"Jcarr" (jcarr)
03/30/2016 at 22:12 • Filed to: Shit
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"Jcarr" (jcarr)
03/30/2016 at 22:12 • Filed to: Shit | 1
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My wife got caught off guard by a gust of wind while opening the drivers side door of our 2004 Envoy today. It swung open hard enough that the bracket that mounts to the body pulled away about 1/32". The front of the door now rubs on the edge of the quarter panel when opening. Any idea what I’m in for here repair wise?
Said bracket
jkm7680
> Jcarr
03/30/2016 at 22:15 |
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$300-$600 probably. Depending on where you go.
fhrblig
> Jcarr
03/30/2016 at 22:23 |
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Well, let’s see. On my 2010 Ford E-Series, it cost me $1200 when a gust of wind knocked the door so far forward that I had to crowbar it open. We ended up having to completely replace the drivers’ side door.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> Jcarr
03/30/2016 at 23:46 |
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It will be more than you want to pay, I’ll promise you that.
Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
> Jcarr
03/31/2016 at 08:43 |
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Given it’s a 12 year old vehicle, if you’re kinda handy I’ll share an old bodyshop trick: pinch an impact socket between the door side of the hinge and the hinge post, and slowly close the door. The socket jams the hinge and causes it to effect the reverse energy on the post, twisting the front of the hinge back out, the rear of the hinge back towards the post, and effectively moving the door rearwards away from the fender. Go gently at first, don’t torque the hell out of it right at the start, but you may be able to save yourself a bit of money.
boxrocket
> Jcarr
04/01/2016 at 23:09 |
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About $500.
....for a LeMons-worthy vehicle anyway.