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Midnight
04-01-2010, 11:02 PM
Ive seen issues on chevrolet trucks quite a bit, with the "sagging drivers door" usually remedied with a new pin sleeve in the door hinge..

curious if anyone experienced this, and what action was taken.. new hinge? just a sleeve?

thanks!
Motorhead350
04-01-2010, 11:03 PM
I'm wondering the same thing. I have this issue too.

I was told we need to replace the hinge, but I wanna hear it from someone who knows these cars.

Anyone know?
justbob
04-01-2010, 11:22 PM
Rock auto shows door hinge kits up to '99 on Crown vics, but nothing after. At $1.73 each, it's a cheap guess.
Midnight
04-01-2010, 11:29 PM
woops... yeah, thats a fair risk.. at least get the part at 1.73$ and see if it fits.
justbob
04-01-2010, 11:35 PM
Yeah the link won't work. I started at 2003, but no listings. I found it finally under 99 Crown Victoria/ body Exterior/ door hinge pin and bushing kit.
justbob
04-01-2010, 11:36 PM
I thought most all exterior body parts were the same 98 and up. I've been wrong before.
Midnight
04-01-2010, 11:37 PM
maybe in a few days, someone will see this message and see if that part works.. :)
RoyLPita
04-02-2010, 04:00 AM
Hinge sag has been a problem since 1992. I would replace that along with the striker.
LeoVampire
04-02-2010, 07:50 AM
Does your door drop down when you open it? Can you grab the door when it is open and moveit up and down on the hinges?

If no is the answer chances are someone slamed it shut at one point and moved the pin it catches with the latch.

This will wear out the hinge bushings eventualy as well from the extra pressure put on them.
CBT
04-02-2010, 08:17 AM
Ive seen issues on chevrolet trucks quite a bit, with the "sagging drivers door" usually remedied with a new pin sleeve in the door hinge..

curious if anyone experienced this, and what action was taken.. new hinge? just a sleeve?

thanks!
I had an '81 Z-28, I used to have to jack up the driver side door with a 2x4 every now and then when it started to sag. Hope this helps. Thanks, now I miss my car.:(
J-MAN
04-02-2010, 03:29 PM
I had an '81 Z-28, I used to have to jack up the driver side door with a 2x4 every now and then when it started to sag. Hope this helps. Thanks, now I miss my car.:(

Dibs on the 2x4!!!!!!!!