Bay Door Alignment

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Bay Door Alignment

December 06, 2011, 04:42:18 pm

My large bay doors are down a bit on one side, maybe a quarter inch or so. I was going to adjust them but I can't see any way to do it without making some modifications. Has anyone done this per chance? The only adjustment I can find is on the latch (red arrow) which can be slid up or down. Once changed, however, the latch no longer lines up with the pin (blue arrow) which is not adjustable. Thanks.
jor

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Reply #1 – December 06, 2011, 11:05:54 pm

That pin (blue arrow) looks like the same assembly Dodge used on the tailgate of our 3/4 ton pickup truck. If it is, then you can loosen the pin from its backing plate (unscrew it) and move it to a spot where it works.

Craig

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Reply #2 – December 06, 2011, 11:35:03 pm

Thanks, Craig. I neglected to mention that the pin is adjustable but only horizontally. I can probably drill/grind it so I can get a little vertical adjustment.
jor

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Reply #3 – December 06, 2011, 11:47:49 pm

On my pickup bed the pin is mounted so that it moves on an angle so moving it down also moves it away (or towards - I forget which) and up is the opposite. Perhaps not the most useful adjustment in the world but I managed to re-adjust it for the tailgate that fell off and got dragged down the road (hey! it's a farm truck... who cares what it looks like? LOL).

I think that some judicious carving might help. Especially since it's not a big change. You might also look at the way it's mounted in the bay and see if you can alter that a little.

Good luck!

Craig

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Reply #4 – December 07, 2011, 07:16:24 am

Jor,

Which bay is it? Door misalignment was the thing that led me to my bulkhead separation problem.

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Reply #5 – December 07, 2011, 09:03:56 am

I, too, have a bay-door that recently will no-longer open. It's the most forward, street-side and it "appears" it's the latch mechanism that's simply not releasing. Anyone who has come up with a method for opening a reluctant single-latch (bottom-center) is solicited! Thanks!

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Reply #6 – December 07, 2011, 09:39:03 am

If the door operated fine all the time and suddenly the door does not operate as it should, and the pin is not lose and the latching mechanism operates as designed, I'd look elsewhere for the problem. i.e. bulkhead separation.

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Reply #7 – December 07, 2011, 09:40:44 am

while on the subject of Bay doors, I, in my split second miss of not noticing a concrete post down here did a real good number on the passenger side middle bay door!! It could be toast as it is split open on the inside next to door frame. I have tried contacting both Jennifer and \james at Xtreme but not heard back from either of them to see about sending some pictures of it for a possible quote as I may use my Mexican Ins and have them repair it on return journey. Maybe they do not want the job. Any ideas on who I should e-mail about it?? Does Foretravel do body work ?? Ideas please. Dave M, what do you think?
John H (blind JH)

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Reply #8 – December 07, 2011, 09:52:19 am

If you can get a few pictures to James at Xtreme, he'll give you an estimate of the repairs. Don't know that FOT will do the same.

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Reply #9 – December 07, 2011, 09:57:11 am

I told him I will do that but have not heard a beep from him in 4 days
John

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Reply #10 – December 07, 2011, 10:07:12 am

John,
Don't fret. They're good about this. Give him a call in a few days. They may be traveling. You might try sending a message to Kristin Hudson [kristin@xtremegraphics.net] in the office.

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Reply #11 – December 07, 2011, 10:09:12 am

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Jor,

Which bay is it? Door misalignment was the thing that led me to my bulkhead separation problem.

It's the large bay with the Joey beds, both sides. It's not a big deal. The doors work fine - just not aligned exactly right. No bulkhead separation. I plan on stopping by Extreme and Foretravel when I get down that way and I'll ask them what's up.
jor

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Reply #12 – December 07, 2011, 10:09:49 am

John,

I talked to extreme just now on phone on your behalf - they will be emailing you under speperate PM, yes they want the work, James is out to breakfast and I am sure will check in a bit.

Perhaps the links you used from their website

Yes, FOT does paint work, but I have had great results with Xtreme, wonderful service, more than fair pricing.

