So, here's a little trick I learned in putting the new bushings in place. If you try tapping them in, you'll just break off the flanges, and fill up your swear jar. Instead, use a 5/16" bolt about 2.5" long, two washers, and a socket that is large enough for the splined end of the bushing to fit inside. Put a washer on the bolt, run it through the flanged end of the bushing, through the hole in the hinge frame, though the open end of the socket, another washer, and then a nut. Line it all up and slowly tighten the nut/bolt. It will press the bushing in place as slick as can be. No damage, no swearing.
I just did the new hinge pins and bushings on my 2003 GMC Sonoma SLS. It was EASY! The only part of the job that was concerning me was the spring. I went to Harbor Freight, and for about $5 I bought a GM door spring removal tool (I've also seen them at auto parts stores for about $7) It made the whole job very easy. I opened the tool and pushed it into the spring. Then tapped it with a hammer until it stopped. Then just torqued down the screw and the spring came right out. It stayed there while I replaced the pins and bushings. When I was ready, I put the spring back in place and loosened the bolt on the tool and the spring went right back into place very easily the FIRST time I tried it. The tool made the job MUCH easier.
Thank you for the good videos and especially ones using the 95-98 Tahoe. Perfect for my 97's. In the video you mention the bushings go to the vehicle side of the hinge but this is only on the top one. On the lower hinge the bushings go to the door side.
Thank You so much for this video!!!! My exboyfriend replaced my door pin on my truck 5 times and it still would not work right. From watching your video, he put the bushings in the wrong way and the top bushig kept falling down, so my door would not shut. Now I watched your video and feel comfident that I put the door pin in the right way and not have anymore problems with my door. Thank you for putting information out here on the web so people can do things for theirselves if they want to.
I usually have a pretty strict policy of not buying parts over the internet as in the past they have shown themselves to be of poorer quality. However, because i've used these videos that you make so much I think I will give 1a-auto a try. Keep it up.
I know absolutely nothing about cars, and your video helped me change out my pins and bushings without many problems. Apparently the right tools help, which I don't have, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks for the great Vid.
Thanks! The video was very helpful. The use of zip-ties to keep the spring compressed while reinstalling was especially helpful. I initially tried to use cheap Walmart zip-ties but they wouldn't hold. I found heavy duty ones at Lowes rated at 75lb. tinsel strength that did the trick. I also found it helpful to loop the ties completely around the spring (end to end). It gave more compression and made it easier to get the spring in place.
@SRHDave13 If the pins are worn bad enough the could have a shoulder on them thta is holding them. Either use the jack to support the door in different positions or have someone work the door up and down while you are pushing them out. My best suggestion.
When replacing the motor mounts on the suburban, you have to have a way to support the engine as well as lift up the engine to remove the old mounts and install the new ones. If you feel this is something you are not capable of doing on your own, it would be in your best interest in having a mechanic.
We carry the replacement door hinge pins for your GMC Sierra on our website 1aauto.com, we currently do not have a video that shows you how to service them at the current time. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thanks guys! I have to replace a door on my daughters car. I found a used door on ebay, so I will do what you guys did and put on the new door with a new set of pins. Can I buy new pins and bushings on the internet? You have made my day guys! Thanks again!
I found this vid very informative! as I used this to replace my bushings and pins. saved me alot of time and money! and my door shut perfectly and did what its supposed to! love it!
@iamchevyman5 Thank you for visiting our channel. If you ever have an issue with a part you have bought from us, we're here to help you out. Have a great day.
@OTRdriver379 HI thank you for viewing our GMC door hings pin repair video. If we happen to do this repair in the future, we'll keep this request in mind.
If you copy and paste this code into the TH-cam search PMFzPx9t8eg it will bring you to the spring installation video. hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Good lord yall never said it was that difficult and its gonna have to come back out im gonna have to get the oversized bushing. That guys a bad ass he did all that himself im impreased
@1aauto yup, I found it right after I posted this comment. I almost did this very same trick with some wire but couldn't get it tight enough, the zip ties looks much better. Thanks for the awesome vids.
I like your video good detail and instruction. I've got to removed my passenger door on my '96 CK1500, cause I ran into a small post in a parking lot. Boy, that's a downer. Thanks for the info. I'll be having this with me when doing the job!!!
You may be able to apply some of the basics to your vehicle (depending on how the door pins are made). It helps to have someone hold the door steady, and to use a floor jack to keep the door propped up so that you can service the hinges. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
@@1AAuto you bet... You guys made some decent content on these rigs....have to re align the 3rd door soon....pins are solid but it's not right....doors been changed so I figure the hinges are bent....any vids on that??? Have not found much on the 3rd door
It all ranges because different dealers have different labor rates. I would try finding out what the hour rating is on this and then find the dealer with the best labor charge.
