Plastic or Bronze Hatch Hinge Bushings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

badpeanut · 11-25-2018, 11:25 AM

I'm replacing the bushings and pins on my hatch hinges. The old bushings (which I believe are original) are plastic (just like I found in the doors when I did those).

1) Should I go with bronze bushings in the hatch? (Shouldn't corrode or get stiff being exposed more than the door hinges?)

2) From pictures I've looked at, I think the pin heads should be on the outside on both (driver and passenger side) hinges?

I'm using Napa 675-5143 which includes bronze bushings.

cleszkie · 11-26-2018, 02:56 PM

I'm certain that the door hinges should have bronze bushings. Not sure why yours were plastic. I believe the hatch hinges should also be bronze based on my experience.

**1rippen6** · 11-26-2018, 04:03 PM

Hatch hinges were plastic but the bronze will work just fine. I've never seen the plastic ones offered in any kits if you found some can you provide a link.

badpeanut · 11-28-2018, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

I've never seen the plastic ones offered in any kits if you found some can you provide a link.

The plastic bushings I took out of the passenger door are still useable, but not great. I'll go with new bronze then for the hatch.

11-25-2018, 11:25 AM	#1
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Plastic or Bronze Hatch Hinge Bushings? I'm replacing the bushings and pins on my hatch hinges. The old bushings (which I believe are original) are plastic (just like I found in the doors when I did those). 1) Should I go with bronze bushings in the hatch? (Shouldn't corrode or get stiff being exposed more than the door hinges?) 2) From pictures I've looked at, I think the pin heads should be on the outside on both (driver and passenger side) hinges? I'm using Napa 675-5143 which includes bronze bushings. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

11-26-2018, 02:56 PM	#2
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Plastic or Bronze Hatch Hinge Bushings? I'm certain that the door hinges should have bronze bushings. Not sure why yours were plastic. I believe the hatch hinges should also be bronze based on my experience.

11-26-2018, 04:03 PM	#3
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Plastic or Bronze Hatch Hinge Bushings? Hatch hinges were plastic but the bronze will work just fine. I've never seen the plastic ones offered in any kits if you found some can you provide a link.



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