Are there any adjustments on the door hinges ?

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  1. 22R88

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    I have just replaced the door seals but I still have a air leak. I noticed that the DS door hangs a little lower than the Pass side. Do the hinges adjust or is there bushings that wear or something ?
    Any tips appreciated.

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    These trucks have very small window frames,can get tweaked out easily.
    I read some where use a paper bill to adjust. Place between the the seal & door & close it ,keep moving & pulling on it untill all areas don't release the bill!!
    The hinges do have a small amount of movement,you can pull the doors & open the hinge hole up for more adjustment!
    Before removing drill two small holes @ ea. hinge (that a piece of welding rod can be inserted into )so can index to starting place! :cool:
     
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    Appreciate the help. To adjust the doors does the fender have to be removed or can you access the bolts from the door just being open ?

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    I just took my doors off before I hopped on the forum, You can remove the doors with fenders on, its tougher with 1 person than with 2 though. Also when your putting them back on it will be a bit difficult to get it to sit perfectly flush with the fender line.
     
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    To remove the fenders, does the hood cowl where the wiper arms reside have to come off ? Are there any bolts on the fender under the cowl ?

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    Yes, there's one each side up close to the the windshield. Also don't forget the ones @ the bottom rear near the front of the door! And the fenders have a seam sealer under the bolt lip.so go slowly getting lose.:cool:
     

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