Shrivaldo

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• Apr 14, 2024

• #1

Hello all
Can anyone give me guidance on getting my doors to fit properly please? Drivers and passengers stick out at the bottom.

 

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tottot

Well-Known Member

• Apr 14, 2024

• #2

HA, Its a Land Rover. There is/was a video of the last one coming off the production line. Interview's with the suits going on. In the background a worker is giving it the final checks and can be seen giving the door a heave ho to get it right.
Try moving latch in some, may help but door may be difficult to shut.

 

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Anaconda

Well-Known Member

• Apr 14, 2024

• #3

Certainly looks a little out of shape.

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Apr 14, 2024

• #4

Did you use any shims under the hinges ?

 

Shrivaldo

New Member

• Apr 14, 2024

• #5

Hicap phill said:

Did you use any shims under the hinges ?

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Hi thanks for the reply, I haven’t had any hinges off yet. My first defender so not sure what I’m doing

 

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Hicap phill

Well-Known Member

• Apr 14, 2024

• #6

Shrivaldo said:

Hi thanks for the reply, I haven’t had any hinges off yet. My first defender so not sure what I’m doing

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If you are able to remove the top hinge(either bolts on door or bulkhead which ever is easier) then get the door striker in a bit. See if the bottom goes in & the top stops in line. Then this shows you need a shim/adjustment on that hinge

Happy spannering

 

Shrivaldo

New Member

• Apr 14, 2024

• #7

Hicap phill said:

If you are able to remove the top hinge(either bolts on door or bulkhead which ever is easier) then get the door striker in a bit. See if the bottom goes in & the top stops in line. Then this shows you need a shim/adjustment on that hinge

Happy spannering

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Ok I’ll try that. Thanks