Door Striker Issue

[tgtaylor64]

I was going to replace the striker bushings on my M1009 and once I got the striker bolt removed, the threaded piece in the door jamb dropped! WTH do I do now?

 

[ranchhopper]

Your going to have to take a hole saw or die grinder and cut a hole in the door pillar just behind where the striker bolt goes in.

 

[doghead]

This would be valuable info to have on the original thread, don't you think? Why didn't you just post this there?

This is at least the third time Ranchhopper has posted the same info as above. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/737663-post19.html

If you had read the other thread completely or posted on it, you would already have the info you just asked for here in yet another thread.

This is how a Forum gets cluttered and confusing, and why people bitch about using search.

 

[ranchhopper]

I did I was clear that when unscrewing the striker bolt it had to be lubed up while removing and if it were not this could happen or I believe I said the threaded plate in the jamb would start turning in its pocket.Either way it happens often thats why so many are welded in place when they leave the base its just a minor problem either buy the catch plate from an auto parts store or tack weld a nut on a square piece of stock that fits in the original pocket.

 

[doghead]

Sorry RH, my post was directed to the OP, not you. Your help has been over the top helpful, and you clearly understand how to effectively use a forum. As I have said to you before, Thank You for your help.

 

[Warthog]

For other people reference, here is the complete thread.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/62383-m1009-door-adjustment.html

 

[tgtaylor64]

You are correct, General. I just got promoted to Corporal!