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02-20-2010, 01:25 PM | #1 |
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Rebuilding Door Hinges
I need to rebuild my drivers side door hinges. Can I just pull the door and do it on the truck, or is it possible to get the hinges off with out pulling the fender? Looks tight there. I'd prefer to do it on the truck, just to make rehanging the door easier.
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02-20-2010, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
i dont think u can get them off, but once u do its easy i just bought the kit from inpala bobs for the lower and a new upper they work great.
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02-20-2010, 01:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
Thanks for the input. I'm going to try pulling the door and doing them on the truck.
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02-20-2010, 02:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
I just did my drivers side. I think the only thing that might stop you from doing them on the truck is the amount of force it took me to get the old pins out. I had a BFH and my vise and had to work the top pin back in and out to get it out. Good luck
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02-20-2010, 02:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
Hmmm. Is your truck apart? I don't have a problem with pulling the hinges, just don't want to have to pull the fender to get them off.
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02-20-2010, 10:13 PM | #6 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
Ya, I had the whole front clip off. I also don't own a torch yet so pb blaster and BFH got the job done.
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02-20-2010, 04:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
Clamp the hinge in your vise and use a torch to apply heat to the hinge around the pin area, not on the pin itself. Get them good and warm and the pin comes out every time.
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02-20-2010, 05:27 PM | #8 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
O.K. sounds good. Uhh, am I going to be able to remove the hinges with the fender on?
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02-20-2010, 06:35 PM | #9 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
Hey Sin, you just cant get the answer you want about taking the fender off eh buddy. LOL
Im not sure my friend, but I use PB Blaster, it works better than WD-40 or rusted bolts. The torch will work also, just to heat things up. |
02-20-2010, 06:45 PM | #10 |
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LOL, Hey Vince, how's it going? About time for another Board Meet.
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02-20-2010, 07:41 PM | #11 |
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Hey Bro, your right, it is time for a meet. Im game, still working on the Cam Replacement, due to the rain have not had time. Will try to finish by the weekend coming up. Who wants to host?
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02-20-2010, 10:36 PM | #12 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
You can do it with the fender on, but you can not rebuild the hinge on the truck, there is not enough room. You need to get a flex head 9/16 gear wrench and some patience to get at the bolts, but it is no big deal. Use a sharpie to mark the location of the hinges originally and after rebuilt bolt them back on. hope this helps, harold
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10-21-2010, 09:53 AM | #13 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
Any ideas on how to pull the pins without a torch....? Thanks
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10-25-2010, 01:31 PM | #14 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
X2 on the propane torch. They are handy if you ever do any plumbing around the house but they can be REAL handy in the garage for getting nuts & bolts loose. Got one that self ignites & has the button to keep it on with just a push. Push button again to turn off quick. Not too expensive either.
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10-21-2010, 10:03 AM | #15 |
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Re: Rebuilding Door Hinges
Try an air hammer with a pointy chisel. I used a propane torch as well, but it might not be necessary. And as an update, I was able to rebuild the hinges on the truck.
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10-22-2010, 10:49 AM | #16 |
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10-22-2010, 10:53 AM | #17 |
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Hey Vince, doing pretty good. How have you been?
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10-22-2010, 07:58 PM | #18 |
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I've been ok. Trying to enjoy my truck since the new engine got installed.
Also i want to drive it as much as I can, I got an offer, and I might have to take it. So playing when I can. I want to keep it, but,................ |
10-22-2010, 08:02 PM | #19 |
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Hmmmm. You do what you gotta do. Take it easy.
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10-25-2010, 12:37 PM | #20 |
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10-25-2010, 12:57 PM | #21 |
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Yeah, it'd be a bummer to sell it after all the work you just put into it.
A Board meeting would be cool if it's not too far.
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10-25-2010, 01:14 PM | #23 |
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$7000? Yeah, I would have thought about that too.
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10-25-2010, 01:21 PM | #24 |
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See I was not giving it away. LOL
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