door hinge

2000 CHEVROLET S-10
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MIKE SAMS
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how do i remove the spring that is blcking the upper hinge pin on my 2000 chevy s10?
Aug 10, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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STEVE W.
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You will want a door spring compressor tool. Can be borrowed from a parts store OR you can visit Harbor Freight and buy one for around 10 bucks. Removal doesn't require the tool BUT getting it back in without learning some new vocabulary does!
Aug 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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FIXITMR
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did you get it ok?
Sep 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM
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