driver door sag

Mustang Mark

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So it appears the my drivers door is sagging. When I open the door it drops about 1/4" and is hard to close. Is there anybody who makes replacement hinges or bushings? Any suggestions on how to fix it?
 

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I HIGHLY suggest not replacing the whole hinges. I'd check with a parts store to see if they have the pins for em first. I replaced my driver's side hinge and it was a MAJOR PITA. You WILL need help to do it also, it's not a one person job. Plus, I never even managed to get my door aligned right afterwards.
 

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go to napa or autozone and get new door pins. they have new pins and the bronze bushings that go with it. I took the fender off so i could take one hinge off at a time. so that when i put the hinge back on the hinge would be in the same place. I have to do the passengers door now. but it took me about.... 2 hours to do. i think i had to do a small bit of drilling to get the pins and bushing in... really nothing to bad.
 

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Replace the pins and bushings only, unless you KNOW your hinges are damaged.

Does your door sag, or is the striker in need of adjustment?
 

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Its the hinge pins, I had mine done for $50, the door shuts like new, and doesnt sag anymore.
 

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Both of mine sag. I have a box of hinge sets but keep putting it off. Chilton Book explains replacement and themselves say its a two person job and no fun.
 
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Replace the pins and bushings only, unless you KNOW your hinges are damaged.

Does your door sag, or is the striker in need of adjustment?
its not the striker the door drops but is aligned perfectly when closed.
 

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