2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Sloppy drivers door hinges

[CToney]

My door hinges need to be repaired or replaced. What's the best and/or most economical fix. A few tips on dooing it right wouldn't hurt either. They have seen too many miles off road or here in Saskatchewan on road is sometimes just as bad.



CR Toney

 

[DMcPherson]

Im not sure if they come with them or not bust most vehicles have bushingsin the hinges, and you can replace the pins and bushings. thats usually what wears first

 

[WaynesWorld]

CToney,



I R&R the entire hinge.



I was able to get the hinge painted & clear coated in the garage before the wife brought her car back inside. :-{}



My theory is that its better to do it once rather than trying to rebuild the hinge. IMHO

Besides they look factory installed , again.

The drivers side is the easiest. just remove one at a time while holding up door with a floor jack & block of wood. the interior panel is where you go thru with much patience. But its worth it when it is done.



WAYNES WORLD

 

[JJanetka]

I made up two door supports with 2x4's and some carpet which made it extremely easy to replace the pins and bushings by myself. After removing the inner door panel I slid the supports under the door raising a 2x4 up to support both ends to the proper level. After disconnecting some of the wiring I unbolted just the door and slid it out far enough to access the pins which from the factory are peened over. After using a drill bit large enough to remove the rounded matl. I drove them out. I had ordered a kit on ebay which although was stated to work with my year was too small. my pins are 3/8"(. 375)make sure to check your pin size. I made my own using hardened pins and bronze bushings from TSC total cost abou$15. If I had to do it over I would use the pin/bushing kit that they carry at Pep boys in the help section(they were out of stock when I did the repair)as I had to tac weld the pins I used. Once the hinges were back together I hit them with some paint and slid the door back in which was still right in alignment with the hinge, no balancing act, cursing or anything. I could try to post a pic of the supports if you want.

 

[JJanetka]

Not to change the subject but I just looked at your seat resto Wayne. Looks great. Done by you or did you have someone do it? How much?

 

[Matt42]

Not to change the subject but I just looked at your seat resto Wayne. Looks great. Done by you or did you have someone do it? How much?

Ditto. Looks verrry nice.