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How to remove the left rear barn door from a 95 Suburban? I have purchased a used barn door from the salvage yard. What is the best method to remove the pins from the hinges holding the door?
I'm almost certain that if you look on the body, there are 4 plastic plugs covering up the body side hinge bolts. It's much easier to remove the hinge from the body than to pound the pin out of the hinges. If the yard pounded out the pins, or cut the hinges, there is no easy way to get the pins out. I have an air hammer with a pointed chisel bit that I use to get them started out, and even that is a real bear sometimes. A drift punch and a hammer might get them started out, but expect to pound the bjesus out of the pins. You might try heating up the hinge around the pin to get the hinge to relax it's grip. 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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