Differences between hinge repair kits
 

Would like to know the differences between the kits

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1982-199...736fff&vxp=mtr

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/bu...lower-pin-kit/

why is the hawks kit $60 more? is the quality that much better? only want to do this job once, which brand do you guys recommend?

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I used the $ 74.00 standard kit 9 years ago and still going strong.
= http://www.top-downsolutions.com/Bod...y-and-Interior

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Part of the difference is that heat treated/machined bolt.The quality of the steel looks way better than the doorman piece.The 12pt nuts & bronze bushings also add to the cost/quality.The remaing price diff has more to do with profit/overhead.

2¢.

I bought the same kit as Ron some 15yrs ago.Still waiting to use it too.:doh:

Re: Differences between hinge repair kits
 

:yup:
I think this description of the TDS pin's says a lot =
Kit Contents: (2) Shouldered machined 4041 steel pins, electoless nickel plated for improved lubricity and corrosion protection. (2) Machined Phosphor Bronze flanged bushings, (2) Aerospace 12 point high tensile nuts.


I like it when they can print that kind of information.


Just the nuts alone will tell the story. The other kits look like there's came from a hardware store.
I highly recommend the "spring" tool.

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I've used both and would use the Dorman kit again. I purchase the TDS greasable kit about 5 years ago and loved it. However, I do believe it is overkill. The Dorman kit is under $10 and having installed them last weekend I'd say save your money.

See post 70 of my build thread:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...n-91z-ls1.html

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