Door Spring Replacement

[LoStep]

Does anyone have a special tool or trick to replace the spring that hold the door open without taking the door off or removing the hinge? googled it but only one video on it and he removed the hinge.

Thanks
Hector

 

[Ricko1966]

Dorman # 38384

 

[LoStep]

I have that tool, it's for a regular coil spring, square have a torsion spring

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[Cuba]

I typically use pry bars to pull them out... a thick rag on top to keep from hitting in the face. Then to install, I've used this other tool... but takes some practice. It's very tight.

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W84603-Door-Spring/dp/B0187IOXJA

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[LoStep]

That tool won't work on this torsion style spring

 

[Cuba]

That tool won't work on this torsion style spring

Ohhhh... i didn't realize that was the spring pictured above. I've never encountered that type. My apologies

I was just thinking of the typical coiled spring.

 

[LoStep]

Yes not sure what years came with that type of spring, mine is 85

 

[Salty Crusty]

Those are GMT-400's with the coil spring and that tool works like a champ.

 

[89Suburban]

Ohhhh... i didn't realize that was the spring pictured above. I've never encountered that type. My apologies

I was just thinking of the typical coiled spring.

Hello neighbor.

 

[Backfoot100]

Check this out. It's easy peasy and takes about 15 minutes.

https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/front-door-hinge-spring-replacement.24252/

 

[Cuba]

Hello neighbor.

Hey my friend! bunkering down for more of that white stuff.

Check this out. It's easy peasy and takes about 15 minutes.

https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/front-door-hinge-spring-replacement.24252/

Yeah, taking the entire hinge out has been the general concensus for this type.. In fact on the bench, in a vice. I recently found a few YT videos on it. Doesn't look too bad, hardest part is banging the new one in place. No special tools required. Maybe another pair of hands since the doors are heavy.

 

[idahovette]

You DON'T have to take the door OFF!!!!!!

 

[Cuba]

No... just the hinge. I didn't say remove the door.

I just know the door becomes unstable after the hinge is removed. It's nice to have a 2nd pair of hands or a hydraulic jack with towel on top to keep the door steady.

 

[idahovette]

You DON'T have to take anything OFF!!!! Just go to your quote from backfoot and READ the second page. Leave everything hooked up and install from the top and pry over the lower end. You have to read the WHOLE post!!!!!!.........please

 

[Backfoot100]

You DON'T have to take anything OFF!!!! Just go to your quote from backfoot and READ the second page. Leave everything hooked up and install from the top and pry over the lower end. You have to read the WHOLE post!!!!!!.........please

Exactly!!!!!
Read the whole thing.