The brass bushings wear out causing the door to sag when opened. If not taken care of pronto the pins will get worn out as well. If its let go long enough the hole on the hinge will "oblong" as well. Most parts stores carry new pins and bushings in the "Help" blister packs. If the hole in the hinge is worn out you can get "oversize" replacement bushings. The old bushings are easy to remove with a small chisel and hammer. I place a socket under the hinge where the bushing goes in to help support the hinge while I tap the bushing in with a hammer. Dont let this go, it will tear up the striker bolt and latch assembly in the door as well.
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