Lubricating Squeaky Door Hinges

jimbo231 · 08-02-2012, 07:20 PM

I have a 1998 explorer with a squeaking door and wondered what do I use to lube the hinge and where do I apply it? Here are some pics of the upper and lower hinges.

*corkey* · 08-02-2012, 07:39 PM

on the round thing and pin on the lower hinge and on the pin on the upper hinge,

jimbo231 · 08-02-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by corkey

on the round thing and pin on the lower hinge and on the pin on the upper hinge,

What's the best thing to use and how do I get it in those tight spots? Do I spray on top of the pin hoping it works its way down or do I spray in between the 2 moving steel parts to get at the pin?

deweyville65 · 08-02-2012, 07:52 PM

I would use a good penetrating oil ( liquid wrench) to begin with. Then use motor oil in a squirt can a couple days later. Lube ALL moving parts, and the hinges where the pins go through.

mojoe · 08-03-2012, 01:05 AM

oil will work but white lithium grease in a spray can will last longer

*BrianDye* · 08-03-2012, 02:43 AM

^This.

I used some White Lithium Grease spray with one of the red straws, and got all my hinges shortly after I bought my X, had it for over a year and the squeaks never came back. Wipe the excess off though, I left some runs, and they were a pain to clean after a couple weeks.

*briwayjones* · 08-05-2012, 10:40 PM

Since when are you in Michigan?

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Originally Posted by BrianDye

^This.

I used some White Lithium Grease spray with one of the red straws, and got all my hinges shortly after I bought my X, had it for over a year and the squeaks never came back. Wipe the excess off though, I left some runs, and they were a pain to clean after a couple weeks.

*BrianDye* · 08-05-2012, 10:43 PM

May of '92, why?

*briwayjones* · 08-06-2012, 06:32 PM

I thought you lived in Alaska. I must be confusing you with someone else.

GRNMACHINE · 08-06-2012, 07:03 PM

Used white lithium in a spray. Still squeaks not to mention it looks messy...

*Jstcruz* · 08-06-2012, 07:21 PM

Is WD40 not also good to use?

If no please explain

swshawaii · 08-06-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GRNMACHINE

Used white lithium in a spray. Still squeaks not to mention it looks messy...

Agree. Always wondered why this stuff has to be white.
Anyone know of a clear or non white spray grease formula?

*briwayjones* · 08-06-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jstcruz

Is WD40 not also good to use?

If no please explain

It's not really. WD40 isn't so much of a lubricant as it is a solvent and protectant. It'll temporarily stop a squeak but not for very long compared to a actual lubricant like lithium grease. And it doesn't really provide lubrication from wear like a regular lubricant.

*Jstcruz* · 08-06-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by briwayjones

It's not really. WD40 isn't so much of a lubricant as it is a solvent and protectant. It'll temporarily stop a squeak but not for very long compared to a actual lubricant like lithium grease. And it doesn't really provide lubrication from wear like a regular lubricant.

Thank you for that info.

I just remembered, PB Blaster has come out with a dry graphite spray lubricant. It is either clear or white, I used it on some cable pulleys and it didnt make any mess that I noticed (I was up a ladder stuck in a dim corner a couple feet away from the pulleys) It didnt run or "paint" the area like the black graphite sprays do. Not sure if its better or worse. I can try it on my car door and let you guys know how it goes.

08-02-2012, 07:20 PM	#1
jimbo231 Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Lubricating Squeaky Door Hinges I have a 1998 explorer with a squeaking door and wondered what do I use to lube the hinge and where do I apply it? Here are some pics of the upper and lower hinges.

08-02-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
corkey Elite Canuck, Eh ?? In the Great White North where winter never seems to end ,Ontario,, still ice fishing,, 96xl,99xls,old Rangers Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,442 Vehicle Specs	on the round thing and pin on the lower hinge and on the pin on the upper hinge, __________________ Log Roller,, Fox Coilovers 35's and others, , Truck of the month Ranger Of Danger,,,project truck, also look for Blues Traveller Elite registry, ,

08-03-2012, 02:43 AM	#6
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,607 Vehicle Specs	^This. I used some White Lithium Grease spray with one of the red straws, and got all my hinges shortly after I bought my X, had it for over a year and the squeaks never came back. Wipe the excess off though, I left some runs, and they were a pain to clean after a couple weeks. __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT

08-05-2012, 10:43 PM	#8
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,607 Vehicle Specs	May of '92, why? __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT

08-06-2012, 06:32 PM	#9
briwayjones Elite Explorer Sykesville, MD '00 XLS, '03 Sport Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,328 Vehicle Specs	I thought you lived in Alaska. I must be confusing you with someone else. __________________ 2000 XLS, 4DR, 4x4, OHV, Manual ; 2003 Sport, 2DR, 2WD, SOHC, Manual Mobil 1 & Amsoil Synthetic Fluids, 2WD switch Brown wire mod, KKM air intake, overhead console, lighted sunvisors, custom 2nd HU install, '03 Ranger Fog lights, Hurst short-shifter, 75MM MAF, BBK 66MM Throttle Body My 2000 Explorer

08-02-2012, 07:52 PM	#4
deweyville65 Wannabe Elite Explorer Dewey,Az 96 EXPLORER XLT Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 522 Vehicle Specs	I would use a good penetrating oil ( liquid wrench) to begin with. Then use motor oil in a squirt can a couple days later. Lube ALL moving parts, and the hinges where the pins go through.

08-03-2012, 01:05 AM	#5
mojoe Wannabe Elite Explorer Oxbow, ME '97 XLT Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 63 Vehicle Specs	oil will work but white lithium grease in a spray can will last longer

08-06-2012, 07:03 PM	#10
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,374 Vehicle Specs	Used white lithium in a spray. Still squeaks not to mention it looks messy... __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, tt/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15x10 DC-1's, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Catback, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT "Thy shall Not Leaveth Thou Chariot Stocketh" Explorer 2nd Genesis GRNMACHINE

08-06-2012, 07:21 PM	#11
Jstcruz Elite Explorer Deltona, FL 97 Ex XLT & 84 Ranger Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 816 Vehicle Specs	Is WD40 not also good to use? If no please explain

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