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Door drop

Hi, I have a 3 door and it seems the door does not close very well due to lock not aligning correctly with the catch.

I presume this is from years of abuse by a driver leaning on the door to get in or out.

At the moment I can shut the door with either a gentle slam or have to lift the door as I close it.

I need to lift it maybe 1cm if that.

Anyone know a good way to get the door back to the correct alignment?

Thanks in advance


Re: Door drop

Reply #2
Do the door pins bend? Just wondering if it will be noticeable before removing the door?

Re: Door drop

Reply #3
Try lifting the door when its slightly ajar you should see where the play is.

 

Re: Door drop

Reply #4
It's usually the bottom pin that wears. If you decide to replace it, replace the half hinge as well. Be aware you will need to use a reamer on the hinge half as the pin will be too big. A temporary fix is to put a washer between the top hinge and door.