ijmj

Member

• Feb 28, 2025

• #1

So this is for the front doors, well, only doors of my 300tdi Hi Cap. I'm looking at replacing the hinges as I've got probably about 12/13mm of travel if I pick the doors up, and the door catch on the inside of the cab is getting thoroughly notched as a result. Passenger side has a noticeable knock when opened past 60°. So what are we saying when it comes to replacement hinges? Currently this is what I'm looking at:

And I can't make up my mind. Will just be lanogaurding the hinges, probably not painting them unless it looks really off. Which I doubt.

Other choices / reccs very welcome

 

Def90man

Percy the Pedant

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• Feb 28, 2025

• #2

Normal hinges and a rattle can of paint of your choice for less than £50?

 

ijmj

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• Feb 28, 2025

• #3

Def90man said:

Normal hinges and a rattle can of paint of your choice for less than £50?

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Well is there a quality difference? What's a "normal" hinge?

 

Def90man

Percy the Pedant

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• Feb 28, 2025

• #4

ijmj said:

Well is there a quality difference? What's a "normal" hinge?

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I would get the vat back but a set of four was about £35 last time I changed a set. Your Oem ones will still wear, but I have no knowledge of how the Optimil ones will wear, but a dry pin will wear unless you can grease them

 

ijmj

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• Feb 28, 2025

• #5

Def90man said:

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I would get the vat back but a set of four was about £35 last time I changed a set. Your Oem ones will still wear, but I have no knowledge of how the Optimil ones will wear, but a dry pin will wear unless you can grease them

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That's a fair point, I'm looking at the original hinges and they've just ground themselves to dust due to the lack of tribological attention 316 is actually pretty soft in comparison to mild steel but the polish and finish of the hinges will both hold grease on the pin better and provide less friction to begin with. I've seen aluminium hinges for sale but idk. Can't find what alloy the OEM jobs are hence my query. I have an OEM TD5 hinge from one of the historical family 110's and it's a heavy steel, possibly sherardized, which doesn't match with the OEM hinges listed. I like the form more, also.

 

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lynall

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• Feb 28, 2025

• #6

Whatever you fit make sure you make them unattractive to thieves, ie paint them, and if painting them you may as well go for the cheapies.

 

bluedog333

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• Feb 28, 2025

• #7

Cheapos and fit some grease nipples.