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I'm getting a new door for my 1985 90, through insurance work. Someone on another forum suggested that I go for one of these doors, instead of getting the same type again [presuming the garage/insurance co. allow it].
The other option was a swing away wheel carrier, but I'd rather not spend money if I don't have to.
What differences [physical, not electrical] are there between this and mine? Ideally I'd take the parts off of my old door and fit them onto the new door. It was suggested that the glass might be different?
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Coticdave, A Soul rider?
It will fit yes.
I am looking to fit one to my pre-2002 TD5. So if anyone has one spare, complete with window/wiper/latch etc in Epsom green in near perfect condition, then I am your man.
Thanks for your replies guys. Thats great.
My glass smashed this morning - caused by the door being cracked. Rather than put a new glass into a bad door I decided to buy a replacement door. Priced up the only salvage door I could find from a breakers in Glastonbury and they were asking £150 plus the VAT. Saw some new style doors from Craddocks brandnew for £199 including the seal so after your advice and confirmation by someone on Craddocks took the plunge with the new door.
So now I have a full spare wheel carrier for sale as I am told that a Discovery wheel mount will take the wheel on the new door - which I quite fancy.
That said, I don't really like the wheel on the rear door as the wife uses our Landy with the 4 kids and hates the weight of the door. Any thoughts on mounting the wheel on the bonnet?
Yes, I am a Soul rider ... and so is my wife!
Thanks for all your replies.
Dave
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Do you guys know if the latest One Piece Defender Rear Door (2002) onwards will fit an older Defender of 1999 vintage?
When I say rear door I mean the one with the spare wheel mounted on it.
Thanks in advance
Latest One Piece Defender Rear Door
in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
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I succesfully replaced the older back door with the later type. Its a lot better and supports the back wheel on the rear door well.
I can confirm that you will need new glass and a seal. The old lock fits Ok along with the original rear wiper if you have one. The rear wheel mount I sourced from an early discovery which didn't cost too much either.
Cheers
Dave