Door hinge

[91EURO3.1L]

A few days ago I opened my passenger door and the hinge felt loose. I was able to lift the door up and down very easily about 1/4"- 1/2". The door will still close but you have to lift up when closing it. Im thinking a shim or something fell out. What are the steps to putting a new shim in if thats whats needed. Do I need to take the door complety off?

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by 91EURO3.1L

A few days ago I opened my passenger door and the hinge felt loose. I was able to lift the door up and down very easily about 1/4"- 1/2". The door will still close but you have to lift up when closing it. Im thinking a shim or something fell out. What are the steps to putting a new shim in if thats whats needed. Do I need to take the door complety off?

Check the Bushings around the Hinge Pins. There's a replacement Pin / Bushing Kit available if that's the problem. I've also heard of a Hinge breaking it's welds loose from the pillar too, lets hope that's NOT the problem.

[91EURO3.1L]

Thanks for replying. I've looked at the hinges on the door and it definitly isn't a broken weld. Tommorrow i'll look at the bushings around the pin.

[junk yard doggie]

What year is your Town Car ? I have some good hinges on a 93 I'm parting out. I replaced both hinge pins and bushings on my 91 TC. Bought the parts at an auto parts store in the help section. Once I cut the original pin and removed it, the job was quite simmple didn't need to remove the door. E mail me at [email protected] if you are interested in the replacement hinges.
Thanks
Mike

[sreilly77]

Originally Posted by lz7xml

What year is your Town Car ? I have some good hinges on a 93 I'm parting out. I replaced both hinge pins and bushings on my 91 TC. Bought the parts at an auto parts store in the help section. Once I cut the original pin and removed it, the job was quite simmple didn't need to remove the door. E mail me at [email protected] if you are interested in the replacement hinges.
Thanks
Mike

hey my driver side door on my lincoln is the same way. u have to lift it like 1/4 of an inch to get it to shut or slam the door shut. think u could help me out?

[Towncar]

Here ya go guys


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[91EURO3.1L]

Thanks for all the replys. Its been a problem for a couple of months now and i'm sick of watching my freinds slamming the door and taking chips of paint off the corner of the door. I've got a 91 TC and dont think im interested in all new hinges but thanks anyways. It looks like the promblem is the pins or the pin bushing on both of the hinges. They are both equally loose which is sort of strange. I couldn't get my head in the door jamb that much to find out how to remove the pin. Is it like a house door and you just pull it out or do you have to cut it? Btw how much did the new pins cost on on your 91?

[junk yard doggie]

Hello

The original pins are pressed in. I took a saws all and carefully cut one pin at a time. You could also use a hack saw. Yes it's like a door hinge pin. I took a drift punch and pounded the pin the rest of the way out after cuting. The kit I bought gave me a some brass bushings which I taped in to the holes. Installed the new pins and the door closes nicely. The kit was cheep, only like a few bucks from the auto parts store. Measure your old pins first before you buy, there is quite a few to choose from at the parts store.

If any one is interested in those hinges or any other TC parts let me know. The hinges are in good condition and not needing the pins and bushings replaced yet. [email protected]


Mike

[91EURO3.1L]

Originally Posted by lz7xml

Hello

The original pins are pressed in. I took a saws all and carefully cut one pin at a time. You could also use a hack saw. Yes it's like a door hinge pin. I took a drift punch and pounded the pin the rest of the way out after cuting. The kit I bought gave me a some brass bushings which I taped in to the holes. Installed the new pins and the door closes nicely. The kit was cheep, only like a few bucks from the auto parts store. Measure your old pins first before you buy, there is quite a few to choose from at the parts store.

If any one is interested in those hinges or any other TC parts let me know. The hinges are in good condition and not needing the pins and bushings replaced yet. [email protected]


Mike

Did you have the same sort of problem sreilly77 and I have when you had to replace your pins? I'll probably try that kit sometime in the next few days and I'll tell you guys how it went.

[sreilly77]

Originally Posted by 91EURO3.1L

Did you have the same sort of problem sreilly77 and I have when you had to replace your pins? I'll probably try that kit sometime in the next few days and I'll tell you guys how it went.

yea let me know how it goes.

