Nick Bruce
Member
Hi Disco peeps my back door is a bit saggy and bangs when it is shut does any one have any tips to resolve this complaint?
kurtjohnson10
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Hi Nick Bruce
A saggy bakdoor door is a terrible problem.
I am sure disco Dwayne will be about later to answer any questions you may have. I am sure Elton John suffers with the same complaint so you are not alone darling
A saggy bakdoor door is a terrible problem.
I am sure disco Dwayne will be about later to answer any questions you may have. I am sure Elton John suffers with the same complaint so you are not alone darling
Nick Bruce
Member
lol thanks for the reply double entendre asideHi Nick Bruce
A saggy bakdoor door is a terrible problem.
I am sure disco Dwayne will be about later to answer any questions you may have. I am sure Elton John suffers with the same complaint so you are not alone darling
this is actually a genuine issue so any tips gratefully received.If it's bent hinges, this might help? - https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/how-i-fixed-my-bent-tailgate-hinges.224517/
Magicgrotto
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Is it banging/nocking when your driving ?
You don't say which Disco you have ( ) , but if it is the one in your avatar, then its probably the top hinge worn out.
Do NOT use a pattern part - IME they are crap - genuine only - paddocks have them for £30 IIRC - check the structure for corrosion, and the hinges for being loose on the door and the frame first. If the door is catching on the striker plate, then I suggest top hinge is the culprit - do it ASAP before the striker cuts the door frame.....
and take care when changing the hinge(s) - door is rather heavy, and becomes a fool very quickly!!
) , but if it is the one in your avatar, then its probably the top hinge worn out. Do NOT use a pattern part - IME they are crap - genuine only - paddocks have them for £30 IIRC - check the structure for corrosion, and the hinges for being loose on the door and the frame first. If the door is catching on the striker plate, then I suggest top hinge is the culprit - do it ASAP before the striker cuts the door frame.....
and take care when changing the hinge(s) - door is rather heavy, and becomes a fool
very quickly!!
Nick Bruce
Member
Thanks yes it,s the Discovery 2 in my avatar I think I'll take your advice and take a look today and order some good hinges from paddocks.You don't say which Disco you have (
Do NOT use a pattern part - IME they are crap - genuine only - paddocks have them for £30 IIRC - check the structure for corrosion, and the hinges for being loose on the door and the frame first. If the door is catching on the striker plate, then I suggest top hinge is the culprit - do it ASAP before the striker cuts the door frame.....
and take care when changing the hinge(s) - door is rather heavy, and becomes a fool
Magicgrotto
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You going to answer post 5 ?
Nick Bruce
Member
No it's only when i shut the door it's dropped a bit i suspect probably from holding the spare wheel for the last 17years I'm probably going to try replacing the hinges.Is it banging/nocking when your driving ?
Magicgrotto
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Thank you ! So if you open door fully you can see the hing moving if you jiggle it ?
brian47
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Take the not insignificant weight of the door with some large wooden blocks when you remove the hinges, especially the top one, But remember that left "unattended" it could start to "flap about" causing damage or even personal injury.take care when changing the hinge(s) - door is rather heavy, and becomes a fool
Even with blocks to take the weight, this job is IMO a two person job.
Nick Bruce
Member
When i open the door and lift the only moment i get is from the suspension upon further investigation it looks like the bottom hing is causing the problem i have attached photos showing where it is sagging and the hinge.
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Nick Bruce
Member
Thanks for the reply I will give this a go with some help and the spare removed.
Those hinges are completely kaput - change them yesterday , before the door falls off - because that will end in tears. IMHO, do NOT open the door again until you are changing the hinges - I've only seen one failure - but it was not pretty, and however foolish you thought the door was with worn hinges - you'll soon be in a world of grief if one lets its smoke out completely.
Definitely a two person job - I get three for safety - YMMV.
I've done a few of these now, and I found that the door just sits nicely in my machine mart workmate - protected by an old towel, and a jack under the towbar to stop anything moving too much.
, before the door falls off - because that will end in tears. IMHO, do NOT open the door again until you are changing the hinges - I've only seen one failure - but it was not pretty, and however foolish you thought the door was with worn hinges - you'll soon be in a world of grief if one lets its smoke out completely. Definitely a two person job - I get three for safety - YMMV.
I've done a few of these now, and I found that the door just sits nicely in my machine mart workmate - protected by an old towel, and a jack under the towbar to stop anything moving too much.
Mulcaster1
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No - and I don't know why - I mean - your from Donny and every one has a banging back door !
Magicgrotto
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Magicgrotto
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YES that hinge is F00000KED !
brian47
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That bottom hinge definitely don't look right
. Seems to be a bit of wear in that one, no doubt placing a lot of extra strain on the top one.It's strange how people will always make sure that they change the engine oil regularly but seem to forget other bits of the vehicle where a dribble of oil (even 3-in-1 or spray grease) won't go amiss, door hinges and lock strikers are a prime example, along with the bonnet and fuel flap release mechanisms.
That bottom hinge definitely don't look right
It's strange how people will always make sure that they change the engine oil regularly but seem to forget other bits of the vehicle where a dribble of oil (even 3-in-1 or spray grease) won't go amiss, door hinges and lock strikers are a prime example, along with the bonnet and fuel flap release mechanisms.
All that should be part of the Winter Check, keeps the water out of the locks and hinges ... (a smear of petroleum jelly on the door rubbers stops them sticking anorl) ...
