You can't. The entire hinge must be replaced.
Completely FALSE! The pins can be replaced and are currently available for ~$6 from Advanced Auto Parts stores (Motormite #38419). First, the detent spring must be removed. Support the door either on a jack or some stands of the proper height. Remove the retention washer from the top of the pin. Then push the pin out of the hinge. Replace the bushings with those supplied in the replacement pin kit and push the new pin up into place the same way that the old one came out (make sure to lubricate the pin properly with some heavy grease). Install the retention washer and reinstall the spring (which is easier said than done).
Taking the spring out was hard and I've never been able to replace the old one. I here there is a special tool to do this but it is not that important to me. Be careful removing the old spring.
I have replaced the door hinge pins and bushings many time on my 99 Chevy Blazer. You can buy the kit at autozone or most auto parts stores. My friend owns an autobody shop so he has the spring depresser tool to remove the detent spring. You may be able to buy the tool in an auto parts store or maybe even rent one. But if you can remove that spring just follow the directions above! Good luck!
The spring compressor tool is very cheap and runs about $10 at Advance or Auto Zone. Spend the little extra money to do the job right. Without it the door opens way too easily and is not held open. The best write up can be found here:
http://www.bodyshopzone.com/archives/mechanical/door/hinge/pin_replace_1.HTML
Hey Lee==Simply remove the hindge bolts and remove the door. Some are welded on and you sometimes can remove the hinge pins. GoodluckJoe
go to any auto store and buy new pins and bushings. open door, cut off pins. knock out the pins that are left after cutting. intall new bushings, then new pins,most times this can be accomplished with out removing hinges
Lift the door from the bottom if you can move it up and down your bolts on the door to hinge bolts could be loose or the main pin that hold the door hinge from the car and door may have elongated the hole making the door drop down.
You need bushings in the bottom door hinge. You might have to remove the finder to get to it. You might trying to go to a you pull it and find a good hinge from a 89 to 97 Thunderbird or Cougar. It would be less work.
How door hinges are fixed is based on what is wrong with them. They can be replaced if needed, if a door hinge is stuck sometimes oil can help it gain more mobility.Ê
To replace the door hinge pins on a 1997 Jimmy you will need to open the door up. Place two jack stands on the front and back of the door's length at the bottom portion of the door for support. Remove the damaged hinge pin with the proper socket. Place the new hinge pin in place and secure it.
jack the door up on the end of it and unbolt the hinge and replace with the new one.
How do you change the door hinge pins and bushings on a 2002 GMC 1500 pickup truck?"
door hinges attached to door and hinge post
they sale hinge kits, and i talked to my buddy and there is a stand that sits under the door and holds it in place while you work on it.
Most problems with an automobile door hinge is worn out bushings. There is a small rubber bushing behind the adjustment bolts. Replace the bushings.
My advice based on experience is to replace the entire hinge assembly.
The pin that slides into a door hinge is called a hinge pin. It is usually removable to allow for door removal or adjustment.
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Try replacing the hinge pin bushings. Common problem on these trucks.
Are the screws on the door hinge stripped?
You need to disconnect the wiring to the electric window, locks, etc.,and the door has to be removed.The hardest part I think, is replacing the door spring that rides on the lower hinge; a body shop tool is needed for that.