Modified XJ Cherokee Tech XJ (84-01)
All modified tech questions. If it modifies your XJ beyond stock parts ask it here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Door alighnment problems after hinge cut

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-25-2015, 12:33 AM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
DevilsDogjeeper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default Door alighnment problems after hinge cut

I have 94 cherokee and I have cut the lower portion of the hinges to allow me to remove them. But when I put them back on the front passenger door catches the quarter panal. I can get it shut by lifting and moving it around but the lower half of the door is pushed out about an inch. Only thing I can think of is the weld poped on the body hinge or bent? Any thoughts and suggestions on how to fix it or what it might be will be appreciate. I will put pictures up tomorrow morning. Thank you
Old 01-25-2015, 12:46 AM
  #2  
Member
 
zone zero's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

It's probably bent or the welds cracked, my 01 needs both the drivers and passenger front doors realigned. I'm holding off until I install a set of notch custom high clearance fender flares.

Also check the holes that the pins go in if there all walled out then that will be an issue too.
Good luck
Old 01-25-2015, 08:45 AM
  #3  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
DevilsDogjeeper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

Thank you. That's what I thought. Could I just sty bending the hinge back if it's bent? Same for the weld bend and re weld?
Old 01-25-2015, 10:51 AM
  #4  
CF Veteran
 
HS00XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Ross Vegas, Ga
Posts: 1,843
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 w/ tupy head
Default

The hinges should be adjustable just like all door hinges.just have to play with them.unless the pins are wollowed or bent.
Old 01-25-2015, 06:23 PM
  #5  
CF Veteran
 
Batman33165's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Rowlett, Texas
Posts: 1,153
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Default

Make sure you have the shims also, they make a big difference!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rotorhead
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
20
09-23-2023 04:17 PM
hpwrestler220
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
08-31-2015 11:32 AM
neocracka
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
23
08-29-2015 02:10 AM
mboudreau001
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
2
08-26-2015 04:37 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Door alighnment problems after hinge cut



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:32 PM.