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Thunder_Mountai
Explorer II
Mar 10, 2017

Help with broken door scissor on '16 Journey

The soft metal fastener that joins the door scissor just fell out. Got to hit the road Monday to go home from AZ. The '16 Journey is out of warranty. So, I'm on my own. I've heard of people using a ballpeen hammer to flare out the end that sticks through. Need some "MacGyver" help from you guys until I can order a replacement. Is this a dealer only part or can I source one out? Looks like they are pricey, around $150.
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4 Replies

  • Roger_in_VERMON's avatar
    Roger_in_VERMON
    Explorer
    Mar 11, 2017
    I have adjusted ours several times. Two heavy duty hammers. One being a baleen is all you need.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Mar 11, 2017
    where the scissors cross each other ?
    thats a hinge point, should be harden metal

    get a high graded 'carriage' bolt
    grind down the square area under the head to where IT is round
    install with head on the outside (hopefully doesn't hit anything when closing), nut on the inside, cut off flush, ground head flat if needed
  • crasster's avatar
    crasster
    Explorer II
    Mar 11, 2017
    A fast solution is some liquid nails or the equiv. I actually like loc-tite better. Get it basically "glued on" until you can get a more perm fix later.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Mar 11, 2017
    Bend the end that sticks out past the pivot so it contacts the other arm more.

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