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Old 12-02-2023, 03:29 PM   #4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402
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Re: Door seals problem?

I installed Precision with snap-on clips, and had to close the doors WELL to get them to latch right. For a while, that improved over time, which is common. If you have access to hot sun, leave the truck out a while, you'll see improvement.

My RH door soon came to a nice spot, but the LH just wouldn't close right over time. I adjusted the striker and added some white lithium just yesterday, and presto....finally, nice.

You need to check and tighten your door hinges now, and as needed until that door settles. Not a bad idea to check them on occasion anyway. I recommend a Snap On 9/16" S 9607 door hinge wrench for the pillars. $100 investment, but gets the job done easy and right too.
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