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vern hodgson · 09-26-2017, 11:45 AM

Does any one have any special tricks for removing balky door hinge pins? Tried punch and hammer, no movement, ideas!!

1931 flamingo · 09-26-2017, 01:51 PM

Most people end up drilling them out. Try doing a search, lots of diff methods.
Paul in CT

NCRebel · 09-26-2017, 03:33 PM

I once drilled a short depth (just enough for an "easy-out" tap) into the top of a hinge pin. I used penetrating oil as I drilled with the tap ( reverse spin) and pushed downward. The old hinge began to twist and break up the corrosion. I then used a hammer and punch to finish the job. The hinge and bracket of the car were then drilled to resize the diameter.

Try something easier if you can, I wanted to save the old hinge and bracket without using new parts.

GPierce · 09-26-2017, 04:05 PM

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I heated mine with a torch, that loosened a couple. The rest I had to drill out.

09-26-2017, 11:45 AM	#1
vern hodgson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: langley, wa. Posts: 642	Speaking of hinge pins Does any one have any special tricks for removing balky door hinge pins? Tried punch and hammer, no movement, ideas!!

09-26-2017, 01:51 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Speaking of hinge pins Most people end up drilling them out. Try doing a search, lots of diff methods. Paul in CT

09-26-2017, 03:33 PM	#3
NCRebel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 102	Re: Speaking of hinge pins I once drilled a short depth (just enough for an "easy-out" tap) into the top of a hinge pin. I used penetrating oil as I drilled with the tap ( reverse spin) and pushed downward. The old hinge began to twist and break up the corrosion. I then used a hammer and punch to finish the job. The hinge and bracket of the car were then drilled to resize the diameter. Try something easier if you can, I wanted to save the old hinge and bracket without using new parts.

09-26-2017, 04:05 PM	#4
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 516	Re: Speaking of hinge pins Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I heated mine with a torch, that loosened a couple. The rest I had to drill out.