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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Hi. I'm going to change the door on my 93. I had planned on doing it by way of the pins. I read somewhere to just unbolt the hinges from the body instead. Is either way easier or better? Is there an issue at all with either? Which way would most of you do it?
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Just unbolt it! 2 bolts per hinge, super simple. You WILL have to line up the door to get the gaps right, not every door is not the same. You can use a marker to trace where the hinge was to get it close at first then adjust as you go.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Well, I certainly can't figure out how to unbolt. There is no room for a ratchet, and the open ended wrench has maybe 1/4 inch clearance up and down.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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i just popped the pins out of the hinges when i changed the driver door on the old truck...this way i didn't have to mess with any gaps or anything...
 
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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I agree pull the wiring (if any) and pop the pins out, a helper makes it much easier.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Yeah, got the top pin to move. The bottom, well, I'll have to remove that chrome running board. Can't get a good hammer swing with it right below. Got a helper today.
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