Mar 11, 2024 · One of the hood suppliers actually sells lighter springs. VFN or Glasstec. Right now I have no springs on the hinges at all. The springs do two things, they hold the hood UP and then they …

Nov 3, 2025 · I'm one of those guys that go with 4-pin race hoods, so I'm not versed in hood hinges, hence the plea for advice! 72 Charger, basic model, so no scoops, etc. When I close the hood the …

Jun 24, 2023 · The hinges may be the same, but springs can vary. Just for a single year for example (1970) the hoods with air grabber mechanisms had stronger springs than the flat hoods.

Aug 1, 2014 · Finally planning to get back to a few maintenance and repair items on my car - one being to replace the bushings and pins in the door hinges. Question is - any tricks of the trade or tools to …

Nov 18, 2018 · Has anyone successfully rebuilt hood hinges? My 1971 Charger are sloppy at the pivot points and it sits funny. When I open the hood all the way, I can push the hood open further seeing …

Mar 3, 2024 · On 67 Belvedere door hinges. They don’t utilize bushings. I disassembled and bead blasted the parts after I drove out the old pin. The wear is in the inside part of the hinge not the pin. …

Jan 23, 2023 · Hi all, Thought I would share my experience installing new hood hinges. My right hinge pin was failing. I ordered these Auto Metal Direct Hood Hinges 310-1468-P Glad I got the pair since …

Jan 26, 2022 · Bushing were only used on the uppers which only locate the door, not support the weight. If the original hinges were intended to use a soft, brass bushing the factory would have used them. …

Jan 5, 2015 · I'm redoing a 70RR and needed to get my doors mounted so I can position the quarters and make sure it all fits correctly. In doing so, I decided to rebuild the hinges and ordered a kit from …

May 21, 2020 · The standard oversize is .375 and the max oversize id .409 . The brass bushings never intended to support weight. Ever wonder why the factory only used the oil-ite bushings on the top …