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furrylittleotter Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2008 Posts: 1506 Location: West Seattle
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:42 pm Post subject: Door jamb adjustment for the brave. |
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I had to replace the front corner of my van after an accident. I was proud of my work and paid little attention to the fact the door seemed to sag a bit.
Later as the sagging began to wear on me, I attempted to shim the hinge bolts, but found that was not a good option, it simply moved the entire door in the frame.
I could still use the van so time went on and it finally occurred to me the jam had been altered by the accident.
Then I attempted to Jack the top hinge point forward using many, many Jack/block combination, many of which were life threateningly dangerous...
Then it hit me: a portapower hydraulic ram, thats what we need. !!!!
Nothing like 5 tons of hydraulic power in a completely untrained idiots hands!!!!
So then, I had to find one. I really should get better friends because I don't know anyone that owns one.
Again, out of nowhere, it hit me: Rent One!
So, today, I did exactly that. Star Tool Rental around the corner from Peace vans had one with a humongous ram.
I took it home, added a 1" black iron extension pipe, centered that on the lower top hinge bolt head, the ram on the striker and jacked it open about 3/8".
It worked like a champ!
The door used to fall off the striker when I opened it and lift about 1/4" when it hit the striker, made ugly noise and even seemed to move the front pillar.
Not anymore! Smooth as can be!
So, if you have this problem and are feeling brave, try this and report back.
Neil2 |
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7733 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Door jamb adjustment for the brave. |
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You continue to be hardcore fearless...nice!
_________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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Gruppe B Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2007 Posts: 1331
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: Door jamb adjustment for the brave. |
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My passenger door on the 85 has the same scuff marks that yours does from the bottom door vent hitting the fender.
I tried all the adjustments but can't get the door from striking the fender then closing.
Your idea may be tested again, just not by me. Time to see a bodyman.. |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7402 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Door jamb adjustment for the brave. |
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Love it!!!
Did you consider using a bottle jack and a 2x4 or some such arrangement? Or was the rental ram just a lot more fun? _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9518 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:52 pm Post subject: Re: Door jamb adjustment for the brave. |
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dhaavers wrote: |
You continue to be hardcore fearless...nice!
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Neil doesn't mess around..... _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
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sciroccojim Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2008 Posts: 259 Location: NJ
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: Door jamb adjustment for the brave. |
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Whoa! I have to do this. My otherwise pristine new camper has this issue. I have access to a portapower.
I'm surprised that you put the other end on the catch piece. Didn't that deflect a bunch?
Also, were you worried about the windshield cracking?? _________________ 1987 Westy Camper |
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