Plastic or Bronze Hatch Hinge Bushings?

[badpeanut]

I'm replacing the bushings and pins on my hatch hinges. The old bushings (which I believe are original) are plastic (just like I found in the doors when I did those).

1) Should I go with bronze bushings in the hatch? (Shouldn't corrode or get stiff being exposed more than the door hinges?)

2) From pictures I've looked at, I think the pin heads should be on the outside on both (driver and passenger side) hinges?

I'm using Napa 675-5143 which includes bronze bushings.

[cleszkie]

I'm certain that the door hinges should have bronze bushings. Not sure why yours were plastic. I believe the hatch hinges should also be bronze based on my experience.

[1rippen6]

Hatch hinges were plastic but the bronze will work just fine. I've never seen the plastic ones offered in any kits if you found some can you provide a link.

[badpeanut]

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

I've never seen the plastic ones offered in any kits if you found some can you provide a link.

The plastic bushings I took out of the passenger door are still useable, but not great. I'll go with new bronze then for the hatch.