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    Door removal tips?

    wacko
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    Post by wacko Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:21 am

    Hey Eveveryone,

    Just wondering which is better (easier for re-install) when removing the doors from the van, to leave the hinges attached to the van or the doors??? I have heard it can be tricky to get the doors to line up properly once you have them off.
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    donivan65
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    Post by donivan65 Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:28 am

    For the side and back doors, put the hinges on the body 1st...... I think they are not adjustable there, so they can only fit in 1 place. Then slip the doors onto the hinges and leave the bolts a little loose,,,,,shut the doors and align them from the outside,,,,then sneak inside through the front doors and tighten up the bolts from the inside without opening the doors,,,,,


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    Post by G-Man Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:01 pm

    Only thing I can add to that is get a buddy to help start the bolts
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    DanTheVanMan
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:34 pm

    100% with ya. Sucks trying to do it yourself.....


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