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    Quote Originally Posted by negusm View Post
    You need to whack the bolt out with a BFH. It will take the edges of the threads off. You can then replace the bushing.

    Or you can go to the Help section in Advance Auto and just buy the whole unit for $7.

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    I added the MM subframe connectors also last week. The car did not rattle any more or less (maybe less). oh i did add new ford LCA, that helped the ride quality a bit.
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    Drove mine today for the first time since putting the SFC's on and it actually seemed to rattle less. Of course, I've done a lot of door and hatch adjusting in the time she was on jack stands too. Still have a drivers door window rattle, but I suspect the completely missing window run channel may have something to do with that!
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    For the latch bushings, I use a piece of flexible HDPE sprinkler head tubing from Lowe'sDepot.
    The tubing is smooth, black, and has the correct ID to fit the striker bolt. It's a bit larger
    on the OD though, so the door tends to be a bit stiff opening and closing until the tubing
    takes a set. It's a quick repair, and makes for a bit quieter latch sound than the hard
    plastic bushings. And you don't have to remove the striker bolt.

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    I just purchase the correct latches from our sponsors lol

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    I've got an 86' GT with some frustrating door rattles as well. I've got new weather stripping, dew wipes, inner belt seal, hinge bushings, and new striker all installed. My issue seems to be the wire connections inside. I can see the weird little plastic connections (I know, scientific terminology) and they are either worn out of I'm missing something. My next avenue of attack is to try and remove all the wires and wrap them in fabric tape, reinstall, and do a Hail Mary. Any advice is always welcome!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oberu View Post
    I've got an 86' GT with some frustrating door rattles as well. I've got new weather stripping, dew wipes, inner belt seal, hinge bushings, and new striker all installed. My issue seems to be the wire connections inside. I can see the weird little plastic connections (I know, scientific terminology) and they are either worn out of I'm missing something. My next avenue of attack is to try and remove all the wires and wrap them in fabric tape, reinstall, and do a Hail Mary. Any advice is always welcome!
    That is an option, but I would consider sound deadening matt first. Even if you don't want to sound deaden the entire door you can use the material to hold down the wiring so it will not rattle and make noise. You can also use it over the open door shell to shield/insulate against noise,heat, cold, etc. You can also install a layer on the backside of the door panel itself (as long as it isn't too thick) to add to the sound deadening.

    I also wouldn't be surprised if the door latch/lock rods are your issue more than the wiring. I generally slit some vacuum hose and wrap it around all the metal rods that can make contact with metal or anything that will give a reasonance. Good Luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by wraithracing View Post
    I also wouldn't be surprised if the door latch/lock rods are your issue more than the wiring. I generally slit some vacuum hose and wrap it around all the metal rods that can make contact with metal or anything that will give a reasonance. Good Luck!
    Great idea! Thanks for the advice
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    Thanks Wraith, you've been helping me a ton lately and I appreciate it. When I said wire.. probably should have said small round bar(rod) linkages.. that's what I was referring to. I have a heater and that's about all the options I have on my stang. I've been scraping, hammering, and generally beating my head against the factory sound deadening on the floor pans and I'm getting there slowly. I was so excited to see that the pans were not rusted out. As soon as I finish removing the old I've got new ready to install with some strategic neoprene overlaid, and the heavier carpet with the mass backing. I'm planning to work the doors over the best that I can. Thanks again!
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    Glad I can help. I know some recommend dry ice on the OEM insulation to help with removal. Not sure if since most of my vehicles are from TX, but my insulation usually just pulls up with the carpet or peels off the floor pan. A few times, I have used a heat gun to help soften some for removal too. Hope things go well with the removal. I am sure you will appreciate the difference of new sound deadening and the new carpet!
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    1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
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    1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
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    Turns out there’s a large plastic plug in the center of the door that has a flat head screw hole in it. You can twist it and the fingers on the back will grip the rod tighter and presto! No more rattle!

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