1999 Blazer: Door sagging problems

6 messages, Last post on Aug 04, 2008 at 6:48 AM

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#4 of 6 Re: 1999 Blazer: Door sagging issues [steve_] by jlflemmons Jul 29, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 20, 2008 12:11 pm) S series hinges are not adjustable. They are welded on both the door and the body, and sag when the brass hinge pin bushings wear out. Cheap fix, not too hard to do. But you really should use a spring compression tool for the door hinge spring. That baby is small, but under a lot of tension! Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 03, 2008 11:23 am) jlflemmons (Aug 04, 2008 6:48 am)
#5 of 6 Re: 1999 Blazer: Door sagging issues [jlflemmons] by steve_ HOST Aug 03, 2008 (11:23 am)
Replying to: jlflemmons (Jul 29, 2008 9:15 am) This isn't like one of those strut deals where the spring is going to slip if you dont' use the proper tool and put a hole in the garage roof is it? Good info - thanks! Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Aug 04, 2008 6:48 am)
#6 of 6 Re: 1999 Blazer: Door sagging issues [steve_] by jlflemmons Aug 04, 2008 (6:48 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 03, 2008 11:23 am) Yes. Yes it is. Little bitty short spring, whole lotta attitude!