Door striker removal/replacment

[kat]

So was fiddling with my doors on my '76 to get the doors to shut better, and noticed I need to replace the striker on drivers' side because of the plastic part is kinda worn out. The drivers side bolts loosened up pretty easy (didn't take them all the way out) but passengers bolts are stripped and will need to be drilled.
Is there a 'floating plate' on the other side like the door hinges are made??
On the passenger's side if I have to drill out and mess up said plate, how do I replace plate holding it on?

 

[Speedrdr]

If memory serves me correctly, the’72 I had previously had the floating plate with threaded holes to secure the striker. I got some all thread (5/16”) and would take one screw/bolt out and replace it with the all thread. Then you can take the other screw out without losing the plate in the B pillar. Not sure how you can get the stripped ones out except drilling and retapping. I’ve had to do that with a couple on the hinges.
Hope this helps.

Randy

 

[Master Chief]

Yes, there is a floating striker mount plate. Look at these photos on WH website. https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/19277/Bronco_More_Steel_Body_Parts