How To Fix Chevy Door Hinge

Door hinges wear out over time causing the doors to droop.

How to fix chevy door hinge.

Remove the retainer clip on the top of the top hinge pin with a screwdriver and pliers. Remove the door spring old hinge pins and bushings. Fix it the right way not the wrong way. Place towels on the stands to protect the paint.

Today i am installing a set of hinges and pins to fix my door that was hit by my neighbor. Open the silverado s door and prop it up using jack stands. Installing a body shim on the lower hood hinge bolt to body mount. My tri five friends claim this alters the hinge angle enough to make it work shortening the hood spring by cutting off one loop and bending a coil up to create a new attachment loop.

Line up the hinge pin holes and insert a new pin. Repeat the process for the lower hinge after checking the floor jack s position for the pin weight. Start to wiggle it loose with the tip of the screwdriver and then grab it and work it loose with the pliers. A common on 1988 1998 chevy and gmc pickups and suvs and we fix it with a hinge repair kit.

Loosen the fasteners for the hinges with a wrench without completely removing the bolts. The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. It can be hammered into place and secured with the vice grips. Hopefully this will help it line up better and my stock hinges ar.