I like this video for multiple reasons, 1. Very informative 2. Clear English 3. Camera angle are on point 4. His voice makes me feel like I’m listening to the radio in the 1930s If I could give more than one thumbs up I would....
I wish more self help videos on youtube were filmed like this. You were very informative, the camera angle was great and you explained every step of the entire process with adding in a few helpful hints. This will make replacing the pins on my silverado much easier. Thank you!
I have been doing these for 30+ years and Never thought of using a nut & bolt setup to install. What a great tip. One thing I Will ad is, rather than a floor jack, I use my short adjustable stool (aka "butt buggy") under the door. It's already padded so it won't damage the paint and it's very stable. Adjustable secretary chairs without arms work great also. Just release the height control and it will rise to firmly hold the door at exactly the correct height... Then, proceed with disassembly....
Just wanted to thank you for posting this video. It was VERY helpful to me. Today, I replaced the front driver-side, door hinges on my 1999 Chevy Tahoe LT, and the tip of using the 5/16 inch bold with washers and nut made it very easy for me. I did it alone and it was challenging, but I managed to get it done. Many thanks.
Your video instructions were a Godsend! I've seen at least one or two more videos--neither of which were very clear with instructions or camera angles, but yours was the best and easiest to understand. Thanks for all your help!
I sure wish I would have watched YOUR video before I changed my hinge pins. Your nut and bolt bushing idea is gold. Awesome job. Best I’ve seen. You might have wanted to emphasize your assistant more though. Thank you.
This is great! I had to replace the pins and spring on my old truck and never thought about using the 5/16 bolt/washer/nut to seat the bushings. I have to replace the pins and spring on my daughter's Jeep Commander and this gave me a much better idea of how to go about it easier than what I was going to do. Thanks for sharing this!!!
I just watched several RUclips videos on Door Hinge Pin replacement, and some of the methodology they used was seriously flawed at best and others wrong at worst. I kept wondering why so many of them wanted to take out the bolts holding the hinge which, of course ruined the alignment. Seeing how you did the whole operation so logically told me this wasn't your first rodeo, as they say. One video actually started out with the door spring missing and didn't bother restoring that important function of the hinge. The way you demonstrated how to use the spring tool was WONDERFUL. I'd bought one, but needed some clarification so as to get it right the first time, and your demonstration was EXCELLENT. Now I can tackle the pin replacement with the confidence which seeing your experience-in-action brought to me. Thanking you from here in Falling Waters, WV! (Well, of course I subscribed, and hit "Like!")
I would have never thought to use a nut and bolt to install the bushings. I hate these doors though hard to do it with only one person, but I do have a floor jack that can support it no problem. That tool would be easier to install that spring instead of messing with it for over an hour. Thanks again...great do it yourself video.
well I ground my pin's today on my 91 mustang took awhile..but I wanted to thank u for that blog about useing home made bushing install kit worked great thank's..jeep is next if I can find a kit for it star auto has no listing for her jeep:(
Thanks for sharing this, I do believe this is what I need to do on mine. I was a little concerned about having the door loose like that because of the wiring harness and the possibility of damaging it, but I guess it worked out OK.
I love these work-arounds. Makes my life easier. My 1999 Astro/Safari passenger van lower back swing doors are stuck. It sounds like the connector linkage jumped off or broke, anyway I can't open them now and I just happen to really need these to open I am trying to move and can't load the van.
Hopefully people fix the pins before things get worse. If you get to the point where the brackets are junk you deserve the hellish repair that's needed to replace them.
The video was great. My problem was that the bushings were not the correct O.D. Even the ones I bought from the dealership were not correct. I ended up having a friend turn them down. Thanks for video
damn this guy save me a bodyshop and a failed inspection in the state of north carolina inspection sucks here. and with the f*&king bad economy, when it comes to your car you got to do it yourself these days. thank you soooo soooo sooo much for the video. keep on doing more videos. jay North carolina
Great video, only 2 minutes in and glad I clicked on play. This video is great. I have never attempted this job, because I thought it took a lot more than this.
@jet62095 Ducksunlimited's right. You gotta slide the door back because the bushings are what actually go bad on these. The bushings from GM will come with new pins, which is why they say "Change the door pins"
yes!!!!! I also agree with the other people giving comments on your video. It was AWSOME, very clear, well spoken with the instructions and above all....the camera angle!!! that was very clear. thank you so much for you time. I have a 97 chevy Silverado, and it's been 3 years since i have driven it....due to the both doors that will not close correctly. thank you again. I will save this video as reference when I change my hinges. Oh by the way, I don't have that special tool u used to put back the spring. Is that expensive? Or what else can I use instead of that tool? Thanks a lot! rosa
@jet62095 I know it seems that would be the logical way to do it, one at a time. However this is the second video I've seen of this being done, and both showed it being done this way. I think it must be difficult to get the bushings out unless both pins are released at the same time.
