I own a 2004 3500 quad cab with about a 1000 miles on it. The driver's side door is pinching the weather stripping and has torn the rubber. The passenger side has rubbed the rubber but not yet torn. Anyone have experience dealing with DC on these kind of issues? Can I find TSB's online sonewhere?

 

On my '02 the piece that runs benieith the windshield under the hood kept falling off its laying in the garage now I suppose I need to re glue it...all the water from the windshield thats running in the motor compartment cant be good.

 

I posted a photo for approval to view so you see what I'm talking about.

 

Sucky design isn't it. There is a TSB with a new design weatherstrip but i heard it goes too.

 

Something aint right, you need to bring it back and have them fix it! While you there look at the other trucks and see what is the difference between them and yours. I have a 2003 and it has never done that, even wrecked the passenger door and never had anything like that happen. Best of luck! Please let us know what you do with it.

 

Take it back and have the front door re-aligned. I believe it's the only real fix for this problem. Mine doesn't touch.

MikeyB

 

There is nothing wrong.... the door is not misaligned. That's exactly the way Chrysler engineered it. Looks to be specific to 04 models and up.

TSB-23-008-04

SUBJECT:
Drip Rail Door Seal Torn
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the secondary door seal with an improved seal.
MODELS:
2004 (DR) Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The drip rail or secondary door seal may become torn from contact with
the lower “A” pillar of the front door.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the secondary door seal (Fig. 1). If the seal is torn, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 55276530AC Secondary Door Seal - Standard Cab
1 55275616AC Secondary Door Seal - Quad Cab
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the secondary seal from the retainer (Fig. 1).
2. Install the new seal using the appropriate seal listed in the Parts Required section above.

 

Had mine replaced this week on both sides, seems to cut out a little wind noise ?????????

 

carried my to the dealer. they replaced the weatherstriping and adjusted the door. no problems yet Sas

 

I have the standard cab and don't have that problem. Is this just a problem on the QC?

 

Hoot,
If Chrysler designed it that way, why doesn't mine touch, or my friends '03? This problem has been around since the 3rd gens came out.

MikeyB

 

took mine to the dealer today (only 1700 miles on truck) they ordered a new part for the drivers door , but since the passenger side was not yet torn they will not replace it. told them that i rarely have a passenger and that is why it has not yet occured as yet--tsb only authorizes replacement if torn despite the fact they know its a problem. well, with a 7 year extended full coverage warranty i can wait them out

 

Went outside to look at mine, glad it's OK, Looks like the door is not the same spacing as I have & I will watch. Thanks for the heads up............

 

Just dropped by the local dealer and they will order the parts with no problems. Hopefully after a change of weather-stripping and tweaking the door it will be fine.

 

Tear it