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Originally Posted by avi8torny
Put new door hinge bushings in while your at it. These doors notoriously sag and the only remedy is new bushings.
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Very good point. I did the bushings on my old S10 and it made a world of difference.
Also, I'm going to have to agree with not replacing the guts. That could easily make this into a week-long job. You could probably offset much of the difference by selling the door guts yourself. Ultimately, it's your call though.
Finally, if you run into problems with the other insurance company, consider filing a claim with your own insurance company. They will pay for your repairs (minus your deductible) and they will subrogate against the at-fault insurer. You have nothing to worry about if you were not at fault. I've recomended this approach to friends and it has greatly speeded the process. (Weeks instead of months.) Once again, it's your call.