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Originally Posted by Redonthehead
Anyone have experience replacing the hinge pins and bushings in a '96 Suburban resolve door sag? Looks like I can buy an aftermarket kit for both front doors (four pin sets - fits 88-99? C/K/10/20) for $20.
Looks like they have to be pressed in and was wondering if this is a job for the backyard mechanic.
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If you have some mechanical ability, this job can be done at home.
You will need a door spring compressor to remove the upper hinge spring, a floor jack and a 4x4 block of wood, long punch,vice grips,hammer and the patience of a saint.
This is a physical job that demands a light touch to avoid damaging the paint.
Basically you will remove the door hinge spring, drive out the pins and slide the door out enough to get to the bushings. Drive out the old bushings and press the new ones in, slide the door back into position and install the pins and spring.