Sagging doors

[bigdbowne]

Anybody have an easy fix for sagging doors on a 95 F-250 ?

 

[Skandocious]

Sounds like you need new hinge bushings! Assuming the hinges are still in good shape.

Welcome to FTF

 

[bigdbowne]

How big of a job is that ? have you done that ?

 

[Skandocious]

Not too complicated, just a little time consuming. I think Ryan made a writeup about it, search the tech write ups forum for threads by O'Rattlecan.

 

[Skandocious]

Sorry I just looked and it was hinge pins not bushings.

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1458

I'd say your best bet is to buy a Haynes or Chiltons manual. I can check my Ford Repair DVD if you want.

 

[70blue]

He replaced the pins and bushings.

 

[wizzard351]

a cheap free fix would to be open the door loosen up the hinges the close it most of the way and use an old time bumper jack to jack the door back up a lil past normal then retighten the hinges. no more problem

 

[blackhat620]

He replaced the pins and bushings.

Not to diffcult if you take your time. You can buy a hinge pin & busing kit for about $5-6 per door. If you cannot find them locally give National Automotive Lines a call 1-800-428-4300 They are in Indiana been around for years.
www.natauto.com/NEW/0/

 

[Lost]

Make sure the hingeis not worn . If they r new pins and bush will help little while But wear quick .

Mark out line hinge on door /post .
Roll window down use small ratchet strap and hang from garage door track to support door . This way u can move door around some .So its balanced

I Like to remove bolts on door and let door swing back on strap out way a little .But most jus do 1 jinge at time help realline .

Then you can remove old hinge pin and reattach door .

I usually find a passenger side hinge if old one is to worn to last. As they get less wear . Put new pins in it .

Anyway good luck

 

[Lost]

Make sure the hingeis not worn . If they r new pins and bush will help little while But wear quick .

Mark out line hinge on door /post .
Roll window down use small ratchet strap and hang from garage door track to support door . This way u can move door around some .So its balanced

I Like to remove bolts on door and let door swing back on strap out way a little .But most just do 1 hinge at time help real line .

Then you can remove old hinge pin and reattach door .

I usually find a passenger side hinge if old one is to worn to last. As they get less wear . Put new pins in it .

Anyway good luck

 

[Truckin4life]

I vote hinge bushings as well.

 

[blacksnapon]

use a socket, the appropriate length and put it in the lower hinge, between the part that bolts to the door and the post. then use it to spring the hinge by slowly closing the door with the socket in it (might cause pinched fingers). That will cause the rear of the door to raise (careful, it also goes rearward slightly) Takes about 30-45 seconds!