Door Hinge Pin Removal

[greatguy57078]

I started rebuilding an extra set of hinges this afternoon. Only one of the four was easy to remove the pin. The other three would not budge, even with a press. I checked the one pin that did come out with a hardness tester, and it did not show that it was hardened. I wondered if I could somehow drill the pins out? I used a cutoff tool to cut the pins, and still cannot get some of the ends out. I finally ended up letting them soak in some PB Blaster. Does anyone else have ideas as to how to remove these pins? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[ironhead]

Have you tried heating them up a bit?

 

[greatguy57078]

I am hoping that the PB Blaster soak works, but just in case does anyone have another suggestion?

 

[ken75ranger]

I drilled mine out. It was quite awhile ago but I don't remember it being bad to do.

 

[neonizagas]

20 ton press made it easy, but they were not on the vehicle.
I used a hardened rod to push the pins all the way thru and out of the hinge.


Gerry

 

[blubuckaroo]

I gave up. I figured that anything that hard to remove was still good. I couldn't feel any play in them anyway.

 

[sellitall]

I gave up. I figured that anything that hard to remove was still good. I couldn't feel any play in them anyway.

Amen to that brother!! If it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[surfer-b]

Grind the bottom of the pin flush with the hinge, sometimes they get grooved over the years and do not want to press out.

 

[Baja71]

Everything from the 60's and 70's was groovy, wasn't it?

 

[BronCowie]

Everything from the 60's and 70's was groovy, wasn't it?

Ahhhh... smokin' again huh?

sorry for jackin'

 

[11wnb]

I drilled mine out. Started with a small bit and worked my way up slowly to keep the bits centered. Took longer but the hinges now have zero play in them. A drill press will definitely help. Good luck.