Common questions

Where do the bushings go on a Chevy truck door?

Where do the bushings go on a Chevy truck door?

For the bottom hinge, the larger bushing goes in the top part of the hinge while the smaller bushing goes in the bottom part of the hinge. In both cases, the head of the hinge bolt goes at the larger of the two bushings. Gently hammer the four bushings into place. Remember that the bushings go in the vehicle part of the hinge, not the door part.

Is there a door hinge pin and bushing kit?

This door hinge pin & bushing kit is designed to match the original parts required to restore door alignment and function on specified vehicles. Made of quality components, this kit is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Where do the hinge pins go on a Chevy truck?

Remember that the bushings go in the vehicle part of the hinge, not the door part. With the weight of your door still on the jack, work with your assistant to align the hinges and start to slide the hinge pins into place through the bushings — bottom first, then top.

For the bottom hinge, the larger bushing goes in the top part of the hinge while the smaller bushing goes in the bottom part of the hinge. In both cases, the head of the hinge bolt goes at the larger of the two bushings. Gently hammer the four bushings into place. Remember that the bushings go in the vehicle part of the hinge, not the door part.

How do you remove the spring from a Chevy truck door?

Remove the door spring behind the hinge — between the hinge and the door itself — by locating the end of the spring and inserting the screwdriver between it and the hinge. Pry, using the door as leverage, until the spring pops out. Spray penetrating oil on the top and bottom of the pins, at the bushings, to make it easier to hammer the pin out.

Why are the hinges on my Chevy Tahoe sagging?

1A Auto shows you how to fix your sagging and sloppy door hinges on your 88 to 98 Chevy or GMC Silverado Sierra Pickup Truck and 92 to 99 Suburban, Yukon , Tahoe SUV. Worn out hinge pins can cause the doors to open or close poorly and even jam.

What’s the best part for a Chevy 1500 door?

Way better then the parts store bushings. This is the best part that will definitely fix your sagging 88- early 90s Chevy 1500 door. My door bushings was so bad I had to weld the holes in a little and drill it out to the right size.

1A Auto shows you how to fix your sagging and sloppy door hinges on your 88 to 98 Chevy or GMC Silverado Sierra Pickup Truck and 92 to 99 Suburban, Yukon , Tahoe SUV. Worn out hinge pins can cause the doors to open or close poorly and even jam.

Remove the door spring behind the hinge — between the hinge and the door itself — by locating the end of the spring and inserting the screwdriver between it and the hinge. Pry, using the door as leverage, until the spring pops out. Spray penetrating oil on the top and bottom of the pins, at the bushings, to make it easier to hammer the pin out.

What do you need to change Chevy truck door hinge pins?

To change out your GM truck or SUV door hinge pins and bushings, you will need: 9mm extension (or other similar-sized extension) that slides over the pin — for installing the retainer clips Be sure to choose the door hinge pins and bushings that match your make, model and year of Chevrolet or GMC truck or SUV.

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