Thread: 55.2-59 Steele Rubber door seals
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Old 03-27-2023, 05:15 PM   #17
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Re: Steele Rubber door seals

I originally had the $27 chinese seals on my GMC. Had to slam the doors a little but the seal was fair. They did look clunky though. I took them off to tape my doors and paint the interior black and thought I'd step it up. I bought the small Steele seals with the idea that the smaller seal would be less slamming. I like the look of them and the doors shut better but when I hand washed the truck both steps filled up with water. I called Steele and they told me that some doors are just tighter tolerances than others and they'd give me free shipping on the thicker pair. I countered with the fact that all 55-59 trucks use the same doors. If one seal fits better you should sell one style. The small pair is the same cost as 5 of the chinese sets so you want me to "try" another style at an additional $170? Why does your website say 100% gaurantee of fit and function if they fit but don't function? I got passed from one person to another but Steele ended up sending me the other style free of charge. I just got one door done about 30 minutes ago and would like to share a result. The round seals fit well but I really have to slam the door two handed now to get it latched. Bet it keeps the water out, but man I hope these things compress over the next few days. I think I might wait and do the second door tomorrow, my fingers still ache from pushing in all those little plastic pins to lock in the seal. Maybe all this work will help people make informed decisions in the future.
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