So, I went to take off my doors today so I could fit a motorcycle in the back and the right rear door wouldn't come off. No matter what we did. Upon further examination it looks like the screw that the removable bolt goes onto is bent, so it can't come out of the door! I've been driving around without those bolts in lately, but that shouldn't make any difference...

I don't want to remove the whole hinge assembly for fear of scratching the paint on the bolts, but it looks like this might be my only option. Any other suggestions? Has this happened to anyone before? I'll put some pictures up shortly.

 

No related experience. But I have pondered purchaseing the aftermarket hinges ( in black not chrome).

 

swing the door back and forth while pulling up on the door. It WILL come off. Lightly lube the hinge pins when reinstalling the door. A very common experience.

 

Alright, thanks. I'll try that tomorrow. Is there any way to fix my bent hinge bolt? Or do I have to buy a whole new set of them?