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Subject:Re: Slider Hinge
From:Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:07:36 -0800

Hi Gene,

I don't see any plastic bushing on the rear hinge...

https://www.gowesty.com/product/lock-latch/23910/complete-sliding-door-hinge-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmHHsjBc6Uc

when I rebuild mine I just replace all the roller bearings.

On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 8:28 PM Gene P <olgreywoof@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Folks,
> Another growing project.  Went to adjust the rear of the sliding door  a
> bit – with the outside cover off, I noticed there is not much ‘spring’ at
> all to the rear hinge.  I’ve read the discussions about bearing options,
> but what about rebuilding other stuff?   I found the spring, but it looks
> like there is a plastic bushing inside that spring that is broken.  I don’t
> find that or the seals on either side of it.  Anyone find parts to rebuild
> one of these?
>
> Thanks,
> gp
>

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