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Old 05-20-2014, 11:22 PM   #1
dzwestwindsor
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Question Adjust door hinges- sitting a little low

The doors on my 71 C20 sits just a tad low- if I lift it a little it closes fine. If I don't lift it, it still closes, but I have to give it a harder swing and it hits the bottom of the door frame with a loud bang before closing.

There is some vertical play, but not a significant amount.. I have to look closely to see it.

Is there a way to just adjust the entire hinge and have it sit higher? Or do I have to get new door pins/bushings?
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Old 05-20-2014, 11:33 PM   #2
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Re: Adjust door hinges- sitting a little low

If you can move the outer half of the hinge by lifting up on the door, then replacing the pins would be a good idea. However, the vertical adjustment on the door is in the body half of the hinge. I've seen pics of a 'Special' wrench the GM put out for getting to the bolts behind the fender, but I've always just removed the fender.
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Old 06-05-2014, 08:25 AM   #3
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Re: Adjust door hinges- sitting a little low

Does anyone know if these hinge pins will fit? : http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/714512/00192

They look right but not sure of the diameter. Anyone know?
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Old 06-05-2014, 09:05 AM   #4
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Re: Adjust door hinges- sitting a little low

It looks different than GMC PAUL'S and I would trust his stuff over any of the national parts stores any day.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/doo...ndbushings.jpg
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