How to Replace Door Hinge Pin & Bushing Kit 1995-1998 Chevy Tahoe SUV

1A Auto shows you how to fix your sagging and sloppy door hinges on your 88 to 98 Chevy or GMC Silverado Sierra Pickup Truck and 92 to 99 Suburban, Yukon , Tahoe SUV. Worn out hinge pins can cause the doors to open or close poorly and even jam.
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[@fredchalupa]

So, here's a little trick I learned in putting the new bushings in place. If you try tapping them in, you'll just break off the flanges, and fill up your swear jar. Instead, use a 5/16" bolt about 2.5" long, two washers, and a socket that is large enough for the splined end of the bushing to fit inside. Put a washer on the bolt, run it through the flanged end of the bushing, through the hole in the hinge frame, though the open end of the socket, another washer, and then a nut. Line it all up and slowly tighten the nut/bolt. It will press the bushing in place as slick as can be. No damage, no swearing.

[@hellhellya1]

Karl Stevens Or you can just grease them up and slowly work them in with pliers

[@dansloan4242]

Excellent!!!

[@Budster48309]

I just did the new hinge pins and bushings on my 2003 GMC Sonoma SLS. It was EASY! The only part of the job that was concerning me was the spring. I went to Harbor Freight, and for about $5 I bought a GM door spring removal tool (I've also seen them at auto parts stores for about $7) It made the whole job very easy. I opened the tool and pushed it into the spring. Then tapped it with a hammer until it stopped. Then just torqued down the screw and the spring came right out. It stayed there while I replaced the pins and bushings. When I was ready, I put the spring back in place and loosened the bolt on the tool and the spring went right back into place very easily the FIRST time I tried it. The tool made the job MUCH easier.

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Thank you for watching! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

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[@1AAuto]

Here's a link to the video that shows you how to replace the door spring in your Chevy Tahoe kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6pq4Oubtlrm8k

[@ronaldcrawford2258]

Link don't work

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

We carry the replacement door hinge pins for your GMC Sierra on our website 1aauto.com, we currently do not have a video that shows you how to service them at the current time. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

@sylveskyl You may want to inspect the hinge itself or the holes in the hinge where the pins go through to see if they are elongated.

[@1AAuto]

This video will show you a trick to reinstall the door spring. Hope this helps you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6pq4Oubtlrm8k&feature=plcp

[@1AAuto]

It really helps to have someone help you with this job as the door can be heavy and a little awkward to work with sometimes.

[@doodah2475]

Thanks for leaving out how to do the spring part of it.

[@duaneadams7068]

Thanks! The video was very helpful. The use of zip-ties to keep the spring compressed while reinstalling was especially helpful. I initially tried to use cheap Walmart zip-ties but they wouldn't hold. I found heavy duty ones at Lowes rated at 75lb. tinsel strength that did the trick. I also found it helpful to loop the ties completely around the spring (end to end). It gave more compression and made it easier to get the spring in place.

[@AP9311]

I found this vid very informative! as I used this to replace my bushings and pins. saved me alot of time and money! and my door shut perfectly and did what its supposed to! love it!

[@christophersawtelle2558]

Thank you for the good videos and especially ones using the 95-98 Tahoe. Perfect for my 97's. In the video you mention the bushings go to the vehicle side of the hinge but this is only on the top one. On the lower hinge the bushings go to the door side.

[@lightning0367]

I've got a 97 tahoe aswell. Been looking for videos on how to take off a door. And this helped me alot.

[@keithramsey3795]

i would like the video om how to install spring.

[@blackie361855]

Special tool

[@jamescone6359]

Nice view of your shoulder and head

[@ChrisPrkKy]

Thank You so much for this video!!!! My exboyfriend replaced my door pin on my truck 5 times and it still would not work right. From watching your video, he put the bushings in the wrong way and the top bushig kept falling down, so my door would not shut. Now I watched your video and feel comfident that I put the door pin in the right way and not have anymore problems with my door. Thank you for putting information out here on the web so people can do things for theirselves if they want to.

[@dperez0706]

no joke if it wasnt for your channel i wouldn't have been able to fix my car with several things thanks 1a auto parts

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Glad we could help you out. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@dperez0706]

i fixed the rotor and distributor cap perfectly because of a different video! thanks a lot :)

[@ninjakittyboom]

I know absolutely nothing about cars, and your video helped me change out my pins and bushings without many problems. Apparently the right tools help, which I don't have, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks for the great Vid.

[@1AAuto]

@OTRdriver379 HI thank you for viewing our GMC door hings pin repair video. If we happen to do this repair in the future, we'll keep this request in mind.

[@FixingCrappyCars]

I usually have a pretty strict policy of not buying parts over the internet as in the past they have shown themselves to be of poorer quality. However, because i've used these videos that you make so much I think I will give 1a-auto a try. Keep it up.

