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| Snorkers Member Since: 10 Oct 2015 Location: Grampian Posts: 34   
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I've recently replaced the rear door hinges on my 110. The safari door that carries the spare. I stumped up for the stainless hinges from YRM in the hope that I'll not have to replace them again anytime soon. Whilst they are expensive, the quality is absolutely faultless!
Whilst I don't like wasting money, its nice when you buy something that exceeds your expectations I know that might be a bit 'blingy' for some but if it's a choice between shiny or broken with rust streaks ill take stainless every time. I tried to justify the price by telling myself that the cost of standard hinges plus primer, paint and lacquer would soon add up! Ha Ha. I know - I'm deluded. Strikers |
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5th Mar 2017 2:10pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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One of the 5 non LR suppliers in your poll who position themselves as a quality parts supplier once answered an e-mail request about quality of their hinges as below. I took this from another forum.
hi xxxxxx, they are actually allmakes hinges but are of similar quality to brtipart as they all use the same type of hinges, they are very good for the money but if you want the best you need to buy genuine land rover ones but they do cost about 4-5 times the price kind regards If I ever have to replace my front hinges, I will take their advise and just use ACF-50 on the hinge pins from day 1 in the hope that this will prevent any rust from developing. (I have a very minor rust problem at the front door hinge pins now, but with regular use of ACF-50 it does not seem to get any worse) Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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5th Mar 2017 2:12pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17734  
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I'm waiting for the Gore security hinges, which, if they live up to expectations, will be clear winners.
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5th Mar 2017 2:20pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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For me, price ignored, the only problem with the Gore stuff is the GORE writing. Not so bad on a fuel filter housing, but the writing on the bonnet hinges looks awful. I fear that the door hinges would be similar. Maybe they'd delete a few commands from the CNC file for me and make a set without the hideous branding?
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5th Mar 2017 3:31pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 514  
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Like blackwolf I shall be waiting to see what Gore has to offer, have been in contact with Dave at Gore and all he could say was that he cannot publish pictures of the hinges yet due to his waiting for the ok from his patent attorney, but he did write in his email
"None of the bolts will be accessible from the outside of the car once the hinge is fully fitted. The bolts supplied will be stainless steel cap heads" Paul. Cogito ergo sum |
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5th Mar 2017 3:44pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 514
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You can choose if you want the Gore logo on the window or bonnet fittings  Cogito ergo sumLast edited by Paul55 on 5th Mar 2017 5:22pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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5th Mar 2017 3:46pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587
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That's good to know - thanks Paul55 |
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5th Mar 2017 5:14pm |
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| pj2106 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire Posts: 1500 
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I have optimil front door and back door hinges and gore (non logo) bonnet and windscreen
Optimil hinges second to none on the market at present I think the Gore hinges will be equal quality but I wanted front and rear to match so went with the optimil ones I hope this helps 😊👍 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid) 2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold 1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold |
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5th Mar 2017 5:47pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587
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Are the Gore products available with a black anodised finish?
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5th Mar 2017 10:32pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 514
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Yup,
http://goreproducts.com/ Paul Cogito ergo sum |
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5th Mar 2017 10:38pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772 
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I'm also waiting on the gore ones but the Croytec ones have a built in grease nipple so can be maintained better. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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5th Mar 2017 11:23pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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I'm waiting on the Gore ones too, i've already got their (non logo'd black) bonnet hinges and they're superb. They also appear to be a lot more difficult to undo than all the other so called "security hinges".
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5th Mar 2017 11:39pm |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060 
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I too decided to go the Optimill route, for bonnet, door and rear door hinges. The original (only five years young) LR door hinges, despite regular doses of grease and Ballistol occassionally produce rusty trail, and the play in the lower driverīs door hinge is considerable. Once I have freshly recoated door mirror arms prepared, I shall spend a pleasent afternoon fitting the full set. Very impressed with the quick turnaround and email contact at Optimill. The parts are beautifully packaged and presented. The technical design is quite clever. However they do not have grease nippels like the croytec oneīs.
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5th Mar 2017 11:53pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347 
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At the other end of the market...
I bought a set for 4 doors from Foundry 4x4 which were galvanised. Still working fine and a good price. Just make sure you go for the later Td5 versions as the early ones are terrible. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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6th Mar 2017 2:26pm |
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