Defender Doors On A Series IIA?????????????????

Dec 08, 2004 2 Replies

Hi all



Do the doors from a Defender 90 fit straight on to a Series IIA without any major problems?



Jim



Yes, though you will probably have to change the latches that fit on the tub at the back of the doors too. Probably also worth fitting the defender hinges so that you get a decent mirror mounting point

Defender doors is the top thing on my list of upgrades for my 2A now that the draft round the edge of my door tops is getting pretty strong!

You need to fit the striker plate as well, and will have to cobble up something for the door check mechanism, as it is different. Other than this the only problem you should be aware of is that the Defender doors are a LOT thicker than the 2a doors. If you keep the standard steering wheel you may find yourself running out of elbow room - and if you fit a smaller wheel you may be looking for power steering. As Tom Woods says, the Defender hinges and mirrors may be worth fitting, although here you should remember that the doors will be a lot heavier, and the later hinges ensure they will fall shut even on level ground in the absence of a check mechanism as on the Defender. JD

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