@180flatland You can buy a hinge pin kit for that car and you have to grind off the rivet on top and hammer it out. You then place in new bushings and pin, then clip the new pin. There is a video by aa1autoparts on it.
you dont neeed a tool for the spring, just put the spring in a vice and compress it to where you can put the spring in and zip tie it. then once you have the spring in place cut off the zip ties with a knife and presto!
trying to figure out how to make some kind of fixture to hold my door while I singlehandedly replace my door pins, I was hoping the wire loom had a single connector but it doesnt look like it
My daughter's 2000 Suburban door hinge squawks and clunks whenever the driver's door is used, and lithium grease only helps a little. No problem with closing except the sound. Do you think changing the pins would help that? Hey, thanks for posting these videos. Dave
Im trying to fix my door, but was told that the door hinge was ok , but the inside hinge closer/ the one with the roler needs to be installed by a professional, that I couldn't fix it my self because it needs to be cut of and welded. is that correct and if so how much do u think it would cost or it it possible to simply take it out like the door hinge. to have a better idea look at 2:42 and imagine the inside pin bent few degrees.
little late but you dont need a welder. you need a grinder/ blur & air tool to remove the old one. the new one will clip in place i replaced mine in about 5 minutes after the door was off.
So after taking both pins out the door is completely off or is there another step to completely remove the door? Asking because I'm trying to do the work myself and replace the passenger side doors on my Durango which are crushed in
@@realfixesrealfast so I got the front door off but now the back door that took the main impact won't budge screw nuts electrical all disconnected but door won't open. Any suggestions other then kicking from inside while pulling already did that.. thanks for responding too btw
I like this video for multiple reasons,
1. Very informative
2. Clear English
3. Camera angle are on point
4. His voice makes me feel like I’m listening to the radio in the 1930s
If I could give more than one thumbs up I would....
I wish more self help videos on youtube were filmed like this. You were very informative, the camera angle was great and you explained every step of the entire process with adding in a few helpful hints.
This will make replacing the pins on my silverado much easier. Thank you!
I have been doing these for 30+ years and Never thought of using a nut & bolt setup to install. What a great tip.
One thing I Will ad is, rather than a floor jack, I use my short adjustable stool
(aka "butt buggy") under the door. It's already padded so it won't damage the paint and it's very stable. Adjustable secretary chairs without arms work great also.
Just release the height control and it will rise to firmly hold the door at exactly the correct height...
Then, proceed with disassembly....
why in the hell do they always show wrong video you put 02trailblazer and I get 88-90 suburban no help whatsoever no help
freddie mcgowan a door is a door. should be basically all the same. we used it to help us with a 79 dodge Dakota. worked great for us.
Yy
I like how you use a bolt, two washers and a nut as an installation tool. Worked great!
I only did this job 3 or 4 times the whole time I worked at the GM dealership, and I HATED it. You make it look so easy.
Great video. This no doubt saved me hours of hassle and swearing, pinched fingers, etc. Thanks so much!
Just wanted to thank you for posting this video. It was VERY helpful to me. Today, I replaced the front driver-side, door hinges on my 1999 Chevy Tahoe LT, and the tip of using the 5/16 inch bold with washers and nut made it very easy for me. I did it alone and it was challenging, but I managed to get it done. Many thanks.
Thanks for the comments, glad it helped
well done, the 5/16" bolt/nut/washer is so helpful and your details explaining. thank you.
Your video instructions were a Godsend! I've seen at least one or two more videos--neither of which were very clear with instructions or camera angles, but yours was the best and easiest to understand. Thanks for all your help!
I sure wish I would have watched YOUR video before I changed my hinge pins. Your nut and bolt bushing idea is gold. Awesome job. Best I’ve seen. You might have wanted to emphasize your assistant more though. Thank you.
This is great! I had to replace the pins and spring on my old truck and never thought about using the 5/16 bolt/washer/nut to seat the bushings. I have to replace the pins and spring on my daughter's Jeep Commander and this gave me a much better idea of how to go about it easier than what I was going to do. Thanks for sharing this!!!
