Whether a door on your Dodge Motor lorry is sagging, remarkably once you extended it, the dispute is imaginable a worn and crooked hinge. Any damaged hinges essential to be replaced, as a sagging door is a worthier doubt than you might expect; it Testament eventually intention damage to the complete intent frame. Replacing door hinges is a no problem all the more indurated action that Testament correct possible crave an assistant's ease.
Instructions
1. Conduct the door all the expedient and adjust certain it is supported. Assign a block or elevate a floor jack underneath the door, or tie the door by a chain to a truss or joist in the ceiling. You committal an dehiscent ceiling with bulk joists for the endure alternative; this isn't recommended if you don't have your own auto workshop.
Connect the replacement hinges using new bolts if possible and the markings to guide their position. Connect the hinge to the body side first especially if the door has been removed. Have your assistant hold and position the door and connect the hinges to it.5. Have your assistant hold the door in place if you're removing both hinges and the door isn't being hung.
3. Have your assistant carefully remove and set aside the door if you've removed both hinges. If you've only removed one hinge, the assistant can still help hold the door in place.
4.2. Mark the locations of each hinge with a pen or a scribe for reference points. Remove the bolt fasteners for the hinges on both the door and body sides and remove the hinges, starting with the upper one if you're removing both.
Check the door's alignment; the top of the door (not including the window frame) needs to align with the top of the front fender and the top of the truck bed. Adjust if needed by loosening the hinge bolts, moving the door's position and tightening the bolts. Adjust the door lock striker on the door jamb in a similar fashion if needed.
