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bluebottle



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Driver with large legs - door handle query
Quick query - does anyone else find that the internal driver's door pull-handle jabs them in the thigh when driving?

I'm thinking I can just prise off the screw covers, unscrew it and replace with a webbing door pull or similar?
Post #422283 9th May 2015 9:59pm
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ickle



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mudstuff do some replacements that are good - also leather ones from Brendan IIRC

Keith
Post #422285 9th May 2015 10:00pm
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leeds



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We do these in both cognac and black. We also do some premium leather handles which came into stock and out of stock before they even got an airing on the website - more arriving next week.
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Barbara
Post #422290 9th May 2015 10:35pm
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derbywill



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I was having the same problem as yourself, I originally had the mudstuff ones but after a while the plastic cracked and looked a it naff. I then bought the black leather ones from Brendan and there spot on had them for quite a while now and really pleased with them.
Will 2005 90 XS
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Post #422319 10th May 2015 7:41am
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bluebottle



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Right, I have a pair on order from 4x4 Overlander...
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steventheplumber



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Had these made about six months ago work a treat.
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bluebottle



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New handles from 4x4 Overlander arrived today, fitted a treat.



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Post #423066 12th May 2015 10:01pm
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AlpinistG



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Does door card need to come off to fit these? Or is there a captive fixing to screw into?
Thanks
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LandRoverAnorak



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There are captive fixings in the door. Prize open the plastic caps at each end of the original handle to reveal two cross-head screws. Darren

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Post #758490 13th Feb 2019 9:48pm
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AlpinistG



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Thank you Darren
Thats why I spend so much time on this forum... great advice freely available from fellow enthusiasts!
Now off to order a pair.
Post #758496 13th Feb 2019 10:01pm
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AlpinistG



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Thank you Darren
Thats why I spend so much time on this forum... great advice freely available from fellow enthusiasts!
Now off to order a pair.

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Sulisuli



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Smart looking door handles Thumbs Up 2015 HT XS 90
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Avelingporter



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I had the same problem, I also fitted the same leather ones from Brendan. Really happy. Feels weird if I get a ride in someone else's defender, really noticeable having the old plastic ones digging you in the leg.
Post #758626 14th Feb 2019 4:17pm
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