[junk yard doggie]

Yes, I had the same problem as you guys are describing. When the drivers door was opened it dropped down about a quarter inch. I have the cloth top and it was tearing off the trim on the top of the doors. That was one of the first things I fixed on the car when I got it. Door opens and shuts fantastic now, I was very pleased with the repair.

Mike

[91EURO3.1L]

So yesterday I bought the new pins and bushings for $5 a hinge. Each box came with 1 pin and 2 brass bushings. Here are the steps in order and aproximently how much time each step took.

1. Trace both hinges with sharpie(do a good job or else it will take alot longer in the end)- 2 secs

2. Unbolt hinge from door with 13mm socket- 1 min

3. Think about how I'm going to set down the door.(this step you should do first, I was lucky someone was in the garage and was able to bring some boxs to set it onto, also those wires are not very long so it would be very tricky if you are doing this by yourself)- 5 mins

4. With the door off the hinges and off to the side, get a sawzall or hack saw and cut the pins- 2 mins

5. Pull the pins out... Just kidding. I had to use a chisel and a hammer to get the pins out. The first pin took me 15 minutes and the next one took only 5. They are in there pretty good- 20 mins

6.Take the two halves of the hinge apart and pound out the old bushings(some are so worn out you might be able to pull it out with your fingers). -5 mins

7. Put the new bushings in- 5 mins

8. Bolt the two halfs of the hinges back onto the door lined up with the marker- 2 mins

9. Get some extra hands and lift the door into place and drop the pins in. - 2 or 3 mins

10. Shut your door and your done!!!

It was all pretty simple and can probably be done by anyone who knows how to use tools. I am not a proffesional, just a kid, I'm not saying this is the only way it can be done because it probably isnt the way the pros do it. You should definitly tape the edges of your door if your taking it all the way off like I did so you dont chip the paint. Also find a good way to set the door down unless you are planning on disconnecting all of the wires. I used a couple of card board boxes but they didn't work all to good. The door now closes PERFECTLY. I am very satisfied and hope it goes well for anyone else who attempts this.

[sreilly77]

Originally Posted by 91EURO3.1L

So yesterday I bought the new pins and bushings for $5 a hinge. Each box came with 1 pin and 2 brass bushings. Here are the steps in order and aproximently how much time each step took.

1. Trace both hinges with sharpie(do a good job or else it will take alot longer in the end)- 2 secs

2. Unbolt hinge from door with 13mm socket- 1 min

3. Think about how I'm going to set down the door.(this step you should do first, I was lucky someone was in the garage and was able to bring some boxs to set it onto, also those wires are not very long so it would be very tricky if you are doing this by yourself)- 5 mins

4. With the door off the hinges and off to the side, get a sawzall or hack saw and cut the pins- 2 mins

5. Pull the pins out... Just kidding. I had to use a chisel and a hammer to get the pins out. The first pin took me 15 minutes and the next one took only 5. They are in there pretty good- 20 mins

6.Take the two halves of the hinge apart and pound out the old bushings(some are so worn out you might be able to pull it out with your fingers). -5 mins

7. Put the new bushings in- 5 mins

8. Bolt the two halfs of the hinges back onto the door lined up with the marker- 2 mins

9. Get some extra hands and lift the door into place and drop the pins in. - 2 or 3 mins

10. Shut your door and your done!!!

It was all pretty simple and can probably be done by anyone who knows how to use tools. I am not a proffesional, just a kid, I'm not saying this is the only way it can be done because it probably isnt the way the pros do it. You should definitly tape the edges of your door if your taking it all the way off like I did so you dont chip the paint. Also find a good way to set the door down unless you are planning on disconnecting all of the wires. I used a couple of card board boxes but they didn't work all to good. The door now closes PERFECTLY. I am very satisfied and hope it goes well for anyone else who attempts this.

i guess i'm next! i'll let you know how I make out.

[junk yard doggie]

Sounds good
I didn't remove the door to do the job. Just did one hinge at a time and supported the bottom of the door.

Mike

[91EURO3.1L]

That must of made it alot easier because that door was really heavy and hard to handle.