Hi I need to change the door striker on a 86 Suburban. You know, the little rod that sticks out of the door jam and needs a large torks to loosen. Thing is it is essentially a floating self jamming nut on the back - inside the door frame. As I loosen the sucker I start worrying that maybe if I competely unscrew the stop that the nut inside will fall down inside the frame and I will have one of those Doh! moments that stretches into a Doh! day or weekend.

Does anyone know what will happen or how to change this thing?


Second related question. One day the door just started bouncing open not latching correctly. Endless adjustment of the previously mentioned stop seemed to make absolutely no difference. Subsequently I was told that "Oh that's your door hinge bushings. Replace them and the door will shut correctly again." I am somewhat puzzled as the door seems to operate fine with no squeaks, or grinds, or dropping down, etc. The only other thing is that now it seems the door moves under your arm even when actually shut.

Thanks.