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Re: Installed new door seals, can’t get side swing out doors adjusted properly
tuner4life #745516 February 21st 2019 9:57 am
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Tuner, that's the exact same issue i'm having. the "40" door is tight but closes pretty good. The "60" door is so bad that i dont think the seal is touching the "40" door at all (where the two meet up). I didnt get a chance to hit the seals with some heat last night but i'm hoping that will help.

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amcochrane #745517 February 21st 2019 10:00 am
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You could try loosening the hinges up a touch where they mount to the door, and adjusting the door out just a touch at the front edge, then after a while, if the seal compresses, then adjust it back in.. There are several ways to go about it, but it will always be tight. (At least it doesn't leak there lol)


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amcochrane #745529 February 21st 2019 12:51 pm
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I don't.want.to.move my hinges bcause.the van has been painted. If I move.the hinges.I'll.mess up the paint.

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amcochrane #745539 February 21st 2019 6:15 pm
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Yep it's going to take time to get the new seals to lay right , I've seen this before


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Re: Installed new door seals, can’t get side swing out doors adjusted properly
Wizard78 #745542 February 21st 2019 8:16 pm
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My Dogs would love to come over and gnaw those door seals right on down into submission. No problem. Won't take long either! It's truly a rugged look too. shocked

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amcochrane #745557 February 22nd 2019 12:56 pm
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Anyone got an opinion on universal seals for the side doors?

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amcochrane #745857 March 02nd 2019 10:26 pm
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I bought some Ebay weatherstrip seals for my rear cargo doors. I think the seals are much too stiff for these old doors. The doors close with some effort but not like they used to close. I don't get that satisfying latch sound anymore but the doors are closed and lock ok. One thing I dont like: the right cargo door sticks out about 1/4 inch from the other door. Don't really know how to correct this without buying more weatherstripping.

Re: Installed new door seals, can’t get side swing out doors adjusted properly
JDouglas #745861 March 03rd 2019 7:50 am
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My apologies I meant to update this thread earlier...
I finally got around to heating up the seals with a heat gun and my doors close pretty good now. I ended up heating them up quite a bit before they became soft enough to compress and allow the doors to shut flush.

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amcochrane #745864 March 03rd 2019 7:55 am
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Originally Posted by amcochrane
My apologies I meant to update this thread earlier...
I finally got around to heating up the seals with a heat gun and my doors close pretty good now. I ended up heating them up quite a bit before they became soft enough to compress and allow the doors to shut flush.


That's good to know. Thanks for the update!

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