LHoffmanjr22
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Does anyone else have door rubbing when driving?
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mgmessner89
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Thank you for the pics and solution. I had to use a 13mm socket on mine, the 10 was too small but it fixed the problem. You were right, only loosen it a bit. I went a bit too much and had to re-balance the whole door. WhoopsOk. So 2 pics. First wide shot of the 2 hinges on door. Then the closer on is the top hinge with my meat nugget pointing at it. That’s the one. Just loosen that one very little and that will allow the door to pivot in on the top half. I would suggest just moving it in a small amount then tighten and go for a ride to see if it’s better. Mine had to just pretty much go all the way in. Before I did this you could see the top half of the driver door sitting proud of the rear door. Now it’s flush.
astrand1
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I must have had a senior moment? you’re correct 13mm. I just fixed my original post to reflect that. Thanks for catching that little tidbit.
max_power
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Question. When you say push “in” which direction are you referring? Push the door in towards the interior? Push the door in towards the bracket? Thanks for the clarity.Ok. So 2 pics. First wide shot of the 2 hinges on door. Then the closer on is the top hinge with my meat nugget pointing at it. That’s the one. Just loosen that one very little and that will allow the door to pivot in on the top half. I would suggest just moving it in a small amount then tighten and go for a ride to see if it’s better. Mine had to just pretty much go all the way in. Before I did this you could see the top half of the driver door sitting proud of the rear door. Now it’s flush.
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max_power
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So you push it from the fully open position towards the door frame?
astrand1
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Yes. Door open. So you can just slightly loosen the top bolt and then the top of the door should be able to angle in or tip in so that if it was closed the top half of the door would be tighter to the body of the truck.
max_power
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Got it! I’ll give it a shot. Thanks.
mdlightningIL
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Yall may have just saved my day! I have this “loose” sounding drivers door. At the top of the door near the B pillar. Sounds like the door is not connecting tightly to the body of the truck. I hear the door vibrate on the rubber seal. This occurs while on the freeway and rough surfaces.
OK, so I have the tools to loosen that door bolt. Do you just keep the lower bolt tight and loosen the upper one? Does that allow you to tilt the top of the door in towards the body of the truck?
And my rear passenger door is currently lined up perfectly to the front. So I’m thinking the rear door can be done the same way? So that both doors will be lined up after the front’s adjustment. Please let me know if you also adjusted the rear door.
I sure hope this works because I have a service appointment set and am not confident they will be able to do this. I even mentioned this fix and got silence on the phone haha.
Appreciate the info in this post and please send along any recommendations or tips!
@Firn
Yall may have just saved my day! I have this “loose” sounding drivers door. At the top of the door near the B pillar. Sounds like the door is not connecting tightly to the body of the truck. I hear the door vibrate on the rubber seal. This occurs while on the freeway and rough surfaces.
OK, so I have the tools to loosen that door bolt. Do you just keep the lower bolt tight and loosen the upper one? Does that allow you to tilt the top of the door in towards the body of the truck?
And my rear passenger door is currently lined up perfectly to the front. So I’m thinking the rear door can be done the same way? So that both doors will be lined up after the front’s adjustment. Please let me know if you also adjusted the rear door.
I sure hope this works because I have a service appointment set and am not confident they will be able to do this. I even mentioned this fix and got silence on the phone haha.
Appreciate the info in this post and please send along any recommendations or tips!
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astrand1
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Sorry I was already passed out when you sent this but sounds like you got it sorted out. I’m glad. Makes such a difference and really an easy quick fix. ?
mdlightningIL
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@Firn
Thank you!
OK, it looks like this did it. Such a quick and easy fix to this significant door vibration. The door moved around a millimeter and that did it. Unreal how a small amount of movement made that much of a difference. I also see where another owner tried this today too!
I added an image of the movement amount. Before the fix, the black trim was even. Not even concerned about moving the rear door to line up. You can barely see it. Can’t wait to call the dealership and cancel the service appointment
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OK, now to tires haha. Any thoughts on the Toyo Open Country AT/3 EV LT vs XL? Really trying to decide if the LT extra ply construction is really needed or if the XL will do it. I’ll be going off road but not rock climbing. We’re talking dirt roads. No massive towing. Truck bed tent when camping. Let me know if y’all have heard about these Toyos.
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If there is anyone monitoring your account, I tried getting these from the Bloomington/Normal, IL store and they had no interest in finding them for me. I have seen where other stores have found these tires for folks by ordering. Could I get some help getting these?
@Firn
Thank you!
OK, it looks like this did it. Such a quick and easy fix to this significant door vibration. The door moved around a millimeter and that did it. Unreal how a small amount of movement made that much of a difference. I also see where another owner tried this today too!
I added an image of the movement amount. Before the fix, the black trim was even. Not even concerned about moving the rear door to line up. You can barely see it. Can’t wait to call the dealership and cancel the service appointment
!OK, now to tires haha. Any thoughts on the Toyo Open Country AT/3 EV LT vs XL? Really trying to decide if the LT extra ply construction is really needed or if the XL will do it. I’ll be going off road but not rock climbing. We’re talking dirt roads. No massive towing. Truck bed tent when camping. Let me know if y’all have heard about these Toyos.
@Discount Tire
If there is anyone monitoring your account, I tried getting these from the Bloomington/Normal, IL store and they had no interest in finding them for me. I have seen where other stores have found these tires for folks by ordering. Could I get some help getting these?
mdlightningIL
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What’s up door fam. Got down to 18 here in IL today and my previously silent door is on the move again. Now, I’m sure it’s because of the temp. Should probably grateful the last fix worked…but I’m wondering if moving the striker a small amount would wrap this door situation up? Has anyone move the striker and if so, any tips?
mxg249
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2024 Lariat ER with 300 miles on odo. My driver's door is doing this and it's enough to drive me crazy. I am not mechanically inclined and have bad luck so I'm afraid to adjust the door myself. It's going to my dealer's bodyshop next week. This is my first Ford and unfortunately not a great first impression. I'll update after the body shop visit.
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