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how to adjust door hinges?

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Old 02-28-2006, 10:57 PM
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Default how to adjust door hinges?

I am a gear head and unforunately not much of a body tech. but I have to slam the crap out of my doors to get them to close all the way, and I was wondeing if you guys had any suggestions. its a 93 fox.
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Old 02-28-2006, 11:49 PM
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Are the plastic sleeves still on the striker bolts? (Assuming '93 still has striker bolts, my '90 does and I had to replace them on both sides). If not, then go to the Help parts section in your local store and get new sleaves or a new striker bolt. If yes, then try loosening the bolt, and reseting it's position. If there is any up/down play in the door when it's open, you probably need new hinge pins also.
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Old 03-01-2006, 01:46 AM
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Sounds like the pin bushings are toast not uncommon. You will need to cut the old pins set new bushings and drive new pins in. Not to hard of a fix. The weight of the door over time is the major problem
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Old 03-01-2006, 08:03 AM
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just go to a stang site and pick up a door hinge repair kit. i had to do that for my 92 and it worked out good. 25.00 at www.50resto.com


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