I just watched several RUclips videos on Door Hinge Pin replacement, and some of the methodology they used was seriously flawed at best and others wrong at worst. I kept wondering why so many of them wanted to take out the bolts holding the hinge which, of course ruined the alignment. Seeing how you did the whole operation so logically told me this wasn't your first rodeo, as they say. One video actually started out with the door spring missing and didn't bother restoring that important function of the hinge. The way you demonstrated how to use the spring tool was WONDERFUL. I'd bought one, but needed some clarification so as to get it right the first time, and your demonstration was EXCELLENT. Now I can tackle the pin replacement with the confidence which seeing your experience-in-action brought to me.
Thanking you from here in Falling Waters, WV! (Well, of course I subscribed, and hit "Like!")
Glad it helped, that's why I make the videos. Thanks for your comments
Thank you. First video showing how to use the spring tool! I messed with that thing for a long time trying to get the spring OUT!
Awesome vid. Hes the bob ross of mechanics
EXCELLENT VIDEO! loved that simple bushing press (screw/nuts/washers). Thank you.
Thanks for the post, much easier to understand than reading a description! I'm going to help my bf replace the door on his 89 chevy celebrity.
I just fixed the door on my 1994 Chevy this video was a lot of help thanks for sharing it man!
Most helpful door pin replacement video I’ve every seen 10/10 wish I could give it another like. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
LOL how many people shut the video off at 5:48 to answer the phone. Great tip about running them in w/ a nut/bolt.
Clever way to put the bushings in.... Awesome job brother. Going to be doing this next week
That tool is a great idea.. I went thru two sets bushings and dropped my door😆
I would have never thought to use a nut and bolt to install the bushings. I hate these doors though hard to do it with only one person, but I do have a floor jack that can support it no problem. That tool would be easier to install that spring instead of messing with it for over an hour. Thanks again...great do it yourself video.
Thanks man. Love the way you went step by step. I'm going to do this on my 2008 Dodge truck now. You saved me a ton of cash. Much appreciated.
Glad it helped
well I ground my pin's today on my 91 mustang took awhile..but I wanted to thank u for that blog about useing home made bushing install kit worked great thank's..jeep is next if I can find a kit for it star auto has no listing for her jeep:(
Thanks for sharing this, I do believe this is what I need to do on mine. I was a little concerned about having the door loose like that because of the wiring harness and the possibility of damaging it, but I guess it worked out OK.
I love these work-arounds. Makes my life easier.
My 1999 Astro/Safari passenger van lower back swing doors are stuck. It sounds like the connector linkage jumped off or broke, anyway I can't open them now and I just happen to really need these to open I am trying to move and can't load the van.
my 94 lincoln town car just started doing this this gave me an idea thanks 👍
Since the door is floating, I see no need for the jack. Other than that, it's about the best video on the subject.
Great vid... straight to the nuts and bolts.... Thanks!
Love that spring tool!
Love the Bearing Installation Tool! Great idea, Thanks You!
Hopefully people fix the pins before things get worse. If you get to the point where the brackets are junk you deserve the hellish repair that's needed to replace them.
the bolt/nut pressing method is a genius idea!!
The video was great. My problem was that the bushings were not the correct O.D. Even the ones I bought from the dealership were not correct. I ended up having a friend turn them down. Thanks for video
Thank you for making it easy to follow and understand. great video.
Wow, Great Detailed video. Made that look easy.
I know those are a pain and take time.
your video was extremely informative.
the bolt and nut trick is a great idea thanks for the video
wow I have had mechanics screw this up over and over, I just had it done again and not happy they don't feel right. Thank you...
damn this guy save me a bodyshop and a failed inspection in the state of north carolina inspection sucks here. and with the f*&king bad economy, when it comes to your car you got to do it yourself these days. thank you soooo soooo sooo much for the video. keep on doing more videos.
jay
North carolina
Great video, only 2 minutes in and glad I clicked on play. This video is great. I have never attempted this job, because I thought it took a lot more than this.
This is why I love youtube! Thank you!
Get the tool to compress the spring for these GM truck doors,makes the job much easier to put the spring back in
@jet62095 Ducksunlimited's right. You gotta slide the door back because the bushings are what actually go bad on these. The bushings from GM will come with new pins, which is why they say "Change the door pins"
yes!!!!! I also agree with the other people giving comments on your video. It was AWSOME, very clear, well spoken with the instructions and above all....the camera angle!!! that was very clear. thank you so much for you time. I have a 97 chevy Silverado, and it's been 3 years since i have driven it....due to the both doors that will not close correctly. thank you again. I will save this video as reference when I change my hinges. Oh by the way, I don't have that special tool u used to put back the spring. Is that expensive? Or what else can I use instead of that tool? Thanks a lot! rosa
+rosa rodriguez Harbor Freight for about 7 bucks.
Very nice video! Thank you!
