How much should side loading door open

[Harley59]

My 2003 transit minibus sliding door only opens half way before door stop at the top hits the side of van stopping it open fully. The runner for sliding door runs along side of van almost to the rear. Am i missing something and it should open fully. Also there is only 1 rubber stop ob doir which is bolted to top. Should there be 1 in the middle

[blue estate]

Mini bus side doors don't open fully due to the step

[Harley59]

Thanks very much. That was so quick to answer. Do u know about adjustment? I pulled in bottom of door on bottom slider but then it hit the two stops on slam post. Do i have to let top runner out, im worried that if top of door sticks out rain will come in. Should i try to adjust or leave well alone
Thanks in advance

[wexican]

My 2003 transit minibus sliding door only opens half way before door stop at the top hits the side of van stopping it open fully. The runner for sliding door runs along side of van almost to the rear. Am i missing something and it should open fully. Also there is only 1 rubber stop ob doir which is bolted to top. Should there be 1 in the middle

Yes
should be one in the middle. As for adjustment leave well enough alone if its reasonably flush. should be 6mm all round AFAIK.

[Harley59]

Would it do anyharm to remove stops completly so door opens fully?
Thanks

[wexican]

Doesn't the lower roller location prevent it sliding back fully anyway?

It is bolted to the middle of the door rather than the leading edge so don't think it'll work

[Harley59]

No i only have one bumper stop bolted top middle of door. The one that is in the middle is missing ?

[catmangler]

The doors were restricted BECAUSE they have seats there. It's to prevent folks falling out.
Yes, you COULD take the stops off, they only bolt on after all, but may be sued if anyone is hurt...
If you have twin doors, it's NOT a Ford interior, but a conversion with Ford approval. Bit like the tippers.

[wexican]

The doors were restricted BECAUSE they have seats there. It's to prevent folks falling out.
Yes, you COULD take the stops off, they only bolt on after all, but may be sued if anyone is hurt...
If you have twin doors, it's NOT a Ford interior, but a conversion with Ford approval. Bit like the tippers.

Its also to stop folk gawping in at the dude on the single seat by the door. LDV's used to have a "modesty panel" by the seat there