Door Hinge Replacement

[minifridge1138]

Hey everyone,

Well my doors are old and saggy, so I think it is time to have them lifted.
Does anyone have any tips/tricks for door hinge replacement?

Thanks!

 

[JohnZ]

The hinges themselves are probably fine, but the bushings (and maybe the pins) need replacement; also check to see if the rivets attaching the hinge reinforcing plate to the door are loose.

Open the door about a foot and try to move it up and down; if it moves, determine where the motion is taking place, and that's where to start.

 

[minifridge1138]

I have tried to lift on the door and it moves up and down about 1/4 or 1/2 an inch.

Are the pin and bushing easy to replace?

I was thinking that I could (very carefully) put a jack under the door to keep it from falling as I replaced the pins.

Thank you for the help!

 

[KANE]

I have tried to lift on the door and it moves up and down about 1/4 or 1/2 an inch.

Are the pin and bushing easy to replace?

I was thinking that I could (very carefully) put a jack under the door to keep it from falling as I replaced the pins.

Thank you for the help!

I recently removed my door to access the fender and bonding strips.

• Use jack stands to support the door
• Use one at the front and one at the back
• Remove the bolts the door should come off easily!

 

[LVMYVT76]

don't forget to remove the power window wiring. I would recomend a second person to be there in case you get in trouble or need help, I did mine by myself, but wished I had help.

 

[red70vette]

These doors are very heavy so you need to have help or rig a sling to hold the door. I replaced the pins and bushings without help and it was not a lot of fun. Removal of the old pins and replacing with new ones was easy. Lining up the hinges was quite tricky without another set of hands.

 

[thegavel]

These doors are very heavy so you need to have help or rig a sling to hold the door. I replaced the pins and bushings without help and it was not a lot of fun. Removal of the old pins and replacing with new ones was easy. Lining up the hinges was quite tricky without another set of hands.

erd:

Whilst installing my Lambo door kit,
I must have removed/replaced the doors
about 30-40 times each!!!:cry
I used a trolley jack with a rubber pad- THEY ARE HEAVY!
Blankets (to protect paint when storing/put on top
milk crate-SEE BELOW),
Milk crates/those plastic crates DJ's carry
their 12" records in. To help hold door up/lay door on.
Hands.The more the merrier- GET HELP!!!!!
Hinges /pins are your friends- USE LUBE!!

When done ( or 5 mins after begining Lambo door
hinge installation....)
Bottle of 90 proof ______ OR (insert your poison).

Gav