passenger side front door hard to open and close

[Absolut Talent]

1996 4door

In my ongoing attempt to fix my Blazer, more stuff just happens to be going wrong. This time its my passenger side door.

When I go to open it, it is very hard to open. Like its binding on the hinge points.

So whats the easiest way to fix this? What parts should I replace? Is there a pictorial or something so I can visually see what I need to change instead of trial and error?

[JoshBarber]

replace your pins and bushings. check for a recent post I did on this

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by Absolut Talent

1996 4door

In my ongoing attempt to fix my Blazer, more stuff just happens to be going wrong. This time its my passenger side door.

When I go to open it, it is very hard to open. Like its binding on the hinge points.

So whats the easiest way to fix this? What parts should I replace? Is there a pictorial or something so I can visually see what I need to change instead of trial and error?

Ever oiled the hinges and mechanism yet?

[Absolut Talent]

Originally Posted by BlazerLT

Ever oiled the hinges and mechanism yet?

no...but it really doesnt feel like the type of rubbing that oiling can fix. It feels like the bind when weight isnt evenly distributed.

And upon closer inspection, it looks as if the door is slightly lower than it should be. So i reckon new pins and bushings are in order. Is THIS all I would have to order? Do I need to order only one per door? or one per hinge? (so i would need to order 2) for one door? And after reading your post Josh, I guess I need that spring tool from napa.


And not to go off topic, but in the picture below, i got one part is the bumper , but whats the other part called? I need to order a new one as that ones a little wrecked, so I need to know what to call it when ordering. And whats a good place to order it from? dealer?
http://64.53.216.239:90/car/front.jpg

And dont let my lack of knowledge on terminoligy throw you, I am good at working on my stuff when neccessary

[BlazerLT]

Also could be caused by dry hinges and bushings too.

How about oiling them first.

[Absolut Talent]

Originally Posted by BlazerLT

Also could be caused by dry hinges and bushings too.

How about oiling them first.

how could oiling it fix a sagging door?
and would wd40 work?

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by Absolut Talent

how could oiling it fix a sagging door?
and would wd40 work?

Even if the pins and bushings are worn they should not bind that badly.

Don't use wd40, it is not a lubricant.

Use some sort of lubricating oil, lubricate the hinges, pins, spring mechanism,everywhere and then open and swing the door 10 times to work the oil in.

Then repeat a couple times to get the lube into where it is needed.

[blazee]

Originally Posted by Absolut Talent

no...but it really doesnt feel like the type of rubbing that oiling can fix. It feels like the bind when weight isnt evenly distributed.

And upon closer inspection, it looks as if the door is slightly lower than it should be. So i reckon new pins and bushings are in order. Is THIS all I would have to order? Do I need to order only one per door? or one per hinge? (so i would need to order 2) for one door? And after reading your post Josh, I guess I need that spring tool from napa.


And not to go off topic, but in the picture below, i got one part is the bumper , but whats the other part called? I need to order a new one as that ones a little wrecked, so I need to know what to call it when ordering. And whats a good place to order it from? dealer?
http://64.53.216.239:90/car/front.jpg

And dont let my lack of knowledge on terminoligy throw you, I am good at working on my stuff when neccessary

Most people call it a bumper cover, but it is also known as a front lower valance. http://www.fastbodyparts.com/cgi-bin...ear=1996&cat=1

Http://rockauto.com shows them for $8, I would be cautious though that seems way too cheap.