Stupid door question...

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  1. maverick656

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    I need a striker panel for my 75 4door Maverick, on the drivers door. I know I should just go look, but I'm in college right now, and I won't be able to make it to the junkyard for a week or so. Are there any other vehicles I should look for that have the striker panel that will fit my car?
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Are you talking about the striker inside the door jamb? Not on the door....but on the jamb? You can buy them brand new. I have used ones if you want me to mail you one. Email me DIRECTLY (see below) if I can help.
     
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    Yes, in the jam. Not on the actual door itself. The one I have on there is worn and the door shakes because the striker itself is worn
     
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    ...you might want to find out why it wore out.
    hinge pins worn, hinge pin bushings worn, rusted out door jam causing the door to sag, just a few things that will cause that.
     
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    Well I replaced the mechanism on the door that latches onto it. For a long time it was sticking, causing me to bang the door off the striker. So I'm 99% sure that's why it's worn
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have a used striker if you need it.
     
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    Sounds like there is something misaligned between latch and striker :hmmm:
     
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    me thinks the same thing. the latch only...latches...the door, it doesn't hit the plate. it just trips the latching mechanism...:tiphat:
     

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