Sagging Door

Corey · May 31st, 2008, 09:33 PM

My 1988 GT drivers door has been sagging for a while now. I ordered new pins and bushings and plan to put them in when I get them. Should this fix the problem or is it common for the hinge to also need replacing?

ThrashN · May 31st, 2008, 10:13 PM

That should fix the problem

Corey · May 31st, 2008, 11:32 PM

Thanks.

ujslost · May 31st, 2008, 11:55 PM

That should fix it up man!
I suggest taking the doors and hinges off the car to do it.
I will tell you they arent that fun. I had to cut my pins in half with a die grinder cause they were bent I guess. Anyhow they wouldnt knock out.

demonicus · June 1st, 2008, 12:55 AM

just remember that the doors do unbolt from the frame completely. I dont know why but we have alot of bodymen out here that seem to think the hinges are welded on.

ujslost · June 1st, 2008, 01:00 AM

yep, 3 bolts per hinge, easy to get to if fender is off, and makes aligning the door alot easier

ryans88gt · June 1st, 2008, 01:54 AM

The hinges have some sealant on them that looks to the untrained eye like they are welded to the door post. The stock pins have to be cut out. I have a set of pins and bushings from 5.0 resto that I am not using if anyone needs them.

MOTOIMPAIRED · June 1st, 2008, 03:37 AM

My drivers door is doing the same thing.

How much are you looking for ($) the bushings and the pins??

1990 lx coupe

ryans88gt · June 1st, 2008, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by MOTOIMPAIRED

My drivers door is doing the same thing.

How much are you looking for ($) the bushings and the pins??

1990 lx coupe

PM me

ujslost · June 1st, 2008, 06:50 PM

Local parts stores have them for like $7 each or so.

Darrell · June 1st, 2008, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by ThrashN

That should fix the problem

+1

Corey · June 2nd, 2008, 01:10 AM

I checked the local stores and no luck. I found the pin and hinge for $13 on e-bay. My passenger door is fine so I should be alright with just the drivers door. Is it pretty tough getting the fender off?

ThrashN · June 2nd, 2008, 02:47 AM

You don't need to remove the fenders to install the pins. Cut out the old pins with a dremel (get alot of cut-off wheels). When you cut the pins cut them like you're chopping down a tree (so the cut looks like this <). Also when you cut the bottom pin, cut it as close to the bottom as you can. Because of the way the door curves it will be easier to get out that way. Once the pins are cut use a punch and a hammer to knock them out, replace the bushings put in the new pin and you're done. You Will want some one to help you with the door when the pins are out. Use a floor jack to help support the doors.

chickenbot · June 2nd, 2008, 04:36 AM

1979 -93 Door Hinge Pin Kit with Bushings - Fox Mustang Restoration

there ya go $7.50 per door

Corey · June 2nd, 2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks for all the help.

ryans88gt · June 2nd, 2008, 01:27 PM

yeah I have the $25 kit from 5.0 resto that is both doors and the rollers and roller pins if someone wants it. $15+shipping

May 31st, 2008, 09:33 PM	#1
Corey Newbie 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Washington Posts: 16	Sagging Door My 1988 GT drivers door has been sagging for a while now. I ordered new pins and bushings and plan to put them in when I get them. Should this fix the problem or is it common for the hinge to also need replacing?

May 31st, 2008, 10:13 PM	#2
ThrashN Regular 91 LX 5.0 11.87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 99	That should fix the problem __________________ 11.87 Penn Mustangs

June 1st, 2008, 12:55 AM	#5
demonicus Regular 1989 mustang GTcoupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Posts: 115	just remember that the doors do unbolt from the frame completely. I dont know why but we have alot of bodymen out here that seem to think the hinges are welded on. __________________ 89 GT notch - 306ci 88 LX notch - 302ci 87 LX hatch -

June 1st, 2008, 01:54 AM	#7
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,766	The hinges have some sealant on them that looks to the untrained eye like they are welded to the door post. The stock pins have to be cut out. I have a set of pins and bushings from 5.0 resto that I am not using if anyone needs them. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 11.3 @ 125 mph 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

June 2nd, 2008, 02:47 AM	#13
ThrashN Regular 91 LX 5.0 11.87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 99	You don't need to remove the fenders to install the pins. Cut out the old pins with a dremel (get alot of cut-off wheels). When you cut the pins cut them like you're chopping down a tree (so the cut looks like this <). Also when you cut the bottom pin, cut it as close to the bottom as you can. Because of the way the door curves it will be easier to get out that way. Once the pins are cut use a punch and a hammer to knock them out, replace the bushings put in the new pin and you're done. You Will want some one to help you with the door when the pins are out. Use a floor jack to help support the doors. __________________ 11.87 Penn Mustangs

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May 31st, 2008, 11:32 PM	#3
Corey Newbie 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Washington Posts: 16	Thanks.

May 31st, 2008, 11:55 PM	#4
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,861	That should fix it up man! I suggest taking the doors and hinges off the car to do it. I will tell you they arent that fun. I had to cut my pins in half with a die grinder cause they were bent I guess. Anyhow they wouldnt knock out.

June 1st, 2008, 01:00 AM	#6
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,861	yep, 3 bolts per hinge, easy to get to if fender is off, and makes aligning the door alot easier

June 1st, 2008, 03:37 AM	#8
MOTOIMPAIRED Newbie 1990 LX Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 15	My drivers door is doing the same thing. How much are you looking for ($) the bushings and the pins?? 1990 lx coupe

June 1st, 2008, 06:50 PM	#10
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,861	Local parts stores have them for like $7 each or so.

June 2nd, 2008, 01:10 AM	#12
Corey Newbie 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Washington Posts: 16	I checked the local stores and no luck. I found the pin and hinge for $13 on e-bay. My passenger door is fine so I should be alright with just the drivers door. Is it pretty tough getting the fender off?

June 2nd, 2008, 04:36 AM	#14
chickenbot Regular 1990 mustang gt eventually Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: plano, tx Posts: 305	1979 -93 Door Hinge Pin Kit with Bushings - Fox Mustang Restoration there ya go $7.50 per door __________________ 1990 gt 5.0 Mac Performance 76mm straight shot intake 70mm Accufab tb and egr spacer Trick Flow Track Heat u/l intake 3.55 gears MSD distributor, Blaster Coil, and 8.5mm wires

June 2nd, 2008, 12:59 PM	#15
Corey Newbie 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Washington Posts: 16	Thanks for all the help.

June 2nd, 2008, 01:27 PM	#16
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,766	yeah I have the $25 kit from 5.0 resto that is both doors and the rollers and roller pins if someone wants it. $15+shipping __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 11.3 @ 125 mph 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

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