Replacing the Hatch Hinges without Removing the Hatch in my 1989 Trans Am GTA

Replacing the Hatch Hinges without Removing the Hatch in my 1989 Trans Am GTA
Amazon Hawks Knock-off Hinges: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXTBRHS?...
Amazon Hawks Knock-off Hatch Bolts: www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2HLCPGV?...
Gasket Material: a.co/d/01xLx8ZN

[@BradsdadDaveEdwards]

Much appreciated 👍

[@reddragon6613]

That turned out well, the alignment of the hatch is excellent now. I did something very similar when I did mine by myself but I disconnected the struts and used a giant prop road to hold up the glass, I prefer your method of leaving the struts on.

[@RamblinGarage]

I was thinking about doing similar, I wasn't sure if the struts would be up to the task with the one hinge removed.. but it did okay. I'm pretty happy with it! I drove the car again yesterday and noticed something is making a little noise back there. I did notice that from the factory, there was rubber between the sail trim panel and the bolt heads, I'm wondering if they're contacting.. I guess we'll find out!

[@michaelm3381]

Good video. I've replaced struts, but never the actual brackets.

[@RamblinGarage]

Thank you sir! More firebird content on the way!

[@TTOP350]

If you didn't use a sealant (like 3m strip caulk) on the lower hinge to body, prepare for wet lower seats next rain or car wash!

[@RamblinGarage]

I show the rubber sealant that I use, it's 1/8" rubber used in bathrooms and such. Should work as a good sealant.