anyone used/bought one of these?

myfriendmikeevans · Sep 17, 2014

Land Rover Defender 90 110 Rear Back Door *NEW* TD5 300tdi 200tdi | eBay

Has anyone fitted one of these - if so how easy is it to move the heated glass from one to the other (with the upper brake light)?

I dont mind prepping and painting myself.

BTW - I have no intention of fitting a spare wheel to the door!

Culminator · Sep 17, 2014

Looks good value and I'd be interested to here from others who have had experience from this company too.

aaronmorris · Sep 17, 2014

Heard nothing but good things about sp landrovers. Although I've never personally dealt with them.
Glass is held in with metal retaining strips and some kind of putty between the glass and frame.
Retaining strips are just held in with self tappers.
Breaking the seal between the glass and frame can be more tricky. But run a knife around the edge, Give it a good bang and it should come out ok.

myfriendmikeevans · Sep 17, 2014

aaronmorris said:
Heard nothing but good things about sp landrovers. Although I've never personally dealt with them.
Glass is held in with metal retaining strips and some kind of putty between the glass and frame.
Retaining strips are just held in with self tappers.
Breaking the seal between the glass and frame can be more tricky. But run a knife around the edge, Give it a good bang and it should come out ok.

Deal done - taking delivery on Friday... weekend sorted!

robertcoby · Sep 17, 2014

I've got one and it's fine but had to put a reinforcing plate on the inside when I fitted my swing away wheel carrier on as the panel was flexing. I also eased the panel away from the framework and squeezed some sikaflex in between to stick the framing to the panel.
Works perfect now good buy.

myfriendmikeevans · Sep 17, 2014

robertcoby said:
I've got one and it's fine but had to put a reinforcing plate on the inside when I fitted my swing away wheel carrier on as the panel was flexing. I also eased the panel away from the framework and squeezed some sikaflex in between to stick the framing to the panel.
Works perfect now good buy.

Thanks - Spare is on the roof rack so no reinforcing needed!

Great advice on the Frame to the skin!

lucifus · Sep 18, 2014

I purchased a door from these guys a few weeks back. Quality was good. If you've ordered one with glass then it is held in by strips of metal that have been riveted. You'll have to drill these out to get the glass out. Shouldn't be a big job. I bought one with no holes (except where hinges go). I also didnt go for the extra strength bars as I wont be fitting anything to the rear door.

anyone used/bought one of these?

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