Replacing the driver's side door hinge

1996 GMC JIMMY
180,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I want to replace the wore out hinges that are welded on the driver's side front door with the new bolt on ones in a kit. Can tell me how to do this?
Apr 30, 2014 at 5:13 PM
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I've never used a bolt-on replacement hinge, and I'd be worried that there's no solid metal to drill holes into. Normally the hinge pin and upper and lower bushings are replaced. All auto parts stores have those parts.
Apr 30, 2014 at 8:28 PM
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