Just quoted $151 plus tax /rear hatch glass hinges

[mcexplorer04EB]

Bingo, 2004 explorer EB. where can i find some affordable hinges?? Thanks in advance!!!

Marcel

 

[CDW6212R]

Find the part number, and search for that online, on eBay, and any dealers you know that will give you a price break. You want a new hinge, but in any case, be sure to add a drop of blue loctite to the threads when you install both hinges again. Coming loose is what ruins the hinges, once the nut loosens it strips the stud/threads going into the hinge.

 

[JCat]

Drilled mine out and used bolts.

 

[RickOTR]

Ford Explorer Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05 - 3L2Z78420A68AC | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05. Ford Explorer. Genuine Ford Part - 3L2Z78420A68AC (3L2Z-78420A68-AC). Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

parts.lakelandford.com

3L2Z78420A69AC - Ford Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05 | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

Genuine Ford Part # 3L2Z78420A69AC (3L2Z-78420A69-AC) - Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05. Fits Explorer, Mountaineer. Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

parts.lakelandford.com

 

[DR98FL]

Simple and cheap and effective. Drill it out, use a bolt, nut, lock washer. I wasted money on one new hinge that did fail. Before, I drilled them both out.
Fixed and forgotten.

Drill, bits, tools and match up some some strong bolts and hardware that fit from lowes. Somebody to help you. Touch up with paint to blend with hinge. Might not be pretty. You can do it. Did it on my 98 Ex.

Good luck!

Dr98

 

[mcexplorer04EB]

Morning, I will try drilling them out first. Thanks for the replies and the part numbers!!

keep smiling
Marcel

 

[Kidd7]

Simple and cheap and effective. Drill it out, use a bolt, nut, lock washer. I wasted money on one new hinge that did fail. Before, I drilled them both out.
Fixed and forgotten.

Drill, bits, tools and match up some some strong bolts and hardware that fit from lowes. Somebody to help you. Touch up with paint to blend with hinge. Might not be pretty. You can do it. Did it on my 98 Ex.

Good luck!

Dr98

2nd that, went through 2 sets of hinges that looked good, but the threads in the hinge pulled out. Drilled, bolted hit it with some flat black, no more issues.

 

[mcexplorer04EB]

Ford Explorer Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05 - 3L2Z78420A68AC | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05. Ford Explorer. Genuine Ford Part - 3L2Z78420A68AC (3L2Z-78420A68-AC). Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

parts.lakelandford.com

3L2Z78420A69AC - Ford Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05 | Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

Genuine Ford Part # 3L2Z78420A69AC (3L2Z-78420A69-AC) - Liftgate Glass Hinge. 2002-05. Fits Explorer, Mountaineer. Ships from Lakeland Ford Online Parts, Lakeland FL

parts.lakelandford.com

I noticed you have 600k on your explorer.....I am definitely impressed!!!!!!!

 

[C420sailor]

I’m getting to the point that junkyard hinges are lasting 2-3 months, and the glass is popping out and scratching my paint at the worst possible times.

Had enough today. Drilled clear through the hinge. Used a 5/16” bit on the outside of the hinge to create for a countersink, and used a pair of 10-24 by 1-1/2” stainless steel flat head Phillips machine screws. The countersink made them flush with the hinge surface.

A dab of ultra black, sent them through, then a fender washer and nut on the inside. Torqued the hell out of them, then put a smear of ultra black over the head of the screw. You could paint it, but idgaf.

These things ain’t goin no where

 

[djsj13]

Bingo, 2004 explorer EB. where can i find some affordable hinges?? Thanks in advance!!!

Marcel

 

[djsj13]

Bingo, 2004 explorer EB. where can i find some affordable hinges?? Thanks in advance!!!

Marcel

Got mine on Amazon here is the dorman part number 924-160 about 22.00 bucks

 

[J_C]

^ Heh, inflation... Amazon now wants $47 for the Dorman's... but there are ebay sellers around $19, though ebay's vehicle fitment list doesn't show any vehicles older than 2002 so I can only assume it's the right part?:

924-160 Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Glass Hinge Set of 2 LH + RH | eBay

Please double check the fitment before placing an order.Make sure your vehicle matches the fitment description.

www.ebay.com

 

[djsj13]

^ Heh, inflation... Amazon now wants $47 for the Dorman's... but there are ebay sellers around $19, though ebay's vehicle fitment list doesn't show any vehicles older than 2002 so I can only assume it's the right part?:

924-160 Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Glass Hinge Set of 2 LH + RH | eBay

Please double check the fitment before placing an order.Make sure your vehicle matches the fitment description.

www.ebay.com

I got the part number off of Dormans website by punching in the year make and model then looked it up on Amazon it’s where I got mine they fit and work perfectly

 

[donalds]

^ Heh, inflation... Amazon now wants $47 for the Dorman's... but there are ebay sellers around $19, though ebay's vehicle fitment list doesn't show any vehicles older than 2002 so I can only assume it's the right part?:

924-160 Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer Tailgate Glass Hinge Set of 2 LH + RH | eBay

Please double check the fitment before placing an order.Make sure your vehicle matches the fitment description.

www.ebay.com

These worked great on my 99

 

[CDW6212R]

Here's the one that is shown for the 2nd gen Explorer hatch, Dorman 926-132;

eBay $42.95+tax,

Dorman 926-132 Left & Right Tailgate Glass Hinge for 98-02 Mountaineer Explorer | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dorman 926-132 Left & Right Tailgate Glass Hinge for 98-02 Mountaineer Explorer at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

or on Amazon $38.65+tax,

Amazon product ASIN B07N71PDQP
The shapes of the part numbers differ, these here say they match, and the top mounting stud is one size larger(1/4" hole).

 

[djsj13]

Here's the one that is shown for the 2nd gen Explorer hatch, Dorman 926-132;

eBay $42.95+tax,

Dorman 926-132 Left & Right Tailgate Glass Hinge for 98-02 Mountaineer Explorer | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dorman 926-132 Left & Right Tailgate Glass Hinge for 98-02 Mountaineer Explorer at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

or on Amazon $38.65+tax,

Amazon product ASIN B07N71PDQP
The shapes of the part numbers differ, these here say they match, and the top mounting stud is one size larger(1/4" hole).

 

[djsj13]

These worked great on my 99

 

[djsj13]

Bingo, 2004 explorer EB. where can i find some affordable hinges?? Thanks in advance!!!

Marcel

Here you go