[City Cruzer]

THe other day, the driver's side door just stopped working correctly.

It doesn't seem to latch securely and rattles really bad when driving. It doesn't seem to be shutting right.

I looked at the pin that it latches to and it is secure. I also inspected the locking mechanism but no issue is readily apparent.

anyone know how to adjust or repair this or is their a write up?

 

[Maryland dieselnick]

The strike has a little bit of adjustment. Weatherstripping might be really worn or flat?

 

[City Cruzer]

Thanks Maryland. Will check those out. Don't think it is the stripping because it just happened all of the sudden. if itis the strike, i think I will check the other doors too because the rear passenger seems to be making a noise too..

 

[Kimber1911]

These doors are fairly heavy and wear out the hinge where the pin rides. There are pin/bushing kits for these at most any auto parts store.

Also, there is a plastic sleeve on the adjustable post (or strike) that can wear.

Just so you know, factory ford door hinges are EXPENSIVE.

 

[Maryland dieselnick]

Kimber I had forgotten, don't know how but those hinges were hinky but there are repair kit out there that give you bushings and pin. PITA the few times I did it.

HELP brand has them in blister packs.

 

[Patrick Feeley]

HELP! #38410. You'll need 2 for each door. The rear doors are a little different (bushings won't fit), but I used the same kit by reaming the bushing hole to fit the bushing. Cheers!

 

[Steve83]

The captions in this photo album explain just about everything you need to know about these doors, including alignment after replacing a hinge, hinge pin, or strike bushing.

 

[City Cruzer]

"the captions" in what photo Steve?

 

[Steve83]

The album linked to the "this photo album" text in that post. Try adjusting your browser settings to underline &/or color link text. But here it is again:
1983 Ford Bronco Doors pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.net

 

[City Cruzer]

T
Also, there is a plastic sleeve on the adjustable post (or strike) that can wear.

Kimber you hit it right on the head. There is a plastic sleeve that covers the pin that that lock grabs on the door. It had broken off and shattered allowing the door to move around about an 1/8th of an inch I'm guessing. Sounds terrible like the hinge is busted.

Anyway, for now I wrapped duct tape around the pin to keep the door from rattling around.

Anyone have a part # for the sleeve?

 

[Steve83]

It's all shown in that photo album.

 

[City Cruzer]

Thanks Steve!

 

[Believer45]

Anyone have a part # for the sleeve?

Should come with a door striker, just a "bolt" that threads into the door jamb. It is adjustable until you tighten it down.

CLICK HERE to see Dorman part available at AutoZone for my 95 F250, should be the same for yours.

Dave / Believer45