Rebuilding my door hinges - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Destructo · 01-16-2004, 12:29 AM

I need to work on my door hinges because their sagging and have play in them, should I replace the pins also or just get a bushing kit for it and be done with it?

My passenger door needs to be aligned correctly anyway so i'm going to be removing and will re-bush it while i'm at it.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-16-2004, 12:32 AM

the kit comes with pins and the bushings doesnt it? id say change em both

Destructo · 01-16-2004, 12:34 AM

Yeah, I think you can get a kit with either or both of them. The kit with pins and bushing is only like 1 dollar more so I guess I might as well do them both since it won't take any longer.

74Pumpkin · 01-16-2004, 12:46 AM

Where can you find these kits and how much are they? I need to do the same thing soon.

Destructo · 01-16-2004, 01:19 AM

I looked at the advance auto website and they have hinge pin kits for less than 5 bucks. Their made by Motormite I think.

MylilBowTie · 01-16-2004, 03:12 AM

yeah they are in the HELP! section

Jonboy · 01-16-2004, 10:50 AM

sometimes is is easier to just cut the pin in half to get it out. I would get the pins just to be safe.

chevyfan420 · 01-20-2004, 09:12 PM

i just did the pins and bushings in my 79 and found i had to ream the holes in the hinge a little bigger for the new bushings. i guess this is to take up any wear from extremelly worn bushings

Jason Spears · 01-20-2004, 10:05 PM

Replace both the pins and bushings. I just did the bushings in my driver's side door and there is still some play and the pin keeps popping out. I'll be doing the job again! I think there are some door pins that have an undercut in them to accept an external cir-clip to keep the pin in. Look for these!

Good luck.

74Pumpkin · 01-21-2004, 01:23 AM

No to be stupid or anything. But could someone post a link. I can't seem to find these things. Sorry guys...

01-16-2004, 12:29 AM	#1
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Rebuilding my door hinges I need to work on my door hinges because their sagging and have play in them, should I replace the pins also or just get a bushing kit for it and be done with it? My passenger door needs to be aligned correctly anyway so i'm going to be removing and will re-bush it while i'm at it.

01-16-2004, 12:32 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	the kit comes with pins and the bushings doesnt it? id say change em both __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2004, 12:46 AM	#4
74Pumpkin Insert witty comment here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lakeville Minnesota Posts: 388	Where can you find these kits and how much are they? I need to do the same thing soon. __________________ So many trucks, So little time!

01-16-2004, 03:12 AM	#6
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	yeah they are in the HELP! section __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

01-16-2004, 10:50 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	sometimes is is easier to just cut the pin in half to get it out. I would get the pins just to be safe. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-16-2004, 12:34 AM	#3
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Yeah, I think you can get a kit with either or both of them. The kit with pins and bushing is only like 1 dollar more so I guess I might as well do them both since it won't take any longer.

01-16-2004, 01:19 AM	#5
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I looked at the advance auto website and they have hinge pin kits for less than 5 bucks. Their made by Motormite I think.

01-20-2004, 09:12 PM	#8
chevyfan420 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada eh Posts: 95	i just did the pins and bushings in my 79 and found i had to ream the holes in the hinge a little bigger for the new bushings. i guess this is to take up any wear from extremelly worn bushings __________________ 80 Chevy K10 350/350turbo 86 Chevy 1/2 ton shorty project truck 79 Chevy 1/2ton 350/350turbo not much to look at... *Retired* 97 Chevy C1500 4.3/5 speed.....daily driver

01-20-2004, 10:05 PM	#9
Jason Spears Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 89	Replace both the pins and bushings. I just did the bushings in my driver's side door and there is still some play and the pin keeps popping out. I'll be doing the job again! I think there are some door pins that have an undercut in them to accept an external cir-clip to keep the pin in. Look for these! Good luck.

01-21-2004, 01:23 AM	#10
74Pumpkin Insert witty comment here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lakeville Minnesota Posts: 388	No to be stupid or anything. But could someone post a link. I can't seem to find these things. Sorry guys... __________________ So many trucks, So little time!

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