Re: quick question

[jtrealty@xxxx]

The doors are held open by a combination of a torsion bar and a gas 
strut. If the torsion bar isn't broken or missing then it doesn't need 
to be replaced. What I think you mean needs replacing is the strut. It 
is a black cylinder that attaches to the rear of the door. I think 
they run in the neighborhood of $70 each. You may also need an 
adjustment of the torsion bars but first install the new struts. A 
quick test for the need for new struts, prop open the door, remove the 
strut, slowly lower door to close. It should remain open 2-6 inches 
measured from lip of door to sill. If it does stay open 2-6 inches go 
ahead and order the struts and you won't even need an adjustment.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Aaron C." <slider_ten@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> The part that needs replacing is the bar that holds up the door. 
Is this 
> the torsion bar? Am I using the wrong wording? If it's not it, 
then what 
> is this part called and what is a torsion bar.
> 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -Aaron C.
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