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Gotta71C20 · 07-12-2002, 04:14 PM

I have a problem I don't understand. Sometimes my drivers door will not latch tight. It does latch on the safety(?) position. Repeatedly closing it will not get it to close tight. If I pull up on the interior handle and then spin the little gear thingy on the door latch, it will usually close. Sometimes I have to do this several times to get the door to close tight. Then the problem doesn't show up again for a week---month---longer. Anybody know what I need to replace? Thanks in advance. Sometimes I don't know what I'd do without this board. Larry

highwaydevil · 07-12-2002, 07:00 PM

Sounds like it may be worn. If you find that it is, I have a used set for sale, $20. If you're interested, email me. Maybe a good oiling will fix it.

**COBALT** · 07-12-2002, 07:02 PM

My latches were totally warn out when I first got my truck. I couldn't lock my doors.

I got a set of new latches from Brothers and replaced them. My passenger side door didn't close well, so I had to shim the lower hinge to get the door to line up right. You may have to do the same amount of shimming to get it to fit.

Patrick Sullivan · 07-12-2002, 07:17 PM

Mine does that - but only if my inside latch isn't completely down.

Gotta71C20 · 07-16-2002, 11:34 AM

Thank you all for the info. I am going to try another latch I have in my junk box and see if it helps. I may be interested in the good pair you offered. I notice it helps if I push down on the inner handle. Thanks again. Larry

07-12-2002, 04:14 PM	#1
Gotta71C20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Belfair, Wa. USA Posts: 80	Door latch I have a problem I don't understand. Sometimes my drivers door will not latch tight. It does latch on the safety(?) position. Repeatedly closing it will not get it to close tight. If I pull up on the interior handle and then spin the little gear thingy on the door latch, it will usually close. Sometimes I have to do this several times to get the door to close tight. Then the problem doesn't show up again for a week---month---longer. Anybody know what I need to replace? Thanks in advance. Sometimes I don't know what I'd do without this board. Larry

07-12-2002, 07:02 PM	#3
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	My latches were totally warn out when I first got my truck. I couldn't lock my doors. I got a set of new latches from Brothers and replaced them. My passenger side door didn't close well, so I had to shim the lower hinge to get the door to line up right. You may have to do the same amount of shimming to get it to fit. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

07-12-2002, 07:17 PM	#4
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Mine does that - but only if my inside latch isn't completely down. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

07-12-2002, 07:00 PM	#2
highwaydevil Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Platteville, Colorado Posts: 1,067	Sounds like it may be worn. If you find that it is, I have a used set for sale, $20. If you're interested, email me. Maybe a good oiling will fix it.

07-16-2002, 11:34 AM	#5
Gotta71C20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Belfair, Wa. USA Posts: 80	Thank you all for the info. I am going to try another latch I have in my junk box and see if it helps. I may be interested in the good pair you offered. I notice it helps if I push down on the inner handle. Thanks again. Larry



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