How to Replace Door Hinge Pin & Bushing ~ Fix Sagging Door

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3 жыл бұрын

Does your car door sag when open? Does the door drop when you open it? Is the car door hard to shut? The door hinge might need repair. This S10 had worn out door hinge bushings. In this video I will show you step by step on how to replace the door hinge pins and bushings on a 1999 Chevy s10. This process may be similar for other vehicles. Thanks to @Advance Auto Parts for partnering on this video. #advancefleet
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@SouthMainAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Can I put the truck in the oven instead of putting the pins in the freezer? Asking for a friend...

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Or just move to AZ, and only do the repair in the summer. I think it's the same thing.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Also I wish I would have tried that on the PS.

@davidsstfarrelltighe 3 жыл бұрын

Just use big nasty to install the bushings Eric 😂😂😂😂

@d.jbrickmocs1637 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thomasandrews9355 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidsstfarrelltighe He has even bigger nasty now.

@jeffhuntington827 2 жыл бұрын

Finally - someone that explains the process with tips & tricks that save time and frustration! Excellent video!

@dansloan4242 5 ай бұрын

Brother I have watched many, many videos on this install! I will have to say this is by far the best, can I say it again, the best video on this install on KZfaq!!! 💪

@ericp.9497 3 жыл бұрын

“If you have to hit it with some lube, go ahead and do that.” Welcome to life after 50.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

DIRTY ;) HAHAHAH

@kaihalonen7037 3 жыл бұрын

Worth knowing, cold stiffens things fast

@crazy4dariver Жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING video! Buddy did this on a Ford then called me for help. He never watched this video but I had (nanner, nanner) He had never heard of the freezer trick. He messed it up so badly we had to take the doors OFF and start all over with all new everything. Do the freezer trick people!

@mikem.5252 3 жыл бұрын

Best demonstration of this procedure I've seen. Finally someone who knows how to make a demo video. Thank you.

@tomlewis3658 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. A few years ago, I replaced the pins & bushings on only the driver's door, on my 88 Dodge Aries wagon. I bought extra pin/bushing sets, and if the other doors need this, I will freeze the parts first. That is a good idea. I also will use the bolt-nut press tool for the brass bushings next time. It's a good thing I had extra kits when I did it. I just tapped the brass bushings in, and broke one from hitting it too hard - lesson learned. I was working alone, so besides supporting the door from the bottom with a floor jack & wood, I used a YT tip I found at the time - place a step ladder over the window opening, and tie a rope to the top of the window frame, and to the ladder. Of course, you can't do that if the door is frameless.

@NoClanFrank 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I am about to try this on my sister 1996 Chevy blazer. I bought the kits, 2 new springs and the spring compressing tool as the one in this video. You explained it so well. Thanks for the suggestion to put the parts in the freezer. I would have never thought of that. Thanks again, you are awesome.

@midnightburban 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to thank you for the video. Step by step instructions and I completed the job, well at least the drivers side. The other side can wait. Really, couldn't have done without your instructions, and my wife holding up the door. Lol

@allynperdue1766 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I thought I simply had a failed door seal. Investigation revealed worn hinge components with the sagging door. Thank you!

@barrybaker9516 2 жыл бұрын

Good video! A trick I've learned is to use a deep well socket that is larger than the diameter of the bushing along with the washer/bolt to drive the bushing all the way into place. Like you said- go slow and and it'll fall right in place.

@boblister665 3 жыл бұрын

Use a socket when pressing in the bushing you can tighten & press it all the way in.

@jeffreywhitlatch1409 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying

@forevercomputing 3 жыл бұрын

A longer bolt would help as well.

@richmcgarvey4118 3 жыл бұрын

Unless he finished it off camera they didn't last long anyway. The pins were way off as far as being pressed in correctly.

