HOW TO REBUILD FIREBIRD TRANS AM DOOR HINGES

I recently rebuilt the door hinges on my T/A here are some tips.

THOSE DOORS ARE HEAVY HAVE A FRIEND HELP YOU !!!!!!!!!
1. Roll windows down.
2. Use some tape to mask around the edges of the door and fender area.
3. Scribe out around the door hinges so you will know where to start when adjusting the doors.
4. Remove wires going to the door. (speaker, power window, and door lock wires).
5. Use a floor jack on the bottom of the door to support the weight with.
6. Remove the bolts on the hinge to the door. remember to use caution these doors are real heavy.
7. Remove bolts from hinge and car.
8. USE CAUTION WITH HINGE SPRING !!! Open hinge and use a clamp to compress spring on hinge and remove spring.
9. Grind off "ears" on pin. Push out pin.
10. Remove old bushings.
11. Replace bushings and pin.
12. Reassemble door with hinges and align door, be very careful on alignment and check striker bolt.

These kits sale for $10.00 to $20.00 and are very much worth it. Good luck.

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