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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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Does anyone know if there is a way of repairing a sagging 3 door shelf?

Thanks in advance..
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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why is it sagging mate you got some big speakers pulling it down ???
mine is as good as it left the ford factory?????????????????????????
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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mine did the same mate. i swapped mine for the xr4i shelf that has a hinge in it. this holds in nice and rigid

still got the 3 dr one but it looks naff. no speakers fitted to it tho.
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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Mine used to sag really badly, untill i repaired with fibreglass, all you need is a fairly thin layer, you can even paint it black when it dries
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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i thought the 3dr one was hinged same as xr4i just a bit darker if it's a non hinged one you want pm me i have one with no sags
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Is your door not closing properly?
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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theres a minter on ebay mate under 'rs500'
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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put some fiberglass under it, and it will be good as new again. i will put some fiber on my 3dr too.
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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my 500 rear shelf sag's
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Maybe i should start my own business repairing 3dr/RS500 parcel shelves
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