Door Latch Post Hole Needs Extended

[F500guy]

I was really excited about my door set up, leaving the final gaping to a pro, but the door latch post on passenger side leaves the door hanging open about 1/4 inch. Curious if this is common with the new latches or not. Best solution looks like welding an extension on, not really a fan of the bolt on solution. Any other creative solutions, I did the carpet so a bit more delicate operation is required.

[michael everson]

you can try slotting it some more to see if that helps. If not your only option is to weld or bolt on an extension.
Mike

[Jeff Kleiner]

I’ve had to make longer (bolt on) tabs for the passenger side. Driver’s side is the opposite since the body has to be pulled outward to meet the door.

Jeff

[OB6]

Does yours look like this? I thought FFR extended them already?

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[F500guy]

My Measurements the same. Looks like easiest path is to open the slot and probably tack on a piece of metal to close the end as required, grind to shape, serve painted!

[OB6]

My Measurements the same. Looks like easiest path is to open the slot and probably tack on a piece of metal to close the end as required, grind to shape, serve painted!

Interesting... just one more thing to "customize."

[Jeff Kleiner]

Interesting... just one more thing to "customize."

The difference between “building” and “assembling”.

Jeff

[OB6]

The difference between “building” and “assembling”.

Jeff

"Building" is the part I enjoy!

[Rebostar]

Lance, I had to do the exact same thing. I opened up the hole. If I recall I used half of what was availble, but being it is a fiberglass door, I dont think I'll be slamming it shut that often.

[MB750]

I fabricated an offset like this. It also allows some adjustability if needed after disassembly and paint.

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