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I need to replace the barn door hinge pins and bushings on my '99 Suburban and am thus far unable to get any movement out of the upper pins, the lowers look very inaccessible without door or bumper removal.All advice appreciated. Also,I have replaced the driver's door pins and bushings a couple of times in the last couple of years but the upper hinge holes seem to have become elongated.Is there a reasonably easy fix for this problem.Thanks.
The front door hinge bushing holes need welded in the elongated areas and carefully re-formed with something like a dremmel tool. It will take an air hammer to remove the rear door pins- If the hinges bolt to the door and body, it's easier to replace the hinges- if not- well maybe you better see a local body shop. Bill
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William Forster
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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
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