how do i fix sagging door
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how do i fix sagging door
I guess the bushings are shot. how do i take the pins out of the hinge? do i have to take the door off? the door is nearly catching the front fender near the bottom
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Is it sagging doors and not front clip?
(I ask because mine did hit as well, but it's the front clip, core support absorbers were gone.)
How is the gap at the back of the door.
Are the hinge pin bushings worn out?
Personally, I like to pull the hinges, some just pull the door and do the hinges on the truck.
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fh : )_~
(I ask because mine did hit as well, but it's the front clip, core support absorbers were gone.)
How is the gap at the back of the door.
Are the hinge pin bushings worn out?
Personally, I like to pull the hinges, some just pull the door and do the hinges on the truck.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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I think i just need bushings. I was at the help parts, even though i hate buying crap from china especially for my ford, and the pins and bushings that dont even look like mine cost nine bucks, so 40 bucks for 8 bushings dont seem right. The pin in my door seems to have a cap on top, no point, and the head at the bottom. unlike the HELP pin with a head and point.
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To remove the old pins cut them in the middle and tap them out. Some grinding may be required. Then tap out the old bushings. Install new bushings, grease, slide new pin and clip in. I got 4 pin/bushing kits but apparently the top hinges are different so only used two. Didn't bother looking for a new set for the top as my uppers are solid.
For anyone else with this problem, quick and easy way to see if hinge pins/bushings are worn is to open door, grab bottom and lift. If you feel play and can move the door independantly of the truck, you've found your problem.
For anyone else with this problem, quick and easy way to see if hinge pins/bushings are worn is to open door, grab bottom and lift. If you feel play and can move the door independantly of the truck, you've found your problem.
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Ford does NOT sell pins and bushings. ( there were no bushings from the factory, just pins and the hinge) They are a non servicable part. they will how ever sell you the hinge for 50 a piece though. Napa will sell you a help piece as well. this is the only company i have seen to sell pins and bushings, to service these hinges like a chevy does
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Those pins and small metal bushings will work. It's a part that just wears.
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ford part#
B9A 5943030 AA(PINS)
D90Z 6522841 C(BUSHINGS)
what we sell at our dealership and what i just installed on my 86
be prepared to put a lot of new fasteners on the truck .most of mine broke when taking fender off
B9A 5943030 AA(PINS)
D90Z 6522841 C(BUSHINGS)
what we sell at our dealership and what i just installed on my 86
be prepared to put a lot of new fasteners on the truck .most of mine broke when taking fender off
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I bought a pin bushing kit from NAPA, going to try when rain stops, Was wondering the order in which you install the pin, 2 bushings, and retaining clip, going to leave the door on i hope
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i left door on.took fender off(not fun-lots of small hidden stuff).did top hinge first -left door latched and shut.cut and pounded out pin and bushing.make sure the hinge part where the bushings go aren't egg shaped.the backing plate on cowl can be tricky-helps to have an extra set of hands(may fall in cowl a bit.will have the need to drink alot of beer after installing fender back on etc.
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i left door on.took fender off(not fun-lots of small hidden stuff).did top hinge first -left door latched and shut.cut and pounded out pin and bushing.make sure the hinge part where the bushings go aren't egg shaped.the backing plate on cowl can be tricky-helps to have an extra set of hands(may fall in cowl a bit.will have the need to drink alot of beer after installing fender back on etc.
What is the proper order to install these new china pin/ bushing sets? THey come with 1 pin, 2 lipped bushings, and 1 reaining clip.
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