Review on 🚪 Dorman 38453 Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Kit: Perfect Fit for Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC Models by Edward Henderson

First of all, as far as I can tell this is a great product. I'm hoping this lasts for a while (I've heard stories from a few people that aftermarket hinge repair systems don't always last, but this one seems good). I gave it one star because - at least at the time I bought mine - it had NO instructions and they weren't online. A call to Dorman's engineering department confirmed I knew how to do it, but I had to get over the "just like the old" comment. Excuse me? The old one wore out, and GM doesn't have such parts. They say the entire hinge assembly is to be replaced. So the "old one" doesn't follow him, especially since you have to disassemble parts to disassemble him! A spokesman for Dorman said they are considering including instructions in the future. So, for those who have never done this, here's how it works on a 1999 Silverado (new body style): 1. Remove the door sill panel. Remove the inner lining near your foot. I replaced the bushings on the driver's side, so I removed the panel where the parking brake is. Open the fuse box. The lid is just above it, showing the door. Disconnect the wire harnesses in both areas connecting the wiring to the door. Slide the wiring and grommet out of the body until free.2. Remove the three screws holding the door. Two in the upper and lower hinges, the third is a door opening restrictor.3. Remove the door from the pins. I did it myself by holding on to the inside door handle. If I thought I would lower the window regulator a bit before unplugging the door harnesses and raising them behind the window frame. But it didn't matter.4. Cut off the bottom of the old pins as close to the hinge as possible. Some use an abrasive cut-off wheel; I didn't want sparks so I used a sawsall and protected the fender with cardboard in case I slipped (which I didn't). Use a punch to push the pins out from the bottom up. Remove the rest of the old bushing. Clean the parts.5. Insert bushings into holes. Reinstall the hinge piece that came out when you removed the pins. Lubricate the new pins with white grease where they turn in the bushings. Reattach the pins (longer at the top of the hinge, shorter at the bottom). It may not seem obvious until you start, but pins just fit. Reinstall washer and nut.6 . Tighten the screw GENTLY and slowly. When tightening, the pin is pulled through the loop until it is properly seated. You will find that once the pin is in place, the bottom pin/sleeve/hinge/bolt will prevent the hinge from rotating. moved, so it SHOULD be moved a little. The top one doesn't have such a feature, but I moved away anyway. wire case. Install three bolts in the door. 8. Connect the wiring harnesses, reattach the removed panel and be amazed that your door now hangs PERFECTLY. I took my time and got it done within two hours, including the call. Dorman to ensure bushings are installed correctly. t per hour. After all, it's a pretty easy job.