Bronco Door Hinges
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Bronco Door Hinges
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Picked up a 1991 Bronco that had excessive door drop when they were opened. The hinges were well worn. Went to the local salvage yard and was able to pick one up from a 92 bronco. Getting the old one off was tough but finally got it. Then disaster hit when the backing plate for the hinge bolts dropped down inside. I have no idea how to get to the inside of the door mounting area. Any help would be appreciated.
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Paky
Picked up a 1991 Bronco that had excessive door drop when they were opened. The hinges were well worn. Went to the local salvage yard and was able to pick one up from a 92 bronco. Getting the old one off was tough but finally got it. Then disaster hit when the backing plate for the hinge bolts dropped down inside. I have no idea how to get to the inside of the door mounting area. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Paky
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I know you've already committed to swapping the hinges, but you do know that Ford (unlike Chevy) uses a replaceable bushing in the hinges. You can get a new pin& bushing kit for each door, and it's much cheaper & easier than taking the old ones off, realignment, etc.
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Hey Guys. Thanks for the inputs. The backing plate was accessable through the kick plate.
\Ghosteh My son was watching me yesterday and said the same thing as you said. I got used hinges from the salvage yard and they are better than mine but still have play in them. So I have ordered the pin kit from Amazon and will give it a try. BTW, does the hinge have to come off to replace the pin? Thanks again.
Paky
\Ghosteh My son was watching me yesterday and said the same thing as you said. I got used hinges from the salvage yard and they are better than mine but still have play in them. So I have ordered the pin kit from Amazon and will give it a try. BTW, does the hinge have to come off to replace the pin? Thanks again.
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Hey Guys. Thanks for the inputs. The backing plate was accessable through the kick plate.
\Ghosteh My son was watching me yesterday and said the same thing as you said. I got used hinges from the salvage yard and they are better than mine but still have play in them. So I have ordered the pin kit from Amazon and will give it a try. BTW, does the hinge have to come off to replace the pin? Thanks again.
Paky
\Ghosteh My son was watching me yesterday and said the same thing as you said. I got used hinges from the salvage yard and they are better than mine but still have play in them. So I have ordered the pin kit from Amazon and will give it a try. BTW, does the hinge have to come off to replace the pin? Thanks again.
Paky
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