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The $.10, 5 minute 1st gen sagging door fix!

B94Sport

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05 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Yes that is right... It will probably cost about 10 cents, (I had the parts in my garage already), and take about 5 minutes of your time to fix a sagging door. This may not work for everyone, but it worked for me. My door closes just like it used to now. All you have to do is open the door and prop it up, then remove the two bolts that connect the lower hinge to the door. Use a small flathead screwdriver to hold a space between the top part of the hinge and the door open, and then place two small washers between the door and the hinge. Replace both bolts, remove the prop from beneath the door, and marvel at how easily your door now closes, despite the blown pin bushing!

I do not know if this will have any negative long term effects, but for right now, it is working. Here's a pic:
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