I was curious if you guys might know how to tell if when my drivers side door kinda creeks if that would be the whole hinge needing to be replaced or just the brushing and how i would be able to tell? thanks!

 

It would be the hinge pins.

 

is there anyway of telling for sure what needs to be replaced, also how do i replace the pins, do they just swap out or how does it work? i don't want it to be more trouble than its worth considering that the hinges both upper and lower can be bought for about 80 for the pair from southwestford, so if its going to be more trouble than its worth ill just replace them, but if anyone could shed some light on the subject it would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

You cut out the old pins, insert the new ones and secure them with a cotter pin, very easy to do, the pins are very cheap ($7)

 

It could also be that it just needs a little bit of lube. White Lithium Grease is the best for this, in my opinion.

 

^^^this would be the first thing I would try as it doesnt require spending any money, and its the easiest thing to do.

Matthew

 

ok thanks guys ill give it a shot this weekend when i get some free time, appreciate all the help and guidelines, we'll see what happens, but is there anyway of just looking at the pins and seeing if they need to be replaced or is there no way of knowing until there off? thanks!

 

also for some reason i forgot to mention as it does creek but the door drops maybe a 1/4 inch or so, sorry, don't know how i forgot to mention that

 

If it drops, try to find where the up/down movement is happening. If its happening at the hinge joint, then you need new pins and bushings. If the entire hinge moves, then you may just need to tighten it up a bit. Good luck...

 

+1 pins