Side door hinge issues
April 11th, 2015, 7:27 PM
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I have A broken hinge on side cargo 40" door lower hinge is snapped just befor the Eye inlets, the rest are still good for now. i wore out 2 carbide blades trying to cut threw the factory spot welds , im going to try drilling the welds out Tomorrow , Doese anyone know a better way to cut the old hinges off without damage to the othere areas ? i did enough damage getting the coroted pins out . Can some one tell me if it tells us to maintain our hinges any ware in the owners manual , oh and how about if you have the van with both sides. i just failed inspection over this.
April 12th, 2015, 8:57 PM
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Hey lunghd, I am interested about the outcome of the PB Blaster fix. I posted my story to help, and I would like to know if it did. Blast it to death and let it soak. Then swing the door and blast it until it loosens up. Mine is still like new. Let me know. Thanks. - Novapawn
April 12th, 2015, 10:30 PM
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I had a tab break too, but I just had it welded back on. Then I did the greasable hinge pins at the same time. Actually, I think I broke the hinge trying to install the pins.
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April 26th, 2015, 3:22 PM
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Hey lunghd, I am interested about the outcome of the PB Blaster fix. I posted my story to help, and I would like to know if it did. Blast it to death and let it soak. Then swing the door and blast it until it loosens up. Mine is still like new. Let me know. Thanks. - Novapawn
EDIT: At first... the PB Blaster definitely did help loosen the hinge up. About 6 weeks later it bound up so bad it was in danger of ripping the hinge out... again. Can't recommend the PB Blaster... but I can't blame it, either. (This is a design issue.)
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June 7th, 2015, 9:57 AM
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The good thing is that you are 'on it' now which will certainly help you avoid a hinge failure but I hesitate to suggest any of the oils etc I've tried because of possible paint damage.
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June 7th, 2015, 1:10 PM
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I decided I should do something, since it sat untouched for nearly a year. I just walked out and dripped a few drops of this around the tops and center of each hinge. Without a spray, that's the best I can do. I hope it doesn't eat the paint.
http://www.aerostich.com/teflon-mult...lubricant.html
Of all the modern general-purpose lubricants we've tried, this is by far our favorite. It provides noticeably superior lubrication for brake, clutch levers, throttle cables…waterproof zippers...and just about everything else you want to work more smoothly, too. It's neat and clean, not oily. The lubricant's secret is that it contains a suspension of microscopic (nano?) TeflonŽ particles in a fast-evaporating carrier.
The great lubricating properties last a long long time. The formula is silicone free, too. And it protects against rust and oxidation and doesn't attract dirt or grime. Clean lubrication that lasts up to five times longer than other lubricants. Works fantastic on all water-resistant zippers. 4 oz.
Of all the modern general-purpose lubricants we've tried, this is by far our favorite. It provides noticeably superior lubrication for brake, clutch levers, throttle cables…waterproof zippers...and just about everything else you want to work more smoothly, too. It's neat and clean, not oily. The lubricant's secret is that it contains a suspension of microscopic (nano?) TeflonŽ particles in a fast-evaporating carrier.
The great lubricating properties last a long long time. The formula is silicone free, too. And it protects against rust and oxidation and doesn't attract dirt or grime. Clean lubrication that lasts up to five times longer than other lubricants. Works fantastic on all water-resistant zippers. 4 oz.
June 10th, 2015, 2:20 PM
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Greaseable? How?
Are you talking about roll pins such as are available at Tractor Supply and most hardware stores? Problem there is getting the old one out & the irony that the buyer has to do what some degreed numbskull at GM couldn't figure out...
Please put up a part number or vendor!
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Are you talking about roll pins such as are available at Tractor Supply and most hardware stores? Problem there is getting the old one out & the irony that the buyer has to do what some degreed numbskull at GM couldn't figure out...
Please put up a part number or vendor!
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