I have a 95 as well and found through experimentation that you don't even need to purchase a bushing. Buy yourself a small piece of 1/2" pex tubing, cut it to length, and presto, just like new! I'm pretty sure it was 1/2", but not hard to figure out if I'm mistaken. I don't want to mislead anyone. I did mine a couple of years ago and it's holding up great!

@RobsGarageKC

11 ай бұрын

The new one is so cheap it's not worth looking for an alternative

Just learned something esle new on youtube. So far I fixed my vent stuck on defrost, my door jam switch and now this. Thank you brother! I love KZread University!

@RobsGarageKC

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome... Glad I could be part of your vehicle higher education KZread faculty

@frankgonzalez534

27 күн бұрын

I need link to video on stuck defrost please?

Need to do on my 1995 f150, thanks for the tip about the bushing can be spined to adjust the door closing. That would drive me nuts,lol.

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

It was frustrating to say the least... Once I figured out they could move around, things went much smoother

Great video. I have been planning on doing the same repair, but I didn't know that the bushings could be bought without getting the entire striker kit. That will cut some cost for me. Also, as far as dealing with the odors, it is a good idea to clean the heating and cooling ducts. There is some great videos on KZread showing how to do it. I used Lubegard Kool-It, Frost King air conditioner foaming cleaner, and Lysol. Sweet Project Cars has a useful video for this project. Btw, be careful not to put to much of the foam in the vent above the fuse box. It turns back to liquid and drains down through the duct work. It is possible for it to leak onto the fuses. Figured this out on my 1994 F150. Luckily I didn't get enough on it to cause any damage.

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, not having to buy the strikers saves a ton of the cost. Thanks for the tip on the odors, and the ductwork... I'll give that a look.

The minute I saw the simple green I said oh no! Don’t do it! The old dust marks help you align it back to original spot😮😂it happened to me too

I went to Auto Zone and bought the shims. Put them on and WHAM, doors are fixed!!!! Thank you. I have a Tobago Green 1994 F150 with 96k, I am getting her on shined up and back in pristine shape....I will be back on your channnel.

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome... Glad to hear it worked out for you. Sounds like you're that much closer to having the 94 all cleaned up. 💪😎

Nice truck, love the color. I’m pulling my hair out trying to get my drivers door back on and adjusted. Do yourself a favor though, take out that seat and then pull out that carpet. Flood the seat with a water hose and flip it over and repeat until the water that runs out is clear. Hang the carpet on a porch rail or clothes line and wash it out the same way. It’s super easy since it’s a Ford pickup, the seat and carpet can be removed in a snap. You will be so glad , everytime you set down in your truck it will just smell clean. It is so worth the effort and a decent fan will dry the seat in a little more than half a day. The ozone thing only can remove what gets into the air, it can’t ever do anything to remove what’s causing the odor, it’s on your seat or carpet or possibly both. I’ve washed many Ford pickup seats and carpets this way, it’s never caused any damage or issue. I have a seat from an f-250 in my 93 F-150 and it’s has the lumbar airbag system inside it, it still works perfectly after washing. There is no downside I know of to throughly cleaning seats and carpet in that pickup. Unless of course you are happy with the ozone freshening, then disregard all that and carry on, lol. Main reason I commented was to compliment you on your pickup, from what I could see , it looks really sharp!

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

That's some great tips, thank you... Luckily, the scent is all but gone. I considered replacing the carpet, for a fresh look. A bright new carpet can go a long way in sprucing up an interior.

@calebwhite6173

2 жыл бұрын

Some guy just showed me to put a ratchet strap to the top of the window frame from the wiper post to hold the door in while replacing the top pin! Never have to take the door off. He’s a genius! Well he does have a disclaimer to not do it to a nice truck. Good thing mines a beat up ole work truck haha

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

LOL... Yeah. That's a good method for the pin replacement. Pretty clever, actually.

I used a piece of 1/2 pex pipe from big box store. Chuck up a 1/2 inch drill bit and run it through the pex pipe. Perfect fit. Also theres no need for those torx bit tools , just put some channel locks on the end and break it loose. 👍

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

Like the pipe idea, that's smart. Why not just use the torx bit, and not scar up the head of the striker bolt?

@alfredneuman6840

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobsGarageKC Hi, I didnt have any torx bits but to be fair my truck is just a work truck so Im not too picky... I guess you could put something like cardboard etc on the round head where the pliers grip but mine came off with ease and I cant see any scratches...

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, that makes sense. Yeah, if I didn't have any torx on hand, I probably would have pulled out some vice grips. Good call on the cardboard. I have a ton of torx from over the years. The 1978 CJ-7 came factory with torx bolts, so by default I now have a few sets.

@raphaelness1239

Жыл бұрын

Hey Alfred, I like that idea as I already have some pipe. Do you remember how long the piece needs to be?

Nice vid Bobby!

