Has anyone replaced the lower door hinge bolts (hinge to door side) with something that is easier to remove? Is there a hex head bolt that will work instead of the phillips head bolts? The phillips heads on mine were stripped so I had to drill them out. :sad:

I once felt just like you until I bought the CORRECT phillips screwdriver bit that you can drive with a 1/4 socket. I think it is a #4 but check to make sure, that was a while ago. I was thinking about a allen type with a taper head but the taper is not the same as the original phillips, plus, if my memory is correct, the oem bolts have some sort of star washer to them. Frank.

Hi Daral,

I can already tell you that you will be using the original phillips type. They are #4 head and when you replace them, YOU will never have a problem with them again. They are very tight to work with. Your local Mac Tool guy has an end bit that will fit in a 1/4 in socket like stated above. it is very short, which is perfect. The part says on it P4. SK may have one even better, but I did not check. But, I like it better in a 1/4" closed end wrench.
Also, any bold/screw that you are worried about seizing, buy a little bottle of Permatex #80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant. I have been using this for years on all my daily drivers and it is great. For sure it works. But, I have to admit, i put it on few bolts on the Camaro. I just expect little rust with it not being a daily driver. I would for sure put on any nut or bolt or screw that I am worried about. One that I remember putting it on is the rear back-up lights.
I always put on lug nuts.

Thanks for the help. I will need to get the #4 head for the new bolts. The old ones were too beat up to use any tool except a drill. They came out fine once I drilled out the heads.

Frank350 you are correct there is a star washer under the heads. I was able to save all of mine.

I have used an impact wrench on these with a phillips screwdriver bit. It works great, especially to loosen stubborn ones.