wind and my door... guess

[Slacker1357]

2 days ago I was at the store when the wind got a hold of my door and flung it open. As soon as it happened I heard something "pop". I looked around and noticed my door spring on the ground and a bracket moving freely. My door opens and closes with no problem, just doesn't bounce with out the spring. I also have some sort of noise everytime I stop or go. but Im not sure if thats my wasted ball-joints, or my door flexing more.

what can I do about this? how can I fix it, and roughly what cost?

any input is appreciated.

[Mikz86TA]

Rent a door spring installer tool form the auto-parts store. Reinstall it. The noise is probably the lever bouncing around.

[12sws27]

Rent a door spring installer tool form the auto-parts store. Reinstall it. The noise is probably the lever bouncing around.
yup, exactly, ofcourse i bought mine didn't even think about renting, dammit! got mine from NAPA.

[Slacker1357]

I noticed my hinge points are loose. I can lift the door up a little.
WTF! this sux. I dont have much money to F*** with right now to deal with bullsh*t

[12sws27]

check the help section at ur local auto parts stores, u can get new pin and bushing kits 4 real cheap, like under 5-7 bucks a door.

[C4Tom]

^^^^^^ Yup... and best to do it will the spring is out!

[Slacker1357]

How much of a PITA is this?
Also, how much would a shop charge me?
Me being me I'll take a stab at it, but once things get heated I may take it some where... or blow some steam off on my neighbors fence with my nifty hammer and then lose it in someones yard a street over.... oh sorry kinda zoned for a minute :D
But seriously...

[Blazer69]

just do it yourself.....prolly books like 2 hours of time...not worth it

[Slacker1357]

Alright, I got the pin... the hinge itself looks worn too. I may need to take it to a body shop in the future. The pin will have to do for now, I also dont have to worry about a spring at the moment, we'll see how this goes tomarrow when I install the new one.

[Mikz86TA]

There is standard pins and fix-it pins. Do some Google research. This is actually a s-series common issue as is my TA. The weight of the doors on the TA are a problem with it.
X2 on fixing it yourself. And the spring being out is half the battle already.

[C4Tom]

Yea... seems like I remember brass bushings with the last kit I bought. Usually put the hinge back at 90%+.

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

If you need some direction, check out this write up.

http://s10planet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4030&highlight=door

[C4Tom]

Super cool! Well... you couldn't ask for more. Get to work Slacker!! LOL :D

[Slacker1357]

Hence the name slacker... :D
Thanks Treason

[Slacker1357]

I have the pins for the door and attempted to do it today... this can be just a pure beotch to do by yourself.

I need to try another day... and yes I got hot headed and nearly threw the hammer... sorry... short fuse. mainly when it deals with me not able to drive anywhere if I 'dick it up' and the possibility of F-ing up my door.