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Reply #13 – December 07, 2011, 10:25:05 am

again, thank you all for this info and the PM I got from JD, here again the strength of our Forum shines thru.
Thanks
John

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Reply #14 – December 07, 2011, 09:46:06 pm

John,

I was with James today. I don't thnk he got your email. I can contact him directly if you want me to.

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Reply #15 – December 07, 2011, 10:15:47 pm

as it turns out he did and so did Jennifer she said it was in their junk mail !!! (so that is what I have come too-junk!!)
Anyway I sent some pics to them and hopefully they can get back to me first thing in the am as the Ins adjuster is coming out at 10 am so it would be nice to have something to show them. The ruling is with Mex ins of course is that they price it on Mex labour and parts if available but do give you the right to take it out the country to fix if they cannot get someone to fix it to my liking. I may end up with a cash settlement, minus the $800 deductible. It is going to be interesting to say the least.
Thanks
John

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Reply #16 – December 07, 2011, 10:24:41 pm

John H,
By all means take it to Xtreme and let Rance do his thing, you will not believe what that guy can do with fiberglass. And you will find the paint shop better than most by far. Ask anyone who has been there, I have spent a fair amount of money on paint and mods with Xtreme, I laugh, and thinking of more mods Rance can do for me. Like a piano hinge on both sides, for the radiator side opening and other for a/c condenser fan aide. Then the air intake mod. I feel anywhere else is over priced for the quality work.
Enjoy
Dave M

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Reply #17 – December 07, 2011, 10:38:45 pm

actually Dave, I used your name in my first e-mail to James as being a very satisfied client of theirs so that was why I was contacting them. IF it works out I have a long trip north and east to get there from here just north of P Vallarta mexico. I do not leave till end of Feb.
John

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Reply #18 – December 07, 2011, 10:48:07 pm

John,

You may want to invoke the names of Barry and Cindy, also, when you talk to the folk at Xtreme. When we were there in June, an excellent and interesting letter of recommendation from them was prominently displayed in the office.

If you are there for a couple of days, walk around and look the place over. I was fascinated by the work going on. (Work fascinates me. I can watch other people do it for hours.

) See if the guys in the design shop will give you a tour. It was interesting to see how they create the graphics and transfer them to the big vehicles.

Best wishes for effective repairs.

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Reply #19 – December 08, 2011, 02:29:51 am

Quote from: Chad and Judy – December 07, 2011, 09:03:56 am

I, too, have a bay-door that recently will no-longer open. It's the most forward, street-side and it "appears" it's the latch mechanism that's simply not releasing. Anyone who has come up with a method for opening a reluctant single-latch (bottom-center) is solicited! Thanks!

Chad,
Don't know if this will help.
Unlocking Stuck Bay Door Lock

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Reply #20 – December 08, 2011, 08:33:54 am

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> I, too, have a bay-door that recently will no-longer open. It's the most forward, street-side and it "appears" it's the latch mechanism that's simply not releasing. Anyone who has come up with a method for opening a reluctant single-latch (bottom-center) is solicited! Thanks!

Chad,

Don't know if this will help.

Unlocking Stuck Bay Door Lock

This is a Hoot! The article in Barry's Link is by Dave and Barb Jenkins. We bought their Foretravel and the same door is stuck. Should I ask them if they guarantee their work? ;o)

best, paul

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Reply #21 – December 08, 2011, 09:06:45 am

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Don't know if this will help.

Unlocking Stuck Bay Door Lock

Thanks (again) Barry! - I've been poking and prodding but no success yet; it appears it will be necessary to pull-out the rubber-seal on the bottom of the door to be able to actuate the center-bottom locking system from outside/below. I have a roll of the seal-material, courtesy of James Stallings, so replacing it isn't an issue. This experience motivates me to "insure" the other doors that cannot be accessed by crawling-across the basement are adjusted correctly and are mechanically sound.

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Reply #22 – December 08, 2011, 10:40:26 am

to all those who have tried to help-thanks. I now have an estimate from James
Now to fight with Ins' -maybe.
John

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Reply #23 – December 07, 2020, 12:57:50 pm

Since the subject is door alignment, my doors don't line up when they are all up. When latched down they are off a bit as well. Has anyone taken the time to align all of the doors? Any knowledge you could pass on would be great. All the doors open and close fine, just don't perfectly line up.
Thx!

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