I have the same vehicle. Should I put the bushings on the door hinge itself or do what mike said in the video, by putting on the hinge closest to the vehicle?
We currently do not have an auto repair video of that particular repair. We'll keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future.
I like yawls videos they help me to know what I need to fix my vehicle. I do wish however that you guys would go a little slower & zoom in on what you are doing. 😀
All the ones giving tips and ideas on how he could have better filmed or demonstrated? Make your own video and let’s see it.......🤷🏻♂️ Thank for the video! It gave me a pretty good idea of what needs to be done and how. Sometimes, normal people don’t need to see EXACTLY what you’re hitting. He’s basically pulling a nail, and driving a nail back in. How much more details do you need??
Just did these on my 95 C1500, the bushings go in differently than this video. The top bushings go into the door frame, and the bottom pin bushings go into the door. But everything else was the same.
That figures. I have a 94 suburban that some joker welded a chunk of steel over the top pin. I figure he didn't fix the hinge till it wobbled out the hole for the bushing. So yeah it is bad and no real way to fix it.
Oh that sucks. I've a 94 gmc sierra k1500 those bushings just crumbled away. There's no retainer clip sooo I think I best look again for a mushroomed pin. Hope not, I'm getting to old for this stuff anymore.
Top bushings go into truck frame and bottom bushings go into door frame. Looks like putting bushings into door frame, both top and bottom works, too, according to your video.
Hi Mike, Great video! Thanks. But I was wondering about something that goes hand in hand with the hinge repair and that's' the door latch. I have to repair the hinge on my 99' Suburban but the striker and latch are damaged as well. The striker is easy enough but can't find the the equivalent GM 16631627 part in aftermarket anywhere. Does 1AAuto carry this part??? Hope you can help!
@mustanggirl331 This video will show you how to replace the spring in the door. Hope this helps you out. th-cam.com/video/PMFzPx9t8eg/w-d-xo.html&feature=relmfu
Thanks for the video. Only problem I ran into was the springs. Did you end up making another video in regards to putting the springs back in? I tried many different tools (pliers, vice grips, etc.) but to no avail. Thanks again.
do you have a video of the other upper pin with the roller? or do you sell those I have a 2000 escalade and 1 of them pins broke. any help will be appreciated. great videos by the way always helps when I'm stuck with a project.
So I had picked up 1 regular door pin kit, and picked up a roller pin thinking it was the upper pin. I realized what it was, but happy I bought it, because I learned my was shot anyways
hey mike, i watch your videos all the time. on these doors what hapens when the hinge holes have become elongated? and do the doors on these trucks leak water from the seal when the hnge becomes bad? thanks for your time
Yeah, Chris you need larger diameter pins. They gave you the ones for a smaller lighter door for your hinge (most like an early model they have lighter doors as well as S-10s)) if you still have vertical play in the pin points.
+Erix7810 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
thank you for an informative video! I do have one question though. My door sags so bad you can barely close it. Also, the spring itself came out and the pin the spring rests against is bent. If I just change the pins and leave the spring out, will this solve my door closing issues?
Not all gms are the same on bushing placement. The bushings go in which ever hinge fits inside the opposite hinge. My 97 sonoma the top vehicle side gets the bushings but the bottom one goes in the door
Have you ever replaced the hinges that are not bolt on? I'm looking for a way to repair my worn out hinges. The pin bushings do not last very long with elongated holes. What do you think about welding the worn side of the hole and then grinding it round again?
I noticed in the link that's attached to this video, that there are no keeper rings for the PIN??? How can this be, when you're going to destroy the factory ring that's on there, when removing it! Thanks
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So, here's a little trick I learned in putting the new bushings in place. If you try tapping them in, you'll just break off the flanges, and fill up your swear jar. Instead, use a 5/16" bolt about 2.5" long, two washers, and a socket that is large enough for the splined end of the bushing to fit inside. Put a washer on the bolt, run it through the flanged end of the bushing, through the hole in the hinge frame, though the open end of the socket, another washer, and then a nut. Line it all up and slowly tighten the nut/bolt. It will press the bushing in place as slick as can be. No damage, no swearing.
Karl Stevens Or you can just grease them up and slowly work them in with pliers
Excellent!!!
I just did the new hinge pins and bushings on my 2003 GMC Sonoma SLS. It was EASY!
