Dave U Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Mine are getting bad so thank for the tip! :Canadaflag: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 What did you do to be sure that you put the hinges back in the exact same spot as when it came off the line? I'm strongly considering this since there is about a 1/2" gap at the top of my drivers door where anything can get in, mainly water :fs1: It definitely looks like something I could do with my minimal skills. Great write-up btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 What did you do to be sure that you put the hinges back in the exact same spot as when it came off the line? 12.25 inches from center to center on the top hinge to the bottom. There is a small semi-circle in the leading edge of each hinge that is the center. Follow his diagram (which are available on this link: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=986973&highlight=Door+hinge+repair. I did this to the 87 and it worked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86customanche Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks. Can't wait to get that door straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reprod89 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 looks like a bit more work then welding but you have more room adjustments if the door is having issues so it be worth it. The pache weld i did is failing so this would be the better way to go. :bowdown: :thumbsup: :bowdown: :bowdown: . :MJ 1: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull4x4 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Will be doing this when it comes back from guy doing the body work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I am glad these old nuggets pop back up. This is a good thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dankicksass Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I need to replace my left side hinges, just re-welded the right side ones. Posting here so I can find the measurements easily if I want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Good pics in my 88 build as seen in my sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega_rugal Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 For those that don't know, the problem stems from AMC's lame-brained idea of welding the hinge to the sheet metal unibody (bad enough) and then neglecting to weld the rear edge (even worse.) AMC`s products are full of them.. the hinge of the driver`s side on mine is falling apart, thanks for the tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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