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My passenger door won't close anymore after being on the lift

Discussion in '360/430' started by Ferraray, Nov 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM.

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  1. Ferraray

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    #1 Ferraray, Nov 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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    My 430 spider was on the lift for about 10 days while getting full overhaul. Clutch trans mounts engine mounts headers full 30k mile major service. as soon as it came off the left the passenger door doesn't close anymore it's having so much resistance. My mechanic said the chassis could've slightly flexed while it was on the lift and it should reset after a little road driving. Have you ever heard of this? Because I haven't? But these are very old-school Ferrari mechanics two generations in the industry. But I just never heard of this before. There's so much resistance where I had to pull off the molding temporarily so the door can close while I was driving.
     
  2. imahorse

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    #2 imahorse, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
    That is concerning. I have not heard of these cars having their chassis prone to flexing if lifted properly. Hell, people routinely jack these cars up by single jack points without issue which puts way more stress on the frame. To have the chassis tweak if it was put on a lift properly seems very unlikely.
     
  3. KC360 FL

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    #3 KC360 FL, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
    In my shop we are very careful when lifting a convertible car. What you describe can happen. About it resetting after a drive, you can be hopeful...

    Have you tried to put the top up? -- does it close correctly and align as it did before?
     
  4. ADA///M

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    #4 ADA///M, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
    That's weird. Anything is possible, but I'd be concerned they did something they're not telling you about.
     
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    #5 flash32, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
    Is it misaligned or is the window not going down
     
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    #6 collegeboy, Nov 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
    That's very concerning. I would imagine that if it was lifted properly, this would not have happened. I'd have a serious conversation with that shop.
     
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    #7 Racer_X, Nov 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
    Key words right there...
    @Ferraray I think your shop messed up bad and isn't owning up to it.
     
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    #8 DiSomma6, Nov 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
    Stop, don't panic.

    The striker is adjustable. They also can loosen up over time, and when they do, it's typically after being on a lift.

    The striker is locked in by a large, flat nut at the base which can be loosened and tightened, and the adjustment is made via the small hex screw beneath it. Loosen the large nut then lightly loosen the hex screw then move it slightly up or down, back or forth until the door closes as desired. Then tighten the large nut to hold it in place, then tighten the hex.
     
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