I also have this problem on my driver's door. I also seem to be having problems searching the archives :( This might be just my cluelessness though :) I need to find out how to install these re-enforcing plates. Can I get a point in the right direction to search, maybe a keyword or something. I've tried searching already and it just brings up this latest post. Lost in cyberspace, Matt Smith --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, <rob@xxxx> wrote: > > Martin & Josh, > > We carry heavy duty door piston lower stud brackets as follows. > > 108653G Supt Brkt, Door Piston Lwr L/H....$19.50 > 108653G " " " " " R/H....$19.50 > 108655G Backing Plate, Dr Piston Supt.....$14.50 Each > > These brackets are longer and stronger than stock and install with four H.D. > rivets instead of the original two. They work for cars whose brackets are > just starting to bend and can compensate for light fiberglass damage only. > If the brackets are ripped out or the fiberglass mounting area is heavily > damaged it must be repaired which increases repair costs significantly. That > is why we encourage people to inspect for bending and replace them before > fiberglass damage is done. There is usually bending well before the > fiberglass mounting area is damaged so routine inspection is highly > advisable. We'd sell a lot more of these brackets if people checked their > supports before it was too late to upgrade and not also repair. They are not > easy to install so many chose to ignore the problem until damage occurs. I > discussed this before on the DML so you could always check the archives. > > Rob Grady, > > P.J.Grady Inc. > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/