Removing pin on rear door hinge?

[joearlo]

I am trying to mount my aluminess rear tire carrier to my E350 and not having any luck removing the rear door hinge pin. I drilled out about over .25" with a 3/8" bit but that sucker is not budging! I don't have an air hammer, but not sure the best place to take it to for such a small quick job.

Thanks in advance!

[Tapatio]

It wasn't easy when I did mine. It took a lot of pursuantion with a hammer and punch but it finally came loose. Make sure you protect your door/paint with a few layers of cardboard before going to town. I started with a 8oz hammer but it didn't budge until I busted out the 2 lb sledge. It is much easier with 2 people.

[twogone]

My fabdude Ray said that was the single most difficult take out on the van... must be a "characteristic"

[Gnarvan]

I paid a professional to do it. Worth every penny!

[joearlo]

Thanks for the advice guys! It seems like quite a robust part for such a simple function.

I enlisted the help of some friends. Found out a buddy has an air hammer, so hopefully he'll be able to "persuade" the pin . . .

[WVvan]

For what's it worth here's how I did it: http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/vie...p=68575#p68575

You'll have to read down a bit in the post.