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Old May 14, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Door hinge or pins (how should I know?)

hi,

I got sagging doors.....but I don't know can I replace the door pins only to fix it, they are pretty bad, two side of the door are not flat even after closed, the door hinge is very expensive in Taiwan, what should I do?
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Old May 14, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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I put in new pins and for the hinges , both top and bottem and it still didnt fix the problem. So before you buy, make sure the pins will do the job.
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Old May 14, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Check the metal bushings, I bet thats your problem. I can send to some bushings if you pay for shipping, I got something like 500 of them.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 12:10 AM
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hi Yossarian14,

which part is bushings? my English is not good enough....sorry, I have no problem to send the cost thru Paypal if the problem can be fix

regards,

Joe
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Old May 15, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Sorry I didnt see that you lived Taiwan but if you look it shouldnt be hard to find a replacement especiall on this site. I had sagging door and it was because you have a bushing that eventually get worn down just from use especially with the big heavy camaro doors and this allows the pins in the hinge to jiggle. Sorry if I am not being much help. I may have some pictures if you want them.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Realign the lower hinge where it meets the body. Its a few bolts and that can make a huge difference, especially if its still sagging after new pins are installed.
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Old May 15, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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thank you Yossarian14, I think the problem I have is find out what parts should I replace, maybe the door hinges and others, my friend told me the door latches should be replace too..........almost everything to lock the door......

Hi firebirdjosh,

how to realign the lower hinge? disassemble it and .......put it back ? what should I noted ?

Thanks

Joe
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Old May 15, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Remove the plastic kick panel (inside by your feet). Loosen the bolts that attach to the door. Jack the door up slightly higher than it rests. Tighten bolts.

Its that easy.
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