and they shouldn't bother the rubber at all if done right. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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