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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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Most of the retro fit glove boxes do not have a positive latching system.

We can supply a lockable version at £95 if required.


Brendan
Post #323090 11th Apr 2014 2:25pm
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chris bb



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Go Beyond wrote:
Have you used original screws to fix hinge down ?


Yes, which I think may be part of the problem, the heads stick up quite proud.

Temporary fix, Araldite a thin "super" magnet to the inside of the lid, it sticks to the metal bottom plate. Series 2A 88, 1976 - 1980
Series 3 Lightweight, 1999 - 2011
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Post #323099 11th Apr 2014 3:01pm
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Go Beyond



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It is the problem, don't use the original bolts, use flatter self tappers or countersunk bolts with nuts
Post #323101 11th Apr 2014 3:07pm
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chris bb



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Thanks for that. I've looked at the lid and think that it' not just the bolt head; the whole lid is raised up too far by the hinge and the way it all doesn't quite fit into the original casting.

My "temporary" fix of a super magnet is now permanent and works very well.

I really can't believe that LR didn't fit this as standard, presumably just to save a couple of quid.

Whilst I had the Araldite out I also fixed the passenger door rubber strip where it meets the top of the door.

Hey-ho, I never had such "fun" whilst owning Subarus & Fords. Series 2A 88, 1976 - 1980
Series 3 Lightweight, 1999 - 2011
200 TDi 90, 2012 - 2014
Puma 90, 2015
Wolf 90, 2017 -
Post #323160 11th Apr 2014 8:09pm
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mark_d



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I fitted my glove box yesterday -but it took a lot of work to get it to fit the way I was happy with it.
Most pictures I've seen show the dash top sitting awkwardly and I wanted to get a fit that was more like it was before the mod.


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Details here: http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05...ation.html http://defender90xs.blogspot.co.uk/
Post #328033 3rd May 2014 1:37pm
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Jim_Bean



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Go Beyond wrote:
It is the problem, don't use the original bolts, use flatter self tappers or countersunk bolts with nuts


I've got the same problem with the lid not shutting properly Crying or Very sad

What size are the original bolts? What do i need to buy in order to get it to close flush?
Post #329440 8th May 2014 8:21pm
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bear100



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+1 for mobile storage systems, great easy to install piece of kit
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Post #329443 8th May 2014 8:26pm
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Jim_Bean



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Its a great bit of kit but i wish it was supplied with black fixings and two new flush bolts to replace the originals and allow the lid to close flush with the dash Crying or Very sad

Other than the fixings the quality is great.
Post #329446 8th May 2014 8:28pm
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chris bb



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Jim,

Even with flush bolts it doesn't shut flush due to the thickness of the hinge. Flush bolts help as does the thin super magnet I used. Series 2A 88, 1976 - 1980
Series 3 Lightweight, 1999 - 2011
200 TDi 90, 2012 - 2014
Puma 90, 2015
Wolf 90, 2017 -
Post #329447 8th May 2014 8:31pm
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Jim_Bean



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mark_d i really want to get the same result as you - looks superb Bow down

What fixings are those on the dash?

Mine just doesn't sit right



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Post #329448 8th May 2014 8:33pm
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Jim_Bean



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Hi Chris - i'm hoping i can get it a bit lower tho. Failing that i'll have to use some foam sealing tape - bit naff though Shocked
Post #329450 8th May 2014 8:34pm
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Jim_Bean



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Chris - do you remember what size the original bolts were?
Post #329455 8th May 2014 8:40pm
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munch90



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the britpart one fits much lower than that one in the pic , and looks the same design as the nak one

and if you fit it just right they sort of clip over the bottom edge
Post #329458 8th May 2014 8:47pm
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Jim_Bean



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Well i'm kind of stuck with the Mobile Storage one now. I'm hoping a change of fixings is all it needs.
Post #329462 8th May 2014 8:54pm
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chris bb



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Jim_Bean wrote:
Chris - do you remember what size the original bolts were?

Jim, no I just used some recessed head screws from my "they'll come in useful one day" drawer. They chewed their way into the plastic thing that secured the original self tappers. Unfortunately I'm a brute force & ignorance type of engineer, plenty of the former, not too much of the latter. Series 2A 88, 1976 - 1980
Series 3 Lightweight, 1999 - 2011
200 TDi 90, 2012 - 2014
Puma 90, 2015
Wolf 90, 2017 -
Post #329509 8th May 2014 11:00pm
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