Door hinges

[eaglescout526]

Has anyone installed the new redesigned door hinges before? I have two new sets from Chrysler and they are way different but function and look like what would be used on the 97-01 XJs

 

But Chrysler says they are direct replacements for the old ones. Just the side that mounts to the body is more open than the old solid one.

[ghetdjc320]

Following. I haven’t tried the new style. Could you post up some pictures of what you have and the part number. I used some nos hinges for my drivers door along with the reinforcement plates from hooligans off-road. Now my passenger side needs to be done.

[eaglescout526]

I will now post pictures. I planned on doing so a little bit later but I have time now. 

 

 

Hinge and instructions. Note it’s open design. 

[ghetdjc320]

Interesting design. So is it supposed to weld in place like the old one? 

[eaglescout526]

That’s what I think but I’m baffled as Chrysler’s instructions are incredibly vague. 

[Jeep Driver]

If you need instructions, you are likely not the one who should be replacing the hinges. 

[eaglescout526]

You're right Jeep Driver, I shouldn't be doing such. But like everyone else I'm cheap but willing to learn and not let anyone I don't trust touch my truck.

 

But if you see, the new hinge is much more open in design than the old solid ones.

[Strokermjcomanche]

6 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Interesting design. So is it supposed to weld in place like the old one? 

Yep , just look at a 97 + XJ for reference. 

[eaglescout526]

Just now, Strokermjcomanche said:

Yep , just look at a 97 + XJ for reference. 

I will have to do that.

[Strokermjcomanche]

I'd have to look , but if you wanted to stay with the older style I may have some new ones . If only one hinge is bad you would only have to change one . 

 

May be be a good time to install one of those reinforcing plates too if your hinges were pulling away from the body . 

[eaglescout526]

It looks like that only the top of the hinge meaning the weld and all is separating from the body.

[Strokermjcomanche]

I'd put the reinforcement plate in and leave the rest . Once the plate is in with the hinges welded to it i don't see it going anywhere. 

[Strokermjcomanche]

Here's a 97 + hinge setup though 

[eaglescout526]

I will have to go look at the write up again and see what all I need to do to add the plate.

 

 

That doesn't look bad. Looks pretty straight forward and just weld it in place of the old hinge.

[ghetdjc320]

Looks simple enough. Thanks!