andyc Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi I have a second hand drivers door to fit (once its been painted) does anyone have any helpful hints or suggestions, things to avoid etc. Other than don't drop it on your foot of course. All advice gratefully received.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag_ste Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 They are self expanatory really.Only thing with door fitting is to not tighten the bolts up too tight, so you can move it around to ensure correct alignment and fit (but not too loose that it moves too easily).You may also need to adjust the door catch on the B pillar, if it's a different door. Get the fit right, then adjust the striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Hello Andy, what I do with 2000 doors, working without assistance, (I'm assuming the Stag door hinges are the same?) is to screw two studs into the door to help align the door and the hinge so as to get the screws started. Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakaday Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Trial fit it before you commit to getting it painted. If its been reskinned in its life then you may find the fit is awful if its an early type doorskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Andy,Are you leaving the hinges attached to the A-post? If so th ejob is easy. The hinges where they attache to the doors are long, so all you do is slide the door onto the hinges then fit the nuts hand-tight to allow adjustment. This canm be done single-handed.If changing the hinges as well you really need assistance as the doors are long and heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 If you have the option don't put glass, motor etc on until the door is fitted. Makes it a lot lighter to move. Be prepared for the door to drop a bit when you add the extra hardware though. Stags are heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 thanks to everyone for their comments and hints, Hinges are already on the door, and I suspect it has been reskinned looking at the state of it. Piman, I like the idea of fitting studs to help location.Unfortunately the door came fully furnished so I didn't see the sense in removing it all, mind you knowing my luck the window motor will be shot and the glass stuck.This will teach me to bend the door on a wall won't it?Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 andyc wrote:This will teach me to bend the door on a wall won't it?Come on tell them how lucky you are it was the door not your leg!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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