As far as the hinges go the only thing i would worry about is getting the doors off and on.
Rust on jeep door hinges.
However if you have rust on your door hinges you likely have rust elsewhere.
If it s a new to you jeep then those hinges are mostly like rusted up and the doors are going to be a huge pain in the rear to remove.
He had to elevate that for approval and i will receive an answer by tomorrow as to whether the repair will be approved.
Looking through the jeep i noticed a lot of rust which seems premature.
You may spray some anti rust or pb blast on it and clean the area with a copper wire brush so they will still slide when you want the doors off.
The moisture mixes with oxygen and forms rust.
Whether it is hinges that have faded or rusted or just a new look you want on your vehicle swapping out door hinges can refresh the way you and others look at the jeep.
My rust corrosion warranty expired 3 months ago but the customer service person put in a request for the hinges to be repaired under warranty.
I had a similar issue w my 2007 jeep hinges.
The first picture is of a bracket right behind the engine cover.
Rust accumulates on door hinges when moisture is allowed to build up on the surface of the metal.
If you own a jeep jk built in 2007 or later be on the lookout for bubbling paint on the outside hinge of your door.
Here s a simple 3 step process to get those doors loose and keep from sticking in the future.
In addition to its unsightly appearance rust can corrode and weaken the structure of metal causing holes to appear and increasing the possibility of the hinge breaking or snapping when the door opens.
As is pretty common i also have the rust issues on the inner door hinges but i was a bit shocked when i saw this.
A flaw in the way that the aluminum is anodized causes oxidation under the paint even with the absence of air and water.
Factory door hinges certainly degrade over time which is why many spring for stainless steel versions either in silver or black to get that showroom fresh look.
Use liquid wrench penetrating oil on the hinges.
Called the 877 noted above.