Door Drops Upon Opening
#1
Posted 22 December 2021 - 11:00 PM
When I open the door it drops about 5-6 mm (1/4"?). Is this to be expected without the wing being properly welded in place?
As always, your help is appreciated.
#2
Posted 22 December 2021 - 11:09 PM
#3
Posted 23 December 2021 - 01:56 AM
Will report back probably after Christmas. Gotta get ready for that big day.
#4
Posted 23 December 2021 - 09:48 AM
If the pivot is worn it could lead to that kind of movement across the door when opening and closing
Also check if the door has resistance when closing against the striker plate. It could be that this is in a different position so when you're pulling it from the striker latch the door falls down. I had both things with my doors.
#5
Posted 23 December 2021 - 08:27 PM
To me if the striker has not been touched and you have welded in a new A post then your problem is there.
#6
Posted 23 December 2021 - 09:26 PM
Also remember a stripped door will act and line up differently than a fully built up one .
#7
Posted 24 December 2021 - 01:41 AM
I ordered four pins from a local fastener supplier. When I get them inserted I'll put the door back on and post the results. The pins will be in stock on Tuesday.
Until then, Merry Christmas!
#8
Posted 28 December 2021 - 10:31 PM
I can fix it but it but to do it right I should probably remove the door skin. This is not what I was planning on. 20211228_152342.jpg 71.12K 7 downloads
Edited by Aridgerunner, 28 December 2021 - 10:31 PM.
#9
Posted 29 December 2021 - 08:09 AM
#10
Posted 29 December 2021 - 12:30 PM
Well, the problem is deeper than the hinge pins. When I removed the lower hinge this is what I saw. It's the lower hinge area. Slightly bent, cracked and rusted.
I can fix it but it but to do it right I should probably remove the door skin. This is not what I was planning on. 20211228_152342.jpg
Judging by what i see there, your hinge dropping issue wont stem from there unless the reinforcement has come adrift at the back but even then it would take some serious cracking etc for that to happen.
Now this is speaking from experience and this is what you will find behind that rot you see. Oh and yes is agree skin off time as there will be more rot lurking than meets the eye.
So this is a seriously cracked door and no it had not dropped at all.
And as you can see in the nest picture the door carcass had further rot that you could not see.
And this is what you will find underneath
Everything that you see here was repaired with fabricated repair sections all from 0.9mm thick steel.
#11
Posted 29 December 2021 - 12:32 PM
And this was how bad the other door was and again no door dropping issues either
#12
Posted 29 December 2021 - 01:04 PM
Thanks again.
Bill
#13
Posted 31 December 2021 - 01:10 AM
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#14
Posted 31 December 2021 - 09:02 PM
Yup those returns need to be replaced and if the bottom is bad internally then repair that as well.The magnum repair sections for the bottom are ok, not the best but certainly useable. You do need add extra material at both ends as well.
However if your good with a folder you can fabricate your own but bear in mind there is a slight curve to the bottom return there. I have made my own and used magnums as well. Having a shrinker and stretcher helps.
#15
Posted 01 January 2022 - 02:55 AM
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