Door pin replacement

[psdguy95]

My passenger side door sags when you open it. The pins have decided to take a crap and i have no idea how to fix this. Where can i get parts and how do i fix this?

 

[YoungFordAddict66]

Any parts store should have the pins and bushings. I used an air chisel to take the head of the pins off then pounded the pin out. Do one at a time and either have a second person with you or a jackstand to hold the door up cause it will sag down.

 

[Pstroke96]

:whs: i got mine at advanced, it was like 8 bucks. i used a pair of bolt cutters and cut it in the middle then took a punch and knocked the two halves out. support the door with a jack and a 2nd person. put in the new bushings slide the door back in and tap the new pin in, its about an hour and a half. hope that helps!

 

[Patrick Feeley]

Motormite HELP! section, Part Number 38410 "Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Kit" (you'll need two kits for one door when replacing both pins). Cheers!

 

[psdguy95]

Thanks guys. Ill post back if I have any trouble

 

[DZL JIM]

I've done the driver's door on my '97 twice using the 'HELP' brand (or whatever) and they are shot again.
Anybody know of a good quality kit for these?

 

[SPEEDDEMON31176]

Jim, I don't think there really is a quality kit other than to buy new hinges from Ford if you could even get them. I have been thinking of getting some shouldered bearings like what are used with rc cars but heavier duty with the correct size internal opening and then drilling the door side out to fit them and use the pins from the help kits and see how that works. I think if done right you would never have to do them ever again.

 

[psdguy95]

I've done the driver's door on my '97 twice using the 'HELP' brand (or whatever) and they are shot again.
Anybody know of a good quality kit for these?

how long did they last?

 

[SDS97_7.3]

I didn't do the pins, I just went to ford and got a new hinge.

 

[Pstroke96]

mine have been in my drivers door for about 2 years without issue.

 

[7.3psd97444]

I got all new pins for both of my doors about a year ago from napa. Totaly fixed my noise and sagging problem. Cheap too.

 

[psdguy95]

I didn't do the pins, I just went to ford and got a new hinge.

how much did the hinge cost you?

 

[SDS97_7.3]

how much did the hinge cost you?

Off the top of my head I don't remember, I would ask Sunrise Parts. It wasn't cheap but I didn't feel like dealing with door pins.

 

[Tom S]

I am a big believer in lubing these every other oil change or two with a drop of oil. My vehicles do not have issues with sagging doors.

 

[psdguy95]

I am a big believer in lubing these every other oil change or two with a drop of oil. My vehicles do not have issues with sagging doors.

Thats not a bad idea. Do you just use motor oil?