FJ55 door hinge bushings...any interest?
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See what happens when you don't tune in for a long time. I would be in for a set. What about the tailgate as well? Bushings on the hinges back there. I may be able to pull some if it has not been done.
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I still need to see a bushing before I can go forward.
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Will PM you. FYI at this local; I will try to get you bushing info this weekend. Pls, pm me your address for shipping.
bushings
Im in, for a set
Anyway to get the bushings for the tailgate
Im in, for a set
Anyway to get the bushings for the tailgate
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Slow down is on me right now I think. I have not gotten to it...few distractions right now. I need to find what I have and photo and maybe send.
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Well, getting there a little. I have a TG Bushing at least. Still working at finding my door hinges. Anyone else?
tomorrow I am pulling the tranny on my 40.....again
tailgate
you have a tailgate bushing set?
Well, getting there a little. I have a TG Bushing at least. Still working at finding my door hinges. Anyone else?
tomorrow I am pulling the tranny on my 40.....again
you have a tailgate bushing set?
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No. That is one bushing pulled for making a copy or comparison. Both sides are the same so you only need to pull one side. The problem will be (I think) is that typically there is rust on the pin portion of the hinge...mostly at the tip it appears.
Anyway, it is a start.
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I'll buy a set as well, thanks.
Are these being made or are we just sizing up interest?
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I finally got a hinge last week, so I am moving forward with these.
I have some questions first and I know very little about 55's. The hinge I received does not have the spring on it. If I use it to copy the bushings, will it suffice for both upper and lower hinges? I've seen hinges with springs on them and I don't know what the difference is. I guess I need to be schooled on 55 hinges. Who can do that?
Here's what I have...
That is an upper hinge.
The lower hinges have springs.
I believe the bushings would be the same, but I am not certain of this...
The lower hinges have springs.
I believe the bushings would be the same, but I am not certain of this...
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This is exactly the info I need. I want to start this week on these.
Are you starting on the bushings, or are you starting to repair the hinges themselves?
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Starting on the bushings, but honestly I am not 100% sure the bushings will work. Based on some PM's I've had with people, the hinge pin ID varies based on wear. If I make one size bushing, it may not be big enough to fill in a very worn pin opening.
See the thread about using pins from a 40:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pig-preservation-society/287959-easy-door-hinge-repair.html
I think if your bushins are more suited for a heavier door than a 40 and could use the 40 pins, we should be in good shape!
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pig-preservation-society/287959-easy-door-hinge-repair.html
I think if your bushins are more suited for a heavier door than a 40 and could use the 40 pins, we should be in good shape!
I agree. Sell the FJ55 kit with a drill bit to open the hole up to a prescribed ID before pressing in bushings. Two benefits:
Makes hole much closer to round, and allows increased wall thickness of bushing to allow a bit more strength when pressing in.
Follow up with another drill bit to "ream to size"