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[eldubb440]

door hinges have a mile of adjustment.....but I've had to "customize" more than a few aftermarket hinges......... you never want to be "maxed out" on an adjustment

 

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I'm guessing that the threaded holes are met with a square hole in the hinge itself? If so, this is great to learn! If not, a few moments with a Dremel tool could oval it out.

Yup, There should be a floating plate with threaded holes captured behind the two square holes & the hinge has square cut out at the third location..

 

[eldubb440]

pro tip...... you'll thank me for this


loosen hinge bolts one at a time and snug each bolt so the weight of the door wont move it........ then hit the hinge with a hammer in the direction you want it to move.....it'll stay put with each hit until you have it where you want it

 

[eldubb440]

Yup, There should be a floating plate with threaded holes captured behind the two square holes & the hinge has square cut out at the third location..

floating plates inside the doors...... not inside the car

another tip...... always make sure the plates move freely

 

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floating plates inside the doors...... not inside the car

another tip...... always make sure the plates move freely

Or, that's right, two of the three bolts per hinge are accessed from inside the car, under the dash & in the kick panel area...

 

[eldubb440]

Or, that's right, two of the three bolts per hinge are accessed from inside the car, under the dash & in the kick panel area...

the square openings allow for the movement..... I know you know that, just clarifying for those following along at home

 

[eldubb440]

where did KD go? is he outside loosening door hinge bolts already?..... I hope he read post 1463

 

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the square openings allow for the movement..... I know you know that, just clarifying for those following along at home

Yeah, I don't have your level of experience on the body side... But I've adjusted plenty of panels...

 

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where did KD go? is he outside loosening door hinge bolts already?..... I hope he read post 1463

I wouldn't be surprised if he was.. The boy ain't lazy... Put a idea in his head & he will make it happen..

 

[Kern Dog]

Yup, There should be a floating plate with threaded holes captured behind the two square holes & the hinge has square cut out at the third location..

I will have to investigate further....
The left door on the red car hangs a little low at the front, I figured the hinge was worn out. It might be but if I can align the door by adjusting the hinge, that would be cool.

pro tip...... you'll thank me for this
loosen hinge bolts one at a time and snug each bolt so the weight of the door wont move it........ then hit the hinge with a hammer in the direction you want it to move.....it'll stay put with each hit until you have it where you want it

Oh yeah. We did that in construction too. Snug up a bolt or nut, whack something with a mallet to move it, then cinch it down.
Thank you.

 

[Kern Dog]

where did KD go? is he outside loosening door hinge bolts already?..... I hope he read post 1463

I wouldn't be surprised if he was.. The boy ain't lazy... Put a idea in his head & he will make it happen..

Thanks guys!
I am in for the night though. There is tomorrow, as long as I don't croak in my sleep!

 

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I will have to investigate further....
The left door on the red car hangs a little low at the front, I figured the hinge was worn out. It might be but if I can align the door by adjusting the hinge, that would be cool.

A worn hinge will cause the rear of the door to hang low, not the front... Wanna know if the hinge is worn? un-latch the door but barely open it, grab the rear edge of the door & lift... If it moves there is slop in the hinge...

 

[eldubb440]

A worn hinge will cause the rear of the door to hang low, not the front... Wanna know if the hinge is worn? un-latch the door but barely open it, grab the rear edge of the door & lift... If it moves there is slop in the hinge...

even with slop in the hinge, the door can be adjusted (hinge moved) to compensate

 

[Kern Dog]

A worn hinge will cause the rear of the door to hang low, not the front... Wanna know if the hinge is worn? un-latch the door but barely open it, grab the rear edge of the door & lift... If it moves there is slop in the hinge...

Yeah, there is a little.

 

[eldubb440]

its usually the lower hinge.........you'll have to remove the mud shield to get a whack on the hinge

 

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even with slop in the hinge, the door can be adjusted (hinge moved) to compensate

Yes, it can... And I have many times... But I've seen plenty that are so loose I don't bother trying to adjust them, I rebuild the hinge..

 

[Kern Dog]

Rebuild...Is that where you remove the pin, drill the hole oversize, drive in a bushing and reassemble?

 

[eldubb440]

I have a "door dolly" ....... makes my life easy..... I've installed many freshly painted doors all by myself.....I use the crap out of it, it's like having a boy

 

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Rebuild...Is that where you remove the pin, drill the hole oversize, drive in a bushing and reassemble?

yup

 

[eldubb440]

my boy lol......mine is modified,and padded....... I use my portapower