Dorman 38490 Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Kit - Front or Rear

Door Hinge Pin and Bushing Kit for GM Vehicles

Dorman 38490 is a specific-fit door hinge pin and bushing kit for restoring door alignment and hinge function on select Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile vehicles. It is built with steel pins and brass bushings to replace worn hinge components that can cause sagging doors, poor latch engagement, or uneven panel gaps.

This Dorman 38490 kit is a direct-fit service part for front and rear door hinge repair on applications such as Chevrolet Impala, Buick LaCrosse, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Buick Century, and Oldsmobile Intrigue.

Key Features

• Specific-fit door hinge pin and bushing kit
• Steel hinge pins for strength and wear resistance
• Brass bushings for smooth hinge movement
• Engineered to match original part dimensions
• Designed for front and rear door hinge service on listed vehicles
• Cross-reference: Dorman - HELP 38490

Detailed Description

Dorman 38490 is made to restore the original hinge geometry on supported GM models by replacing worn pins and bushings with correctly sized service components. The pin measures 0.35 in. in diameter and 1.00 in. in length, while the brass bushing measures 0.448 in. inside diameter and 0.553 in. outside diameter. This dimensional match helps bring back proper door support and consistent closing action on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Impala, Buick LaCrosse, and Pontiac Grand Prix. The part number 38490 is also referenced by interchange numbers 10304598 and TAI-GMHK17.

What This Part Helps Fix

• Door sag that affects alignment
• Hard-to-close doors caused by worn hinge hardware
• Poor latch engagement from hinge play
• Uneven door gaps at the front or rear opening
• Excessive movement or looseness at the hinge

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hinge location before ordering, since fitment varies by vehicle and position. This kit is listed for front and rear applications depending on the model, including Fits 2000-2013 Chevrolet Impala, front; Fits 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, front; Fits 1997-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, front or rear; Fits 2000-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front; Fits 1997-2005 Buick Century, front or rear; and Fits 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, front or rear. Confirm hinge wear, pin diameter, and bushing size before installation to ensure the replacement matches the original hardware.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this hinge pin and bushing kit with quality components for reliable performance and durability. It is built as a direct replacement for the original parts used on the listed vehicles, including Chevrolet Impala Limited, Chevrolet Impala, Buick LaCrosse, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Buick Century, and Oldsmobile Intrigue.