I have read the (Haynes shop manual and several posts)instructions on how to adjust/align the doors on my 1995 Ford Bronco. However, the instructions state that the door to hinge adjusts vertical and the hinge to frame adjusts laterally. Then, states to loosen the bolts needed for adjustment. My question is I can not see how to get to the hinge to frame bolts. No instructions I can find tell me know to be able to access them and it appears to me that either the door or fender would have to be removed first and removal of the door defeats the purpose as it needs to be in place in order to determine if the adjustment is correct or not (of course supported). My driver's door is slightly rubbing against the fender about at the pinstripe level (2/3 up on panel below window) and when looking at the passenger door alignment from the rear bumper you can see that it is in a little too much on the bottom and out between 1/4 & 1/2" on very top so it appears that the bottom needs to be let slightly out and the top needs to be taken in (which appears is to be done by loosening the bolts from the hinge to frame). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I thought you didnt renove the hinges cause they are welded IIRC you have to put new hinge pins and bushings

 

Now I rember the hinges are welded you havw to change hinge pins or shim the bolts that hold the door on.

 

No, I'm not wanting to remove the hinges but everything I've read says that the way the hinges are built, they allow for plenty of adjustment for proper alignment of the doors but then they state to loosen them to adjust. My question is how do you get a wrench, more less a ratchet to them to loosen them to adjust the door?

 

Just got done putting a used door on my wrecked '95 I'm rebuilding. The replies are incorrect. The hinges bolt to the door with two bolts each and can be replaced (I've used a pin/bushing kit before just to have them wear out again within a few years) and the hinges bolt to the a-pillar with three bolts each. You have to take out the plastic fender liner at a minimum to get at them and it's a real PITA, if you have the time pull the fender off and you can do it much easier.

You'll wanna have a jack with a block under the door and a helper is best, loosen the bolts just barely enough to move the plate, and only adjust one hinge at a time.

 

hivoltj, Thanks for the info. I hope to post a successful job after I tackle it this weekend!

 

I'm sure there's a tool out there somewhere that can adjust things without pulling a fender and splash guard, but that's how I've always done it. Or...maybe not pulling the whole fender, but loosening it up anyhow.

A few tips: Make sure to mark where your fender bolts sit so you can easily put it back and dont even bother adjusting the door if you have any slop in the hinges. You can check this by opening the door, then grabbing it out near the end opposite the hinge and picking up. Any wear will allow the door to lift with obvious slack in it.

Good luck! This has always been a pain in the *** to me, but it's SO obvious after you've done it properly.