How to Replace Door Hinge Pin & Bushing ~ Fix Sagging Door

Does your car door sag when open? Does the door drop when you open it? Is the car door hard to shut? The door hinge might need repair. This S10 had worn out door hinge bushings. In this video I will show you step by step on how to replace the door hinge pins and bushings on a 1999 Chevy s10. This process may be similar for other vehicles. Thanks to @Advance Auto Parts for partnering on this video. #advancefleet

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[SouthMainAuto]

Can I put the truck in the oven instead of putting the pins in the freezer? Asking for a friend...

[jeffhuntington]

Finally - someone that explains the process with tips & tricks that save time and frustration! Excellent video!

[dansloan]

Brother I have watched many, many videos on this install! I will have to say this is by far the best, can I say it again, the best video on this install on YouTube!!! 💪

[mikem.]

Best demonstration of this procedure I've seen. Finally someone who knows how to make a demo video. Thank you.

[allynperdue]

Excellent. I thought I simply had a failed door seal. Investigation revealed worn hinge components with the sagging door. Thank you!

[midnightburban]

I just want to thank you for the video. Step by step instructions and I completed the job, well at least the drivers side. The other side can wait. Really, couldn't have done without your instructions, and my wife holding up the door. Lol

[boblister]

Use a socket when pressing in the bushing you can tighten & press it all the way in.

[barrybaker]

Good video! A trick I've learned is to use a deep well socket that is larger than the diameter of the bushing along with the washer/bolt to drive the bushing all the way into place. Like you said- go slow and and it'll fall right in place.

[ericp.]

“If you have to hit it with some lube, go ahead and do that.”
Welcome to life after 50.

[crazydariver]

OUTSTANDING video! Buddy did this on a Ford then called me for help. He never watched this video but I had (nanner, nanner) He had never heard of the freezer trick. He messed it up so badly we had to take the doors OFF and start all over with all new everything. Do the freezer trick people!

[tomlewis]

This was very helpful. A few years ago, I replaced the pins & bushings on only the driver's door, on my 88 Dodge Aries wagon. I bought extra pin/bushing sets, and if the other doors need this, I will freeze the parts first. That is a good idea. I also will use the bolt-nut press tool for the brass bushings next time. It's a good thing I had extra kits when I did it. I just tapped the brass bushings in, and broke one from hitting it too hard - lesson learned. I was working alone, so besides supporting the door from the bottom with a floor jack & wood, I used a YT tip I found at the time - place a step ladder over the window opening, and tie a rope to the top of the window frame, and to the ladder. Of course, you can't do that if the door is frameless.

[randomfishingguy]

A cherry picker with a nylon strap works great to hold the door as well

[oritrond]

THANK YOU! Man you have saved me nearly $100! Shop was going to charge me that much to do this job on my drivers side door. After watching this, I can 100% feel comfortable doing this myself. Don't know why I thought it was so hard to do this...But anyway, thank you again! Great demonstration.

[joseph]

lol where was this video 5 years ago!! lol watching this is killing me hahahahaha. i broke so many bushings trying to force them into my chevy.... freezer, oil, and mini press omg life changing lol

[skippyjones]

Thank you that was the BEST VIDEO EVER on replacing the pins 💪🏻☮️✌️👍

[flyfly]

For inserting the bushings, you could also use a longer bolt and use a socket before the washer and nut to give enough depth to fully press the insert.

[TheHumanSwissArmyKnife]

Excellent video! You are a master teacher and editor with no F-Bombs

[stevethomas]

The very best show-and-tell for getting this particular chore done. Applied to my GMC van, everything came together perfectly. Took half the time I expected. Now, what will I do for the rest of the day?

[HumbleMechanic]

After working on this s10, and watching the videos(that I also edited) I realize just how much of a German car tech I really am. HAHA I can't really place why, but it just is.

[rogermaslonsr.]

Greatly helpful video, Friend! Goes to show how much Mechanics is not just bolts and nuts but A LOT of ingenuity, like yours, and strugging. BRAVO!