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Old 05-11-08, 08:52 PM   #5 (permalink)
DesertLake
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Door cracks

Here's my cracked driver's side door. Working against the spring in that hinge nearly every day for 30 years took its toll. That and a few uncontrolled wind and slope enhanced swing outs.



My cousin welded up the cracks, and we ground it down smooth, but it has a serious sag between the outer two holes and the outside of the door. The metal is definitely stretched.



I now own one parts rig and another set of doors, but I'm not confident they're any better or would last any longer. Has anyone reinforced their doors here?

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