@usingtubes 3 жыл бұрын

what are you talking about? the bushing movement is still limited because of the nut and washer. a socket wouldnt help anything

@boblister665 3 жыл бұрын

@@usingtubes The bushing goes beyond the hinge so the socket gives it space to seat without bottoming out

@rickymendoza3960 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you...my door spring came out when I got to work this morning 97 blazer.....I appreciate your time and skill.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job here, for sure a must do for any daily or heck even weekend car. If one thing gets me going, it's just stuff not fitting right, hitting, sqeaking making dumb noises ect. Could never own an older car and let it just be like that. Awesome job

@stevechandonia5996 2 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and informative. Also the video was easy to observe everything. Thank you.

@sandburgmartin7947 2 жыл бұрын

Great physics lesson with the freezer. Will keep that in mind for other DIY tight fitting metal/bushing projects.

@xain91 3 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend using a socket (or a stack or large enough washers to allow for the bushing to be pressed all the way in) between the bracket, the washer and the nut, this way you'll be able to press it all the way in without having to use a hammer

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!!

@dstill3597 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! You tap that bronze bushing and they ALWAYS break!

@josephastier7421 2 жыл бұрын

Piece of allthread with nuts + washers on the ends, will pull the bushings in straight and true every time.

@randomfishingguy5573 3 жыл бұрын

A cherry picker with a nylon strap works great to hold the door as well

@gokblok 3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was going to say. That jack makes my butthole pucker

@thehunter3386 2 жыл бұрын

What a GREAT vid!! To me, you covered everything! Thanks for your efforts!

@arturomacaltao6764 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Best step by step explanation of this process. Freezing the hinges made the install very easy at the end. Thank you!!!

@deependz3231 Жыл бұрын

How do you freeze the hinges?

@jridge16 Ай бұрын

@@deependz3231 Put them in your kitchen freezer overnight.

@deependz3231 Ай бұрын

@@jridge16 It's a chevy S-10, they weld the hinges to the door post, to do as you suggest, I would have to drive the truck into a stand up freezer.

@tmx63 Жыл бұрын

The tutorial is pretty good; the problem is that these replacement bushings tend to crack/break in very short order. I've never seen one of these repairs last more than a few months. Complete hinge replacement, although a much more time-consuming job, is the only way to really ensure a long-lasting repair.

@colesmith4694 11 ай бұрын

I just replaced mine. And while testing the bushing broke. I don't know what to do. It looks like the holes a little wallowed out. One of them is but she seems to be shutting. I guess we'll see. I'll just keep those in stock

@williammurray8060 10 ай бұрын

Someone said Amazon sells stainless steel bushings. Also if holes are wallow out get some ten thousandths stainless steel shim. Cut a few narrow stripes and heat them with a cigarette lighter and bend them 90 degrees. Lay them around holes and insert bushings

@joseph4964 3 жыл бұрын

lol where was this video 5 years ago!! lol watching this is killing me hahahahaha. i broke so many bushings trying to force them into my chevy.... freezer, oil, and mini press omg life changing lol

@joseph4964 3 жыл бұрын

also i used zip ties to compress my spring lol not easy, buy the tool

@TheMauser98a Жыл бұрын

Very well done video, easy to follow and the instructions very clear. Keep up the good work.

@JuhaEerikki 3 жыл бұрын

Just what the doctor ordered, fabulous! 👍🏻

@joanrutledge4163 3 жыл бұрын

finally...a guy that knows how to make a repair video. thank you sir.

@alexmontano4800 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this in my garage. I used straps to lift and hold the door,just threw them on the beams and tightened it enough to hold it. Was able to do it alone 🤘

@rogermaslonsr.9156 Ай бұрын

Greatly helpful video, Friend! Goes to show how much Mechanics is not just bolts and nuts but A LOT of ingenuity, like yours, and strugging. BRAVO!

