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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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door hinges

are door hinges the smae for pas and dside or is there any difference if so how do you tell cause i need some but the set i had i mixed them up.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 03:14 AM
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E9TZ-1522800-A Front Door Hinge
(Front Door Lower); RH and LH

E8TZ-1522810-A Front Door Hinge
(Front Door Upper); LH

E8TZ-22811-A Front Door Hinge
(Front Door Upper); RH
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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My upper hinges are stamped 'RS' & 'LS', but they are OEM replacements.
Not sure if they come off the line that way.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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i looked at mine. the lower had no numbers are marks but i guess there both the same. the upper one had RS stamped on. the other LS. so i figure one meant right toher left looked at them more there marked the opposite but there were no other marked numbers or anything.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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now that i got these figured out what is a good way to get these lined up because i am way off. i only cn bolt tthe bottom hinge to the door and it is way way off and i already accidently cut my door wires for the locks now i gotta fix that and i dont want to keep taking on and off the door.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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There are 4 different hinges

L upper (has the "spring" to hold the door open)
L lower
R upper (has the "spring" to hold the door open)
R lower

As for adjusting. SUNG the bolts up, NOT tighten them. Just enough to support the weight of the door, but still allow you to move it.
Then GENTLY close the door, looking for contact with the fender, rocker, cab etc. the move the door accordingly. Once you get it where you want it, Tighten the bolts
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Would you do you get to the 3 bolts the hold the hing on. I dont think i can fit a wrench or ratchet back there
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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take the two out of the door and remove it, then you can get to the three that hold the hinge to the body
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Ya exactly but onece i unbolt the door again since im by myself the hinges will get all off centered again tho
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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It isn't easy by yourself.
I use a floor jack to hold the door up at the right height while i wiggle it around to get all the bolts started.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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I actualy gave that way an attemt yesterday instead used a rim but the ground wasnt even ill put a piece of plywood down and see how she goes again. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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It's a balancing act for sure, but at least you don't have to try and hold the weight of the door while you're lining it up.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Oh ya. That is a pain. Tried it and dropped the door like 6 times and sliced some of the door wiring. Lucky i didnt break the windows.
 
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I use my engine hoist to hold it up, lets you move it around as needed and also keeps the weight off you
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fdude64
I use my engine hoist to hold it up, lets you move it around as needed and also keeps the weight off you
That works as well as a ratchet strap and a garage door track
 
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