The only part of the job that was concerning me was the spring. I went to Harbor Freight, and for about $5 I bought a GM door spring removal tool (I've also seen them at auto parts stores for about $7) It made the whole job very easy. I opened the tool and pushed it into the spring. Then tapped it with a hammer until it stopped. Then just torqued down the screw and the spring came right out. It stayed there while I replaced the pins and bushings. When I was ready, I put the spring back in place and loosened the bolt on the tool and the spring went right back into place very easily the FIRST time I tried it. The tool made the job MUCH easier.
Thank you for watching!
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Thank you for the good videos and especially ones using the 95-98 Tahoe. Perfect for my 97's.
In the video you mention the bushings go to the vehicle side of the hinge but this is only on the top one. On the lower hinge the bushings go to the door side.
I've got a 97 tahoe aswell. Been looking for videos on how to take off a door. And this helped me alot.
no joke if it wasnt for your channel i wouldn't have been able to fix my car with several things thanks 1a auto parts
Thank you for watching. Glad we could help you out. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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i fixed the rotor and distributor cap perfectly because of a different video! thanks a lot :)
It really helps to have someone help you with this job as the door can be heavy and a little awkward to work with sometimes.
Thank You so much for this video!!!! My exboyfriend replaced my door pin on my truck 5 times and it still would not work right. From watching your video, he put the bushings in the wrong way and the top bushig kept falling down, so my door would not shut. Now I watched your video and feel comfident that I put the door pin in the right way and not have anymore problems with my door. Thank you for putting information out here on the web so people can do things for theirselves if they want to.
Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I usually have a pretty strict policy of not buying parts over the internet as in the past they have shown themselves to be of poorer quality. However, because i've used these videos that you make so much I think I will give 1a-auto a try. Keep it up.
I know absolutely nothing about cars, and your video helped me change out my pins and bushings without many problems. Apparently the right tools help, which I don't have, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks for the great Vid.
@sylveskyl You may want to inspect the hinge itself or the holes in the hinge where the pins go through to see if they are elongated.
We sell them on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thanks for leaving out how to do the spring part of it.
Thanks! The video was very helpful. The use of zip-ties to keep the spring compressed while reinstalling was especially helpful. I initially tried to use cheap Walmart zip-ties but they wouldn't hold. I found heavy duty ones at Lowes rated at 75lb. tinsel strength that did the trick. I also found it helpful to loop the ties completely around the spring (end to end). It gave more compression and made it easier to get the spring in place.
@SRHDave13 If the pins are worn bad enough the could have a shoulder on them thta is holding them. Either use the jack to support the door in different positions or have someone work the door up and down while you are pushing them out. My best suggestion.
When replacing the motor mounts on the suburban, you have to have a way to support the engine as well as lift up the engine to remove the old mounts and install the new ones. If you feel this is something you are not capable of doing on your own, it would be in your best interest in having a mechanic.
We carry the replacement door hinge pins for your GMC Sierra on our website 1aauto.com, we currently do not have a video that shows you how to service them at the current time. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thanks guys!
I have to replace a door on my daughters car. I found a used door on ebay, so I will do what you guys did and put on the new door with a new set of pins. Can I buy new pins and bushings on the internet?
You have made my day guys!
Thanks again!
We currently do not have one for that particular application. We'll keep this in mind in the event that this repair needs to be done in the future.
I found this vid very informative! as I used this to replace my bushings and pins. saved me alot of time and money! and my door shut perfectly and did what its supposed to! love it!
Thank you kindly for the video. Replaced both hinge pins today within 1 hour, couldn't of went any better! Great video.
+Scott S Congratulations on the successful repair. We're glad the video helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
i would like the video om how to install spring.
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@iamchevyman5 Thank you for visiting our channel. If you ever have an issue with a part you have bought from us, we're here to help you out. Have a great day.
@OTRdriver379 HI thank you for viewing our GMC door hings pin repair video. If we happen to do this repair in the future, we'll keep this request in mind.
If the door is now tight when you pick up on the bottom of it, check the hinges to see if thery are bolted into place and allow for adjustments.
This video will show you a trick to reinstall the door spring. Hope this helps you out. th-cam.com/video/PMFzPx9t8eg/w-d-xo.html&feature=plcp
Nice view of your shoulder and head
If you copy and paste this code into the TH-cam search PMFzPx9t8eg it will bring you to the spring installation video. hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Great insight - 2001 Jimmy is a bit different, but the basics are the same. This video helped me a ton!
