Fix Slamming Doors - Striker Door Latch Repair

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this is why I luv this site. ty
 

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Its a very easy cheap fix. So whoever is good at math. How many squarebody slamming doors can you fix with a 5 ft stick of pex for less than $3???

What??? Did you think this was a how to fix your door thread??? It wasn't. Its a test of your mathematical skills !!!

You can get 80 pieces.

With a two door, it would be 40 square bodies.

Four door, 20 square bodies, minus burbs apparently.....lol.
 

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did this this morning, it really does work thanks for the tip
 

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I didnt read all the posts but if someone hasnt said it yet ive always wrapped the striker with electrical tape. Works like a CHARM!!
 

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Dang, how'd I miss this.... Need to do this to all 4 doors on my burb ASAP.... Wonder if it'd work on the tailgate too.... Hmmm....
 

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You'll be amazed at how well it works. Do let us know if it works on the tailgate, ut its a different type latch so I think not.
 

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Did this today..... Wish I had known about it to have done it 2 years ago.... lol

Tailgate strikers still have the bushings on them... They are different than the door ones too.
 

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Genius! I just so happen to be a plumber. lol I've got some laying around in white, blue, and red!
 

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Welcome aboard Troy.
Sounds like you can pick your color. :grd:
 

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Don't forget fellas, I still have 7 pc left white PEX, 4" long. I will ship a piece free for whoever wants them, I shipped out 6 already, last one being 2 weeks ago. :waytogo:
 

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Don't forget fellas, I still have 7 pc left white PEX, 4" long. I will ship a piece free for whoever wants them, I shipped out 6 already, last one being 2 weeks ago. :waytogo:

I was gonna take ya up on that but decided I was too impatient to wait for the mail... :party36::signs8:
 

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Great tip....Knocked mine out today during plumbing class. I went with the blue. Thanks HRPC!

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The teacher should be giving you some extra credit for making good use of left over plumbing scraps. :happy175: With all the scraps you can find on job sites, and cut them neatly enough, sell them on eBay as door striker bushings, $5.95 a set and $3 shipping. :roflbow:
 

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