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Just knock out the studs on one side of the door, install a new header
and replace the 2x4s on that side, but 2 inches further.
Why is this a problem?

Is it a bearing wall? He didn't mention anything that would let you
determine that for sure, but a drywalled opening is usually a pass
through between rooms and frequently is in bearing walls.

Just knock out the studs...? When do you think it would be a good time
to tell the guy about determining if it is a bearing wall and if so,
jacking up the structure above before he knocks anything out?

YES, you ALWAYS measure the INSIDE of the frame.

Inside of the framed opening.

To the OP - get a new door like someone else said. It'll save you a
lot of headaches you don't need. Give the guy you order it from, the
height and width of the framed opening, and the thcikness of the wall.
If you can get it as a split-jamb unit, you'll find it faster but it
may not match your existing trim.

R