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musiqlova · 01-05-2007, 08:34 AM

Does anyone know how to fix "loose" doors? My passenger side door closes good, but has some movement when the door is closed. When I go over bumps, the door rattles and it's quite annoying. Does any know how to fix that?

mike3311 · 01-05-2007, 10:36 AM

Open the door slightly and lift up on it while looking at the hinges. Do you see any play in the hinges / pins. There should be virtually no movement between the two halves of each hinge. If there is, you could replace the pins and bushings and that'll probably fix it. Another test for loose pins and bad alignment is to inspect the door jamb and floor plate for chipped paint or rust where the door might be striking the jamb or plate while it closes.

If the alignment checks out, I would look for loose components inside the door. I had a serious rattle coming from my window motor hittng the outside of the door and discovered that onw of the bolts holding the motor had torn through the sheet metal. 2 washers later and that rattle was gone

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Good luck

mike3311 · 01-05-2007, 10:43 AM

Also, if you mean that the door has movement in the horizontal when it's closed (IE, it moves when you push and pull on it while closed) you could check the striker pin for wear and replace it as needed. The door and jamb seals could also be replaced if they're old and compressed, that'll help give a tighter fit.

karl · 01-07-2007, 02:11 AM

most likley its one of three things. striker, latch or alignment or any combo of these things. i know this is annoying. and aligning doors is a *****. so i think so.

HOGDADDY · 01-10-2007, 11:25 PM

Mine used to rattle til I replaced the lower window rubber bump stop located inside bottom of door.

ureckme · 01-11-2007, 12:10 AM

Put a piece of hose on the striker.

musiqlova · 01-11-2007, 07:49 AM

hmmm..... good thought and cheap fix. I'll try that this weekend!

Thanks!

72C203503ONTHETREE · 01-15-2007, 06:34 AM

I just bought the cheapo plastic sleeve kit at Oreillys to fix my rattling passenger door. The striker bolt had lost its plastic cover.

ureckme · 01-16-2007, 12:16 AM

I have I think black 5/8 heater hose on mine for 3 years and it's still good. No rattles and the door shuts fine.
Matt

musiqlova · 01-23-2007, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ureckme

I have I think black 5/8 heater hose on mine for 3 years and it's still good. No rattles and the door shuts fine.
Matt

I finally got around to doing this. It worked great! I used the heater hose too!

Thanks everyone!

Slonaker · 01-23-2007, 10:06 AM

Replacement strikers are just a few dollars in the HELP! section.

Slonaker

01-05-2007, 08:34 AM	#1
musiqlova Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middle GA Posts: 28	Door rattle Does anyone know how to fix "loose" doors? My passenger side door closes good, but has some movement when the door is closed. When I go over bumps, the door rattles and it's quite annoying. Does any know how to fix that?

01-05-2007, 10:36 AM	#2
mike3311 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 22	Re: Door rattle Open the door slightly and lift up on it while looking at the hinges. Do you see any play in the hinges / pins. There should be virtually no movement between the two halves of each hinge. If there is, you could replace the pins and bushings and that'll probably fix it. Another test for loose pins and bad alignment is to inspect the door jamb and floor plate for chipped paint or rust where the door might be striking the jamb or plate while it closes. If the alignment checks out, I would look for loose components inside the door. I had a serious rattle coming from my window motor hittng the outside of the door and discovered that onw of the bolts holding the motor had torn through the sheet metal. 2 washers later and that rattle was gone . Good luck __________________ 79 C10 Silverado

01-05-2007, 10:43 AM	#3
mike3311 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 22	Re: Door rattle Also, if you mean that the door has movement in the horizontal when it's closed (IE, it moves when you push and pull on it while closed) you could check the striker pin for wear and replace it as needed. The door and jamb seals could also be replaced if they're old and compressed, that'll help give a tighter fit. __________________ 79 C10 Silverado

01-07-2007, 02:11 AM	#4
karl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: grand terrace , caifornia Posts: 338	Re: Door rattle most likley its one of three things. striker, latch or alignment or any combo of these things. i know this is annoying. and aligning doors is a *****. so i think so.

01-10-2007, 11:25 PM	#5
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: Door rattle Mine used to rattle til I replaced the lower window rubber bump stop located inside bottom of door.

01-11-2007, 12:10 AM	#6
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	Re: Door rattle Put a piece of hose on the striker. __________________ That's U RECK ME FIX it 2 74 Chevy Short Bed 355ci Sportsman II 64cc Angle Plug Crower Custom Grind .462in .486ex Dyno Test 422hp @ 5600 And it's got a Holley 3.73 Gears 12 Bolt 3.73 w/Posi 700R4 Going In I'm a Body Man So There! That's why it's not painted

01-11-2007, 07:49 AM	#7
musiqlova Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middle GA Posts: 28	Re: Door rattle hmmm..... good thought and cheap fix. I'll try that this weekend! Thanks!

01-15-2007, 06:34 AM	#8
72C203503ONTHETREE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Grant, Alabama Posts: 504	Re: Door rattle I just bought the cheapo plastic sleeve kit at Oreillys to fix my rattling passenger door. The striker bolt had lost its plastic cover. __________________ 72 Chevy C20, SOLD (Dang it.) 09 Challanger RT six speed in all black. 74 Datsun 710 wagon, all 1.8 liters of screaming Datsun power. 73 C10 long bed, 350/350 combo, nice shape.

01-16-2007, 12:16 AM	#9
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	Re: Door rattle I have I think black 5/8 heater hose on mine for 3 years and it's still good. No rattles and the door shuts fine. Matt __________________ That's U RECK ME FIX it 2 74 Chevy Short Bed 355ci Sportsman II 64cc Angle Plug Crower Custom Grind .462in .486ex Dyno Test 422hp @ 5600 And it's got a Holley 3.73 Gears 12 Bolt 3.73 w/Posi 700R4 Going In I'm a Body Man So There! That's why it's not painted

01-23-2007, 10:06 AM	#11
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Door rattle Replacement strikers are just a few dollars in the HELP! section. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado



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