Door removal/installation

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01-07-2013 | 06:44 PM

Twip

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From: Bellflower, Cali

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Originally Posted by xtr1c0

You can get the front door springs at Rock Auto for about $3.00 and the tool to compress/install it at any auto parts store. Can't remember how much I paid for it but it was cheap too and a big time saver.

*@&!&#&!*$!$%$* i cant believe that i missed them. i had looked for them the day after i bought my truck and i didnt see them. i will be completing the sale shortly! thanks!

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06-02-2013 | 03:45 PM

voodoobeerman

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86 door removal - issues with power windows/locks

I just started a restoration project for an 86 K5.
I need to remove the doors in order to get a better angle at replacing the rocker panels.
I have power windows and locks and I'm having trouble disconnecting the wiring for both.
I don't see any way to get to where the wires connect to either.
I'd prefer to have manual windows/locks anyway and I'm almost to the point of just cutting the wire in order to remove the door. That way I could just convert everything to manual once I'm ready to install the door again.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.