[@1AAuto]

@Snookieannhuggels Yes this part is the same on an 00 escalade as it is on a 1992-99 Tahoe or Yukon

[@1AAuto]

@i13w13d The general idea is the same but there may be some differences. I have added a sunfire/cavalier to the request list.

[@1AAuto]

@doulos4JC Yes I believe you can do just one at a time, but usually if one is worn they both are.

[@NashvilleEar]

Thanks guys! I have to replace a door on my daughters car. I found a used door on ebay, so I will do what you guys did and put on the new door with a new set of pins. Can I buy new pins and bushings on the internet? You have made my day guys! Thanks again!

[@1AAuto]

@doubleblackD This video will show you how to install the spring back into your door. kzbin.info?feature=mhee#p/search/1/PMFzPx9t8eg

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@quillfam The should fit with little force. There are different sizes for different holes.

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@iamchevyman5 Thank you for visiting our channel. If you ever have an issue with a part you have bought from us, we're here to help you out. Have a great day.

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@mustanggirl331 This video will show you how to replace the spring in the door. Hope this helps you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6pq4Oubtlrm8k&feature=relmfu

[@1AAuto]

Yes we do carry the replacement door hing pin kits for a 2000 GMC Jimmy on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@rosbrughjb]

I bought the parts from you all through your website and will install this weekend!

[@bigvosh]

Great insight - 2001 Jimmy is a bit different, but the basics are the same. This video helped me a ton!

[@Misplacedfarmboy]

Awesome video! Thanks for posting!

[@1AAuto]

@SRHDave13 If the pins are worn bad enough the could have a shoulder on them thta is holding them. Either use the jack to support the door in different positions or have someone work the door up and down while you are pushing them out. My best suggestion.

[@wakisaki]

you make good helpful videos. thanks.

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have one for that particular application. We'll keep this in mind in the event that this repair needs to be done in the future.

[@Weaddor]

Thank you kindly for the video. Replaced both hinge pins today within 1 hour, couldn't of went any better! Great video.

[@1AAuto]

+Scott S Congratulations on the successful repair. We're glad the video helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@ashure36]

@1aauto yup, I found it right after I posted this comment. I almost did this very same trick with some wire but couldn't get it tight enough, the zip ties looks much better. Thanks for the awesome vids.

[@1AAuto]

Here's a link to it on KZbin, hope this helps you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6pq4Oubtlrm8k&feature=plcp

[@rossmunn9770]

I like your video good detail and instruction. I've got to removed my passenger door on my '96 CK1500, cause I ran into a small post in a parking lot. Boy, that's a downer. Thanks for the info. I'll be having this with me when doing the job!!!

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@bluetickrunner You can do that but you need to disconnect the harnesses.

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When replacing the motor mounts on the suburban, you have to have a way to support the engine as well as lift up the engine to remove the old mounts and install the new ones. If you feel this is something you are not capable of doing on your own, it would be in your best interest in having a mechanic.

[@Alllsho84]

awsome vid guys thank you so much for the help !!!

[@1docmillr]

This video was a great help. ... thanks. .

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Have a great day. Thanks for watching.

[@barrycowan1997]

Thanks man for taking the time to make these videos you’ve helped me out on many projects.

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+barry cowan Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@barrycowan1997]

Good lord yall never said it was that difficult and its gonna have to come back out im gonna have to get the oversized bushing. That guys a bad ass he did all that himself im impreased

[@rockband144]

Great vid; Sure helped me out!!!

[@1AAuto]

If you copy and paste this code into the KZbin search PMFzPx9t8eg it will bring you to the spring installation video. hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

The issue might be related to the hinge not working anymore. There could be an issue with the pins not holding anymore or could be bent.

[@1AAuto]

If the door is now tight when you pick up on the bottom of it, check the hinges to see if thery are bolted into place and allow for adjustments.

[@1AAuto]

@stormer1092 You could try to use some white lithium grease on them.

[@cameron6783]

I have a 2003 chevy s10 4x4. How do i replace the rollers on the other pin aswell? Very helpful video btw.

[@mhkeiper]

Thanks! I feel like I can do this, where do I find the spring video?

[@1AAuto]

You may be able to apply some of the basics shown in this video to your application.

[@1AAuto]

Here's a video that shows how to put the door spring back in. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6pq4Oubtlrm8k

[@afzz1]

If he helps with the door, he's beautiful man

[@CenTexSS]

Great Video

[@verynewnews]

Thank you so much for this helpful video ,i have a prob. with my 1993 Jimmy's front door.'

[@1AAuto]

You may need to either replace the hinges or weld a little material back around the hold opening to make it smaller.

[@1AAuto]

@chevyscanfly Thanks for adding!

