I lent my Jeep to a friend over the weekend and when I got my Jeep back the drivers side front door would not latch. Upon further inspection I noticed the are some significant body damage to the locking/latching mech. The problem surrounds the lower two of the three bolts holding the inner mechanical part of the door latch to the metal door. I think it might have come loose and while he was slamming the door to try and close it, it ripped the attachment point off and now it wont close. The area where the lock was bolted onto is completely ripped off and at this point, outside of getting a new door or welding some metal to strengthen it and rebolt it, i cant think of anything to do. I dont know how to weld, so it might end up in the body shop for the fix, i was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to other options for fixing this issue. I took some pictures of the broken latch, although if someone could help me im not sure how to upload them.
Thanks for the help...
Matt
PS. 2001 Jeep XJ.
Thanks for the help...
Matt
PS. 2001 Jeep XJ.