Mustang ll doors won't latch properly

[Hawkk72]

Are there supposed to be bushings on the door latch posts? Doors won't stay securely latched and pop slightly open. If so, are the bushings available seperately or do I have to purchase the whole thing?

 

[78CobraII]

RockAuto lists the striker as Dorman Part # 38421 with a price of $10.

As I remember, the washer is swaged onto the striker, so the bushing is not replacable. In the past, I have bought a pack of universal bushings and sliced one lengthwise to slip over the striker. Not a great solution though.

You will need a large Torx bit to remove the striker. If I remember right, the same size is also used on the seat belt hardware.

 

[IICrazy]

A ton of other Fords use the same latch so a trip to the yard might find yourself one.

 

[rudystangii]

ssc enterprises sells the bushing for $1 plus shipping. He also sells other mustang ii specific parts.

 

[78CobraII]

So I guess that the washer comes off of the striker then?

 

[Hawkk72]

Thanks, guys. After I wrote the post a friend at work told me Autozone had them in stock. Purchased at 7.99 each plus 4 bucks for the torx bit cause I didn't want to wait any longer. Appreciate the help as I never replaced one.

 

[MUSTANG J]

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=PE932+01



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