doors wont close complete (hip check needed)

lakiniathrh · 10-20-2009, 05:35 AM

I have half doors with soft top section. It's the bottom
(metal part of the door)that is the problem.
Both the passenger and driver side wont seal unless I really
slam the door or give it a slight hip check. Am I looking for
some sort of adjustment, that probably does not exist?

Thanks
Dave

wrangler76 · 10-20-2009, 06:30 AM

You can loosen the torx bolts on the hinge side and make minor adjustments for door fit... You can also loosen the nader bolt (what the door latched to) using a Torx wrench for more minor adjustments...

lakiniathrh · 10-20-2009, 06:38 AM

It almost seems like it is the rubber seal. Like it is to fat and I have to compress it. to seal the door shut. Not sure though.

wrangler76 · 10-20-2009, 08:10 AM

Try loosening up the nader bolt and move it out a tad. I guess too tight is always better than too loose. Doors.... we're talking about doors......

05GT-O.C.D. · 10-20-2009, 08:25 AM

Before you do all what W76's reccommended, try rolling up your back window and see if the door is still hard to close. If it closes easily w/ the window out, then an easier fix might just be leaving the softtop windows slightly unzipped to let the air escape easier.

wrangler76 · 10-20-2009, 08:31 AM

That's a great idea... never figured that the soft top could be that air restrictive.

NAVYCHIEF · 10-20-2009, 09:37 AM

also look at the top pieces. they can restrict closure if they are bent too far in at the top. that could be where your too tight.

plac · 10-20-2009, 09:59 AM

tell me if you have rod holders near your outside door handle.

and remove your windows for a test. easy enough. i had exact same problem on same setup. after i removed my windows i could close my doors with 1 finger.

birdhunter · 10-20-2009, 03:37 PM

also a easy thing to try
is washers on the door pin/hinge

rcajper · 11-03-2009, 12:27 AM

I really did not know folks could be so fu$%#!* stupid %$#@ ^%7 ^^%##%^4##@%^^$#@$% damn pay attention to the world , lay of the crack and think when its time to think. right now is the time ok? , go! if ur jeep does not look like a taco the door will fit (with adjustment of course) WHAT THEY ADJUST!!!!!!! yes they adjust , EVERYTHING on the jeep adjusts ,EVEN THE MIRRORS, SO TAKE THE PILLOW OF THE SEAT NOW

rcajper · 11-03-2009, 12:29 AM

sorry Navychief (I guess the post war debunk classes didnt do much for me )

05GT-O.C.D. · 11-03-2009, 09:16 AM

Rather than come back two minutes later to apologize for that post, you should've just edited and deleted it.

plac · 11-03-2009, 09:41 AM

that post almost deserves a perm ban.

**turdhurdler** · 11-03-2009, 10:18 AM

Wow, what brought that on????

Jeff

10-20-2009, 05:35 AM	#1
lakiniathrh Newb Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: manahawkin NJ Posts: 11	doors wont close complete (hip check needed) I have half doors with soft top section. It's the bottom (metal part of the door)that is the problem. Both the passenger and driver side wont seal unless I really slam the door or give it a slight hip check. Am I looking for some sort of adjustment, that probably does not exist? Thanks Dave

10-20-2009, 08:25 AM	#5
05GT-O.C.D. Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,036	Before you do all what W76's reccommended, try rolling up your back window and see if the door is still hard to close. If it closes easily w/ the window out, then an easier fix might just be leaving the softtop windows slightly unzipped to let the air escape easier. __________________ (: ¡ ɹǝʌo ǝɯ 11oɹ ...sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

10-20-2009, 08:31 AM	#6
wrangler76 Newb Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carson, WA Posts: 11	That's a great idea... never figured that the soft top could be that air restrictive. __________________ '87 YJ - RIP - Roll and roll and roll over. '95 YJ - RIP - Jeep VS Bridge resulting in twisted frame '95 YJ Reincarnated thanks to generous '93 that unselfishly gave up his frame. 4.0/AX15/NP321, Custom 9" SOA ect, ect, ect.

10-20-2009, 09:37 AM	#7
NAVYCHIEF Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ocean shores, wa Posts: 1,078	also look at the top pieces. they can restrict closure if they are bent too far in at the top. that could be where your too tight. __________________ 1994 RENEGADE "CLUNKERISAMO"

10-20-2009, 09:59 AM	#8
plac Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 192	tell me if you have rod holders near your outside door handle. and remove your windows for a test. easy enough. i had exact same problem on same setup. after i removed my windows i could close my doors with 1 finger. __________________ 2009 VW GTI 2009 Nissan Xterra

10-20-2009, 06:30 AM	#2
wrangler76 Newb Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carson, WA Posts: 11	You can loosen the torx bolts on the hinge side and make minor adjustments for door fit... You can also loosen the nader bolt (what the door latched to) using a Torx wrench for more minor adjustments...

10-20-2009, 06:38 AM	#3
lakiniathrh Newb Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: manahawkin NJ Posts: 11	It almost seems like it is the rubber seal. Like it is to fat and I have to compress it. to seal the door shut. Not sure though.

10-20-2009, 08:10 AM	#4
wrangler76 Newb Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carson, WA Posts: 11	Try loosening up the nader bolt and move it out a tad. I guess too tight is always better than too loose. Doors.... we're talking about doors......

10-20-2009, 03:37 PM	#9
birdhunter Jeeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 810	also a easy thing to try is washers on the door pin/hinge __________________ 94 Sahara 6cyl Auto loaded stock

11-03-2009, 12:27 AM	#10
rcajper Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 68	I really did not know folks could be so fu$%#!* stupid %$#@ ^%7 ^^%##%^4##@%^^$#@$% damn pay attention to the world , lay of the crack and think when its time to think. right now is the time ok? , go! if ur jeep does not look like a taco the door will fit (with adjustment of course) WHAT THEY ADJUST!!!!!!! yes they adjust , EVERYTHING on the jeep adjusts ,EVEN THE MIRRORS, SO TAKE THE PILLOW OF THE SEAT NOW

11-03-2009, 12:29 AM	#11
rcajper Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 68	sorry Navychief (I guess the post war debunk classes didnt do much for me )

11-03-2009, 09:16 AM	#12
05GT-O.C.D. Jeeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,036	Rather than come back two minutes later to apologize for that post, you should've just edited and deleted it. __________________ (: ¡ ɹǝʌo ǝɯ 11oɹ ...sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı

11-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#13
plac Jeeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 192	that post almost deserves a perm ban. __________________ 2009 VW GTI 2009 Nissan Xterra

11-03-2009, 10:18 AM	#14
turdhurdler I Fling Poo WF Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 779	Wow, what brought that on???? Jeff __________________ Mall crawlin' in 4 Lo.

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