Door hinge pin bushings

[devo]

is any one replacing there door hinge pin bushings with the brass bushings I’ve seen offered?
Or is it best to stay the plastic bushings?



thanks,



devo

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

The brass ones work like a champ, I wouldn't use the plastic ones ever again.

 

[TimeIsMoney]

Not sure if I have heard of this. Brass bushings are sold where?

 

[spotcruiser]

SouthBostonFJ40

FJ40 door hinge bushings - brass

 

[TimeIsMoney]

SouthBostonFJ40

FJ40 door hinge bushings - brass

Ordered, thx guys.

 

[DSRTRDR]

I have found that neither will fit with the OEM pins that the truck came with - so no bushings for me

 

[TimeIsMoney]

I have found that neither will fit with the OEM pins that the truck came with - so no bushings for me

What was the reason, the ridges?

 

[bikersmurf]

I didn’t order from SouthBoston so I cannot say for certain they couldn’t have worked, but I used oversized ‘OILite’ bushings to refurbish my hinges that had egg shaped holes. After 20+ years without bushings nothing stock would fit. I drilled the holes out and then filed the flanges for a snug fit.

 

[letterman52]

I gave up on the bushings and got a super set of hinges off 69LC. Quick and easy.

Quik Hinges available

 

[-MaTTi-]

I have found that neither will fit with the OEM pins that the truck came with - so no bushings for me

Maybe this is the reason?

Also if you ordered from me in the last year and you are having issues with the pin fitting thru the opening, PM me and I will send you a new set. The last batch was off by a hair but it was enough to cause a couple of issues that I know about. Please check if you haven't.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

When I installed mine a few years ago the door pins were tight fitting in the bushing, once I tapped them in and got them installed I have had no problems. They fit like a glove, keep my doors from rattling, and open and close as smooth as can be.

I also have had my doors off and on multiple times during my build to check alignment, installing the bushings each time, again, no problems.

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

I have found that neither will fit with the OEM pins that the truck came with - so no bushings for me

Claudia,
PM your address and I'll send you a set.

 

[devo]

PM sent for a set of sweet brass.




Thanks




devo

 

[TimeIsMoney]

Looking for confirmation you received my PayPal payment? Sent message but you haven't responded.

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

I used the ones from @SouthBostonFJ40 as well.

I did use my Dremel tool to hone out the bronze bushing so the pin would slide up and down easier.

I also used bronze bushings from McMaster on my tire carrier.

It is all documented in my build thread. 1979 FJ40 Old School Overhaul

Edit: I changed out every hinge bushing on the truck using the ones from @SouthBostonFJ40, windshield hinge, hood hinge, rear ambulance door and half door hinges.

 

[devo]

Looking for confirmation you received my PayPal payment? Sent message but you haven't responded.

I’m gonna jump in here also. I sent payment and have not received comformation ?

Thanks,




devo

 

[TimeIsMoney]

Looking for confirmation you received my PayPal payment? Sent message but you haven't responded.

Still Waiting... For any sort of communication, confirmation of payment. Anyone have some feedback on communication in past? As a small business owner, I'm having a hard time understanding the lack of it.

 

[BIG RENO AL]

I'm in the same boat.

 

[devo]

Yes what’s the deal? Do we need to take some sort of “action”



devo

 

[letterman52]

Should of used my guy...