How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
#1
03-03-2008, 03:13 PM
How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
I spent like 3 hrs trying to compress that sucker into the door? Any advice would be helpful.
#2
03-03-2008, 06:08 PM
RE: How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
Get the proper tool, called a door spring removal tool. Or carefully put it into a vice compress it and use like a zip tie to hold it tight. Then put it back into the door, and remove the tie. I prefer using the tool, well worth the $15.
#3
03-03-2008, 08:26 PM
RE: How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
A zip tie will not hold the spring. I broke bailing wire in the process of trying to hold the spring in the compressed state when I did my driver's door.
The proper spring compressor is only $20 from Eastwood.com (Light Truck Door Hinge Spring Tool). It was $16 when I bought mine before I tackled the passenger door.
The proper spring compressor is only $20 from Eastwood.com (Light Truck Door Hinge Spring Tool). It was $16 when I bought mine before I tackled the passenger door.
#4
03-04-2008, 12:08 AM
RE: How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
Thanks, I'm going to order the tool right now.
#6
03-04-2008, 08:00 AM
RE: How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
Justgot the one I ordered two weeks ago...I have to replace my hinge pin for a second time.
#7
03-11-2008, 11:30 PM
RE: How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
Double thanks! Saves me the time of re-inventing the wheel like last time I did this!
#8
03-11-2008, 11:36 PM
RE: How do the springs that keep the door open go in?
Euro you're doing it a second time? Do you use your door an incredible amount? Or is it a lack of keeping it lubed? Or maybe even....A DEFECTIVE PIN?
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