Replacing door hinges??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evan · 06-08-2009, 03:41 PM

The hinges on the driver's side are sagging pretty bad on my '79. I'd like to replace them and the strikers at the same time.

Is LMC the only place to get them?

Should I get the hinge bolt kit to go with it or can I find what I need at a hardware store?

Do you have any tips?

**N2TRUX** · 06-09-2009, 10:39 AM

Are you sure it's the hinges that are sagging? Have you replaced the hinge pins and bushings? I have seen hinges wear out, but normally it's the pins and bushings that cause the sagging doors.

boatpuller · 06-09-2009, 10:44 AM

you can get hinge pin and bushing sets at shucks around here.not sure what the store is called in your area? it's more than likely just the bushing's.i had to do mine as most guy's have.30 plus year's on them.especially the driver's side.

evan · 06-09-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Are you sure it's the hinges that are sagging? Have you replaced the hinge pins and bushings? I have seen hinges wear out, but normally it's the pins and bushings that cause the sagging doors.

No, I'm not sure. Thanks for pointing that out. I'll try the "Door Hinge Pin Kit" first and see if that does the trick.

Gary66 · 06-11-2009, 10:31 PM

ok- I need the hinge pin kit as well- aer they easy to change out??? any tips on hanging them out???

84 400 · 06-11-2009, 11:38 PM

hing replacement is easy
Pins can be more of a pain but not that bad at all. I can't remember exactly but i think the hing has at least 3 bolts that hold it on the cab and two that hold it to the door. two of the cab bolts are on the outside and the other needs to be accessed threw the govebox door area. Kinda a pain especially if you have ac. As for the bolts I would be suprised if they need to be replaced. Mine have all been fine and our trucks get rusty here.

evan · 06-12-2009, 12:33 AM

Would I just be better off removing the hinges to replace the pins rather than trying to do it with them on the truck?

glock35ipsc · 06-12-2009, 10:55 AM

Pin & bushing replacement from the FAQ section:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216479

06-08-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Replacing door hinges??? The hinges on the driver's side are sagging pretty bad on my '79. I'd like to replace them and the strikers at the same time. Is LMC the only place to get them? Should I get the hinge bolt kit to go with it or can I find what I need at a hardware store? Do you have any tips? __________________ Evan B.

06-09-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Replacing door hinges??? Are you sure it's the hinges that are sagging? Have you replaced the hinge pins and bushings? I have seen hinges wear out, but normally it's the pins and bushings that cause the sagging doors. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-09-2009, 10:44 AM	#3
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Replacing door hinges??? you can get hinge pin and bushing sets at shucks around here.not sure what the store is called in your area? it's more than likely just the bushing's.i had to do mine as most guy's have.30 plus year's on them.especially the driver's side. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 06-09-2009 at 10:45 AM.

06-11-2009, 10:31 PM	#5
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: Replacing door hinges??? ok- I need the hinge pin kit as well- aer they easy to change out??? any tips on hanging them out??? __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

06-11-2009, 11:38 PM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Replacing door hinges??? hing replacement is easy Pins can be more of a pain but not that bad at all. I can't remember exactly but i think the hing has at least 3 bolts that hold it on the cab and two that hold it to the door. two of the cab bolts are on the outside and the other needs to be accessed threw the govebox door area. Kinda a pain especially if you have ac. As for the bolts I would be suprised if they need to be replaced. Mine have all been fine and our trucks get rusty here. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-12-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: Replacing door hinges??? Would I just be better off removing the hinges to replace the pins rather than trying to do it with them on the truck? __________________ Evan B.

06-12-2009, 10:55 AM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Replacing door hinges??? Pin & bushing replacement from the FAQ section: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=216479 __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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