upper door hinges
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I am restoring my 1985 extended cab 4X4 and the upper door hinges are worn out. I have found lower hinges listed on several sights but no upper hinges, anyone have a suggestion.
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You can get new hinges at www.partstrain.com , they don`t cost alot either.
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Thanks for both replies.
Like every sight I have found, partstrain only lists lower hinges.
As for rebuilding: I have never done this on a Toy,other trucks like a Dodge Dakota you go to Napa and get new pins and just take the clip off, tap the worn pin out ,tap the new one in and install the new clip, done. I dont have an extra hinge to learn on first, so a little more info than (just rebuilt it would be greatly appreciated).
Like every sight I have found, partstrain only lists lower hinges.
As for rebuilding: I have never done this on a Toy,other trucks like a Dodge Dakota you go to Napa and get new pins and just take the clip off, tap the worn pin out ,tap the new one in and install the new clip, done. I dont have an extra hinge to learn on first, so a little more info than (just rebuilt it would be greatly appreciated).
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Thanks for both replies.
Like every sight I have found, partstrain only lists lower hinges.
As for rebuilding: I have never done this on a Toy,other trucks like a Dodge Dakota you go to Napa and get new pins and just take the clip off, tap the worn pin out ,tap the new one in and install the new clip, done. I dont have an extra hinge to learn on first, so a little more info than (just rebuilt it would be greatly appreciated).
Like every sight I have found, partstrain only lists lower hinges.
As for rebuilding: I have never done this on a Toy,other trucks like a Dodge Dakota you go to Napa and get new pins and just take the clip off, tap the worn pin out ,tap the new one in and install the new clip, done. I dont have an extra hinge to learn on first, so a little more info than (just rebuilt it would be greatly appreciated).
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The lower appear to stick out more from the body, but this cold be an elution, I will swap them on one of the doors to see.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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If they're the same, post it please. I put in a new lower hinge but the upper one still needs to be replaced. I ran into the same problem, I could only find the lower hinge online.
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i just called my local toyota today and asked about these as i am getting ready to reassemble my 4runner after painting it, there price is quite high but it genuine toyota right.....lol upper-43.16 lower-39.24, and dont forget the 4.00 freight, darn better be some gold plate on those suckers....lol
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I always assumed the hinges were the same, top & bottom. Crap, maybe that's why my driver's side door doesn't hang quite right after replacing them with junkyard hinges. I might have gotten them mixed up??
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have you checked www.yotayard.com yet?
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just in case down the road it craps out on you
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It seems that you can purchase lower door hinge replacements but not upper hinges. I modified my hinges to use replacable pins and bushings. To do this modification you will need: 12mm socket, ratchet, at least 3 inch extension, files or grinding tool, hammer, punch, vise, hacksaw, and a helper. (I will try and get the part numbers of the pins and bushings i used. I took my hinges to the parts store after i removed the old pins and bushings and found something close.)
1. Roll down the window, it makes the door easier to handle when removed.
2. If not equiped with power windows or locks skip to step 4.If equipped with power options you will need to remove the kickpanel and disconect the wiring.
3. Pull the wiring through the A pillar.
4. Using the ratchet, extension, and 12mm socket remove one bolt from each hinge.
5. Have your helper hold the door as you remove the last two bolts.
6. Remove the 4 bolts holding the hinges to the door shell. There should be a total of 8 bolts.
7. Place the door shell in a place where it will not get damaged.
8. Take pictures or mark the hinges top and bottom to aid reassembly later. Work on one hinge at a time so you do not mix parts.
9. Secure the hinge in a vise.
10. Using a flat file or a grinding tool, a dremel or a die grinder work well, to grind the puddle weld holding the pin. Be careful not to grind too much off of the hinge.
11. Use the punch and hammer to knock the pin out of the hinge.
12. Remove the old bushings.
13. File, drill, or grind the hinges to fit the new pins and bushings. Notice that not all of the holes are the same size, check the fitting often.
14. Line up your marks or refer to your picture for reassembly.
15. Install new bushings.
16. Install new pin.
17. Reassemble the hinge.
18. Using the hacksaw you can cut off the excess pin. (optional)
19. Repeat steps 8-18 for the other hinge.
20. Reinstall the hinges to the door shell.
21. Have helper hold the door as you mount the hinges to the body.
1. Roll down the window, it makes the door easier to handle when removed.
2. If not equiped with power windows or locks skip to step 4.If equipped with power options you will need to remove the kickpanel and disconect the wiring.
3. Pull the wiring through the A pillar.
4. Using the ratchet, extension, and 12mm socket remove one bolt from each hinge.
5. Have your helper hold the door as you remove the last two bolts.
6. Remove the 4 bolts holding the hinges to the door shell. There should be a total of 8 bolts.
7. Place the door shell in a place where it will not get damaged.
8. Take pictures or mark the hinges top and bottom to aid reassembly later. Work on one hinge at a time so you do not mix parts.
9. Secure the hinge in a vise.
10. Using a flat file or a grinding tool, a dremel or a die grinder work well, to grind the puddle weld holding the pin. Be careful not to grind too much off of the hinge.
11. Use the punch and hammer to knock the pin out of the hinge.
12. Remove the old bushings.
13. File, drill, or grind the hinges to fit the new pins and bushings. Notice that not all of the holes are the same size, check the fitting often.
14. Line up your marks or refer to your picture for reassembly.
15. Install new bushings.
16. Install new pin.
17. Reassemble the hinge.
18. Using the hacksaw you can cut off the excess pin. (optional)
19. Repeat steps 8-18 for the other hinge.
20. Reinstall the hinges to the door shell.
21. Have helper hold the door as you mount the hinges to the body.
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After looking at the write up and pictures from Wheatus, I did the rebuild. It's very easy. Napa has a kit for a Nissan part #675-5157. Everything fits without any alteration.
thanks for everyone's input.
thanks for everyone's input.
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Good reference. Seems like all my older Toyota 4x4s got sloppy hinges. I saw the kit for sale on Summit's website as well. If that pin is long enough I'd use it to make quick-release hinges with safety clips.
I'm motivated too, because I just got a second pair of doors for my 4runner. Ready to make half doors. Wooo hoo!
I'm motivated too, because I just got a second pair of doors for my 4runner. Ready to make half doors. Wooo hoo!
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