1994 to 2003 Chevy S 10 GMC S 15 Blazer and Jimmy Door Hinge Pin Replacement

In this video Chris explains how to replace the door hinge pins and hinge pin bushings on Chevy S-10, S-10 Blazer, GMC S-15, GMC Jimmy built between the years of 1994 and 2003.
The truck used for this video is a 1997 Chevy S-10.
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[@davidmongeau3349]

Thanks, Chris! The body shop wanted $500 to do this, but your video allowed me to do the deed myself. She saved the money, her door now closes as it should, and I look like a hero.

[@domedomelinson]

Thank you. This is the best, no nonsense tutorial for this procedure I have seen on KZbin. Well done.

[@titanpolus5088]

agreed

[@sergio6194]

I changed my pins and bushings yesterday thanks to this video

[@TishaWallace-td5ky]

Thank you for demonstrating step by step instructions clearly and in detail.

[@nico8587d]

I had a terrible experience with Dorman kit with pins and bushings. Bushings are totally junk. I noticed some bad reviews for dorman kits for door hinges. I ordered from the chevy dealer. Not cheap but I’m done with it till the truck falls apart. I broke the bushings very easily. I had to pound out the factory bushings and they stayed in tact. They were just worn out.

[@mookandairin]

Iv'e been a mechanic for over 30 years. although I haven't had to change many pins this guy nailed it. I was kinda looking for a way to do it myself without any help (help/a hand doesn't come often around here lol) Thanks, Good Job.

[@victorg7218]

Very nice and straight forward. My son and I will work on our 91 S15 Jimmy soon and try and keep you posted. Thanks!!

[@stellarosa9121]

Thx!! Used the pliers to insert the bushing, worked great.....now I don't have the vise and may skip the spring...helpful video..👍

[@joedq]

Awesome video. I just bought a 2000 ZR2 Blazer, and I need to replace the pins on the drivers door. no nonsense video, thank you for sharing.

[@shawniebeans8382]

Spring trick saved me a crap load of time. .. thanks for this upload

[@glenwhitestofer6420]

There is actually a tool for doing the spring

[@DW-pr9hk]

@@glenwhitestofer6420 yabut vice 'n ties is great if you have a vice and can use a tool you already have. You also dont need a vice that big. they make smaller vices

[@duddy4710]

Thanks Chris! I didn't want to pay for this to be done, but now I don't have to! Awesome!

[@DailyBrusher]

Thanks, man. This was a TON of help, EXACTLY what I need - about to replace a door on my S-10.

[@furyiiiplate]

Well done young fellow, I will use this video in near future.

[@DW-pr9hk]

It just so happens that when I bought my truck (used), one of its previous owners was kind enough to remove the driver side door hinge spring so when opened, it would swing all the way until the back of the jam stopped it. I looked online for the spring, then saw folks were charging more for the spring then entire kits that came with the pin and bushings... EUREKA (and, then I found it)! This video with your tips and method is sound advice to this dumdum (meaning me) who doesn't even have to turn a wrench! I'm also thankful for that. Since the pins are brass from the looks of it, I'd put a piece of wood between the pin and the hammer so not to mushroom the pinhead. Prolly get a better fitment into the bushings. I like the socket compensator for the bottom of the bushing. Thanks for the vid.

[@jameskolb1942]

Awesome video and very easy to follow as I need to do pins on my 01 Jimmy thank you

[@Satchmoeddie]

I was having excess wind noise around the passenger door. I replaced the windshield reveal weather strip, and the drip weather strip, but still had a leak. The busing is split on the upper hinge. I did the "moose the window frame over, and sealed it up, then did a 90 mile off road trip and it's still sealed, but I still will do the pins & bushings, ASAP. The reveal was allowing water to get in then a good cross wind would douche me with water, mud and sand. THANKS! GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@Clearanceman2]

I had the exact same thing and I built up the weather stripping with silicone. Now that I've replaced the two broken bushings hope the seal compresses enough or I'll be sanding. Ironic if the silicone was enough to break the new bushings. That's me out there crying in the driveway....

[@jydickinson23]

Nice spring install trick. great video, no bs.

[@Clearanceman2]

Thanks, broke two top bushings at first but figured a little sanding and a lot of grease they actually do go in.

[@davidalicea6705]

Thanks Chris the job was easier and this video is better than scottys one.

