muddyplugger Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 We all know how poor the rear door hinges are on Series/Defenders. The ones on my Defender are shot with the heavy spare wheel on the rear door. I cant afford a 'swing away' carrier as yet, but does anyone make Heavy Duty rear door hinges? Is there any mod that people have done, or am I resigned to replacing the pins every so often?? I just can't stand the rattle anymore!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 We all know how poor the rear door hinges are on Series/Defenders. The ones on my Defender are shot with the heavy spare wheel on the rear door. I cant afford a 'swing away' carrier as yet, but does anyone make Heavy Duty rear door hinges? Is there any mod that people have done, or am I resigned to replacing the pins every so often?? I just can't stand the rattle anymore!!! Moving the spare wheel inside was the best solution I found. I do not need the interior space particulary so it works OK. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I carry mine on the roof rack but I have never had a hinge problem, it is the door frame that usually cracks around the spare wheel carrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Craddocks can supply the hinge pins/ball parts, I'm sure others such as DLS or Paddocks could too, I've only replaced the hinge pins once on my rear door & it carries a 255/85r16 mt on a wolf wheel. also check/adjust the door lock striker plate, it could be it's allowing the dorr to move & cause the rattling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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