1992 GMC Sonoma Door Hinge Replacement Fix

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IDK45
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i have a 92 sonoma and the top door hinge on the drivers side is worn. the whole hinge needs to be replaced not just the pin and bushings. How can i replace or fixed the damaged hinge?
Dec 7, 2006 at 2:56 PM
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Is your hinge bolted in place or welded? If it is welded I would recommend taking it to a good body shop. the bolt in type are well within the capabilities of the average do it yourselfer. I do recommend that you put masking tape accross one of the body seams prior to taking the door hinge off so you can use the tape as an alignment aid after your new hinge is instaled.
Dec 22, 2006 at 10:45 PM

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Determine whether the hinge is bolted or welded. Have a body shop replace a welded hinge. A bolt-in hinge can be replaced as a DIY job; apply masking tape across a body seam before removal so it can be used to realign the door after the new hinge is installed.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 GMC Sonoma says the driver's side top door hinge is worn and needs full replacement rather than only a pin and bushings. The expert asks whether the hinge is bolted or welded, recommends a body shop for a welded hinge, and says a bolt-in hinge is suitable for DIY replacement if masking tape is used as an alignment aid.

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