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1997 - Front doors leak


FATZsBBQ
09-25-2005, 09:41 AM
I am needing weatherstrip information on the front doors for a 97 Jimmy 4dr 4X4. my driver's door leaks some kinda fierce and I figure I'll replace them both. IS there a kit?

BlazerLT
09-25-2005, 02:43 PM
See if you door is not closing properly which could be because of your door pins and bushings failing.

FATZsBBQ
09-25-2005, 02:50 PM
doors close fine.

BlazerLT
09-25-2005, 03:04 PM
doors close fine.

Check when they are closed if they line up perfectly with the rear door and look for any sag.

Door seals don't often go on these trucks, the culprit is usually the door sagging a bit and the seals not aligning properly.

Also, soften the seals back up with a couple coats of vasoline to make them supple again, that might do the trick and save you money.

FATZsBBQ
09-25-2005, 05:34 PM
I should have said so from the beginning I guess. THe seals have been altered by the previous owner, it looks like, in effort to stop the leak or whatever.

What are these seals called? I can't find them anywhere on the internet, though I only looked a little.

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