tobes Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I am after a set of stainless steel defender door hinges, i have seen them on the scorpion website but cant find another supplier. Does anyone know where i can get some from? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 These people used to sell them http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 hinges, or just the screws? don't remember ever seeing whole hinges in stainless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 hinges, or just the screws? don't remember ever seeing whole hinges in stainless. I have seen stainless hinges (can't remember where though!!) and was quite keen to buy some - until I saw the price!! I decided it would be cheaper to get the existing hinges plated with 24 carat gold! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I've seen stainless door hinges too, really expensive on Scrapions pages click 'exterior' in left sidebar then scroll to 6th from bottom of page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 No prices as usual. So I haven't a clue how much to send a cheque for........ mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 No prices as usual. So I haven't a clue how much to send a cheque for........mike Being scrapiron, i'd just leave the cheque blank, they'll fill it in themselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Or knock the hinge pins out, wire brush them and get the hinges galvanised. Got a set of 4 hinges done for a fiver. Drill surplus galv out of hinge pin hole and fit new pins. With stainless bolts, job done, no more rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Or knock the hinge pins out, wire brush them and get the hinges galvanised. Got a set of 4 hinges done for a fiver. Drill surplus galv out of hinge pin hole and fit new pins. With stainless bolts, job done, no more rust. now that is a damn good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Baldwin Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 We used to sell the hinges, but gave up after continuing supply problems. Scorpion source their hinges from the same supplier, but from the number of calls we still get from the trade and the public, they too can't get hold of them. Had a call from someone last week who had just been told by Scorpion they've been waiting for some stock since March... The hinges are made in the UK by the same guy and are hand-machined from a block of 316 stainless rather than cast. This explains the - wait for it - £300 asking price for four hinges!! You'd be surprised how many sets we sold, but something like 90% went to overseas customers. The galv idea sound good but is actually flawed in practice because you'll have to remove the layer of glav from the hinge where the two halves of the hinge rubs together. This metal-to-metal contact is what causes the wear in the hinges and is what would also compromise the galvanising process. FWIW. Get yourself the later Td5 type hinges. These seem to resist rust better and have a nylon bush in the hinge to prevent the metal-to-metal contact. Try to get genuine LR hinges rather than aftermarket ones. The pattern hinges(S**tpart) we've been supplied in the past often have more slop in them than the knackered hinges we're looking to replace! Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 The galv idea sound good but is actually flawed in practice because you'll have to remove the layer of glav from the hinge where the two halves of the hinge rubs together. This metal-to-metal contact is what causes the wear in the hinges and is what would also compromise the galvanising process. Kev True, but a light kiss with a file is all it needs. Had my galved hinges for 5 years now and they haven't worn through this"contact patch" yet. My original hinges were scrap by the time they were 5 years old, worn to buggery, sagging and rusting. The rust tends to accelerate the wear on the contact patch. 5 years on the galv ones are good as new. I got brand new ones galved by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 has anyone machined them to take stainless inserts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 has anyone machined them to take stainless inserts? You'd be better using bronze inserts, oilite bushes &c The stainless hinges have adjustable hingepins to take up wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Bling factor aside it's probably easier and cheaper to stick to standard ones and be liberal and regular with the lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I would have thought that SS bolts would cause the bulkhead to rust a lot quicker than normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Bling factor aside it's probably easier and cheaper to stick to standard ones and be liberal and regular with the lube. i was thinkin of doing it myself, so no real cost involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I would have thought that SS bolts would cause the bulkhead to rusta lot quicker than normal. Difference in reactivity between stainless and normal steel wont make much difference, stainless and ally is another issue though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6v8lwt Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Sure i saw them on WVA Holdings stand at Billing. Think they have a website www.safari-equip.co.uk. But as everyone says VERY VERY EXPENSIVE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Sure i saw them on WVA Holdings stand at Billing. Think they have a website www.safari-equip.co.uk. But as everyone says VERY VERY EXPENSIVE. Even the guy who makes them was angry at the price they were selling for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parky Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 http://www.smilinghound.co.uk/hinges.html stainless steel with either mirrored or plain finish . look to cost quite a bit, but your landy would look pretty sweet with them hope you enjoy...I made an account just to give u this link, lol also cause i have a 90 and join pretty much all the forums for them cheers parky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS888 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 http://www.smilingho....uk/hinges.html stainless steel with either mirrored or plain finish . look to cost quite a bit, but your landy would look pretty sweet with them hope you enjoy...I made an account just to give u this link, lol also cause i have a 90 and join pretty much all the forums for them cheers parky I like the unfinished ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inaine Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I like the unfinished ones. me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voevod Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I suppose the quality and workmanship is very good,but are those prices really justified?Unless bling is the byword,I'd buy these... http://www.rjlandrovers.co.uk/ and spend your £280 change on something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I must admit I bought mine from a guy in the uk and they have been anodeised.. Price? Need I shout it out loud? Find a seat and hold your breath!!! £600 pluss VAT all 8 have been fitted and no weeping hinges after that. They are aluminium!!! Someone told me I really love my truck!!!! Pictures follow shortly..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 These are greasables too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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