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Door hinge
I have a 2000 Explorer sport.
My driver side door is not closing as easy as before and is making a clicking sound.
I inspected the door hinge and noticed the bushing around the pin is worn.
Is it possible to buy and replace the bushing and will this fix my problem???
My driver side door is not closing as easy as before and is making a clicking sound.
I inspected the door hinge and noticed the bushing around the pin is worn.
Is it possible to buy and replace the bushing and will this fix my problem???
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Worn out driver's door hinges is the common problem for older Explorers. I can tell you about I-generation (91-94) models, I think that yours II-nd gen has the same issues.
Generally the only right solution is to replace door hinge.
It depends on what hinge is damaged. You could relatively easy replace lower hinge, but not upper. Replacing upper door hinge requires removing dashboard and central panel just to reach the holes in the body, where from you can access the hinge's mounting bolts.
The replacement hinge is relatively cheap. Here in Russia it costs about 20-30 USD per unit at the dealer store. But the work is much more expensive as it requires lots of work putting the door at the exact position when door closes right.
Hope it helps,
With best regards,
Yuri
PS Sport models should be more prone to door hinges damage than 4 door models just because the doors are larger and heavier.
Generally the only right solution is to replace door hinge.
It depends on what hinge is damaged. You could relatively easy replace lower hinge, but not upper. Replacing upper door hinge requires removing dashboard and central panel just to reach the holes in the body, where from you can access the hinge's mounting bolts.
The replacement hinge is relatively cheap. Here in Russia it costs about 20-30 USD per unit at the dealer store. But the work is much more expensive as it requires lots of work putting the door at the exact position when door closes right.
Hope it helps,
With best regards,
Yuri
PS Sport models should be more prone to door hinges damage than 4 door models just because the doors are larger and heavier.
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I have replaced both hinges on my '91 and it is doable without removing the dash to replace the upper hinge. It does require patience and a good socket set with extensions and universals. Two people are helpful as well.
If you do a search on this forum you should find some posts on how to replace the pin on the upper hinge. This combined with replacing the lower hinge seems to take care of the problem. You will need to paint the hinge before you replace it.
I am surprised that a 2000 is having this problem. Usually this doesn't occur until Explorers are getting around 10 years old.
Mason
If you do a search on this forum you should find some posts on how to replace the pin on the upper hinge. This combined with replacing the lower hinge seems to take care of the problem. You will need to paint the hinge before you replace it.
I am surprised that a 2000 is having this problem. Usually this doesn't occur until Explorers are getting around 10 years old.
Mason
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Originally posted by mason
I have replaced both hinges on my '91 and it is doable without removing the dash to replace the upper hinge. It does require patience and a good socket set with extensions and universals. Two people are helpful as well.
If you do a search on this forum you should find some posts on how to replace the pin on the upper hinge. This combined with replacing the lower hinge seems to take care of the problem. You will need to paint the hinge before you replace it.
I am surprised that a 2000 is having this problem. Usually this doesn't occur until Explorers are getting around 10 years old.
Mason
I have replaced both hinges on my '91 and it is doable without removing the dash to replace the upper hinge. It does require patience and a good socket set with extensions and universals. Two people are helpful as well.
If you do a search on this forum you should find some posts on how to replace the pin on the upper hinge. This combined with replacing the lower hinge seems to take care of the problem. You will need to paint the hinge before you replace it.
I am surprised that a 2000 is having this problem. Usually this doesn't occur until Explorers are getting around 10 years old.
Mason
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Upper door hinge 1991 Explorer
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Hey ,My dilema is there is not a reguler bolt holding the hinge . Seeems to be like a flat headed "stud" that goes through the body and screws into a permanet factory welded assembly . Not a bolt ! Nothing I can get a socket on !
Im thinking the only way is to get the grinder out !
Thanks
Dustydog
Hey ,My dilema is there is not a reguler bolt holding the hinge . Seeems to be like a flat headed "stud" that goes through the body and screws into a permanet factory welded assembly . Not a bolt ! Nothing I can get a socket on !
Im thinking the only way is to get the grinder out !
Thanks
Dustydog
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Door Hinge
Hey Thanx
I have the Hinge but could not see both nuts on the inside of the kick panel. Thanks to a buddy he was able to locate them
No problem ....yet!
Dustydog
I have the Hinge but could not see both nuts on the inside of the kick panel. Thanks to a buddy he was able to locate them
No problem ....yet!
Dustydog
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Cargo Master
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From: BC Canada
using good lube on the hinges makes them last, mine is a 97 with 320k on and no creaks or clicks.
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