door hinges

[rwtcoburn]

I need to know if anyone has had a problem with their door hinges sagging. how can i get rid of this and how much is it to replace them?

[dugie6551]

There are brass bushings that hold the door pins tight. Most likely these are old and worn. You can go to the local auto parts store (I go to NAPA) and get some news ones pretty cheap.
You will have to get the pins out, which could be tricky then pop out the new bushings and replace with the new bushings and new pins.
Be careful with the door spring !!!! Replace one pin at a time !!!

[Fractured1]

and just to add, support the door during removal and assembly...

[sector95]

Originally Posted by rwtcoburn

I need to know if anyone has had a problem with their door hinges sagging. how can i get rid of this and how much is it to replace them?

As dugie indicated, the bronze bushings are worn. There are kits made that include all the parts (bushings, pins and retainer) and you should replace both upper and lower bushing/pin assemblies.

I just did this on an '85 S10; doors work like new.

You *WILL* need a special tool to remove and replace the door springs. You can pry them out with a screw driver but no way in God's green Earth are you ever gonna get 'em back in. The tool is available online, doesn's cost much (less than $10) and makes the job very easy.

Good luck and be careful with that door spring.....

[dmbrisket 51]

what springs? i dont see a spring

[sprindle]

Where might I find the spring tool. I've got a 2000 with the same sag issue.

[sector95]

Originally Posted by sprindle

Where might I find the spring tool. I've got a 2000 with the same sag issue.

Here's an on-line source for specialty tools....

http://www.etoolcart.com/browseprodu...r-GM-Cars.html

This is the spring compressor you will need to make the job so much easier and it can be had for less than twenty bucks...........

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by dugie6551

There are brass bushings that hold the door pins tight. Most likely these are old and worn. You can go to the local auto parts store (I go to NAPA) and get some news ones pretty cheap.
You will have to get the pins out, which could be tricky then pop out the new bushings and replace with the new bushings and new pins.
Be careful with the door spring !!!! Replace one pin at a time !!!

I don't understand the one pin at a time deal?When I do them.I take the door off,pop out the bushings(all),install new bushings,set door back on and put in the new pins.

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by dmbrisket 51

what springs? i dont see a spring

Look at the bottom of the top hinge,it should be there.Although I have seen where the roller broke off and the spring fell out as a result.

[dugie6551]

Originally Posted by movin2stereo

I don't understand the one pin at a time deal?

I have replaced the pins and bushings without completely removing the door. That is why I said one at a time. That why you don't have to completely remove the door. It is harder to do but I work alone, so I have come up with other ways of doing things; not neccesarily the easist for others.

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by dugie6551

I have replaced the pins and bushings without completely removing the door. That is why I said one at a time. That why you don't have to completely remove the door. It is harder to do but I work alone, so I have come up with other ways of doing things; not neccesarily the easist for others.

How in the hell do you do it with the door still on the truck?I'm impressed.

[{XS}Slappy]

as for the spring, probally not to safe but it worked for me. compress the spring a vise and tie it with safty wire in at least 3 places. slide spring into position and cut the wire and it pops into place. you might want to ware a face shield if your going to try this.

[Cam1959]

Originally Posted by {XS}Slappy

as for the spring, probally not to safe but it worked for me. compress the spring a vise and tie it with safty wire in at least 3 places. slide spring into position and cut the wire and it pops into place. you might want to ware a face shield if your going to try this.

i used needle nose vice grips.

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by Cam1959

i used needle nose vice grips.

Your a brave soul.

[Fractured1]

I just replaced my pins (both front doors) stopped by my GM dealer and for 5$ a mechanic came right out side, compressed the springs and installed and I was on my way in about 5 min. I figured I would never use the tool again...good luck