[@evrenerdogan2890]

I like the idea of cable tie the spring

[@kyleroutman2358]

Thanks for the tip on the spring I thought I’d never get that thing back in

[@Orange-Jumpsuit-Time]

My 2002 S-10 hinge pins have never been changed, top hinge pin was a piece of cake. Bottom hinge pin is a different story, the pin is so corroded that no amount of hammering will remove it. Only two options remain, soak the pin in penetrating oil and hope that works, or as a last resort, grind the head off and drive the pin downwards which allows clearance for more effective hammer blows. One way or another, there's no turning back, wish me luck.

[@dtideal]

100$ at my body shop.. great straight forward info.. easy repair

[@williamk7705]

Thanks for the video. The job was a lot easier and quicker than I thought. Your video probably save me a lot of $$$$ by not taking it to the garage. I did borrow a spring compressor from a friend and installing the spring was a breeze with that. The whole process took me less then 30 minutes. Thanks again for sharing!!!!

[@billbradford7776]

Thank you so much for the video you walk me step-by-step and everything works perfect really appreciate that

[@GlynRobinson]

you make this look so easy! Thanks for the video, Chris!!

[@jaystewart3396]

thank you! amazing info in just 3 min! Helped my friend a lot do his door pins today!

[@anthonydiaz4301]

Your video helped me change my hindges, easy. Thank you...

[@borax747]

finally, how to install the spring thank you great video

[@casiekeech3268]

good job. love the wire to compress the spring.

[@yeamaign]

Thanks dood! Just bought a kit and will be replacing the top half tomorrow. I'll be praying that God favors you in the future video's to come : )

[@stevencarter1115]

Thank you young man your video made my job easy!!

[@philhugill8458]

Super Chris.....I like the way you provided a ton of fabulous info !!

[@chucklaneChuckylane]

Thank you, I had to double check on the direction the lg. bushing was on the top hinge. I already had it apart & didn't want to trust that the other door was correct. Plus I wondered about how to push it in other than a drift.

[@mariom555]

Thank you so much. I'm going to change my pins this week.

[@LA92]

Many thanks, man! It's more useful even on POWER NATION

[@edstransitscott9186]

Great video, good job, changing mine tomorrow, lol

[@cesargarduno7999]

Thanks you made it look way to easy.

[@g6rcteam81]

Thanks for the vid this also works with older s10 gmc s15 Mine is 91

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

Yep same for my 92 tahoe s10 extended cab as well.

[@ignaciovazquez4005]

gracias por compartir tu conocimiento el primero que veo como quitar los resortes

[@gmakwa1]

Nice video, Thank you, always helps to see it done once.

[@umples1]

Thanks Chris.Seems to be a common problem on S-10. Subscribing to your channel.

[@bryansmith4856]

Thank you, the Door Spring Compressor tool you can buy at the parts store - is CRAP. I like the prybar method in this video. WAY easier.

[@badcompany-w6s]

Thanks for the video. Have the parts. I just wasn't sure how you went about getting them out.

[@alexlee9104]

have a 1997 isuzu hombre Worked and saved me money.

[@windowreplacementagencywis5122]

Thank you for the very good work.

[@tobefree70]

Awesome, I can do this thanks to YOU!

[@DIRTDIVER882]

man u def got my respect kid. i did this on my 01 jimmy slt by myself, nvr did get the spring back in and dug my paint up pretty good where the hinges are locared. 👍👍👍

[@rauelb09]

awesome video , do your self a favor though please get the $10 tool to compress the spring , ive seen those springs bust right through safety glasses and injure people eyes

[@robertsherrick4081]

very good video. very simple! Thanks.

[@casiepfeifer4384]

GREAT VIDEO CHRIS///MASTER TECH VIRGINIA BEACH VA

[@ESPNsPeacockbassProfessor]

you can fix this without changing any parts. over the weekend I took a short cut, the bushings you can twist them a 90° with a pair of pliers which in turn places the good part of the bushing where the worn part was. i did jack up the door using a block before starting worked for me! no more up and down play in the door.

[@jeffanderson7256]

Paulpro PP im going to go try that good tip

[@jessjohn6157]

The kit is like 8 dollars for christ sakes

[@zerostrife5360]

Hey PP how long did the good part of the bushing last for after you rotated it? My upper is split in half almost exactly in the middle.

[@SicillianmanDon]

@@jessjohn6157 16 I bought a kit today lol

[@John-lc2lz]

Why not just weld it lmao

[@Low97ss]

Great video, I need to do this to my truck sometime.

[@parkerd619]

Good job Chris

[@HuntsJess]

Thanks, this helped me with my 02 s10. The spring was really a pain because i couldn't get the (tension with wire trick) to work. Ended up using a pry bar.

[@davidbryant5875]

Great video

[@lanajantz2240]

That was awesome,thank you very mucho.

