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Side door too far forward

Old Sep 27, 2020 | 08:52 PM
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Side door too far forward

Hello,
Bought a used LS 2008 Panel.
I noticed recently that the driver's door is 1/8" too far forward.
The passenger door has 1/8" between it and the back door, while the driver's side has a 1/4".
When I'm on the freeway the wind whistles through it.
Is there a way to loosen some bolts, move it back 1/8", then tighten the again?
Or, would that be a thing a body shop would need to do?

Thanks!
Old Sep 28, 2020 | 08:19 AM
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Loosen the door hinge bolts to the door jam , then adjust the door and retighten the bolts
Old Sep 28, 2020 | 10:52 AM
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Did you check the carfax to see if it was in an accident?
Old Sep 28, 2020 | 01:28 PM
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I'll try the hinge.
Carfax says no accidents or damage. Although, at 176k it's had to been in a few adventures :-)
Old Sep 28, 2020 | 05:33 PM
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Fixed!
Now if I want the wind in my hair I'll have to open the window.

Thanks!
Old Sep 29, 2020 | 07:56 AM
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Good that worked! You want wind in your hair!



This was built a few years back.



This , I believe was a design concept, but just a photo shop chop top!
Old Sep 29, 2020 | 11:08 AM
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Wind is one thing, sun is another.
My dermatologist would freak out if I bought one of those.
Also, I use it for work and my ladders would look awkward.
Old Sep 29, 2020 | 01:20 PM
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Wear a hat and hang the ladders on the ladder rack!



Just don’t block the passenger side doors
Old Oct 1, 2020 | 10:11 AM
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Wear a hat and hang the ladders on the ladder rack!



Just don’t block the passenger side doors
I'd so use that as a shop truck...
Old Oct 1, 2020 | 11:30 AM
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Is that one of George's?
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