@shimxininahi8024 Жыл бұрын

Love this detailed installation. Especially that, not so hard after all spring! Wish I'd found your video earlier. I'd been without the spring getting every part of my leg slammed on every time the wind or gravity launches the door. Owl! Weeeh! I had positioned the tool's jaws on the outside thinking only about full compression, for dummies then gave up. It's been somewhere on the to do list. Also, I wondered how many had done the same, don't be shame? Now, where did I place that springs and tool? It's probably still stuck together. Feb 2023, I had 1997 exchange offer for an 1998 LS with the same hinge issues, too. You will be in my digital tool box forever! I'm appreciative finding your door hinge video!😄😃

@photorocket4550 3 жыл бұрын

I have manufactured door hinge pins, not that model but similar. Most likely early GM A chassis and some other smaller cars. Thanks for sharing.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

After working on this s10, and watching the videos(that I also edited) I realize just how much of a German car tech I really am. HAHA I can't really place why, but it just is.

@DasKroenerTier 3 жыл бұрын

There would be an improvement-stage to your Press-Tool :D Next Time use a longer screw and one of the bigger sockets , so you can pull the bushing into the open space in the socket :D

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yea!!! I try to be mindful that not everyone has a big old parts bin. Lol it’s a balance I guess

@amishterrorist17 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who has personally pulled a MK6 door and and S10 door. It's ridiculous how complicated the S10 hinge system is compared to the Jetta. I went the route of channel locks and zip ties to get the spring compressed on the S10, which is a bit more annoying.

@XqeDiosxqe 3 жыл бұрын

Your tutorial is on point..... very informative. Thank you.

@oritrond 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! Man you have saved me nearly $100! Shop was going to charge me that much to do this job on my drivers side door. After watching this, I can 100% feel comfortable doing this myself. Don't know why I thought it was so hard to do this...But anyway, thank you again! Great demonstration.

@HumbleMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@beautifulifewehave 10 ай бұрын

@@HumbleMechanicSee r k me kkr

@williamhaskett6772 5 ай бұрын

Best video on replacing pins I've seen! Cool freezer trick

@TheHumanSwissArmyKnife Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! You are a master teacher and editor with no F-Bombs

@russelblackwell6041 Жыл бұрын

brilliant what a guy you explain things so well enjoy all your videos this repair done very cheap

@maskedmotorsdiy3575 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and informative video, you are very good at explaining things, which is a treat to watch. I would take the jack support method one step further and roll down the door window enough to attach a couple of soft-loop strap and tie-downs to the upper door frame so it's lightly supported from the garage rafters, just it case the door slides off the jack (I work alone and like the safety backup to have a safety backup).

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Great Idea! try and keep that as safe as possible.

@terryharvey4811 3 жыл бұрын

SORT STRAPS AND MY ENGINE HOIST OR LONGER STRAPS UNDER THE DOOR IF WIDOW HAS NO TOP FRAME. I ALSO WORK ALONE. STECK TOOLS {21825 BUSHING DRIVER-$21.00, 21835 DOOR HINGE POPPER $27.00, AND 21910 SPRING TOOL $18.00} ARE A MUST IF YOU DO A LOT OF G M CARS LIKE I DO.

@deependz3231 Жыл бұрын

I don't have a garage, but I do have a boom hoist.

@claudepablo5764 2 ай бұрын

glad i found this video the other ones i watched always left something out ,excellent

@macumezahn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much bro, got a 1971 mach one mustang and the doors weigh a ton. Way cool hints.

@jamese.williamsjr.8471 3 жыл бұрын

You are Good. I love your ideals of using other tools to complete the small jobs. Thanks! I will subscribed.

@B81Mack 2 жыл бұрын

Replacing the hinge pins and bushings on my S-10 also solved the water ingress issue... no more mysteriously wet carpet. Even the slightest wear and play at the hinges translates to quiet a bit of misalignment at the top of the door frame where it meets the roof line, allowing water past the upper door seals. This type of leak is often incorrectly blamed on the sunroof if the vehicle has one. I have mentioned this to several people who were chasing what they thought were sunroof leaks that ultimately turned out to be leaky door seals due to worn hinge pins and bushings.

