[tcrist]

DV, Good info. Shame on me, I had not even heard of Watson Street Works. It is in my favorites now. That would have given me all of the info that I needed on the latching system.
Ok, I will bolt on the braces. I really did not think that they would not be there if they were not needed but sometimes manufactures do some things that are overkill. Now I understand why they are needed. Although I am not a door slammer, that does not mean that someone else is not. My dad would have kicked my a$$ if I slammed a door, hood or trunk. I tought my childrern the same. I always go by the rule, dont force it. If you need to force it then there is something wrong.

Thanks again, Terry