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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Okay so my drivers side door creaks really badly when I open and shut it. I'm not sure if I need to just grease it or actually replace the hinge itself. Here's a picture. Oh and if it needs to be replaced is it a simple bolt on a new one, and is the hinge itself pretty cheap?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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just spray it down with some lube see if the creak goes away. but that hinge does look a little warped
 
Old Apr 10, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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What do you suggest? WD-40 or something a little thicker like white lithium grease?
 
Old Apr 10, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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u may only need a new pin. if u need to change the hinge assembly mark the position on the door and the body so u can get them in the same spot easier. then it u should be able to unbolt and change.
 
Old Apr 10, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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wd will dry it out use lithium or grease. i used the spray lithium stuff and it seems to be working.
 
Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Awesome. Thanks guys.
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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That roller looks pretty well reamed out, and would be the source of your creak. Are your hinges bolted to the door? I remember on my 3rd gen, the hinges were welded to the doors from the factory. You might be better off doing something like this: Door Hinge Roller Kit

 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
That roller looks pretty well reamed out, and would be the source of your creak. Are your hinges bolted to the door? I remember on my 3rd gen, the hinges were welded to the doors from the factory. You might be better off doing something like this: Door Hinge Roller Kit

Awesome! Thanks, I'll definitely pick one of those up.
 
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