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12-27-2006 #1
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Door Hing Pin Removal - Help.
I did try a search on this but I didn't find anything on the topic.
I was gonna try to knock out my new door hing bushings today. Had no idea what I'd be running into.
Seems the factory has a real nifty idea on how to keep that one bushed pin in place too. (I'm working the upper hinge)
Is there something I'm missing here? Should I be grinding off that metal edge that looks like it's purpose in life is to ensure the pin never "rides up" and out? If I do, shouldn't I then be concerned about how the pin stays in place afterwards?
Help a bro' out! I'm gonna go look at the Service Manual now,...but I'm not really expecting any answers there!
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12-27-2006 #2
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Where did you buy them from. A buddy of mine did this in a Chevelle a few years ago (err, I did it in his Chevelle a few years ago). We ground the 2 pinched flanges off and the bushing kit came with a spring type clip which went over the trimmed end to serve the same purpose. Is there anything like that in your package?
http://www.mcmaster.com/Do a search on "Retaining rings".
This is the sort of thing we got and used.Nick R.
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12-27-2006 #3
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Ricks First Gen supplied them.........along with some new sheetmetal.
I only received bushings though, no new spring retaining clip or anything extra. :(
"Pinch Flange" eh,.... that's a heck of a name for the brute force they must have used to make that steel roll back like that. LOL
I used Ricks because I had read that people recommended them for sheetmetal, but damn, I'm not really feelin' the love on the service from them so far. It's been a little less than stellar.
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12-27-2006 #4
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All I could think of calling it at the time. The clips supplied worked and still do, but if you have access to a lathe (mine was down at the time) I would machine a groove into the pin anc use a C clip for better retention.
Originally Posted by BA.
"Pinch Flange" eh,.... that's a heck of a name for the brute force they must have used to make that steel roll back like that. LOL
Nick R.
69 Camaro - 383, 700R4, 12 bolt 3.55, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Global West, Morris Classic
08 HHR SS - Still Stock for now
Do you still believe in all the things that you stood by before? Are you out there on the front lines, or at home keeping score?
Do you care to be the layer of the bricks that seal your fate? Would you rather be the architect of what we might create?
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12-28-2006 #5
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I have an extra set of bushings, and pins, but no spring clips. I would think the clips would be available at the locate ace hardware. If you are interested pm me. I'll make you a great deal
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