Rust On Jeep Door Hinges

Whether it is hinges that have faded or rusted or just a new look you want on your vehicle swapping out door hinges can refresh the way you and others look at the jeep.

Rust on jeep door hinges.

My rust corrosion warranty expired 3 months ago but the customer service person put in a request for the hinges to be repaired under warranty. As is pretty common i also have the rust issues on the inner door hinges but i was a bit shocked when i saw this. The first picture is of a bracket right behind the engine cover. If you own a jeep jk built in 2007 or later be on the lookout for bubbling paint on the outside hinge of your door.

I had a similar issue w my 2007 jeep hinges. Here s a simple 3 step process to get those doors loose and keep from sticking in the future. If it s a new to you jeep then those hinges are mostly like rusted up and the doors are going to be a huge pain in the rear to remove. Looking through the jeep i noticed a lot of rust which seems premature.

Spray the crease between the hinge and up from the bottom of the hinge after you ve removed that bolt that locks your hinge on. Use liquid wrench penetrating oil on the hinges. As far as the hinges go the only thing i would worry about is getting the doors off and on. The moisture mixes with oxygen and forms rust.

A flaw in the way that the aluminum is anodized causes oxidation under the paint even with the absence of air and water. You may spray some anti rust or pb blast on it and clean the area with a copper wire brush so they will still slide when you want the doors off. At the start of the 2007 model year jeep started using aluminum hinges that carry a secret. In addition to its unsightly appearance rust can corrode and weaken the structure of metal causing holes to appear and increasing the possibility of the hinge breaking or snapping when the door opens.

He had to elevate that for approval and i will receive an answer by tomorrow as to whether the repair will be approved. The top of the hinge is already rusted pretty good. Factory door hinges certainly degrade over time which is why many spring for stainless steel versions either in silver or black to get that showroom fresh look.