| Author | Message | ||
     J G Shepard (Sprbxr) New Member Username: Sprbxr Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2003 |
The rear hinges on my 99 DII are very stiff. I have tried cleaning and lubing the hinges and the door restrictor thing underneath the door. It still sticks. My wife can barely move it. I am afriad it will fatigue the attachment points and cause more damage. Any suggestions? Justin | ||
| Lee R. Byrd (Mobile) Member Username: Mobile Post Number: 59 Registered: 07-2003 |
I own a 99 DII and need to lube and clean my hinges and strap on mine. However, my wife (110 #'s and 5'3) has no problem shutting the door. I would be curious to know if your door sits crooked already. Have you checked for level on the door? | ||
| Mike Deerfield (Mdeerfield) New Member Username: Mdeerfield Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2003 |
I was just getting ready to post the same question about my 03, it seems very dry and stiff. Is there a recommended lube procedure for the hinges and strap thing? | ||
| Troy Morris (Cheapjeep2) New Member Username: Cheapjeep2 Post Number: 24 Registered: 04-2003 |
Mine does the same, I've lubed it and it doesn't seem to help. | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 742 Registered: 05-2003 |
I recently had my check strap replaced under warranty (it was broken). You'd know if you broke that, because it sounds like someone is hitting your truck with a hammer when you open the door. I have lubed mine with militec, it seems to have helped it to open more smoothly. | ||
| Joe Cole (Joe_cole) New Member Username: Joe_cole Post Number: 7 Registered: 07-2003 |
Another cronic problem. They have little metal washers. Try to keep them lubed with white lithium grease and work them back and forth regularly. I find when not used regularly they seem to stiffen up. I have a 265/75/16 tire and it does not like the extra weight. | ||
| J G Shepard (Sprbxr) New Member Username: Sprbxr Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2003 |
My check strap is fine. Lubing seems to do nothing. Has anyone had to replace the hinges? Justin | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) New Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2004 |
I noticed mine doing the same thing. Looks like someone closed the door on something & bent the sheet metal slightly, causing the closing mech to rub the door frame. I know it's a long shot but worth a look. Bob | ||
| Bazzle (Bazzle) Member Username: Bazzle Post Number: 80 Registered: 09-2003 |
I use motor bike chain lube in an aerosl to lube hinges. It sprays on liquid, penetrates then half sets and stays in place better then oil. bazzle |
