QuestionHow do you replace the door hinge pins on a '93 gmc 2-door Yukon?
AnswerHello! You need professional help here, Todd. You not only need to replace the pins, but the bushings, also. It takes a special spring compressor to re- install the check spring, and the door must be completely removed from the truck. This requires a helper, and a floor jack. Basically, you pound the pins out, a real treat without an air hammer and/or a pin removal tool. Roll the door away from the truck, as far as the wire harness will allow. Then, drive the old bushings out. Be sure you don't reinstall them up side down. They have to be pounded back in, and they are easily broken. They are made of bronze. Then, tape up the edge of the door, so it doesn't' get torn up during the reinstallation process. Roll the door up to the truck, on the jack, with the aid of your helper. Carefully guide it into position, and install the bottom pin first, top side down. This pin is the easiest to install, because you can actually see the holes line up, within reason. pound it in until the shoulder on the pin is flush. Now, install the top pin bottom side up. It will be more tricky. Once pins are in, install the round retaining clip on both pins, otherwise they will eventually back out. Using a door spring compressor, reinstall the spring. Don't even think about trying this without a compressor. I had a spring go wild once, under full pressure, and it hit me in the mouth. It caused a black and blue fat lip that rivaled some of the best I ever had received in a drunken teenage brawl. Thats about it! Will take you 2 hours, a lot of swearing, and about 25 bucks for a compressor. Or, go to a body shop. I personally like option number 2. Bill
