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Old December 17th, 2018 | 4:34 PM
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There is a door stop on the inside of the hinging area of the doors. I do not remove mine, as much as I would like to, for fear of damaging the doors as they swing too far.
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 4:48 PM
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You don't have to remove them. The stop strap pulls out to allow the doors to open more. At about half way to open, pull the strap out and viola!
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 4:52 PM
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Ah... thanks for the tip.

I am still scared of banging doors so.. maybe one day I'll need them open.. look and then remember: he told me to do this, let's try it! Thanks.
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 4:56 PM
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There are stops built in to the hinges. My Astro had little rubber thingys (Technical term) to help. I just am careful. Depending on where gravity is (F or R), I use a bungee to hold it open.
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 5:19 PM
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Are we talking about the side cargo doors, or driver/passenger?
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 5:22 PM
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I am taking about the side cargo doors. Not sure about anyone else to be honest.
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 5:34 PM
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Yes, the side doors. The rear doors go full wing without any help.

I may have forgotten to add, don't do this on a windy day, without bungees on both doors.
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 5:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dberladyn
I am taking about the side cargo doors. Not sure about anyone else to be honest.

yes the “passenger” side doors. As Stan said, the back doors swing all the way to almost 180 deg. But I cant make the side doors to open more that 90deg. What thing do I need to pull?
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 5:55 PM
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This is exactly why I got a slider.

I find that the front doors don't open enough. The front doors on my old Astro opened much wider.
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Old December 17th, 2018 | 8:29 PM
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I'll try and snap a picture tomorrow.
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