Single Cab Door Fit 4 Door?

[CokeZero]

I need to replace the driver side door on my truck. Will the driver side door of a single cab fit my 03 crew cab?


Also any writeups on changing doors by unbolting the hinges from the truck?

 

[MegaMouseGW]

I am not sure but I would say no to the doors from a single cab fitting a 4 door. Only way to find out is to go to the donor truck and take some measurements then do the same to the truck you are replacing the door on. The hinge mounting points should be the same. As long as the doors are the same measurements they should work. Make sure though to write down your measurements to be sure you get them correct.

 

[xXAvroArrowXx]

I would think for the sake of production and keeping inventory low at the factory the front doors were designed to be the exact same on all variations of a particular model from the same years

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[Mega-Hemi]

No, upper right corner is different from a single cab to quad cab. Quad cab has a sharper corner where it meets the rear door. Also, the body line down the back of the door curves in the opposite direction.

 

[CokeZero]

Damn, makes finding a door that much harder. There are no trucks this body style in any junkyard 100 miles of me. And I need one asap :/

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

Damn, makes finding a door that much harder. There are no trucks this body style in any junkyard 100 miles of me. And I need one asap :/

Ive been searching for over 2years for a regular cab drivers door........

 

[CokeZero]

I've seen a few single cabs on craigslist over the months. Just no luck with a 4door. I don't want to buy one off ebay for $400 when My local yard charges 65 and used on CL are going for 100

 

[SublimeRT]

What's wrong with the door on the truck? Get hit?

Also what year trucks are you looking for? Just 03-05 or 06-08 too?

 

[CokeZero]

the girl I bought it from was a redneck and she got it stuck and when they were pulling her out, she had the door open. Bent the door and fender.

I think just the 02-05 fit right? Still the peanut eye headlight.

 

[Mega-Hemi]

I believe the '02-'08 1500's and '03-'09 2500/3500's were the same.

Have you tried either of these:

http://www.partslocator.com/

http://www.partshotlines.com/

 

[CokeZero]

I believe the '02-'08 1500's and '03-'09 2500/3500's were the same.

Have you tried either of these:

The Locator Magazine - United States

Used Auto Parts | Used Car Parts | Auto Salvage

1st one closest is 500miles away and $490 bucks.

2nd one had a few for 200 but were 700 miles away with a call for shipping price.

Might as well ship one from ebay for that. But I really appreciate you trying to help me.

 

[CokeZero]

Nice looking 3rd gen

After redneck got a hold of it, and the reason I need a door. :/

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Looking at the picture could you not just reskin the door?? If the frame is still alright reskinning it should not be hard for a bodyshop.

 

[CokeZero]

I was just gonna get a new door by unbolting the hinges and putting it on mine kind of like a simple remove and replace. Because it looks like the top hinge is broke. I don't wanna risk opening it incase I can't fix it.


Edit; I'll take some better pics tomorrow incase you or anyone else has some advice/tips on how I could make this one work.

 

[CokeZero]

Edit; I'll take some better pics tomorrow incase you or anyone else has some advice/tips on how I could make this one work.

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Ok looking at the new pictures a new doo is called for. The last picture made the decision. If you look at the bottom of the door from the front the door frame is severely twisted and not worth the cost or trouble of attempting to fix. I would also have a body shop look at the hinge mounting points to be sure they have not been tweaked. The bottom one looks like it may have been pulled out a bit.

 

[CokeZero]

Ok looking at the new pictures a new doo is called for. The last picture made the decision. If you look at the bottom of the door from the front the door frame is severely twisted and not worth the cost or trouble of attempting to fix. I would also have a body shop look at the hinge mounting points to be sure they have not been tweaked. The bottom one looks like it may have been pulled out a bit.

I would like to thank you for all your help and advice. I have finally found one at a local yard for 250.

Is there a write up anywhere on how many bolts/how to access them to get the hinges/door off?

Do I need to remove the fender also to get access to the hinge bolts, ect?

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Not sure if you have to remove the fender to remove the hinges, but it should only be 2 bolts per hinge on the door side that will let you get the door off the truck. Then you should be able to get to any more bolts that will be holding the hinges on. I would not trust the old hinges on the truck the door is being replaced, get either new hinges or get the ones from the donor truck. When replacing the door install the new hinges on your truck first then with the help of a friend install the door to the hinges. DO not tighten the bolts all the way until you have everything lined up. Once everything is lined up then you can tighten the bolts all the way. It will take a bit of trial and error to get things right. Best way to do the door is to remove the fender close the door, then line the door up with the frame and the rear of the door, and last the locking mechanism. Then replace the fender and line it to the new door and the hood. Take your time and be patient rushing will only cause problems.

 

[CokeZero]

I thought I heard somewhere the hinges have a bolt on the inside of the cab also?

I was trying to just unbolt the hinges with the door still attached so I could just bolt the hinges and door right to my truck.

 

[MegaMouseGW]

I thought I heard somewhere the hinges have a bolt on the inside of the cab also?

I was trying to just unbolt the hinges with the door still attached so I could just bolt the hinges and door right to my truck.

I really have not looked at the hinges on my truck but you may be right. I would still remove the door from the hinges first though. Doing it that way will alleviate the headache of having t crawl into the truck with the door hanging there in a position that may or may not cause injury if it fell or swung suddenly. By removing the door off the hinges with a friend you can have total access to the hinges where they are attached without the fear of injury. Not too mention that you will have to loosen the bolts anyways when you go to line up the new door to your truck. It is easier and safer to just install remove and install the hinges separately.