Best way to adjust the door for proper gap

[cmayna]

The doors are stuffed and I see both are sagging just a tad (1/16"-1/8"). What is the easiest way to raise the back end of the doors just a tad? I want to start hanging the front end this weekend. Place a couple paint sticks between the door and rocker in back, loosen and re tighten the hinge bolts that attach to the pillar?

 

[AzPete]

Yep.....tape the sticks in place and get to work.

 

[classicdoug]

I use a floor jack. Open the door just enough to get a jack with a 2X4 on it under the door. Put a slight amount of pressure on the door with the jack and then loosen and tighten the bolts. This way if you need more lift, just jack it up some more.

Doug

 

[cmayna]

That isn't a bad idea.

 

[Sluggo]

I use 4 of these. Two between door and rocker and two between door and qtr. THen use them on fenders and hood to get all gaps the same. Deck lids usually fit a little too tight for this method.