Door hinge pin lube

[Ncdmtb]

I removed my doors yesterday. The door hinge pins seemed pretty dry and chalky. When I put the doors on again today, I am considering lubing the hinge pins. I am thinking about using some WD-40 white lithium grease. What do you recommend?

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[Rainman519]

Anything works, but I use white lithium grease on mine. Just a very thin coating does the trick.

 

[Y-Guy]

One of the first mods I did was to replace the door hing liners with a Derlin liners, did the same on my previous Wrangler. I picked up these from Amazon though just saw price jacked up by about $10 - worth looking around.

 

[Lunentucker]

I used some breech plug grease leftover from an old muzzleloader I had.

 

[Dartboy]

I use Dry Graphite spray

 

[JETNC]

Antiseize is what you want to use.

 

[peterpilot379]

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[npgeorgeuw]

Install Delrin liners and anti seize on the hinge pins for my doors that don’t get taken off often. For the front doors (which I take off quite often and also get installed with quick drop-in stainless steel posts/pins in the the Spring, I use lithium grease but it does not stick around as long). Antiseize does dry out over time and makes a mess so only tend to use it when I’m not putting the stainless steel pins on or intending on taking the doors off quite often.)

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I use Dry Graphite spray

Yeah, I like that. Not messy, not greasy, doesn't attract dust or dirt.

Antiseize is what you want to use.

Why?
Just wondering.........

The idea is lube, prevent wear, keep the dust and dirt out and away.

Just a side thought, perhaps -
Whatever is used should take into account that the pin is steel, the door half of the hinge is NOT steel (aluminum or an alloy)

 

[sharpsicle]

If you're taking the doors on and off, Delrin liners are going to be the go-to. They're leaps and bounds better than putting on grease and they don't make a mess. Plus, they're a one-time install and done.

 

[JETNC]

Yeah, I like that. Not messy, not greasy, doesn't attract dust or dirt.


Why?
Just wondering.........

The idea is lube, prevent wear, keep the dust and dirt out and away.

Just a side thought, perhaps -
Whatever is used should take into account that the pin is steel, the door half of the hinge is NOT steel (aluminum or an alloy)

It’s a long lasting lubricant, and prevents corrosion to make disassembly easier. Granted, any part that is lubricated and exposed will attract dust/debris. But the pins are fairly protected, so it’s a good choice IMO

Word to the wise, a little goes a long way, but it’s good for a couple of years.

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ETA: Antiseize will also help control the galvanic corrosion between the dissimilar metals of the steel pin, aluminum hinge.

 

[JETNC]

I used some breech plug grease leftover from an old muzzleloader I had.

Antiseize works great on breech plugs, as well as suppressor threads. It can withstand high temperatures. I bet that breech plug grease has similar properties.

 

[rockymountainhigh]

Have this hanging around the garage and use it on jeeps door pins, bmx headsets/bottom brackets, anything that needs a little love. I have some white lithium grease somewhere but I can't find it...and as I heard long ago when someone was stressing about not having the perfect camera on them, but a lesser one: the best camera in the world is the one you have on you! So, for Jeep door pins, a dab per pin will work just fine

 

[BearFootSam]

For dry lubricant (so as not to load up with grit and become an abrasive) I have been keen on the ZYP hBn. I believe it has better adhesion to the metal and forms a more durable coating than graphite but the same idea.

It's not cheap but I keep a can around and find interesting uses for it.
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