wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I got the truck for practically nothing so I know there are some issues, the door hinges pop when you open and shut them. Is this indicative of an accident or could they just be bad? If it is/was caused by an accident could this be repaired with new hinges? They have done this for a few years that I know of, but its statingto bug me now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94TanRanger Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 whats the make and model? probably either the hinges need replaced or just the pins and bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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94TanRanger Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 i wanna say its just the pins and bushing but i cant recall if that year just had the hinges that need replaced. is the door dropping yet? if its just the pins and bushings i think you are looking at $25 for each and you need the upper and lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Questions first. Does the door drop when opening it? Does it slide acorss the sticker? Bushings and pins are very common. BUT if there is a popping noise its usually related to the Check strap on the door. its the little metal (or plastic covered metal bar) that is in between both the upper and lower hinges. Per VIN they run between $50.00 and $60.00 LIST for both the fronts and about $30.00 for the rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Questions first. Does the door drop when opening it? Does it slide acorss the sticker? Bushings and pins are very common. BUT if there is a popping noise its usually related to the Check strap on the door. its the little metal (or plastic covered metal bar) that is in between both the upper and lower hinges. Per VIN they run between $50.00 and $60.00 LIST for both the fronts and about $30.00 for the rears. I believe this man is correct. If the door isn't sagging, etc it's probably the check strap. Does it always pop in the same place(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 If memory serves, it always pops in the same place and it is at a round piece that necessarily isnt the hinge, and is on mostly on the frame itself, not necessarily the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 check strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 if your pins and the check link is lubed and neither fix it do this. your going to think i'm crazy for this but i have fixed many S/T trucks like this. when GM built the truck the hinges are lined up, after driving for a few years they some how become off line just a touch. open the drivers door all the way, now close it about an inch or two and then push it open really hard (not hard enough to make it touch the front fender though) and if you here a few pops than close the door and see if it still makes the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I've had something similar, and it was the door check strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I had this happen on my Rx7. It turned out the bolts to the hinge were loose. It was something simple and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hey man, check with Kris. I'm pretty sure he told me they got it either wrecked or they got it right after it had been fixed. Either way, I'm pretty sure he said it had been in an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Hey man, check with Kris. I'm pretty sure he told me they got it either wrecked or they got it right after it had been fixed. Either way, I'm pretty sure he said it had been in an accident. He doesnt know. He might say he knows, but he doesnt know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA In Progress Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Check and see if the hinges are sloppy. Open the door and try to move it up and down. If there isn't any slop in them, try to lube them and the check link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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