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ChrisJ

Member Since: 12 Nov 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 231

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

Better securing door bolts

So with recent spate of local thefts of doors/bonnets (including the local police defender) I am looking at securing my doors and bonnet better.

I have ordered a set of security bonnet hinges so that's covered but I'm not sure what to do with the door hinges, I've thought about bearings in the torx hole but that's a last resort really, I considered some form of glue which may act as a deterrent and not be too much of a pain to remove with some time and patience should I need to remove the doors.

I have had a search but can't seem to find any different types of security bolts available.

Any advice greatly appreciated either by reply here or pm, I'm sleeping rather nervously at the minute.

31st Aug 2016 9:05pm

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1763

You can get the anti removal flat head and tri head screws, or if you used nylocs on the inside and a washer/nylon washer stack, I suspect that any turning on the outside bolt would just spin the inside nut, at least for the back door.

Alternatively this sort of thing.
http://www.securityfastenersandfixings.co.uk/Info/argus-7.aspx

Or shear bolts, but then you're into the realms of having to grind them out later if you ever need to remove!

31st Aug 2016 9:16pm

AMBxx

Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: York
Posts: 1032

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I've not got round to doing this yet, on my list of jobs.
I've bought some QuikSteel (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005O0366Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
Plan is to grind off a couple of the spikes on a Torx bit, fill the centre of the door bolts with QuikSteel, then use the ground Torx bit to shape the metal in the door bolt.
In this way, only my special bit should fit the door bolt in the same way as the locking wheel nuts work.

Like I said, not tried yet, I'll let you know when I finally get round to it.

1st Sep 2016 6:40am

Ranger

Member Since: 17 Nov 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 75

2003 Defender 110 Td5 G4 LE Zambezi Silver

http://www.vanarack.com/store/land-rover-d...-slamlock/

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/272331501649

The Hamshaw one's are still available, just get in touch with him.

1st Sep 2016 3:07pm

Defender marto

Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Wirral
Posts: 128

That hamshaw one look good, anyone here got one of them?.

5th Sep 2016 6:09pm

Joe the Plumber

Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 907

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White

I filled the holes on the front door hinges on mine completely with metal paste, sanded them down and painted them, and fitted shear nuts on the inside. A bit frightening on a brand new van and yes, they will be a pain to remove, but at least they ought to stay put.

I believe thieves only steal doors if you either own a police Land Rover or if you start a new topic with 'So', though, so you should be okay.

Oh, hang on a minute....

5th Sep 2016 7:52pm

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