Scott Drake SS Removable Hinge Kit Install thread

[Mono]

I know, piece of cake, but I thought I'd show off my SS removable hinge install.

First, I bought the hinges from malibubronco (Johnrod12@verizon.net) on this site for:
249.00 Complete kit
109.00 Door only kit (Second set of doors)
358.00 w/free shipping! (See below for off-set cost)

I received the hinges within 3 business days! They look like great quality!
First I unbolted my doors. Six bolts per door, and the doors were off, and on a protected work table. Another six bolts per door, and the hinges were off the door. Next I lubed up the hardware with anti-seize, so the SS bolts didn’t gall up with the SS hinges. I simply replaced the old with the new, and set the doors in! Done!

Result: I can now easily swap out my shaved doors in favor of one’s with frames (currently @ the body shop) within minutes.
Pros: Good looks. Now have two door sets of used and rebuilt hinges to sell on Craig’s List to off-set the cost.
Cons: (My build) Provided hardware is smaller than factory hardware(fitted washer), now you can see where the paint missed. Fix= possible SS washer. Also cost! Expensive, but nice!

Time: 2hrs
Tools: ½ socket
Consumables: Anti-Seize, Beer

 

[Heus33]

LOVE that truck! The color, the wheels, the doors - EVERYTHING

No way the doors lined up that quickly! I've spent 2 hours on one hinge! You lucky SOB!

 

[Pflyboy]

How did you get your hinges lined up well enough to get the doors to come off? I am really picky about nice gaps, but getting the gaps nice makes it hard to keep the hinges off of a bind.

Nick

 

[Mono]

LOVE that truck! The color, the wheels, the doors - EVERYTHING

No way the doors lined up that quickly! I've spent 2 hours on one hinge! You lucky SOB!

Well..... I didn't say the gaps were perfect, but I left both sets of hinges snug, then when I installed the door.... they squared up to eachother. I tightened up the bolts, and closed the doors. Yeah.... I could tweek them hear-n-there...... but they line up great without binding!

And...... I'm waiting for the second set of doors to come out of the booth. that is what will take some time. Getting two sets of doors to smoothly lift in and out of the same hinge set.

 

[ITOWU2]

did you say your old hinges are for sale? How much and shipping to 59038?
thanks Wes

 

[Mono]

did you say your old hinges are for sale? How much and shipping to 59038?
thanks Wes

EVERYTHING (Bronco included ;D) is for sale- I've got the two complete sets. $40-or-$80. PM me-

 

[sprdv1]

Nice work man..!

 

[ITOWU2]

you've got a pm
Wes

 

[malonejy]

Looks good. I did mine a couple of weeks ago. I bought a set and 1/2 just like you for my trail doors.

 

[ITOWU2]

excellent seller!! sent item quickly! Happy with item thanks Wes

 

[Mono]

excellent seller!! sent item quickly! Happy with item thanks Wes

Thanks Wes-
Just learning how to ship, and your hinges worked out slick for me.

Have the other set!