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					Originally Posted by  Carpentersreef
					 
				 
				When I think about it... 
  
If that door wall is actually extending into the floor joist space above,you will have to re-frame it anyways, because you will have flexing at the ceiling-wall joint. 
That will give you constant drywall cracks. 
  
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.... 
  
Mitch 
			
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 Maybe not entirely reframe the wall with the door. To save reinstalling the door maybe try cutting the studs in place and install the upper plate as Carpentersreef noted.