James NZ Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hiya everyone I have on the odd occasion, when the landy is leaning over, been whacked by the rear door trying to close with me in the way!! I'm thinking some kind of rod stay into a hole of sorts is the way to go, but am wondering if any one else has a better plan. Or even better still, a picture! Thanks in advance for any ideas. Cheers, James NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I feel your pain... It is a heavy lump. If you remove the spare wheel and carrier suddenly it opens easily, doesn't swing shut, and closes easily. I had mine off for ages and it was MUCH better. Needed the space in the back again though so had to put the spare back on the rear door I use mine constantly through the day (always getting stuff in and out when working) and our drive is also on a steep slope. I suspect the spare will be coming off again in the future, just need somewhere to keep it. Oh, and also be careful opening the door on a side slope, if you let it swing open it will bend the hinge. Ask me how I know Sorry I don't have a design for a door stay, will have to have a lookk and see what I can come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The older 110s (ours was a 1986 UK spec 110 CSW) had a rear door stay with a latch on it, you had to press a lever to release it so you could shut the door. Most of the time it was more annoying than the normal type, when you didn't need the latch, but sometimes it was useful. May be worth a look. I'm not sure how it fitted to the door / whether it would be an easy swap for the newer type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Admittedly its a 90, but I'm sure it would work still... I have a gas strut on it. Its great for holding the door open. I would think that with a discovery you would want a bigger one than I have, or even double up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James NZ Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks for the ideas guys, I'll look into them and if I come up with something I'll post it here. Cheers, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 hi, Was thinking about same thing the other day. We have three kids and one big door! The Pajero setup i seem to remember was far superior with the slider bar having a slot in it 90* to slider. When at the end of the travel with sharp pull towards you, it would lock the pin in. Unlike the a poor spring action holding the pin on a ridge like that of the disco. Let me know what you come up with. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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