[@howardhermansen7738]

worked great put the spring on using 4 ties

[@1AAuto]

Hi, If you copy and paste PMFzPx9t8eg into the KZbin search. It should come right up for you. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@jjtransman6353]

Hi Mike, Great video! Thanks. But I was wondering about something that goes hand in hand with the hinge repair and that's' the door latch. I have to repair the hinge on my 99' Suburban but the striker and latch are damaged as well. The striker is easy enough but can't find the the equivalent GM 16631627 part in aftermarket anywhere. Does 1AAuto carry this part??? Hope you can help!

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video of that particular repair. We'll keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future.

[@MsBdotSmoove]

Do u have a video showing us how 2 replace a whole door? Great vids by the way!

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this particular repair.

[@teslanik]

thank you for an informative video! I do have one question though. My door sags so bad you can barely close it. Also, the spring itself came out and the pin the spring rests against is bent. If I just change the pins and leave the spring out, will this solve my door closing issues?

[@FireEater]

Mike you are awesome thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

@ashure36 Search My videos for "install hinge spring" and you will find it. I actually have too many videos and cannot attach it to this one.

[@israelgeddes604]

Definitely. So much easier with a helper!!!! It's extremely difficult doing this on your own!!!

[@1AAuto]

What series is your GMC Sierra.

[@1AAuto]

You may be able to apply some of the basics to your vehicle (depending on how the door pins are made). It helps to have someone hold the door steady, and to use a floor jack to keep the door propped up so that you can service the hinges. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@darling_danke_schoen]

Gotta grab some doors from off a carcass at the junkyard... this video is gonna help me do so, thanks much! :D

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this particular repair. You may be able to unbolt the hinges, of if the hinges are welded, you may need to remove the door pins like this video shows. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@ashure36]

how do you get the spring back in?? Great video's.

[@1AAuto]

It all ranges because different dealers have different labor rates. I would try finding out what the hour rating is on this and then find the dealer with the best labor charge.

[@bsbru88]

@1aauto Do you have a video of this procedure for a 1999 chevy silverado with the new body style? Also, for the third door pins? Thanks.

[@graffist1]

I need a detent pin for my 2001 gmc jimmy. But not having luck finding it. Would a chevy pin same year work. Any help would be appreciated...thanks

[@doubleblackD]

Thanks for the video. Only problem I ran into was the springs. Did you end up making another video in regards to putting the springs back in? I tried many different tools (pliers, vice grips, etc.) but to no avail. Thanks again.

[@jeremyraywilson9870]

Thank you guyz!!!

[@goejeni]

hey mike, i watch your videos all the time. on these doors what hapens when the hinge holes have become elongated? and do the doors on these trucks leak water from the seal when the hnge becomes bad? thanks for your time

[@modimist]

I just bought a door handle from you guys!

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this design.

[@drwombat]

Hi please link the Video Reply that shows how to install the spring, I did not see it linked in the section below video info where you mentioned it would be in the video.

[@AlmightyNC]

Thanks!

[@jessicaalston498]

Thanks this helped me a lot.

[@1AAuto]

+Jessica Alston Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHingePins/Chevy/Pickup-CK-Series/1ADRK00012?KZbin&CTA+Comment&IHQJIuxY

[@HitemWithTheFlex]

Just did these on my 95 C1500, the bushings go in differently than this video. The top bushings go into the door frame, and the bottom pin bushings go into the door. But everything else was the same.

[@1AAuto]

You may need to replace or repair the hinge if that's the case.

[@mattraumikaitis8405]

Do you have a video that shows that same breakdown for a 2000 to 2006 GMC Sierra? The door pin/hinge configuration is different and access is difficult because of the configuration.

[@BrandyAmberAndrew]

Thanks!!, how about the roller pins?

[@fallenxangel7117]

thank you for sharing this video, it's always better to see how to do something rather than reading it

[@mercadog100]

Nice. !! Betting on a extencion. Use a long chisil

[@stevenkmckendallsr1169]

Would you please kindly do a video on replacing a 1996 GMC Jimmy driver's door latch. Thank you.

[@airhorton]

do you have a video for 03 GMC?

[@gholt71]

Have you ever replaced the hinges that are not bolt on? I'm looking for a way to repair my worn out hinges. The pin bushings do not last very long with elongated holes. What do you think about welding the worn side of the hole and then grinding it round again?

[@MsBdotSmoove]

Ok, thanx alot!

[@harlyman2011]

are the pins for the front and rear doors the same? all the part stores i call only have listings for cargo and front doors

[@notorious8361]

Thank you.

[@jessicaalston498]

Now that I replaced the hinge pins the outer handle takes more to open. Is there an adjustment to do to get it open without pulling the handle all the way up.

[@Dibbs18]

Workin on a 91 dodge w250 with this problem on the drivers side, Probably going to be a little harder because it's more hidden