Freelander 1 Drivers Door adjustment

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Alex1000

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Northern Ireland

• Jul 22, 2023

• #1

Picked up a matching door for my 3 door . I need to adjust it slightly. Upwards. It sits a bit low. What's the best way to do this. Currently it closes okay but needs a good push to get onto the latch.

 

saxavordian

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• Jul 22, 2023

• #2

Could you try a cardboard wedge for aligning from the opposite door.

 

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Alex1000

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214

Location

Northern Ireland

• Jul 23, 2023

• #3

Don't understand that at all. Not an alignment issue. Door sits down slightly. Just not sure how to adjust door. Hinges or keeper/latch? And if one of these best way to do it.

 

Nodge68

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Cornwall

• Jul 23, 2023

• #4

The door adjustment is done where the hinges bolt to the body. There are nuts inside the A pillar that need releasing slightly, so the hinges can be moved to a location that allows the door to be aligned in the aperture. Getting to the hing nuts is a challenge, especially the top hinge.