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All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Java Black

110 Double Cab tailgate mods.

Hi All,

New here and looking at buying a 110 DC but have some tail gate questions. Is it possible to convert the tailgate to a side opening as opposed to the drop down? Would this be done with just regular SW rear door hinges?

Any suggestions then on mounting the spare wheel onto the rear door? Would a Swingaway be the best option? Also reading the other thread on wheel carriers does the rear door on an ifor Williams foul the tyre even with the carrier open?

Look forward to hearing your replies.

Cheers,

AT

22nd May 2011 9:40am

ben_j85jty

Member Since: 03 Sep 2008
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Posts: 491

2002 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey

I have done this mod and used the bottom 2 hinges from a CSW door.

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I wouldn't want to hang the wheel off it, I already had a swingaway carrier so I kept that.

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2002 Defender 110 DC

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22nd May 2011 10:44am

parktag

Member Since: 30 Sep 2008
Location: Brittany
Posts: 365

2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver

Has anyone done this with a 130? 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco

22nd May 2011 4:25pm

All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

Looks good!

How did you latch the non hinged side? With the original drop down catch?

Thanks for the info!

David.

22nd May 2011 9:41pm

ben_j85jty

Member Since: 03 Sep 2008
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Posts: 491

Yep,

Just used the standard latch, it was easier and it's how the rear wheel carrier closes as well so it works on both counts.

I removed the bottom hinges, and the tailgate closure "ring" from the side the hinges were going on. The exposed tailgate was not painted so if your looking for a really tidy finish count on respraying the tailgate. I touched up the areas an I am happy enough with that.

HTH

Ben 2002 Defender 110 DC

22nd May 2011 11:14pm

All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

Thanks for the info Ben. Very helpful.

Cheers,

David

23rd May 2011 11:06am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16909

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I have a IW top with a Sonic wheel carrier, and I had to make an alteration to allow the rear flap to clear the wheel with the carrier in the open position. It is however a simple, reversible mod.

I suspect that most swingaway-type carriers may have the same problem, especially if the wheels are a little larger than standard. When I bought my carrier there were very few carriers available that could be used with a tailgate as opposed to a rear door.

23rd May 2011 12:45pm

All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

Blackwolf, useful info too, thank you.

I see you are local as well!

Cheers,

David.

23rd May 2011 2:02pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

AT

Just looking at this months LRO and the white 11 reg defender 90 in the Exmoor Trim advert has a side opening tailgate - using 3 hinges. Looks good.

Here is a link to the picture on their site

http://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/index.php/cata...l?sef=hcfp

Bob

24th May 2011 1:41pm

All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

Cheers Bob, that does look good. Funnily enough I have that issue of the mag and it passed me by!

Hinges have arrived today, swing away has arrived too, just need bolts and the actual vehicle which I pick up on Tuesday.

Will post some pics once the conversion is done.

Thanks again!

David.

26th May 2011 3:05pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

David

Pic's etc will be good, this is a mod I am considering.

Bob

26th May 2011 6:57pm

All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

Ok Bob sounds good. Will post asap.

Cheers!

27th May 2011 12:17am

All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

Picked up my 110 DC yesterday and I have already amassed the necessary stuff for the conversion.

Ben, just wondered if you had any tips for getting the holes aligned correctly for drilling as i assume there is little or no adjustment once drilled?

Cheers,

David

1st Jun 2011 3:51pm

ben_j85jty

Member Since: 03 Sep 2008
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Posts: 491

I fitted the hinges with all the tailgate mechanism still in place, that way the hinges close it to the original position.

I also looked at the positions of the holes on a regular CSW and tried to fit it the same. 2002 Defender 110 DC

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3rd Jun 2011 7:54pm

All Terrain

Member Since: 22 May 2011
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 92

Cool, that's what i figured but thanks for the confirmation.

3rd Jun 2011 8:59pm

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