Lubricating doors, what to use and where?

[derekjl]

I need to lubricate the doors on my 1999 Tahoe, particularly the barn doors. They have become extremely hard to open and close. I am not sure what type of lubricant to use and exactly where to put it? I have some Lucas Oil white lithium grease that I'm assuming will do the trick. But, where exactly do I put it? On the outside hinges, inside, the metal check strap? Help, please.

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

I'm not the foremost authority on these things but I use WD-40 White Lithium spray can. I also have some barn door issues and probably need to replace some worn hinge parts. This helps though.

http://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Protective-Lithium-Grease/dp/B0083V8KBE

 

[drakon543]

If possible lift up on the door during application. Helps to get some of the grease in where it needs to be. Your best bet however is to just buy the replacement pins and hinge sleeves.

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

If possible lift up on the door during application. Helps to get some of the grease in where it needs to be. Your best bet however is to just buy the replacement pins and hinge sleeves.

Yup. Do you know the part numbers for those?

 

[drakon543]

DORMAN 38467
On rock auto only 10 and change for each door
Advance generally carries the kit in stock also if you dont want to wait for shipping.

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

DORMAN 38467
On rock auto only 10 and change for each door
Advance generally carries the kit in stock also if you dont want to wait for shipping.

Sweet. Thanks.

 

[derekjl]

I actually ended up using some Wurth HHS-K lubricant. It was given to me by a technician at my local VW dealer for door hinges. It's silicone-free, safe on plastic, rubber, etc and super tacky stuff. I'm not sure I did the barn door hinges properly, it seems to have HELPED, but I was looking to be able to close them with a couple fingers like I used to. My passenger door was always hard to shut, it needed to be slammed, not anymore. Lubed up the door latch and the strike plate on the frame and it closes really smoothly now. So, as far as the barn doors, would lifting the door to expose part of the hinge pin help? I thought someone else suggested that.

http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/wurth-hhs-k-high-pressure-lubricant.html