stupid FJ45 door pins question (1 Viewer)

[40Flipper]

My 1966 FJ45lv has very loose hinges. I know I need new door pins and that will probably do the trick.

Will the regular standard door pins fit correctly? Are they the same gauge or thickness for a 1966 as say a 1980 FJ40?

Thanks!

 

[fogblanket]

are the hinges themselves loose? or is it the door striker? if it is the hinge itelf. I suppose you could grind off the heads and tap them out and try and fit a tighter pin in there. I am pretty sure the fj40 pins will be a wider diameter. you should be able to remove any sloop in the hinge by adjusting the the hinge mounting bolts.
what do you have for weather stripping? so new stuff from JC Whitney, and new strickers, would probable cure most of the rattles.
jason

 

[40Flipper]

I bought a set of strikers from Foxfab. You can lift the door a bit so it's the pins that are worn. Hinges themselves are fine.

Could I use the newer pins or do I need to find a different type?

 

[rick_d]

the door pins are larger than 40 series front doors (if I remember right, the tailgate hinges are same as 40 dimensionally). Several have found or made bushings in the past, I'd ask on the 45 board.

rick
ex master of all things wagon

 

[camcruiser13]

new bushings are what you need

 

[treerootCO]

there is a post chef has about making some new pins.

 

[40Flipper]

Where can I get bushings from? Do I need to have them made?

Treeroot: where can I find that post?? Thanks!

 

[mini_mule]

hinge bushings

I'm running these. Much better than the plastic ones.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land...tegoryZ10076QQihZ001QQitemZ110077617510QQrdZ1

auction # 110077617510 in case the link doesn't work.

Good luck

 

[IDave]

FJ45 LV hinges ARE different from FJ40 hinges, as are the bushings. There's a nice discussion in the FJ45 Forum.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=44506&highlight=bushing

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=49675&highlight=hinge+bushings

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=118820&highlight=hinge+bushings

 

[40Flipper]

MINI-Mule: I've e-mailed the bushings guy and looks promising. Need to measure the parts for a custom set. Don't know the price yet.

 

[treerootCO]

...Treeroot: where can I find that post?? Thanks!

I couldn't find it. We'll have to wait for chef to find this thread.

 

[40Flipper]

I spoke to the guy who Mini-Mule mentioned who makes brass bushings. I sent the specs from the thread that IDAVE had sent above. He cut me a free set last night to test on one door. If it works he'll make sets for everyone. NICE!

 

[emtee]

I'm running these. Much better than the plastic ones.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land...tegoryZ10076QQihZ001QQitemZ110077617510QQrdZ1

auction # 110077617510 in case the link doesn't work.

Good luck

As the winner of above-mentioned auction, thought I'd mention that the delivery was lightning fast; got 'em this morning! Haven't installed mine yet (on a 40), but they look well-machined.

 

[40Flipper]

I had sent him the e-mail with the specs for the 45 bushings and he had a set done in a couple hours. I e-mailed him at 5pm and there was a message saying they were done at 9pm. This guy is my new best friend.

Go Pat's!!!

 

[mini_mule]

It sounds like you're on the right path. Craig (the machinist) is a good guy, the owner of 2 FJ40's and is a cruiser enthusiast. You will not only get your parts quickly, but he will remake them for you if your application is dimensionally challenged.

Craig told me last week that he also wants to produce brass hinge bushings for the late model rear tire carriers. He has ordered a set of OEM nylon bushings to reproduce, but will need a few people to test out the fit of his new product, when available.

Post up if you have a 1/75 to 8/76 tire carrier or one for 8/76 to 5/80, and would like to help test fit the early prototypes. Only a couple of volunteers are needed, with specific carrier model information and feedback on the fit of the new bushings. Be aware, it can be very difficult to get the original hinges apart for bushing replacement.

I will make Craig aware of this thread and he can work directly with those interested.

Cheers
Rick

 

[40Flipper]

bushings

My spare bolts inside the rear inside of the truck with a nut and blot mounting.

Bushings should be here soon but I won't be able to try them for about 2 weeks. Too busy with work.

 

[peterb]

I sent Craig a hinge from the tire carrier on my 5/75 FJ-40 so he can fab bushings. I'll let you know how they turn out. I am ready to get rid of that rattle.
Peter

 

[Eric Ellis]

I have a couple of sets from craig to test for the later model tire carrier. Plan to do so today or tomorrow. Right now I am wrestling with getting the carrier off the 40. Seems I will take it to a machine shop and try to have them pop out the pins...apparently, a known problem. It will be well worth it for anyone I think. And though I have only been in touch with Craig through email I want to say here that this is an excellent person...hope everyone will buy, buy, buy from Craig. His door bushings are great.

 

[Eric Ellis]

And just a little update...pulling your spare tire carrier off and removing the pins will surely make you want to replace those bushings with Brass bushings...the idea of doing this too often because of plastic bushings is a conversion of biblical proportions. Someone here on the list mentioned taking thier carrier to a machine shop and having the pins pressed out...WELL WORTH IT!