Thread: Defender 1, Jeans 0

You can get a replacement door catch thingy aptly named the xtrouser (check out x eng from the UK).

http://www.x-eng.co.uk/StoreDisplay.asp?MID=79&SL=81.

Not too cheap but then again neither are some jeans. Can be pretty embarrassing too. I'm short and light so just end up hanging there getting a wedgie as I exit the vehicle.

Ian.

Just wait till it rains
Defender 2, shoes 0

Originally Posted by mools

You can get a replacement door catch thingy aptly named the xtrouser (check out x eng from the UK).

X-Engineering X-Trouser.

Not too cheap but then again neither are some jeans. Can be pretty embarrassing too. I'm short and light so just end up hanging there getting a wedgie as I exit the vehicle.

Ian.

I bought those, painfully hard to align.

Fitted a set of x-trousers a few weeks back (had them for months) haven't caught a set of trousers since, I did however have to make a new spacer/shim for the drivers door.
To align just nip up and close the door, gently open and then tighten.

Martyn

I´ve had some success with these things that you wrap around the seat belt (wasn´t my idea). I´ve put two of them to the drivers belt and nobody managed to catch the belt since (and if doing so the belt would not suffer). The "sealt belt cushions" that I use are made from leather-alike and kind of heavy. Makes putting on the belt a litte tricky when it has twisted, but nothing serious. Was intended as a stop gap until x-eng parts would be ordered, but it on for a year already.

Get caught up every other day..no rips yet..on the back doors My son is a big 6ft 3 plus size and every time he squeezes himself in the back seat askes the same question why dont the doors open wider..I remember a few months back reading about somewhere or something that allows the door to swing wider , but cant remember where, sure it was here somewhere.thanks

The door retainer / extenders are also sold by X-eng, althougn that Mugro fella appears to sell a ponced up version as well. Having said that, it would pretty much be easier to make your own as all they are is a small bit of ally with two holes and a nut and bolt very easily done. You can work out the measurment from the pictures on the websites or just unbolt the existing retainer and measure how much further you want to extend them - easy - peasy. It amazes me what some people will pay for.

Ian.

Originally Posted by mools

The door retainer / extenders are also sold by X-eng, althougn that Mugro fella appears to sell a ponced up version as well. Having said that, it would pretty much be easier to make your own as all they are is a small bit of ally with two holes and a nut and bolt very easily done. You can work out the measurment from the pictures on the websites or just unbolt the existing retainer and measure how much further you want to extend them - easy - peasy. It amazes me what some people will pay for.

Ian.

That would be Mulgo that your referring to. The extenders he sells definitely are not a ponced version. They are good quality.

I have them fitted to mine and they are Fantastic!

That fellow's name is Daniel and you can ask anyone on this site and they will praise his service, I personally prefer to give an Aussie business the service before sending money overseas, so I will and have spend/spent with him.

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