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stevo96
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Location: Australia
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 Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:27 pm Post subject: Adjusting sliding door gap at front |
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| Hi, I bought a side sliding door for my bus as it didn’t come with one. Upon fitting I’m struggling to close the gap when it’s closed. I’ve tried adjusting the catch but that seems to adjust the door up and down not left to right? It’s about 6-7mm out. Ie doesn’t fully close. Where’s the adjustment for this? Thanks |
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skills@eurocarsplus
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Joined: January 01, 2007
Posts: 16886
Location: sticksville, ct.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Adjusting sliding door gap at front |
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the only way to get the front of the door forward more would be on the rear track roller. (the U bolt assembly)
4 M6 bolts on the unit itself and you should have enough wiggle room to get it closed. be aware, that also adjusts the rear "tilt" of the door as well.
very fiddly, but worth it when it's dialed in right
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stevo96
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| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Adjusting sliding door gap at front |
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| Thanks mate, the bottom of the rear of the door is also sticking out slightly , how do adjust for that? |
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mikedjames
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Joined: July 02, 2012
Posts: 2745
Location: Hamble, Hampshire, UK
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Adjusting sliding door gap at front |
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Move the vertical roller at the top front away from the door, move the rear latch striker plate towards the inside of the vehicle, making sure it is latching on the second click as the rear of the door goes in. Rinse and repeat.
It can be done just takes a few tries.
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