Saggy Door. FMExplorer, others, Help!

[Gina]

FMExplorer, I saw you posted this in a message in the For Sale folder:

<<What's the problem? My doors used to sag and not close properly, but the fix was a hinge pin from an F150. Changing the hinges sucks... >>

My driver's side door is saggy crappy like that. 94 XLT. It was like that when I bought it, but I noticed that the hinge was not car colored (white). It was just metal. The good-working passenger side hinge is white. Looks like the driver's hinge has been replaced before.

Easy fix? Just buy a hinge pin from an F150 (what year?)? Anyone help! Thanks!!!

 

[Perry]

Before you go replacing the pin, check and see if you still have some adjustment in the door. The hinge has some play for adjusting.

 

[Dannyboy]

It's an easy fix Gina, just buy hing pins from a early 90's mustang or F150 the # may even be the same. You have to cut off the old pins and pop out the old brass bushing, kinda a PITA but well worth the repair

Sheeesh, he's good looking and helpful

 

[FMExplorer]

(superhero music in the background)
Look - It's Doorhinge boy! (aka - fmexplorer)

Alright - fine, it's Saturday night and I'm hone and bored, dso I got all excited to get a phone call saying there was a damsel in distress on the board...

Their right Ginagem...
The bushings on the early X's hinges are made of brass and they crush and warp easily. Repair is simple - buy a set of F150 hinge pins at your auto parts store. Open the door and fully support it from underneath (tool box or something like that). Use a dremel with a cutoff disk to cut out the old pin (cut it in half and tap out with a hammer and punch) then replace with the new one. Be sure to change the bushings and only do one hinge at a time - the doors are heavy! (past experience talking...)

Ya know - I must be getting old when I get excited to see me name in the headline of a doorhinge post

Good luck Gina!

Jon