Door Molding

[makelemen]

I noticed a rip in the door molding about hood high where a point on the door has been catching it when the door is closing. The passenger side has a wear mark in the same spot. Has any one else had this problem? I'll let you know what the dealer says.

 

[fkovalski]

The dealer will replace the stock one with an upgraded one... . having the dealer do mine.

 

[artie]

There is a TSB that talks about this and it is number 23-049-05 here basic text of it



SUBJECT:

Drip Rail Door Seal Torn



OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves replacing the secondary door seal with an improved seal.



MODELS:

**2004 - 2005** (DR/DH) 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. If the seal is torn, perform the Repair Procedure.



PARTS REQUIRED:

Qty. Part No. Description

1 **55277188AB** Secondary Door Seal - Standard Cab -Right

1 **55277189AB** Secondary Door Seal - Standard Cab - Left

1 **55277190AB** Secondary Door Seal - Quad Cab - Right

1 **55277191AB** Secondary Door Seal - Quad Cab - Left



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.

 

[makelemen]

Dealer replaced the molding for no charge. The new molding looks like it will work this time

 

[Dixie Dawg]

Had mine replaced about 3 months ago.



The new molding is already ripped... . on both sides.

 

[Bertram65]

Had mine replaced about 3 months ago.



The new molding is already ripped... . on both sides.

You should make sure they used the new style mouldings, they have indents for where the door hits it.

 

[GerryDrake]

Silicone

I have a small can of spray silicone under the back seat and spray about an inch of the seal on each door about once a month and it allows the door to slide right over it... The minor nick in the driver's door hasn't gotten any bigger and no mark on the other side. .

 

[DZink24]

Is it just me or do the doors on 03-06 trucks seem to be a little "out of adjustment"? My seals are in perfect shape, but I am still known to have loud wind noise at certain angles and wind dirctions/speeds. As I stand in front of my truck it appears that at the top of the door, where the windshield meets the roof, the door is flush, and at the bottom, where the door meets the area where the registration and inspection stickers are, it seems to be as much as 3/4 or 1 inch out of alignment. Is this something the dealers mechanics can adjust? Are your trucks the same?

 

[ACoffel]

I've got the same problem !

 

[DZink24]

It's unfortunate, I remember when the 94's came out, that was one of the big selling points, the quietness of the ride. Here we are more than a decade later and DC seems to have forgotten that "little" selling point. I remember my 98, had a decently quiet ride. Now my 84 on the other hand...

 

[Bertram65]

These are the new style moulding, if you get them replaced make sure they put on the this style.