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Old Dec 16, 2000 | 04:46 PM
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Saging Doors, How Do You Fix Them

first why do they sag, and if a part is worn, how do you fix it?

-Stell

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Old Dec 16, 2000 | 10:01 PM
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The sag b/c they're old, and damn heavy! There is a tool that costs about $60 that you can use to fix them. I think I saw this on "Hobbyist Dan's" website - there's a link from thirdgen somewhere I swear this guy is mcgyver - no offense to moderator mcgyver of course...

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Old Dec 17, 2000 | 12:21 AM
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Car: 1991 Z28
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GMTECH has an artical on his webpage. Its a tool from snap-on, check it out.

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Old Dec 19, 2000 | 12:46 AM
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go to my site below and click on technical then go to the sagging door article from there...hope that helps

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Old Dec 19, 2000 | 12:03 PM
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You can fix your doors for $12.95 a piece. Go to The Paddock, Inc. Sorry, dont have site, try a search engine. They do mostly 1st and 2nd gen, but the have a door hinge repair kit. What a difference! All it took was 10 minutes and a freind to help out.

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