To help make your hinges last longer, follow these simple instructions.:
The main cause of hinges breaking is that the screws in the hinge pins are coming loose. This allows play in the hinge and can cause the hinge pin to shear off. We recommend you put a little thread locker (available at auto parts store)on the threads of the screws before inserting. This will help keep them from loosening. Use the blue formula so you can remove them later if necessary. A periodic cleaning to remove dirt, salt from roads, etc will help also. Lubricate pins with a graphite spray to keep them operating smoothly.