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**HeloCrewChief** · 10-17-2015, 02:57 PM

I ordered a new set from Rock Auto. They went on nice but, I cant even get the door close to closing. I ordered them for a 1992. Are used ones the only way to go? All the ones in the junkyard I've ran into were worn out by the door sill from boots.

**leddzepp** · 10-17-2015, 03:05 PM

I've pulled several sets from junkyard trucks and have not had a problem. I think the key is that they are 25 plus years old and broken in. The ones on my 68 work perfectly, door closes nice and tight but does not need to be slammed. Based on all the threads here that I have read it is a crap shoot as to how clip on type door seals will fit an individual truck.

swamp rat · 10-17-2015, 07:11 PM

I thought i read in a different thread a while back that you may have to slightly bend the mounting lip inward to use the dakota seals, but don't quite me on that.

k_n_browning · 10-17-2015, 09:19 PM

I have used 1985 dodge truck seal.They fit need just need to adjust the pinch weld.

72 Copper C-10 · 10-17-2015, 09:27 PM

Wes from Classic Heartbeat sells some clip on ones. I don't know how they work but I plan on buying some when I get to that point. I thought this could be useful information in the future.

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-18-2015, 12:55 AM

Ended up going to the wrecking yard and grabbing used ones. They fit much better. I will run them until I find some nice used ones. Didn't want to mess with my pinch welds or door adjustment.

10-17-2015, 02:57 PM	#1
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Dodge Dakota door seals not even close. I ordered a new set from Rock Auto. They went on nice but, I cant even get the door close to closing. I ordered them for a 1992. Are used ones the only way to go? All the ones in the junkyard I've ran into were worn out by the door sill from boots. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

10-17-2015, 03:05 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals not even close. I've pulled several sets from junkyard trucks and have not had a problem. I think the key is that they are 25 plus years old and broken in. The ones on my 68 work perfectly, door closes nice and tight but does not need to be slammed. Based on all the threads here that I have read it is a crap shoot as to how clip on type door seals will fit an individual truck. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-17-2015, 07:11 PM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals not even close. I thought i read in a different thread a while back that you may have to slightly bend the mounting lip inward to use the dakota seals, but don't quite me on that. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-17-2015, 09:19 PM	#4
k_n_browning Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: McAlester Olahoma Posts: 114	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals not even close. I have used 1985 dodge truck seal.They fit need just need to adjust the pinch weld.

10-17-2015, 09:27 PM	#5
72 Copper C-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Palisade Colorado Posts: 172	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals not even close. Wes from Classic Heartbeat sells some clip on ones. I don't know how they work but I plan on buying some when I get to that point. I thought this could be useful information in the future.

10-18-2015, 12:55 AM	#6
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: Dodge Dakota door seals not even close. Ended up going to the wrecking yard and grabbing used ones. They fit much better. I will run them until I find some nice used ones. Didn't want to mess with my pinch welds or door adjustment. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins



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