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How do you fix a door hinge pin?
If you find the hinge pin stuck in place due to corrosion, you can try tapping it from under with the help of an 8D nail approximately 2.5 inches long or one of a similar size. You can force the pin free by positioning the nail at the bottom of it and gently tapping the nail head with a hammer.
Are all door hinge pins removable?
Most all the hinges come standard with removable pins. Non removable pin hinges are available with almost any Emtek or PHG hinge upon request.
How do you replace a hinge pin on a truck?
Steps to Replace Your Door Hinge Pin, Bushings and Spring. Start by making sure you have enough room to open your truck doors fully, so you have easier access to the hinges. Then, follow these steps: Remove the door spring, old hinge pins and bushings: Remove the retainer clip on the top of the top hinge pin with a screwdriver and pliers.
How do you remove a Chevy truck door hinge?
Start to wiggle it loose with the tip of the screwdriver and then grab it and work it loose with the pliers. 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.
When do you change the hinges on a Chevy Silverado?
The large doors on GM full-size trucks and SUVs are heavy, and the hinges can eventually wear out. If you can’t close your 1988-2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban or Tahoe or GMC Sierra or Yukon doors without giving them a huge slam and notice that they hang low when open, it’s time to change your door hinges.
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.