The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors driver's side door latch

Normally there's very little if any adjustment in the latch mechanism. It's usually in the striker. It's most likely just a case of needing adjustment but that's easier to do (show someone) than to tell them how. If the door isn't latching completely move the striker toward the outside of the door until it latches completely. Then check to see if the door skin is even with the cab on the latch side. If it's proud of the cab move the striker in, in small increments until it lines up. If the latch is hitting the striker on the bottom of the latch move the striker up. Move it opposite if it's hitting the top of the latch. It should be leaving marks on the latch if it's hitting high or low. You can also watch the door at the latch as you close it. If it's lined up before latching but moves up or down during the latch process move the striker up or down as necessary to make it latch correctly. Be aware that it's not only possible but likely that you have a combination of the above and will need to make a combination of adjustments before it's right. Use a pencil to mark the striker position before you move it as a reference so you can tell how much and what direction it's moved. Clear as mud????