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ab_70chevy · 10-11-2012, 07:21 PM

Having some problems with my drivers side door latch. Iv tried lubrication and adjusting the striker, with no luck. Do i have to take the window and track out to get the latch out. After I take out the 3 mounting bolts the latch is stuck in there because of the window track. So does this need to come out too?
Thanks fellas
-Andrew

ronrob84 · 10-11-2012, 07:23 PM

After you remove the three bolts the latch, unscrew the door lock knobs & then take the clip off that runs to the door handle...then it takes a little wiggling to get it out but have patience it will come out...

Andy4639 · 10-11-2012, 07:28 PM

You need to take the door key lock off from the inside the door then take the Door Lock Knobs off the rod that you lock the door with. The 2 rods that attach to the latch will need to be disconnected and then it will come out. I just did mine last week.

ab_70chevy · 10-11-2012, 08:53 PM

I'll try again, thanks fellas
-Andrew

whoryou1979 · 10-11-2012, 09:13 PM

If you take the two screws out at the bottom of the rear window track it definitely makes it much easier. If you don't want to worry about taking the clasps off the rods, you can take the screws out of the interior handle release, and pull it out as an assymbly.

Andy4639 · 10-13-2012, 02:15 PM

Here are some pictures for seeing what u have to do. Hope it helps.
I think this is a surbarban door though. It's basicaly the same as a truck door.

10-11-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
ab_70chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 63	how does the door latch come out? Having some problems with my drivers side door latch. Iv tried lubrication and adjusting the striker, with no luck. Do i have to take the window and track out to get the latch out. After I take out the 3 mounting bolts the latch is stuck in there because of the window track. So does this need to come out too? Thanks fellas -Andrew

10-11-2012, 07:23 PM	#2
ronrob84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 167	Re: how does the door latch come out? After you remove the three bolts the latch, unscrew the door lock knobs & then take the clip off that runs to the door handle...then it takes a little wiggling to get it out but have patience it will come out... __________________ RonRob 1972 C10 Driver--- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544600 1971 SWB Build Thread--- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546206 1988 Ford Mustang 5.0

10-11-2012, 07:28 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: how does the door latch come out? You need to take the door key lock off from the inside the door then take the Door Lock Knobs off the rod that you lock the door with. The 2 rods that attach to the latch will need to be disconnected and then it will come out. I just did mine last week. __________________ 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.

10-11-2012, 08:53 PM	#4
ab_70chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 63	Re: how does the door latch come out? I'll try again, thanks fellas -Andrew

10-11-2012, 09:13 PM	#5
whoryou1979 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Deer Park, Tx Posts: 107	Re: how does the door latch come out? If you take the two screws out at the bottom of the rear window track it definitely makes it much easier. If you don't want to worry about taking the clasps off the rods, you can take the screws out of the interior handle release, and pull it out as an assymbly. __________________ All Day Every Day '72 C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549132

10-13-2012, 02:15 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: how does the door latch come out? Here are some pictures for seeing what u have to do. Hope it helps. I think this is a surbarban door though. It's basicaly the same as a truck door. __________________ 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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