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks... Glad you liked it is 💪😎

I used black electric tape yesterday on my 78 f100

@RobsGarageKC

Жыл бұрын

Curious how long that will last

@ryanreedy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah me also. It's working so far and no more rattling my ears off haha

I had many 1992 thru 1994 f-series configurations. I even had a bronco. The only engine I never had was a 302v8. I replaced those bushings hundreds of times. The best replacement was a piece of 5/8" teflon hose. the 2nd biggest rattle on those trucks was the drift pins in the front brakes. It took me years to identify that rattle.

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

How long does that Teflon hose last?

@DoyleHargraves

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobsGarageKC about a year. I'm older and smarter now, so i'd get more scientific and get a teflon hose that has an inside diameter that is exactly with the outside diameter of that bolt is. But if you had a 2 ft length of that hose, you can just keep it under your seat, and trim off a new 3/4" long pc everytime you need one.

@DoyleHargraves

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobsGarageKC watch those drift pins that hold your brake calipers in, too. I swear, i was chasing that rattle for a long time, blowing money on parts i didnt need. I replaced all my tie-rods and my pitman arm before i found those rattling pins where my problem. I think they were only $5. Smh

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

Sucks when stuff like that happens. 🙃

@skroy8671

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on the drift pins. I have a 95 and have been listening to that rattle for about a year now and was wondering what it was. Any noise drives me crazy, but I just couldn't identify that one! Thanks again! Oh, and a piece of pex tubing works great for the doors. Cut it to length and install. It's a tight fit to press it on, but I did mine a couple of years ago and holds up great!

Just subbed cool channel

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 💪😎

Did mine a year or so ago. Soooo much better. My dad past the F150 down to me after my Grand daddy to him. So I'm giving this truck nothing but TLC and coolness...

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome... Definitely one worth keeping

No more rattling down the road!!! And saves your door hinge!!!

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

💯

Thanks

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Are they sold at auto parts store?

Awesome truck, where did you get the bushings?

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

I picked them up at my local AutoZone... They were in stock, so need to special order.

Never knew this!!! My doors do the same! Where do you get the bushings? I thought you had to buy a whole assembly haha

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

I picked mine up at AutoZone. O'Reillys carries them too. They do sell the kits, but if you only need the bushing, this is the more economical option.

Explain the striker setup? I am about to change mine out What kit did you use

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure I understand your question. I used a bushing kit.

i do the same thing using 1/2" black hose.

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

Easy fix. The bushings aren't very expensive so they shouldn't set you back too much if you were to use them. I would think the longevity of the half inch black hose is not very long

The weatherstriping i put on my 95, have to slam the door like your supposed to, to get it to close all the way now, lol.

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

You might be able to play with the striker adjustment, and not have to shut the door so hard.

@dragonrider9051

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobsGarageKC have a new set on the way, great idea.

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

@@dragonrider9051 Hope that does the trick for you

Would you like to bet that someone swapped the part from Driver-side to Passenger-side sometime during the life/history of the truck. If he thinks that $4 is cheap for a bushing, the swap is even cheaper at $FREE.

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

It's possible that someone swap them. Not sure why they would have, but anything's possible. $4 for four bushings, sounds pretty cheap to me. The kit included one for each door and for either side of the tailgate

@jamesschultz30

2 жыл бұрын

My '93, which looks just like your 95, is the same. Passenger side is way worse than the drivers side. Which of course makes no sense.

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

Should be a really easy fix.

Where did you get the bushing?

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

I picked them up at our local Autozone.

Hey Rob! I just did this and my door also got stuck. Is there any special trick to getting it unstuck?!? I can't get it to open for the life of me. Thanks!

@RobsGarageKC

11 ай бұрын

I may have pushed into the door to release the pressure on the striker

I'm looking at my autozone and it wants 15 bucks to replace each side; whats the part you're replacing called? all I am able to find is full replacements of the strikers 4 dollars is better than 30 :-) Thanks for the vid big guy

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to a bushing set. See if this helps them find what you are looking for www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/door-lock-striker/dorman-door-lock-striker-38424/730490_0_0

@tonyfierro8642

3 жыл бұрын

But it says they are for tailgate?

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyfierro8642 the kit includes 1 for each door, and 2 for the tailgate. This way all the strikers are covered

@tonyfierro8642

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobsGarageKC thanks for the reply but I bought it and then the doors wouldn't close

@RobsGarageKC

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyfierro8642 adjust the placement of the striker.

I replaced my striker on my 94 ford Lightning passenger door and now it will not open. THIS SUCKS! What to do now??

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

Adjust the placement of the striker... this happened to me at first. After an adjustment it was good to go

Link to where you bought the kit?

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

I purchased at the AutoZone in my town.

What are they called at auto zone

@RobsGarageKC

2 жыл бұрын

Ask for door striker bushing

What's in the ratchet tork bit? Get out of the way, so we can see what you are doing.

@RobsGarageKC

3 ай бұрын

What's in the Torx bit??? S2 shock-resisting tool steel? 🤔