There is a bit of movement possible with the floating part of the hinge - the other half is welded (I think) to the body or door. In the olden days shims were placed under the lower hinge to pivot the door and raise the far end up, although that may not be possible with Vanagons. I bought new hinges for my van years ago and have yet to need them - there is a plastic bushing inside that is TOUGH. Randy Bergum 1990 Carat 262,000 miles Fullerton, CA
> [Original Message] > From: Paul Chubbuck <chubbuck@TDS.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Date: 12/15/2003 12:07:09 PM > Subject: Help requested with door hanging > > On my '82 Westy, the driver's door is sagging just a fraction of an inch, > causing it to rub the door frame on the lower rear side and to require a > little extra effort in closing. I do not see any place on the hinges to > adjust that. Can anyone help? > > Thanks > Pau |
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