Toyota 4x4 quick release door hinges (how to make them)

A tutorial on how I make the hinges on Toyota 4x4's quick release capable.

Over many years of fourwheeling I've found that being able to switch out and run steel tube doors, or half doors, or NO doors can be a big advantage on the trail. This video is a demonstration of how I modify the stock Toyota hinges so that the doors can be removed without any tools. This video is specifically showing the hinge from a first gen truck ('79-'83) but it works on everything at least up through the first generation of Tacoma's.

If you find the video helpful please give me a "thumbs up" or a "like" rating.

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[chubbyllama7]

if i do this will i still get a good seal around my door? will it latch tight and not wiggle around and rattle when i hit bumps?

[WheeliePete]

@chubbyllama7 Yes. It will function exactly as it did with the factory pin as long as you manage to leave the factory bushings in place. You are changing none of the tolerances in the system, you're simply making the pin removeable. The bushings control the slop in the hinge.

[assfault9]

Where can i Buy them Pins? All i can find is 2''.

[WheeliePete]

@assfault9 I get them from a local fastener store, but if you can't find any where you live go to the McMaster-Carr website and type in "Clevis Pins" they have everything under the freakin' sun (and decent prices too.)

[assfault9]

Thank You! I Got My Local Parts Store To Order Some!

[RescuePits1]

Excellent video!!! Keep up the good work!!

[ndchevy]

I like that setup better than on an s10

[treadheavy4x4]

I'm glad I saw this video, I'm tired of unbolting my doors on my 85 runner every time I go wheeling. Thanks for the info!

[dixiemudtoy]

@WheeliePete check out my page, put up a video of the clips. there's a bunch of other ones too

[dixiemudtoy]

@WheeliePete it's a 1986 toyota p/u 4x4.