OT S10 Pickup

Ted in NE · Mar 24, 2010

Need to replace door hinge pin & bushings. How do you get the spring back in at the top hinge after you replace the pin & bushings?

Thanks in advance,

Ted

Janicholson · Mar 24, 2010

A valve spring compressor could be used. The type I am thinking of is for Valve in block engines (flatheads) allowing it to be tweezer like. Jim

Mathias NY · Mar 24, 2010

Pliers, crowbar, flathead screwdrivers, safety glasses, some profanity, and a lot of patience. Those are the tools I used to reinstall the spring on my Dodge.

Ken Tallman · Mar 24, 2010

Harbor Freight has the tool for replacing that spring. It"s about 4 bucks and makes easy work of it. Auto parts stores may rent you the tool as well.
Ken

Revredneck · Mar 24, 2010

You need to push the follower arm over the roller and swing it out so you can get the spring behind it. Then take a long pry bar and push the whole thing back in over and behind the roller. HTH.
Good Luck and God Bless

msb · Mar 24, 2010

Just bought one of those HF spring compressors. Mine cost $5++ but it worked like a charm. I used a bolt, nut and various sizes of washers to install the bottom bushing. Pulled it right up into place.

Ted in NE · Mar 24, 2010

Thanks for all the replys. Really appreciate the help.

Ted

Walterdavies · Mar 24, 2010

Trade it in on a Ford Ranger
Walt

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Eldo case · Mar 24, 2010

Get the correct tool. It is not too expensive also cheaper than a trip to the hospital when it fly's out and gets you!

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