[@tinalamasney7454]

Great Video Thanks

[@GhostxDreams]

smart ideal on the spring thanks

[@pondersoa8223]

yo man nice work !!!!

[@Lobomoreno]

thanky you , you meke my job easy.

[@leeisenberg]

Hey great clip my man, nice, simple & Short; the Best kind. But you only forgot 4 things: grease, Grease, GREASE, & G R E A S E!!!! To ease installation AND for preventative maintenance. Or if you prefer anti-seize compound/Never-sieze by Bostik or an equivalent of Permatex. Its dirty, but its sure worth it. (if the dern factories & dealers would lube & grease more stuff we'd have a lot less repairs to fight.) Take care from Tn.

[@FireEater]

Nice job short and sweet 👍🏻

[@Dirty-Olds-Man]

great video. spring trick is great. thanks for short video too.

[@sosajavier5318]

Nice video

[@angelvelasco9770]

good job mi amigo,,, eso es lo que queria saber lo de como poner el spring

[@joseguadalupejuarezgaytan6082]

thanks for the video, thank you

[@Bassistdan1]

Hi Chris - I have a 2001 S-10 4X4. I just opened the door and heard a loud spring-release sound followed by an even louder clank! I checked and the piece that is held against the spring (opposite of where you inserted your pry bar for removal) had gone past the roller. The door wouldn't close at all. I compressed the spring using a ball-peen hammer and managed to close the door enough to remove the hammer. After opening it again, it did the same thing - a loud snapping sound and unable to close the door without compressing the spring again. I don't think this is the hinge pin - but it might be a broken spring? Is is possible to send you a few pics and perhaps you may be able to tell me what you think the problem is? Thanks in advance for any assistance!

[@stevenkmckendallsr1169]

Would you do or can you recommend a video on How to Replace 1996-GMC Jimmy SLE Rear Step Bumper Assembly ?I don't seem to find any? Thank you.

[@terrystrand]

Very helpful...thanx, bro!

[@glenhorner1428]

Awesome !

[@hotrodder5034]

I need my drivers side door pins replaced on my 03 GMC Sonoma SLS ZRX. When it is raining outside it rains on me inside. LOL

[@Johnsrt2023]

Same lol

[@pitzquintla]

Good video thanks

[@brandonhoszkiw9395]

thank you

[@angelodaBarbarian]

Thanks bro. cheers

[@goinham9469]

Will a door from a 1994 s10 fit on a 2003 s10 extreme? I have a 03 extreme 2dr step side and having trouble with finding fitment sizes. I need a new driver side door, what will work? Ps. Will use this video as it is flawless, thanks.

[@kjphillips7789]

Thanks!

[@stevenkmckendallsr1169]

Would you please kindly do a video on replacing a 1996 GMC Jimmy SLE (4 door), driver's door latch. Thank you.

[@davejones5516]

thanks!

[@abrahamdiaz1361]

is there an easier way to remove/replace the hinge pin roller? the bottom part of the pin snapped off and the spring came off its place, luckily it sprung inside the door. I don't want to replace the whole assembly because I will have to drill holes for the after market kit.

[@RCsFinest]

Abraham Diaz Angle grinder, cut in the middle (the door is gonna have to come off) screwdriver as a wedge and then use a hammer to pound out the pieces.

[@graffist1]

If i need a detent roller pin for gmc. Do i look up a chevy pin. Dont get many responses. For gmc jimmy 2001 detent roller pin. Any help would be appreciated

[@keishamack4903]

Good job man, Thank you!

[@josephmcclintock7681]

Thanks

[@1992hotrod]

Nicely done but there's older models with the spring n another vehicle with the same setup believe it or not is actually bravadas

[@WS-uo3ei]

My drivers door has a large gap at the top when I shut the door would this fix that?

[@Johnsrt2023]

Did it

[@theogdirkdiggler]

ty

[@k105k0]

Originals parts or any brand?

[@zbow1974]

can we do it 1 pin at a time if we dont have anyone to help us?

[@morrisswinklemann1182]

Wouldn't it be better to do one hinge at a time? This way the door is not flopping around so much. Just asking.

[@robertwelcome7973]

bailing wire works great

[@zerostrife5360]

I went with a 10 dollar spring compression tool myself just for my own safety.

[@KeVo6191]

I changed my pins on both doors …. The doors still hang and can’t shut closed :(

[@RoniWY]

My sonoma doors are welded on

[@Johnsrt2023]

Yep it's wack lol

[@winnerscircle1618]

Color code of this truck ?

[@memee2160]

this guy is really hot

[@bakersneza86]

thanks amigo now i can do it,,,

[@rickfyi]

Good video thank you