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As many others, the door hinge pin bushings on my 92 LX were well worn over time and let the doors hang a bit low. To the point where they rattled while driving over a gravel road.
My local Auto Parts Store had some repair kits on the shelf that included pins and bushings.
During removal of the original pins I noticed that they were pressed into the hinge with help of a serration under their head. The new pins have a smooth shank their entire length.
After some checking I learned that the pins from the various Resto Suppliers were of the same smooth design. So I decided to proceed with the installation.
As it was all set and done, I noticed that the pin was spinning in the hinge and not in the bushings. (The serration on the original pins holds them in place so the bushings spin as the pin stays stationary.)
So clearly the replacement pins didn't do their job.
Back at the Parts Store I bought a different pin/bushing kit by Dorman/Help
#38140. This pin has a nice serration under the head, the tip is more pointed (which could ease installation) and also has a grove at the end to be secured with an "E" clip. (Instead those skinny cotter keys.)
The length and diameter appears to be the same. So I gave them a try.
Sure enough they stay put as designed!
Back at the Parts Store I also picked up an assortment of door latch pin bushings (4 pieces - 2 short - 2 long)-Listed as Ford tailgate bushings.
The 2 longer pieces fit perfect on my door latch pins and restored my door operations to factory fresh!


Happy Motoring!

Tony71502

I don't need them, but part numbers may help out other people looking to fix this problem.