@myshots101 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very informative video. I never knew they sold those parts.

@lisaolken3742 10 ай бұрын

This video saved my ass. Thank you so much for making this concise and so easy to comprehend!

@karguy1720 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. I'm going to do my '68 Dodge Dart hinges. I plan to remove the doors to facilitate the job. You could have lubricated the pins prior to installation to ensure smooth, quiet operation and a longer life.

@DonMillerCET 10 ай бұрын

I really liked the nut/bolt/washer to press the bushings in ... kewl

@johnm840 3 жыл бұрын

Nice detailed video, I was looking for which side to install the bushings.

@DanUtley 3 жыл бұрын

I damn near blew on the screen to blow away the brass shavings after tapping in the top bushing...

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

HAHAH

@dkaudu74 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, me too!

@rohangibbs2498 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Did this on Sunday. Your video was on the whole time.

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@skippyjones4195 6 ай бұрын

Thank you that was the BEST VIDEO EVER on replacing the pins 💪🏻☮️✌️👍

@versansky75 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I plan on doing this job myself, and thge info will be very helpful

@albertobarahona2824 4 ай бұрын

Excellent work!❤

@boosted_dime 3 жыл бұрын

Great video here. Saved me some headaches further on down the line no doubt!

@azpro2957 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video of its type.

@dannybowman7792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. I won't make a mess this time like I did the last time I changed pins.

@wallyg.2409 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I deliver them, but never quite knew how to install them. Lets face it, you never give them a thought until your door is sagging. Lol..

@christopherhamilton5557 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’m having this same issue on my old Maxima.

@deankay4434 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, straight to point, precautions noted, expectations created, tips provided like freezer and lube. I would have added the roller for the spring position cam / lever for its condition and oil it. I bought a can of WD-40 in the spring of 1974. Still has some liquid in it. In other word’s, use motor oil and oil can to apply a drop or two once a week or month on the drivers side. Passengers side see very little use under normal condition. But oil these, it is maintenance and don’t depend on a quick lube joint never give these hinges, the hood or the grease needed on some steering parts. Very good video, easy to hear and well lit for those who have not done a couple of hundred because then, you get better! Right. DK. ASE Master Tech since 78, retired.

@crowdsurferx Жыл бұрын

Helpful video, I was able to do this job by myself by tying a rope to the top of the door to the top of my shed door

@MrGardman 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent step by step. Great camera work also.

@wyattoneable 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles, this is exactly what I needed.

@user-mu9um7xx9g 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining like you do, I am going to fix door sag on my 74 k20..God bless

@Santi_fernandez-_- 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna try this on my minivan, good video, thank you.

@tnbasscat Жыл бұрын

Great video... keep up the good work 👍....

@retiredwisdom4281 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@jameshoffmann824 Жыл бұрын

Well done video. I built a jack out of 2 X 4s to cradle the door to facilitate working alone. If you are also replacing the roller pin, I recommend working in this order: 1. Remove old hinge pins and spring. 2. Slide door away from vehicle 3. Remove old roller pin. 4.Install new roller pin. 5. Slide door back in place. 6. Install new hinge pins and spring

@scottday2939 3 жыл бұрын

Dude!! You’re wearing “The Jacket” that Marmot RQC Jacket was the best gift they ever gave!

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

It’s still my fav!!!

@kontrarien5721 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a 95 Blazer, so this is perfect.

@georgetamayo729 Жыл бұрын

Awesome bro!!

@jeffkubos751 3 жыл бұрын

You are the Man!!! Thanks for the Information.

@LaEscuelaDelEncanto 2 ай бұрын

This video is Amazing! Thank you

@jasong712 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!

@allanmcisaac8023 Жыл бұрын

VERY WELL DONE !

