Integrated hinge and temporary door checker

A method for biasing a vehicle door to any one of first and second angular orientations and for releasably holding the door in any one of the first and second angular orientations, comprising the steps of:

• providing a hinge system comprising a door hinge bracket, a pillar hinge bracket, and a hinge pin rotatably connecting the brackets to one another;
• affixing the door hinge bracket to the vehicle door;
• affixing the pillar hinge bracket to a vehicle pillar;
• connecting a checking device between the door hinge bracket and the pillar hinge bracket, said checking device including a spring portion that is compressed by movement of the door from one of the first and second angular orientations toward the other of the first and second angular orientations;
• wherein said checking device is operable to return the door to either of said first and second angular orientations.