Here's a link to the video that shows you how to replace the door spring in your Chevy Tahoe th-cam.com/video/PMFzPx9t8eg/w-d-xo.html
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@i13w13d The general idea is the same but there may be some differences. I have added a sunfire/cavalier to the request list.
Thanks man for taking the time to make these videos you’ve helped me out on many projects.
+barry cowan Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
Good lord yall never said it was that difficult and its gonna have to come back out im gonna have to get the oversized bushing. That guys a bad ass he did all that himself im impreased
You may need to either replace the hinges or weld a little material back around the hold opening to make it smaller.
@quillfam The should fit with little force. There are different sizes for different holes.
@1aauto yup, I found it right after I posted this comment. I almost did this very same trick with some wire but couldn't get it tight enough, the zip ties looks much better. Thanks for the awesome vids.
I like your video good detail and instruction. I've got to removed my passenger door on my '96 CK1500, cause I ran into a small post in a parking lot. Boy, that's a downer. Thanks for the info. I'll be having this with me when doing the job!!!
I bought the parts from you all through your website and will install this weekend!
@doulos4JC Yes I believe you can do just one at a time, but usually if one is worn they both are.
Thanks! I feel like I can do this, where do I find the spring video?
The issue might be related to the hinge not working anymore. There could be an issue with the pins not holding anymore or could be bent.
@Snookieannhuggels Yes this part is the same on an 00 escalade as it is on a 1992-99 Tahoe or Yukon
You may be able to apply some of the basics to your vehicle (depending on how the door pins are made). It helps to have someone hold the door steady, and to use a floor jack to keep the door propped up so that you can service the hinges. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I have a 2003 chevy s10 4x4. How do i replace the rollers on the other pin aswell? Very helpful video btw.
My springs are gone but I'm glad...I think they contribute to the bushings and pins wearing out
+Kamikaze_ Mike Thanks for the feedback!
@@1AAuto you bet... You guys made some decent content on these rigs....have to re align the 3rd door soon....pins are solid but it's not right....doors been changed so I figure the hinges are bent....any vids on that??? Have not found much on the 3rd door
Definitely. So much easier with a helper!!!! It's extremely difficult doing this on your own!!!
It all ranges because different dealers have different labor rates. I would try finding out what the hour rating is on this and then find the dealer with the best labor charge.
You may be able to apply some of the basics shown in this video to your application.
Great video - but both of my lower door hinge bushings on my 97 GMC K1500 were on the door itself. Just a heads up.
That's the way it goes. The bushings go on the door side on the bottom.
Same story with my 99 K1500 Suburban.
I have the same vehicle. Should I put the bushings on the door hinge itself or do what mike said in the video, by putting on the hinge closest to the vehicle?
@stormer1092 You could try to use some white lithium grease on them.
these videos are great mike. I was wondering though, wouldn't replacing each pin one at a time eliminate the need for a helper?
Lol good idea. Seems most logic
about to do mine, but i think that may not work because have to seperate the hinge to get bushings in
Hi, If you copy and paste PMFzPx9t8eg into the TH-cam search. It should come right up for you. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
@bluetickrunner You can do that but you need to disconnect the harnesses.
We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this particular repair.
We currently do not have an auto repair video of that particular repair. We'll keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future.
I just bought a door handle from you guys!
Do u have a video showing us how 2 replace a whole door? Great vids by the way!
I like yawls videos they help me to know what I need to fix my vehicle. I do wish however that you guys would go a little slower & zoom in on what you are doing. 😀
you can play youtube at slower or faster speeds for what that is worth
If he helps with the door, he's beautiful man
All the ones giving tips and ideas on how he could have better filmed or demonstrated? Make your own video and let’s see it.......🤷🏻♂️
Thank for the video! It gave me a pretty good idea of what needs to be done and how. Sometimes, normal people don’t need to see EXACTLY what you’re hitting.
He’s basically pulling a nail, and driving a nail back in. How much more details do you need??
What series is your GMC Sierra.
worked great put the spring on using 4 ties
You may need to replace or repair the hinge if that's the case.
We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this design.
Mike you are awesome thanks for the video 👍🏻
Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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Its the same concept but this video is for the older models.
@chevyscanfly Thanks for adding!
Just did these on my 95 C1500, the bushings go in differently than this video. The top bushings go into the door frame, and the bottom pin bushings go into the door. But everything else was the same.
@doubleblackD This video will show you how to install the spring back into your door. th-cam.com/users/1aauto?feature=mhee#p/search/1/PMFzPx9t8eg
No retainer ring on my 95 K1500, Pin was sledged over by chisel and had to be removed with a die grinder.
