Door Striker Post, bushing

[gzig5]

On the door striker post, there is the shoulder bolt that has a rubber lined bushing or roller over it.  The rubber on mine is worn through and I'd like to replace it rather than the whole bolt assembly.  Have not been able to find just the rubber piece or the rubber lined roller by themselves for sale, other than some Ferd parts and generic bushings that I don't know will fit.  Is this roller available for our E-bodies?  I know there are reproductions and they aren't that expensive but I prefer to keep as many of the original parts on the car as I can. 

[gzig5]

I think the lack of response is my answer.  I'll make a set of thin bushings from acetal or delrin on the lathe, if it will handle the thin wall.  I have an idea how to make it work.  The roller eases the friction and wear, while the rubber liner provides a little cushioning effect as the door closes, so something that approximates that should work.  Last resort, I'll buy a new set if I'm ordering something else.

[68bee]

I bought them at the auto parts store under the Dorman or Help section.

[FE5CUDA]

I think the lack of response is my answer.  I'll make a set of thin bushings from acetal or delrin on the lathe, if it will handle the thin wall.  I have an idea how to make it work.  The roller eases the friction and wear, while the rubber liner provides a little cushioning effect as the door closes, so something that approximates that should work.  Last resort, I'll buy a new set if I'm ordering something else.

The reason the rubber is in between the stud and sleeve is to cushion and allow the sleeve to move in the latch.  If you buy the cheep solid steel striker, you stand the chance of not being able to open the door once you get it latched.  At minimum, the door will be much harder to open.  I went thru the same situation you are currently in, I purchased the cheap strikers and like to never get the door back open once closed.  Purchased real NOS strikers, installed them and they worked perfectly.

[gzig5]

I have no intention of using a solid striker.  One way or the other, there will be a bushing on it with some sort of softer material between it and the bolt.  Little projects like this keep my mind busy, and me out of trouble.  Idle hands.....