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Old 06-21-2011, 01:30 AM
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I purchased the washers from the dearlership. My question is it came with two washers and are they both for one hinge or does one washer for each hinge?
 
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Not sure if this answers your question but here is my experience. Over the past few months, I noticed a thumping noise from the front end when I went over railroad tracks or speed bumps. I thought it was the front suspension (balljoints, etc.), so I took it to the dealer to replace anything worn out. They said the suspension was tight. The problem was loose hood hinges. They installed 2 washers in the hinges and that fixed the problem. So 1 washer per hinge was what they installed.

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Part # 12383460 $4.38 each

2002 4 Door 2wheel drive Blazer

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Yeah that helps thanks. I have the washers just wanted to make sure it was for both hinges
 
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Yep, one on each hinge bolt. Put them between the hinge and the nut with the raised center towards the nut. This is a belleville washer which acts like a spring to put added tension on the joint without worry of relaxation over time.

I have seen some hinges where the owners have put regular washers which caused the hinge to wear and loosen up again. On those, I have had to use two belleville washers.
 
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Thanks for the help. Installed them and no more "clunk"
 
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