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Old 03-20-2013, 11:13 PM   #21
JellyBeanDriver
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Re: Success rate of hinge repair with just pins and bushings?

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt View Post
I found that using OEM GM pins and bushings was the only way for me. The Dorman pins are too large in diameter and require reaming out the hinges.
Here is my experience with replacing the pins and bushings. I did not have a engine hoist to hold the door up so I just built a platform out of 2x4s - worked well for me.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ubba+door+pins
I remember reading your thread. The splined end of the pins I have are not much greater than the diameter of the rest of the pin. Going to give these ones a try and if needed I can turn down the splined part a hair.

The 2x4 platform looks like a good idea. I saw another post where a guy did the same thing but made a saddle to fit his floor jack, and arms on the side to keep the door from falling over.
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