simple but does the job listed for

Today, February 19th, 2017 replaced the door hinge pins and bushings on my 1998 GMC K1500 Single Cab. I used this tool and the door spring compressor and bushing tool both from the same company and I was impressed about how much easier these tools made the job. Their made of a cheap metal and began to mushroom at the tip of both this tool and the bushing tool after a few hits. The tool was more suited for removing the hinge pins than reinstalling them. I would most definitely recommend these tools to the weekend warrior and the professional technition working on door hinges.

Purchased this tool to replace the door hinge pin and bushings on my 1999 Chevy Blazer Trailblazer. The hinges on the S10 series vehicles are factory welded. When the bushings get worn from lack of lubrication and normal wear your repair is to replace the pins and bushings or to have a body shop replace the hinge assemblies. You can guess which is more economical. I am a retired person with a degree in Applied Science in Industrial Engineering with a specialty in automotive technology. I can tell you that the best repair most of the time is to replace the pins and bushings. If you have basic automotive mechanical knowledge, a floor jack, and some basic tools this is a simple money saving DIY repair. The only 34;special34; tools required are this hinge pin popper and a door hinge spring compressor. This tool makes the job much simpler. Repair of both driver door hinges took 45 minutes. Make sure to tape the leading edge of the door to prevent paint damage. If the door falls off of your floor jack damage is possible to the door and any electrical wiring so be careful and take your time. A helper is a good ideal especially if it is your first time.

Seems like a good idea, but only works some times. I had two hinge pins to remove. One came out like it was supposed to, but the other one refused. Even after wailing on it with a 20 pound sledge hammer, it simply bounced off and the hinge pin refused to budge. There is too much spring in this tool to transmit 100 of the impact force to the pin.

This made the door hinge repair go so much smoother.