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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 10:02 AM
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The drivers door on my 75 is sagging and rubbing when closing. Should I order a new hinge or can these be repaired?
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 10:10 AM
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Don't know about the vette, but on my son's 93 Syclone, he was able to buy a bigger diameter hinge pin at the auto parts store that cured his sagging.
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 75MM
...can these be repaired?...
You can get a pin and bushing kit. The bushings wear out over time.
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 11:30 AM
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if you need a set I have them ,make you a good deal!!!
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 12:22 PM
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Thanks sstonebreaker
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 12:24 PM
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ok good, Ill check to see if its just the bushings;
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 12:26 PM
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Awesome Bill, is that a set of bushings and pins, or new hinges?
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Old Jan 14, 2019 | 01:10 PM
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Is it worth trying to remove them one at a time or should I just remove the door to change the bushings?
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hello ,I have a set that came off of a 79 good shape ,the problem is im in florida till feb.28 then back to michigan ,if I can help you out let me know! Bill
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oh this is the whole hinge ,everything!
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I rebuilt my hinges with the new pin & bushings kit. Tightened everything right up. I took my doors off to do it but I had a lift to use to help re-install them. They are very heavy, do not hurt yourself.
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Originally Posted by ratflinger
I rebuilt my hinges with the new pin & bushings kit. Tightened everything right up. I took my doors off to do it but I had a lift to use to help re-install them. They are very heavy, do not hurt yourself.
I used a tool bought on Ebay to hold the door. It fits on a floor jack. See photo.
I took the door off and replaced the hinge pins and bushings.
Tape the edges of your fender and door.You can mess up the paint if not careful. Don't ask me how I know that?
If I did it again I would have a helper. Two people.

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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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No hurry Bill, I put new bushings in it last night. But I wont pass up a bargain. get back with me anytime at your convenience.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:36 PM
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Thanks rat that's what I did. I used a cherry picker and the garage door brace to hold it with ropes. Your right they are heavier than they look.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:43 PM
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That looks awesome Craig, now I want one. Ill try to post a picture of what I had to go through. thinking it better to not try and pull around on the power window wires to remove them to remove the door.
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ok 75mm when I get home I will send you a pic of both hinges ,it shouldnt cost much for shipping, you being in Indiana!!
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