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I hear you. Been doing this (car thing) 5 plus decades. I’ve never once walk back to my tool box to get the correct sized wrench (after guessing wrong) without saying to myself “lazy man always finds the easy way”…In regards to removing the fender to repair the hinges: if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right...
Just my
Check the door latch, on the civilian version....
.Drivers door is sagging. Are the hinges easily adjusted, or should I plan on new hinges? Or new pins? Or..? And how much work? I’m guessing it would be easier with the fender removed, but would rather not.View attachment 844052
I agree 100% DO NOT remove the fenders and the hinges are fine. It is the bushings that are worn. That simple. No grinder needed to remove the pins. Carefully drive them up while they are attached to the door. If you are a good door adjuster then by all means remove the door. Other wise have a helper and just drive the pins out and replace the bushings. Grease them really good and adjust the striker so the door pops open properly and latches smoothly. I have not completed my hinge bushing replacement yet but will be doing it tomorrow, The hinge pins and bushings that NAPA has listed for the 1984 K 5 Blazer are incorrect. No problem. I have the genuine GM door bushings. I never replaced the pins. Just the bushings. The bronze bushing go on the to side and the bottom side of the hinge. I will get a picture of the part number and GM bushings. Take Care and Good Luck.Replace the pins and bushings, do NOT replace the whole hinges unless you know what your doing! Lots of room to never get get them adjusted right again. On the top hinge there is a PIA bolt that goes from the inside out, not sure if you have to remove the parking brake assy. or not, I just don't remember. As long as the bushing holes are not ovaled out new pins and bushings are easy.
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