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 Door hinge question....those that swap out using a pin
#806449
04/18/07 03:30 PM
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Joined: Apr 2001
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Rock Warrior
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For those of you that have drilled out the hinge for ease of removing/swapping doors, what style of pin are you using? How is it holding up?
The reason I ask..I drilled them out 2 years ago for my half doors. I used a 3" 3/8" bolt, just cut off the threads and tapered the smooth part of the bolt. This has worked fine, however I have noticed that my doors don't have a good feel. They feel sloppy, and when closed I can hear the clanking of the hinge.
So I am trying to find if maybe putting in a new clevis pin, or using a threaded bolt with a nut to help tighten up the sloop in the door would help.
Anyone have the same problem and been able to fix it?
'97 Rodeo
3.2L V6
DOR 3" lift, 3"BL, DOR Boulder Bars, Tera-Low's, 33x10.5,Surco Safari Rack, Cobra CB, Rancho 9000's....andnNow with Half-Doors for the summer
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Re: Door hinge question....those that swap out using a pin
[Re: Jonesy]
#806450
04/18/07 04:42 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 434
Mudrunner
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I would say to go with a greasable bolt and nut on the end, Probably a thread lock nut. I am interested in this article though if others pop up, I am thinking of doing this as well
Last edited by anubis; 04/18/07 06:51 PM.
2002 Honda Passport. 3 inch Indy4x lift with 912 OME's. 265 75 BFG m/t's with a 3 inch body lift, safari rack, tube sliders, tube rear bumper, on-board air
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Re: Door hinge question....those that swap out using a pin
[Re: anubis]
#806451
04/18/07 05:10 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 3,702
Roll Me Over
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I am interested in doing this as well...how do you guys handle the electrical? Are there connectors in the door than can just be unplugged and pulled out of the door?
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: Door hinge question....those that swap out using a pin
[Re: BigSwede]
#806452
04/18/07 08:46 PM
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I am interested in doing this as well...how do you guys handle the electrical? Are there connectors in the door than can just be unplugged and pulled out of the door? Ask Paddler how he handled it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Actualy it is really easy, all the wiring for the door is unified in a 'clip" (for some reason the word escapes me) right inside the body...you just pull out the rubber cover, and you will find the connector, unplug and you are good to go. My concern with a nut and bolt combo is the threads having a hard time going into the holes, and not binding. I always thought it would keep binding, or damage the threads altogether.
'97 Rodeo
3.2L V6
DOR 3" lift, 3"BL, DOR Boulder Bars, Tera-Low's, 33x10.5,Surco Safari Rack, Cobra CB, Rancho 9000's....andnNow with Half-Doors for the summer
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Re: Door hinge question....those that swap out using a pin
[Re: Jonesy]
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04/18/07 10:33 PM
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Joined: Jun 2000
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Roll Me Over
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Cool, thanks. Wish I could do this for Moab, but I doubt I will have time.
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: Door hinge question....those that swap out using a pin
[Re: Jonesy]
#806454
04/19/07 10:19 PM
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Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,628
Body Damage is Cool
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Having done it with a clevis pin set up I would not recommend it. It's just as easy unbolting it at the hinge to door connection and rebolting. You have a hole lot less slop and less leaks when you put the full door back on. What electrical connector? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />
1995 Honda Passport; Some people wait a life time for their ship to sail in, while others simple grab the oars and begin paddling Yours truely http://www.zutah.com
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Re: Door hinge question....those that swap out using a pin
[Re: Paddler]
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04/22/07 07:56 AM
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Joined: Jul 2000
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Roll Me Over
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I used detent pins for years, but got sick of needing a hammer and screwdriver to shove them out. Swapped to normal straight clevis pins and never looked back. If you're worried about it falling out you can put a hitch pin through one of the holes, but I've never had a problem with it.
Dallas
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