Door seals

Orange Beezy · Post by **Orange Beezy** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:59 am

Ok so I got my order from LMC today.Both door seals , windsheild and rear window rubbers and cowl lacing. I install the drivers door seal,no prob. done in 15 min. I close the door,now theres a problem. The door wont close all the way. Ok no biggie,adjust the door. Still does not close unless you SLAM it hard. What is the proper way to adjust doors? I do know that my upper hinge has a lil play and missing the spring. Do I start with the upper or lower hinge first ? Start with the upper and lower bolts of the hinge or the center bolt? Thanks in advance.

Bill

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:49 am

Someone made a thread a while ago with this exact problem... I think you have to "break them in"...

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:05 am

yes the seals are new they require time to relax before they will let the door close easily.

cdeal28078 · Post by **cdeal28078** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:48 pm

You can also adjust the striker on the latch side of the jamb. Mine are still tight after about 8 years
clint

Post by **FORDification** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:18 pm

Yep, you just slam the door hard for a while. They'll compress again over time. That's just the nature of the beast.

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