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03-05-2017, 05:50 PM
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door tension
I have a '69 C10 fleet. The doors close WAY to easy. Won't stay open if on any kind of a grade. I notice there's a double piece of metal(tensioner) I believe. If thats the what controls the closing tension, can I spread it apart to tighten the door up?
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03-05-2017, 08:34 PM
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Re: door tension
It should have a type of shims between that metal. They wear down like brake pads. They are replaceable.
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03-06-2017, 08:27 AM
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Re: door tension
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03-06-2017, 10:25 AM
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Re: door tension
They are generally called Friction pads -- if you do a search on the site for "Door Friction Pads" you will find a bunch of threads with pictures and ideas for repairing them.
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03-06-2017, 11:22 AM
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Re: door tension
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03-06-2017, 11:31 AM
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Re: door tension
Classic Parts . com has after market replacements #(18-531) for $12.95 a pair; and I am sure some of the other vendors on the board have some also.
I am not sure what kind of a job it is to replace them?
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03-06-2017, 03:32 PM
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Re: door tension
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Here is the link: http://www.classicparts.com/1967-72-.../#.WL24nfkpX8o I will be rebuilding mine once the weather warms up. |
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03-06-2017, 03:58 PM
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Re: door tension
It looks like that rebuild kit also comes with new roll pins, which is very good. When I pushed out my original roll pins, they were rusted up pretty bad.
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