thanks for all input on repairing the drivers door hinges the pins have worn the hings holes eggshaped

Oct 02, 2004 3 Replies

thanks to all for the info . I just needed new bushings and a pin .I supported the door with a transmission floor jack and a block of plastic foam , had to remove door hinge Spring then hit the pin out and the replace Bushing . the worn holes in the hinges were just the bushing worn out . I did not deed not do the lower hinge I will try a valve spring compressor to get the spring back on Richard Brandstetter

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> > I am looking for input on repairing the drivers door hinges the pins have
> > worn the hinges holes eggshaped . The hinges are welded to the door and > > frame.
> > This is a Blazer S10 1991
> > I will get new pins and bushings .
> > I will have to drill out the hinges holes for the bushings .
> > Will I have to take the doors off and disconnect the power door lock and
> > window wires ?
> > How would handle this?
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> > Richard Brandstetter
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Glad it was just the bushings and pin. There's a simple, inexpensive tool that'll do the job. Might even be able to get a free loaner at the local FLAPS. Here's what they look like:

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thanks for the tool link

StyxNStones® > Glad it was just the bushings and pin. There's a simple, inexpensive tool

I put mine in a vise, compressed it, tie wired it, installed it, snipped the wire and I was done.

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