1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Door alignment issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MartyG68, Jun 9, 2018.

  1. Jun 9, 2018 at 5:54 PM
    #1
    MartyG68

    MartyG68 [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2018
    Member:
    #252328
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 DCLB
    I have a double cab that was previously in an "accident" of some sort before I owned it. The only visible issue is the alignment of the passenger doors. The front passenger door seems just about perfect but the rear passenger door I can't get aligned (see pics). It's very close to the front door on top and way too wide at the bottom, but it closes perfectly this way. If I adjust the door so that the spacing between the front and rear doors is perfect then the door won't close and the paint lines are off as well. Any thoughts? I have an appointment with a body shop but they are sure they can do much if anything.0776C7D8-AF4E-4BAD-BC3C-78D6BD6C565A.jpg
     
  2. Jun 9, 2018 at 6:05 PM
    #2
    na8rboy

    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2012
    Member:
    #80024
    Messages:
    3,670
    WI
    Vehicle:
    18 DCLB SPORT CEMENT
    When you adjusted it, so gaps were good. You need to move door strike post on jamb, so it closes properly. The black between doors is a vinyl decal. You will have to replace so it lines up. You will need to move strike post down, mark it where it is now with tape, or pencil. So you have reference on how much you move it. only loosen it enough to bump it with rubber mallet, or block of wood and hammer.
     
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2018
    MartyG68[OP] likes this.
  3. Jun 9, 2018 at 8:30 PM
    #3
    MartyG68

    MartyG68 [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2018
    Member:
    #252328
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2016 SR5 DCLB
    I couldn't figure out how to adjust the strike posts...they seem to be set in one place only. I figured I could fix the black paint, didn't know they were decals tho. Thx.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top