Hood hinges: Does anyone make a better set?
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Hood hinges: Does anyone make a better set?
In looking at my worn out and sloppy hood hinges, does anyone offer rebuilt hinges or maybe even billet pieces like some of the street rod stuff? Anyone ever rebuild stock hinges to perform more precise?
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Try the local bone yard or if someone is parting a truck out you can try and find a set for cheap, what year is your truck?
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I don't want another set of original hinges. I want something that is precision. The factory set is designed to wear out with no bushings or bearings. Just metal to metal. Some of the hot rod billit hinges look great, just wondering if anyone has a set for our trucks??
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I don't want another set of original hinges. I want something that is precision. The factory set is designed to wear out with no bushings or bearings. Just metal to metal. Some of the hot rod billit hinges look great, just wondering if anyone has a set for our trucks??
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I have never heard of precision hinges for heavy pickup-truck hoods, especially for ~40 yo ones.
Best thing IMHO is do like bama above and periodically lubricate all moving parts as per the Owner's Manual.
Best thing IMHO is do like bama above and periodically lubricate all moving parts as per the Owner's Manual.
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I don't want another set of original hinges. I want something that is precision. The factory set is designed to wear out with no bushings or bearings. Just metal to metal. Some of the hot rod billit hinges look great, just wondering if anyone has a set for our trucks??
Haha ....
.... yeah, mine are only ... 
... lets see .... 35 years old 
.... and my '77's hood shuts kind of ... 
.... "perfect" now that I think about it! 
I do use spray lithium grease on them every few years though.
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But, there are dozens of NOS hinges available from Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors. What they'll want for them...who knows?
1973/79 F100/750 & 1978/79 Bronco:
D3TZ-16796-A .. Right Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 62 available NOS / Last MSRP: $922.91 / Dealer net cost: $615.27.
D3TZ-16797-A .. Left Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 34 available NOS / Last MSRP: $367.94 / Dealer net cost: $245.29.
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But yes, I would like more precise hinges too.
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AFAIK, no one reproduces these hood hinges / Buying used hood hinges: May be OK, may not be. At this stage of the game, 33+ years after the fact, most users are worn out.
But, there are dozens of NOS hinges available from Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors. What they'll want for them...who knows?
1973/79 F100/750 & 1978/79 Bronco:
But, there are dozens of NOS hinges available from Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors. What they'll want for them...who knows?
1973/79 F100/750 & 1978/79 Bronco:
D3TZ-16796-A .. Right Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 62 available NOS / Last MSRP: $922.91 / Dealer net cost: $615.27.
D3TZ-16797-A .. Left Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 34 available NOS / Last MSRP: $367.94 / Dealer net cost: $245.29.
D3TZ-16797-A .. Left Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 34 available NOS / Last MSRP: $367.94 / Dealer net cost: $245.29.
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I don't want another set of original hinges. I want something that is precision. The factory set is designed to wear out with no bushings or bearings. Just metal to metal. Some of the hot rod billit hinges look great, just wondering if anyone has a set for our trucks??
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x2... wtf??? The assemblies are nearly identical, just mirror images...
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I don't really understand your want, since the stock set obviously has more than enough precision to get the hood closed and latched securely on a regular basis.
but a google search for "ford truck billet hinges" yielded this: Eddie Motorsports : High Performance and Specialty Automotive Hardware
I'm sure they cost as much as a good used motor.
but a google search for "ford truck billet hinges" yielded this: Eddie Motorsports : High Performance and Specialty Automotive Hardware
I'm sure they cost as much as a good used motor.
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Aftermarket is available
AFAIK, no one reproduces these hood hinges / Buying used hood hinges: May be OK, may not be. At this stage of the game, 33+ years after the fact, most users are worn out.
But, there are dozens of NOS hinges available from Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors. What they'll want for them...who knows?
1973/79 F100/750 & 1978/79 Bronco:
D3TZ-16796-A .. Right Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 62 available NOS / Last MSRP: $922.91 / Dealer net cost: $615.27.
D3TZ-16797-A .. Left Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 34 available NOS / Last MSRP: $367.94 / Dealer net cost: $245.29.
But, there are dozens of NOS hinges available from Ford Dealers/obsolete parts vendors. What they'll want for them...who knows?
1973/79 F100/750 & 1978/79 Bronco:
D3TZ-16796-A .. Right Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 62 available NOS / Last MSRP: $922.91 / Dealer net cost: $615.27.
D3TZ-16797-A .. Left Hood Hinge / Obsolete ~ 34 available NOS / Last MSRP: $367.94 / Dealer net cost: $245.29.
Actually you can buy an aftermarket new hinge from the Dennis-Carpenter.com website for $59 each.