Door striker adjustment

[TRevs]

I’ve replaced the rubber seal on the tailgate and I’m finding that the striker needs to move rightward in order to line up with the latch. I installed a new striker a few months ago and it came with one washer, but the parts catalog shows three (all discontinued of course).

Can I just use any steel fender washer of similar diameter to shim the pin outward?

 

[ytradio]

I’ve replaced the rubber seal on the tailgate and I’m finding that the striker needs to move rightward in order to line up with the latch. I installed a new striker a few months ago and it came with one washer, but the parts catalog shows three (all discontinued of course).

Can I just use any steel fender washer of similar diameter to shim the pin outward?

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Yes, whatever thickness you need.

 

[TRevs]

I found grade 8 1/2” flat washers in a 3-pack at Lowes; two washers fit the bill.

Now the tailgate is solid and quiet; definitely recommend new seals if the existing one is old.