New door seals...doors VERY hard to close....sit out

[73series88]

are you in a cold climate?
those seals get pretty stiff when there cold.
and not really letting them settle into place.
justa thought.
aaron

[knac1234]

Aaron,

I am in a cold climate, but the passenger door would barely stay shut and the driver's door would pop open. I understand the concept of training them (and have had similar experiences with my MGB), but not this extreme. In fact, it is ridiculous!!! I still have the new riveted seals I pulled off, but I do not see myself using them. Incidentally, they were installed 6 weeks ago, during which time while the truck was in the maintenance shop where I was, I kept the doors shut. No difference observed and only until I tried to drive it did I realize the implications beyond the cosmetics.

Jac,

Autozone has 2 sets. It appears those are exactly the ones I need (my measurements should about 3/4" thickness and almost 1" wide, so 7/8" per the package. Will buy one set, and if it works will buy the other! Like Mark, I too was concerned about "stickiness", but all 3M stuff I have used is great and if it is that sticky....

Great pics too.....hope it works!

Julian

[TedW]

Julian: If you're worried about it sticking you can always choose the Nuclear Option: buy a tube of 3M trim adhesive and use that, too.

[knac1234]

All,

Worked great. Jac was right on the money with that Autozone recommendation. Good fit, nice soft seals, and very sticky adhesive. Easy install.

Doors now sit almost dead flush with the rest of the truck I think my striker plate is moving a little when slamming the door, so will have to work on that, but that is minor now.

Thanks again!
Julian

[SafeAirOne]

I think my striker plate is moving a little when slamming the door, so will have to work on that, but that is minor now.

With those anti-burst striker plates, you have to have them just right up and down AND in and out (using the good old 2-slot shims). When they are just right, the doors click shut with great ease.

[jac04]

Good fit, nice soft seals, and very sticky adhesive. Easy install.
Doors now sit almost dead flush with the rest of the truck...

Great news. Glad i could help.
-Jeff