Driver door sags
#41
#44
When I got my car inspected, while I was talkin with the guy I told him that was my one complaint with my car.
Being a big guy, He just lifted up on my drivers door, bending the hinge back to where it used to be, and now it closes like new haha
Being a big guy, He just lifted up on my drivers door, bending the hinge back to where it used to be, and now it closes like new haha
#46
Now that's brute force. Unfortunately the sag will come back and it will be back with a vengeance.
#47
Fixed in 5 minutes for 80 cents.
1) Get RUBBER WASHERS from a hardware store. (1st pic)
2) Remove both of the nuts on the lower door hinge and loosen the nuts on the top.
3) Use a jack to raise the door. Place the jack towards the rear of the door.
(See 2nd pic - this raises the door enough that you only have to lift it a little to put on the washers.)
4) Remove jack, rebolt everything. Enjoy your realigned door.
*EDIT: You don't have to use rubber washers, I just saw them and figured they'd work best - hinge has more contact with every part of the washer that way. With a metal washer your hinge 'might' be a bit more flimsy. (I know it sounds backwards, but the logic is there.)
1) Get RUBBER WASHERS from a hardware store. (1st pic)
2) Remove both of the nuts on the lower door hinge and loosen the nuts on the top.
3) Use a jack to raise the door. Place the jack towards the rear of the door.
(See 2nd pic - this raises the door enough that you only have to lift it a little to put on the washers.)
4) Remove jack, rebolt everything. Enjoy your realigned door.
*EDIT: You don't have to use rubber washers, I just saw them and figured they'd work best - hinge has more contact with every part of the washer that way. With a metal washer your hinge 'might' be a bit more flimsy. (I know it sounds backwards, but the logic is there.)
Last edited by ZGadson; 04-02-2010 at 02:47 PM.
#49
#50
I know thats what I was thinking this whole time. I went out and did right after posting that and was done in like 8 mins. That door has been sagging for the last 3 years and its only took 8mins to fix....Live and learn I guess.
#51
What kind of "shims" did you end up using?
#54
#55
I agree 110% with you. I've owned a 4th gen and it seemed to be built much better than my 2002. My drivers side door sags, the road noise is outragious, leather isn't comfortable, truck mat sags, etc...
BUT, that 3.5 makes all the cheapness go away...! Plus, where can I find another car for $7k (under 100k miles) that goes like this one and is reliable?
BUT, that 3.5 makes all the cheapness go away...! Plus, where can I find another car for $7k (under 100k miles) that goes like this one and is reliable?
Now my passenger side door is not shutting right. I can only assume it's the door sagging. Strange though as the driver's door gets used at least 10 times more and it's still working good. I think instead of using rubber washers I'll go with some decent stainless steel ones though. The rubber fix won't last long imo as it will compress with age as well as dry rot or be eaten by salt mist, etc.
Last edited by kbohip; 04-04-2010 at 12:02 AM.
#56
I "realigned" the door on an old Sentra years ago by opening the door slightly, and jacking up the door with the jack that you use to change a flat tyre. I used a longish piece of wood between the jack and the bottom of the door, and applied pressure at the point furthest away from the hinge. I did it a little at a time, releasing the jack to check the alignment until the door was lined up and there was no more rubbing.
I haven't tried this on my Maxima though. Your mileage may vary!
I haven't tried this on my Maxima though. Your mileage may vary!
I just did the same on my 2000 maxima as my door was sagging a bit. So far its holding now for a month. I had to do it on my 01sentra and 02 sentra ser too. Also had to do it on my 1991 s-10 and s-15.
#59
They have a universal ones I have used for a mustang. But, after looking at it I dont know if it is a good idea to get the pins out you would have to grind then out. My mustang just had clips and popped the pins out and put in new bronze guides. The door sagging is from the pins and bushings wearing out.
#60
#64
actually did mine mon nite-ill snap some pics on lunch but sag is GONE. door opens and closes like brand frickin new. best $0.54 i ever spent.
pic of washers in
pic of washers in
Last edited by nissandrvr98; 04-08-2010 at 12:33 PM.
#66
I fixed the same way. I agree best fix for so cheap..
My story http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-door-fix.html
My story http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...-door-fix.html
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