@stephenr1999 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge sir.

@waqaranjum910 3 жыл бұрын

Dude. Your repairs are perfect!

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@harbhajansingh2765 Жыл бұрын

Thanks sir.Excellent video

@d.jbrickmocs1637 3 жыл бұрын

Tanks for this one! I find that the mk4 golf doors are a nightmare

@dntlss 3 жыл бұрын

Me and my best friend have been friends for almost 30 years, the only time we have ever had a argument was doing door hinges on a car,lol, they can be a nightmare like you say, even if you have a crane,a jack, a stool and anything you can think of, because the doors are like a hummingbird on LSD, once you take those pins out, they become very unwieldy.

@SE45CX 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles, Nice general topic. I don't have a volkswagen so volkswagen specific videos don't interest me so much. But this one is useful for many people. I've to do something like this as well on my Peugeot 205.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

awesome! I have another S10 video coming. Then we boost an R32, then we have a Toyota Tacoma project. Then More R32 stuff. And miata goodies mixed it.

@dariogonzalez9983 2 жыл бұрын

Lovly thanks like the idea of the screw to install the bushings greetings from New York city

@rickysharp4223 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video

@user-hj8dh9en5y 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks, Aaron Kaufman!

@kelleycondon6504 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the time

@octaviofuentes7781 Жыл бұрын

Nice thanks for sharing my man I'm about to do this on my 76 nova

@scottbrown7087 4 ай бұрын

Your on target with your video just like Jeff Huntington said thanks

@altonleonard17 Жыл бұрын

That was easier then what I was told which is that I would have to hollow the hole out in order to insert the bushing and pin. I tried already and the bushing/ sleeve cracked and broke off as if I didn’t replace. Thanks. I’m going to do exactly what you just did. 🤙🏻🤯

@HumbleMechanic Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@mrcoolpants123 3 жыл бұрын

best video on the subject

@AbnerEC1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fo the video, helps a let, now i can fix this thing in my 99 Blazer

@kimondickson2791 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@f296877 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks!

@malcolmdastur4411 2 ай бұрын

This is a very good video, THANKS

@martymcfly3986 2 жыл бұрын

smart way of doing it. thanks

@stevethomas2094 28 күн бұрын

The very best show-and-tell for getting this particular chore done. Applied to my GMC van, everything came together perfectly. Took half the time I expected. Now, what will I do for the rest of the day?

@dane_k2477 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, this video is important for me.

@kamijoon4788 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for the education

@cheekclapper4sho-fv7sd 25 күн бұрын

Great video I use the bolt method as well only difference is after lining the bushing in I take the nut off the bolt , with bolt still in i tap carefully with hammer

@edgardomatos7742 Жыл бұрын

I gotta give it to you ,, you make it look easy!! I'm so angry with myself , but I won't quit. Bushing absolutely suck, I broke 4 bushings, I used the bolt to compress in , top hinge went well , bottom not good . I put the pin and bushings in the freezer , my wife thought I was nuts .... bottom hinge hole were very small , no way to fit .....but bottom hinge is my problem now ..... Then hammered the roller pin ..omg ....had to grind mid way so it would fit , but could punch it in all the way to put the coder pin .....what task ...but thank you video helped

@stevenstyles2363 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Thank you.

@jesuslite2000 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks! I'm going to do this on my 95 k1500

@jozefkovac6858 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video. Seriously awesome.

@HumbleMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@thuss5162 3 жыл бұрын

Try a socket instead of washer ,you use a larger socket that fits over the bushing on the one side then the bushing can be put in all the way! Nice video!

@knowledgeispower6192 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@alelectric2767 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is pretty much on point on changing these out. I would say to oil the bushing prior to install. Remove spring with pry bar, turn face and close eyes. LOL! If you don’t want to spring for the spring compressor you can put it in a vise and use strong wire to hold it. Install and cut the wire. It does work but a bit dangerous.