@jet62095 I know it seems that would be the logical way to do it, one at a time. However this is the second video I've seen of this being done, and both showed it being done this way. I think it must be difficult to get the bushings out unless both pins are released at the same time.
Where's the blood? Teeheehee. Great job...camera nice and clear...steady. Thanks
This is a great video, it's to the point and helpful
thanks man i just backed up my car door into the side of my van in my drive way...shit NEEDED THIS VIDEO!
Really great tutorial....thank you for doing this.
@180flatland You can buy a hinge pin kit for that car and you have to grind off the rivet on top and hammer it out. You then place in new bushings and pin, then clip the new pin. There is a video by aa1autoparts on it.
Your video helped.....alot! Thanks!
Nice tip that's pretty cool 👍😃
you dont neeed a tool for the spring, just put the spring in a vice and compress it to where you can put the spring in and zip tie it. then once you have the spring in place cut off the zip ties with a knife and presto!
Have to agree straight to th point video ... Thanks ...
Great video! Made it look easy!
Great video! Thanks.
trying to figure out how to make some kind of fixture to hold my door while I singlehandedly replace my door pins, I was hoping the wire loom had a single connector but it doesnt look like it
Thanks for the tutorial!! It helped me alot!
very very helpful and detailed
Cool , problem for me is the door hinge holes are worn out so got to weld them full and drill them back out
Dude.. Gread vid.. Thank you soo much for posting this. !!
Good job thxs for the video
Replacement went well , however the striker and lock mechanism were so beat up the door is still hard to shut tight ! Got a video for that ? Thanks
This was very informative.
thank you, I'm going to get the tool and nut and bolt.
I'm
nice video. very informative, thanks
GREAT VIDEO!!!!! Very helpful!
My daughter's 2000 Suburban door hinge squawks and clunks whenever the driver's door is used, and lithium grease only helps a little. No problem with closing except the sound. Do you think changing the pins would help that?
Hey, thanks for posting these videos.
Dave
What about the door roller pin? yours was bent, as is mine. It doesn't need replacing?
great vid thanks , just fixed my door
nice vid man thx alot
nice video, very helpful
Very impressive. Is there a kit for the 2002 Mustang cars also?
Great video, thanks bro.
you should thank 1a auto for the tip.
What does that spring do? Just softens the door when you open it, so it doesn't stress the pins/hinge too much?
Awesome! thanks
I wonder if this will work even if the holes are ovaled out?
very informative video
Im trying to fix my door, but was told that the door hinge was ok , but the inside hinge closer/ the one with the roler needs to be installed by a professional, that I couldn't fix it my self because it needs to be cut of and welded. is that correct and if so how much do u think it would cost or it it possible to simply take it out like the door hinge.
to have a better idea look at 2:42 and imagine the inside pin bent few degrees.
little late but you dont need a welder. you need a grinder/ blur & air tool to remove the old one. the new one will clip in place i replaced mine in about 5 minutes after the door was off.
Loose door on 2005 ford ranger
might do this this summer so I can drive without doors and make some half doors
What about the pin that has the roller for the spring?! How do you take that pin out?!
I took the whole passenger door off without touching the spring
thankyou soooomuch for the video
Really? One dislike? Man, I wish I had seen this video before I installed mine.
would the door be easier to work with if you only removed one pin at a time?
oh yeah..this is better..but i might use a metal wire than a zip tie
Wonder if this could work on my Chevy silverado too both doors have same issues
Where did u by the hing and pins
How do you replace a door hinge prop bar on a 2003 trail blazer ,
What??!! I just threw enamel on my nails I don't wanna ruin 'em with oil or grease! hahaha.
I have a 1992 Mazda B2200. The door pin has become wobbly and loose too. It only has one hinge pin. I get a kit and to that it should fix it right?
Thanks it id help a lot
Thanks!
where do i get the tool to replace hinger pin on my chevy blazer?
So after taking both pins out the door is completely off or is there another step to completely remove the door? Asking because I'm trying to do the work myself and replace the passenger side doors on my Durango which are crushed in
they only other thing would be wire running from the body to the door if you have power windows or locks
@@realfixesrealfast so I got the front door off but now the back door that took the main impact won't budge screw nuts electrical all disconnected but door won't open. Any suggestions other then kicking from inside while pulling already did that.. thanks for responding too btw
My pin fell out yesterday...I guess its time to replace the bushings and pin, huh?
Thank you for your helpful video, but how do I unplug the door?
usually you have to remove the trim kick panel to gain access to it
@@mercykidssprgeducationchan4237 thank you for your help! I'll let you know how it goes.😁
Was thinking the same ransferd ;) lol