Drivers Door Top Hinge Adjustment

[JWzed]

Hi All.
My drivers door has dropped about an eighth of an inch and I need to reposition the door by moving the top hinge position.
Would appreciate any advice from anyone who has done this before.
In particular how do I get access to the top hinge bolts? Cheers.

[shake n bake]

Access is through the speaker hole outdoor card off if you fancy a bit more room. Access to the bolt is limited, a selection of sockets and extension bars will help. You'll need an assistant when lining the door up. It's a bit of a job but worth if the doors dropped.

[JWzed]

Thanks for that. I was wondering if it was possible to make the adjustment by moving the top hinge forward slightly by undoing the two top bolts that come out through the side of the cabin and can be seen with the door open. Not sure how to get to them from the other (drivers) side however and I wondered if anyone has done it this way in the past? Regards.

[peaktorque]

JWzed said:

Thanks for that. I was wondering if it was possible to make the adjustment by moving the top hinge forward slightly by undoing the two top bolts that come out through the side of the cabin and can be seen with the door open. Not sure how to get to them from the other (drivers) side however and I wondered if anyone has done it this way in the past? Regards.

I did mine about 4 years ago, I don't remember it being too bad a job. Upside down, head in footwell sort-of-job

[TJC46]

JWzed said:

Hi All.
My drivers door has dropped about an eighth of an inch and I need to reposition the door by moving the top hinge position.
Would appreciate any advice from anyone who has done this before.
In particular how do I get access to the top hinge bolts? Cheers.

Have a look at this thread. i had a similar problem and it was a very easy fix. The top nut can undo itself and even after retightening , it can work loose again.

Have a check to see if your problem is just the top nut loose.

If it is, tighten it and drill and pin it job done.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...