I had a similar issue w my 2007 jeep hinges.
Jeep door hinges rusting.
Jk wrangler technical forum.
Replacing door hinge pin not whole hinge.
Rust accumulates on door hinges when moisture is allowed to build up on the surface of the metal.
Called the 877 noted above.
A flaw in the way that the aluminum is anodized causes oxidation under the paint even with the absence of air and water.
How to keep jeep wrangler door hinges from rusting and sticking.
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.
Door pin guides for jeep wrangler stainless steel door hinge pin bolts guides anti rust hinge for 1997 2020 jeep wrangler jk jku jl jlu tj 4 pcs 4 8 out of 5 stars 71 15 99 15.
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.
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.
If you re a jeeper than you know the frustration that can come with taking off your doors for the summer.
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.
At the start of the 2007 model year jeep started using aluminum hinges that carry a secret.
Tj wrangler technical forum.
Tj wrangler technical forum.
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.
Lower door hinge on windshield hinge bracket for mirror.