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1998 jeep cherokee door problem

Discussion in 'Cherokee' started by sunny4art, Jul 3, 2017.

  1. Jul 3, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    sunny4art

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    sunny4art [OP] New Member

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    I have a front driver's door problem where the door is dropping down & now the latch is partially busted out & I have sort of fixed it with a couple washers around the bolts. Here's the question-if the hinge parts on the body don't move & the bottom hinge on the door is the problem, will a new door fix it?
    Sorry if I sound dumb but my hubby is totally disabled & I have to do things myself & I am an oldish lady with no auto experience...
     
    sunny4art, Jul 3, 2017
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  2. Jul 3, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    OFFGRID

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    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

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    I'm not positive but are there brass bushings in the hinge that wear out and need to be replaced? That is how it is in the older chevys.
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome! As mentioned, check bushings, otherwise, you might have to replace the hinges.
     
    chris4x4, Jul 3, 2017
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