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Terrible low-res photos but the connection point is definitely a welded in plate. Bummed since the door is in perfect condition and I won't be able to keep it original. Looks like I'm stuck converting to straps or swapping out the door.
Funny you mention that. My old Jeep Wrangler uses limiting straps. I was looking at them last night. I really want to keep the truck as original as possible but if push comes to shove, straps it is.
Thanks cattlerepairman. I'll look this morning and try to determine if it's an item that can be replaced. I have a feeling that I'm going to be stuck trying to fabricate something.
Richard
I'll get out the mirrors and inspection camera for a closer look tomorrow. I don't see that listed as a separate part in the -24P and I see no evidence of external spot welds or rivets.
Here's a better photo of another truck. The tab that the arrow points to is sheared off cleanly on my drivers door. Years of being thrown open and bounced off of the stop must have taken it's toll.
I have all of the TM's. The rod and rubber stop isn't the issue. I have spares and even found the original down inside of the floor vent. If you compare the first and second photo you can see that the small bracket that protrudes from inside of the door is broken off clean. There is no longer a...
After staring at my Deuce sitting in the shop for far too long I'm back at it and starting to go over her from end to end. Out of all of the usual things I expected to find I've only run across two actual issues. Slow release of the brakes (although they work perfectly) and what is shown in the...
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