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carguybill       POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Coshocton, OH, USA |
posted 05-15-2011 12:19 PM
    
I purchased a pair of door check strap spacers from prowler-parts.com and was impressed how easy they were to install. My old (74) arthritic needs were giving me a bit of a time getting in and out of my prowler but the spacers allowed the door to open another full 4" or more making getting in and out MUCH easier. The cost was only $9.95 included postage. ------------------ |
catfish         POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 05-15-2011 07:34 PM
if you cut 3/16 inch off dr hinge stops you will get another 4 inches. ------------------ This message has been edited by catfish on 05-15-2011 at 08:05 PM |
fibertop Prowler Junkie From:Wasaga Beach Ontario |
posted 05-15-2011 08:02 PM
I did the check spacer mod using washers and I got the 4". This is more than adequate for me and personally would not butcher the hinges. I think you will find the 4" is enough. |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 05-15-2011 08:10 PM
if your tall 4 inches is not enough.it does no damage to the hinges.the dr is like a pedulum,you may get 4 at the rr,but alot less at the frt of the door maybe 2.that extra 4 inches means alot at the frt of the dr where if your tall your feet always hit the frt of the dr. ------------------ |
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fibertop Prowler Junkie From:Wasaga Beach Ontario |
posted 05-15-2011 08:20 PM
I used to be 6' but I think I have shrunk to 5'10" from old age spinal degeneration. So i'm ok with the 4" |
padroo      POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 05-15-2011 09:08 PM
I need to look into doing something, I am big and clumsy and my wife laughs at me getting out of the car. She says I look like I am in pain! I might start leaving her at home! |
JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 05-16-2011 07:27 AM
I widened my door openers, now I am getting wider, Elbow on the door frame sure makes it easier.  |
Ken & Roslin Romain POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Gallatin TN |
posted 05-16-2011 11:16 AM
We have been doing the extended door opening for our SoCal members for FREE at our Tech Days for the last couple of years. If you live in California, and would like to extend your door openings, let us know and we'll have parts ready for our next Tech Day. |
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