Door pins and Bushings, Big Job? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kelsfine69 · 03-13-2009, 01:18 PM

The drivers door sags a little when it is near the latching point. It is wearing the striker pin on the top. How hard is it to replace the pins and bushings? I want it to close like a new door again.

vtwinsport · 03-13-2009, 01:32 PM

not that hard. It's easier to remove the door bolts first so the doors are off. Then, get a tqo pound maul/ hammer and tap the bottom side of the hinge pins. You might need a punch to help them along a little but then again your might just pop out, one of mine did just that. Pins and bushings kits are readily available at the parts stores.
Take a piece of chalk and scribe the outside of the hinge position on the door, it will save you lots of time lining up the doors when you re-bolt them.

kelsfine69 · 03-13-2009, 02:25 PM

I have power windows and locks so i dont really want to pull the door off.

LBJ · 03-13-2009, 04:05 PM

I posted on this a while back. Do a search on LBJ's posts and you should find it. Easy with a Dremel cutoff wheel to cut the shafts in the middle and go from there. No need to remove the hinges or doors. a helper to hold the doors while working is nice though.

greystoke · 03-13-2009, 04:14 PM

I just did this on my 93 this past saturday, it's different than yours because there's a spring but was pretty easy.

kelsfine69 · 03-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBJ

I posted on this a while back. Do a search on LBJ's posts and you should find it. Easy with a Dremel cutoff wheel to cut the shafts in the middle and go from there. No need to remove the hinges or doors. a helper to hold the doors while working is nice though.

Got a link? I didnt see it?

heavychevy79 · 03-13-2009, 07:23 PM

I usally have help myself, but I allways thought I could try using the engine hoist hooked to the top of the door, with a little padding around the chain of coarse.

03-13-2009, 01:18 PM	#1
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Door pins and Bushings, Big Job? The drivers door sags a little when it is near the latching point. It is wearing the striker pin on the top. How hard is it to replace the pins and bushings? I want it to close like a new door again. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-13-2009, 01:32 PM	#2
vtwinsport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 293	Re: Door pins and Bushings, Big Job? not that hard. It's easier to remove the door bolts first so the doors are off. Then, get a tqo pound maul/ hammer and tap the bottom side of the hinge pins. You might need a punch to help them along a little but then again your might just pop out, one of mine did just that. Pins and bushings kits are readily available at the parts stores. Take a piece of chalk and scribe the outside of the hinge position on the door, it will save you lots of time lining up the doors when you re-bolt them. __________________ 76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/

03-13-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Door pins and Bushings, Big Job? I have power windows and locks so i dont really want to pull the door off. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-13-2009, 04:05 PM	#4
LBJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 378	Re: Door pins and Bushings, Big Job? I posted on this a while back. Do a search on LBJ's posts and you should find it. Easy with a Dremel cutoff wheel to cut the shafts in the middle and go from there. No need to remove the hinges or doors. a helper to hold the doors while working is nice though.

03-13-2009, 04:14 PM	#5
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: Door pins and Bushings, Big Job? I just did this on my 93 this past saturday, it's different than yours because there's a spring but was pretty easy.

03-13-2009, 07:23 PM	#7
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: Door pins and Bushings, Big Job? I usally have help myself, but I allways thought I could try using the engine hoist hooked to the top of the door, with a little padding around the chain of coarse.

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