That figures. I have a 94 suburban that some joker welded a chunk of steel over the top pin. I figure he didn't fix the hinge till it wobbled out the hole for the bushing. So yeah it is bad and no real way to fix it.
Oh that sucks. I've a 94 gmc sierra k1500 those bushings just crumbled away. There's no retainer clip sooo I think I best look again for a mushroomed pin. Hope not, I'm getting to old for this stuff anymore.
Can you do the replace the upper rod then take out the old lower one and replace that one so you don't have to worry about the door support so much?
Top bushings go into truck frame and bottom bushings go into door frame. Looks like putting bushings into door frame, both top and bottom works, too, according to your video.
Awesome video! Thanks for posting!
you make good helpful videos. thanks.
Hi Mike, Great video! Thanks. But I was wondering about something that goes hand in hand with the hinge repair and that's' the door latch. I have to repair the hinge on my 99' Suburban but the striker and latch are damaged as well. The striker is easy enough but can't find the the equivalent GM 16631627 part in aftermarket anywhere. Does 1AAuto carry this part??? Hope you can help!
Here's a link to it on TH-cam, hope this helps you out. th-cam.com/video/PMFzPx9t8eg/w-d-xo.html&feature=plcp
Gotta grab some doors from off a carcass at the junkyard... this video is gonna help me do so, thanks much! :D
@mustanggirl331 This video will show you how to replace the spring in the door. Hope this helps you out. th-cam.com/video/PMFzPx9t8eg/w-d-xo.html&feature=relmfu
You should have shown how to place that spring back in! The spring is very critical plus difficult.
Good trick when doing this is to roll the window down. Not only will you not hit it with anything but you have more options to hold or grab from.
Thanks for the video. Only problem I ran into was the springs. Did you end up making another video in regards to putting the springs back in? I tried many different tools (pliers, vice grips, etc.) but to no avail. Thanks again.
Have a great day. Thanks for watching.
do you have a video of the other upper pin with the roller? or do you sell those I have a 2000 escalade and 1 of them pins broke. any help will be appreciated. great videos by the way always helps when I'm stuck with a project.
+John Lutz We currently do not have an auto repair video on that particular repair. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
No unfortunately it sounds as if you have more issues with the actual hinges and will need to replace those too and not just the pins.
thank you for sharing this video, it's always better to see how to do something rather than reading it
So I had picked up 1 regular door pin kit, and picked up a roller pin thinking it was the upper pin. I realized what it was, but happy I bought it, because I learned my was shot anyways
I need a detent pin for my 2001 gmc jimmy. But not having luck finding it. Would a chevy pin same year work. Any help would be appreciated...thanks
hey mike,
i watch your videos all the time. on these doors what hapens when the hinge holes have become elongated? and do the doors on these trucks leak water from the seal when the hnge becomes bad?
thanks for your time
Replaced door pins in 98 silverado. Took most of the play out but not all of it.
muddyriverdogz they make bigger pins
Check door striker
Yeah, Chris you need larger diameter pins. They gave you the ones for a smaller lighter door for your hinge (most like an early model they have lighter doors as well as S-10s)) if you still have vertical play in the pin points.
Two words.. THANK YOU!
+Erix7810 Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Yes we do carry the replacement door hing pin kits for a 2000 GMC Jimmy on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
thank you for an informative video! I do have one question though. My door sags so bad you can barely close it. Also, the spring itself came out and the pin the spring rests against is bent. If I just change the pins and leave the spring out, will this solve my door closing issues?
Not all gms are the same on bushing placement. The bushings go in which ever hinge fits inside the opposite hinge. My 97 sonoma the top vehicle side gets the bushings but the bottom one goes in the door
@ashure36 Search My videos for "install hinge spring" and you will find it. I actually have too many videos and cannot attach it to this one.
Have you ever replaced the hinges that are not bolt on? I'm looking for a way to repair my worn out hinges. The pin bushings do not last very long with elongated holes. What do you think about welding the worn side of the hole and then grinding it round again?
you said the bushings go on the car side of hinge, but on the bottom pin you put it in the door side and the top you put on the car side?
Do you guys have any videos on replacing the whole door hinges? The oem type hinges. Thx
+Duane James We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com
Workin on a 91 dodge w250 with this problem on the drivers side, Probably going to be a little harder because it's more hidden
Would you please kindly do a video on replacing a 1996 GMC Jimmy driver's door latch. Thank you.
If they're really bad you could replace the hinges.
I noticed in the link that's attached to this video, that there are no keeper rings for the PIN??? How can this be, when you're going to destroy the factory ring that's on there, when removing it! Thanks