Hey guys, I just installed new door hinges on my driver side door to try and solve an alignment issue. Just as I get the door aligned to my liking I see that the bushing on the upper hinge is walking itself off the pin. The ramp that rides on it also seems to be incredibly steep or something, making a heavy clicking noise. I only have to close the door 6 or 8 times and the bushing is about fallen off the pin. I was able to get it back on but the plastic inner sleeve is now cracked. It continues to walk itself off. Major bummer since it took a couple hours to get it aligned perfectly. Thoughts?
New door hinge issue
- Thread starter Baker7888
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Is the pin staked at the upper portion, above the top of the hinge stamping?
Used these with modifications on factory hinges without removing the hinge. Might work for these hinges too.
Yes it’s staked.
Another thing I noticed, there is play at the serrated bushing around the outside diameter. It will egg out the hole in short time.
I think what’s going on with the original issue is the ramp that the roller rides on is cut too aggressively. When the door is open it sits in a low spot, but it’s too aggressive. This is putting stress on the roller and pushing it down off the pin. I compared it to the hinge I removed but I didn’t take a pic.
Good find ELCAM. What goes on the top where the E clip is? The one I have is staked off. Here is another pic
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Awesome. Might give this a try. I would have to try to get in there with a carbide bit and shave the ramp down as well
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