The combination of high-quality aluminium, hard anodized layer and special coating ensure that weather circumstances have barely effect on the hinges. No more rust involved. The hinge has a black look and is nicely finished. Due to the material treatments, the hinges do not need to be varnished anymore. They are ready for assembly.
In order to let the hinge do its work, it’s decided to use galvanized brass rings in between the two aluminium parts. The pivot point therefore continues to move easily. Brass rings are chosen as these do not break through cold or heat. The rings are galvanized to keep them looking nice, so they do not turn green in time. In addition, the silver grey matches the black colour nicely.
The hinge is well thought out and a neat design has been chosen. Everything for the quality and the eye. The hinge is not rugged, but has soft gradients and lines for a sleek, subtle look.
The original bolts (6 side bolthead) can NOT be used! There’s not enough space for a tool. A boltset with torx heads or socket / allen screw can be used. Such a bolt set (MSB-001) is included in this set.
Filler plates (MSF-001) can be optionally used to protect the paint on the door. We definitely recommend this! A filler plate set (MSF-001) is included in this set.
This set contains everything you need, except the tools, to mount the FerroForcia rear door hinges on to your Defender! So you do not need any other parts.
The hinges contain a grease nipple and internal channels in the hinge pin to get the maintenance grease in the right places. This allows the entire inside of the hinge, every corner and hole, to be greased. This ensures a longer lifespan for the hinge.
A grease syringe can be clicked onto the nipple to grease the hinge. In this way you prevent ‘dirty’ stripes over your door after maintenance, since the grease is not applied from the outside of the hinge.
The grease nipple has a conical wire, so it’s mounted solid to the aluminium part of the hinge.
Do you have a spare rearwheel? A spare wheel carrier is definitely recommended! The rear door of the Defender is not made to carry a lot of weight on it’s own. Our hinge system is different from the original, so it can handle more weight, however, a rear wheel directly on the back door does not ensure a long life for your door and any hinge.
The ready-to-mount on your Defender hinge sets are laser marked with our logo at the inside for recognition, as well as for tracability of production.