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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Rear door struts
Since changing the back door to after market one, the door didnt come with the catch on the bottom sliding door stay as you can guess, on a slope the door closes over Sad

What are the options for door struts ?
for example, looking on
https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/defe...-pre-2002/

Not sure if this fits top or bottom of the door

What are thoughts on door struts? good, bag, ugly ? 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #1002661 2nd Aug 2023 8:22am
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I fitted a gas strut, albeit was more of a homemade solution, using a gas spring from machinery covers. The one thing I hated is that it goes full speed to the end. Ok if I am using the door, but to a new user, the door used to fling open with a sudden stop.
The link you provided says
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allows the door to open slowly and stop gently

So that is good. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #1002667 2nd Aug 2023 8:49am
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
"allows the door to open slowly and stop gently"

that is nice. But no pics of it fitted. I will drop them an email to find out more. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #1002669 2nd Aug 2023 8:54am
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Dinnu



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Judging by the brackets, looks like it fits at the bottom. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
https://bisonautodesign.co.uk/products/rea...-stainless

Check this one out as well. Saves a few bucks. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #1002671 2nd Aug 2023 9:03am
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geobloke



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I have the Naka rear door V2 strut if you want photos. It does open the door with the Safari Equip wheel carrier and 285/75/16 wheel on and it does hold the door open on a slope. The latter bit is what I wanted the most.

Only down side is the closing is heavier than normal.

EDIT: Actually I have to take the door trim off anyway to get the wheel carrier off in order to refurb it, so can get good pics if wanted.
Post #1002678 2nd Aug 2023 9:45am
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excossack



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Cheers a pic or two would be handy please - just see see how the mount sits and I can compare to the aftermarket door 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #1002689 2nd Aug 2023 10:11am
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geobloke



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Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Will do it after work this evening then, thunderstorms permitting... Rolling Eyes
Post #1002692 2nd Aug 2023 10:13am
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Good luck. No storms here (as of yet) but some clouds are appearing. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #1002693 2nd Aug 2023 10:14am
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steveww



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
I fitted the Naka gas strut https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/collections/nak...-gas-strut

Very happy with it. It has a soft open so the door does not come to a sudden stop when fully open. The strut is strong enough to hold the door open on a steep slope. Really easy to fit.
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geobloke



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excossack wrote:
Good luck. No storms here (as of yet) but some clouds are appearing.


Not a chance tonight Rolling with laughter Absolutely tipping it down. Sorry mate Thumbs Up
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excossack



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No worries GB. No real rain for us, just a few spots 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #1002812 3rd Aug 2023 7:14am
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geobloke



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I am fairly certain I saw the Ark floating past in the gloom yesterday evening Rolling Eyes
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Rosco



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
I fitted one of these and it was simple enough to install. One bracket replaces the current bracket mounted inside the tub, the other end fits behind the door card, and from memory needed two holes drilling in the door frame. Sorry no pics though.

Works a treat, although I would say be careful with anyone who is either small, or doesnt know its fitted, as once its unlatched its opening. Its flicked more than one child off the rear step!

Once installed the door card fits over the top and you barely notice its there.

They also do a V3 version which mounts at the top of the door but isnt as discrete. 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
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macfrank



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Germany 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
A different approach if you, like me, don't like the force needed to close the door:
https://www.wmparts.de/produkte/anbauteile/hecktuerhalter/
Basically like 'storm hooks' for old-fashioned windows Smile
Post #1002903 3rd Aug 2023 5:16pm
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