60/40 Side Door Removal

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May 15, 2022 | 05:31 PM

N147JK

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60/40 Side Door Removal

I have an E250 and need to do some work on the 60/40 side doors. It would be best if they were off the van when I did this.

Can these doors be easily removed by pulling the hinge pins?
Would doing this avoid having to re-adjust them after putting them back on?

Thanks in advance.

May 15, 2022 | 07:38 PM

tabijan

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I’ve never removed the doors but it looks like it’s easier to realign the doors to witness marks where the hinges bolt to the body than mess with grinding off hinge pin bottoms, swedging or peening new hinge pin bottoms then touch-up painting the hinges. If you go the hinge pin route, get top quality replacement pins. Some aftermarket hinge pins don’t last for front doors.

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May 15, 2022 | 08:08 PM

N147JK

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Ok thank you tabijan. I though the pins might be easy to get out, but it doesn't sound like it. I'll just unbolt the hinge from the body and do it that way instead.

May 16, 2022 | 03:52 AM

JWA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tabijan

For the most part this is very correct----the big "if" of course being whether high quality long-life hinge pins are even available? Given the rather substantial range of door fit adjustments available with the Ford hinges removing the hinge pins alone would be easier when re-installing them.

Otherwise as suggested carefully mark the existing location of each hinge on the body before removing any of the bolts. Make sure the markings are durable and will survive any work you're about to do. During removal and re-installation you'll need another set of hands to do this safely and not damage the door shell.

What prompts this anticipated work?

May 16, 2022 | 07:17 AM

manicmechanic007

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My 2 cents says
Do not mess with cutting or grinding the hinge pins and plan on replacing the hinges if you do

May 16, 2022 | 07:29 AM

N147JK

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What prompts this anticipated work?

I need to do some scratch and dent repair and thought it would be easier with the door laying flat. But it sounds like removing the door is more trouble than it's worth.. I'll just leave it alone. Thanks for the guidance.