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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Default Door is falling off!

The top hinge is separated vehicle side. What's the fix for this? Tack weld?


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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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You guessed it, bro. Find a buddy or a shop that can weld it up for you.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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cutting the hinge so door open furthur and makes the stop work will keep this from reaccuring
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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the door hinge hits here b4 the door stop comes into play causing the hinge to pry it self off the body i cut some off with a sawz all never had this issue again
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
You guessed it, bro. Find a buddy or a shop that can weld it up for you.
I'll have my brother-in-law hook me up. Thanks guys.
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